Ned Gale

Water Management

• Monitoring of dams, tanks and troughs
• Carting water when required
• Managing of stocking densities to available water

Cropping

• Reduced crop loss by diligently monitoring for signs of pests or disease and taking appropriate action when necessary.
• Spreading of fertilizer, Gypsum/Lime, baits and manure to promote paddock health
• Fire break management in preparation for paddock burning
• Paddock renovation for establishment of improved pastures and cereal production
• Transporting hay, grain and fertiliser products

Livestock

• Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being
• Performed various roles during stud and flock shearing including penning and pressing, shearing/crutching rouseabouting and mustering
• Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall flock health.
• Assisted with pasture management through rotational grazing
• Routine flock health maintenance including drenching and foot bathing to improve longevity and value of stock
• Transporting of animals between farms, sale yards and abbatoirs via truck

Property Maintenance

• Enhanced overall farm efficiency through the regular maintenance and timely repairs of various farm equipment. Including header, sprayer, and tractors
• Erected and maintained fencing to protect crops and livestock from predators, ensuring farm security.
• Fire management - slashing, spraying, reducing available fuel load in paddocks

• Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
• Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and deadlines.
• Performed aspects of the production of cereal canola pulse and hay production.
• Through consultation with the agronomist and owner I assisted with planning and execution a 12 month cropping plan for the upcoming seasons.
• General paddock task such as stick picking slashing of fire breaks and fuel load reduction in paddock and around the farm

• Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
• Operated various farm machinery including tractors, slashers, rakes, excavators quad bikes and sprayers
• Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently
• General maintenance and building of fencing both electric and plain wire fencing as well as cell grazing
• Planned and executed irrigation and rotational grazing of pastures to maximise milk production of the herd.
• Oversaw the care of pregnant cows through to the delivery of calves, including aiding in the calving processes if required.