Ricky Storer

Start up Aggregation

• Create farm maps in JD op centre including most efficient run line orientation
• Develop 5 year rolling cropping program
• Manage procurement of cropping inputs
• Regular collaboration with senior management and agronomist
• Develop annual budget for operations and capitol purchases
• Develop ongoing 2040 Net Zero emissions strategy
• Implement CTF
• Work with technicians to develop soil type zoning
• Research and purchase fit for purpose plant and equipment

Daily Farm Operations

• Ensure maintenance schedules are maintained
• Check preseason repairs are completed
• Ensure daily prestarts are performed
• Ensure timely operations
• Create relevant work orders for operations
• Monitor, access and address any crop health issues
• Monitor machine performance via Op Centre
• Record all activity actuals in Agworld
• Create variable rate maps for Fertilizer and liming applications, exporting to machines

Engage and manage staff

• Assess qualification's and relevant licences for position
• Completing competency checks
• Provide training and guidance
• Strict adherence to fatigue management regulations and policies
• Staff rostering
• Manage staff concerns or disputes

Manage family farm

• Develop cropping rotation in collaboration with farm advisor and agronomist including pastures for livestock
• Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
• Prepare budget with farm advisor
• Operate farm within budget parameters
• Prepare plant and equipment for relevant operations
• Monitor and address crop health including weed, disease and insect infestations
• 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.
• Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
• Fostered a positive work culture.
• Manage self replacing merino sheep enterprise
• Monitor and arrange necessary repairs to infrastructure
• Prepare annual report for farm owners
• Develop ongoing relations with suppliers, advisors, dealerships and marketers
• Participate and represent farm owners in grower and industry forums