Murray Lillecrapp

Dooruna Downs is a 40,000acre mixed cropping farm located in central QLD. Currently ultilising 20,000 acres for dryland cropping and 1000 acres for irrigated crops using lateral moves. Crops grown at Dooruna include sorghum, chickpeas, mung beans, faba beans, wheat, barley plus dryland and irrigated cotton.

• Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
• Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
• Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
• Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
• Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
• Collaborated closely with agronomists to make informed decisions about planting schedules, seed selection, nutrient management plans, and other vital aspects of crop production optimization.
• Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
• Used AgWorld to record and document information regarding spraying, planting and fertiliser schedules.
• Led a team of 3-16 skilled and unskilled farm personnel, ranging from backpackers to dozer operators, silo builders, concreters and full time employees.

Kioma is a mixed cropping, cattle and sheep property located in the Toobeah area of QLD.

• Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
• Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
• Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
• Maximized livestock productivity with strategic grazing management practices, including rotational grazing systems.
• Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
• Developed operational budget and monitored farm expenses to enforce and achieve budget adherence.
• Collaborated closely with agronomists to make informed decisions about planting schedules, seed selection, nutrient management plans, and other vital aspects of crop production optimization.
• Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
• Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals and tools to achieve business targets.
• Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
• Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.

• Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
• Optimized feed rations for improved animal performance and cost-effectiveness, using available resources such as hay, silage, and grain.
• Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
• Maximized cattle productivity with strategic grazing management practices, including rotational grazing systems.
• Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.