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Aspiring farm manager with a background in fruit, vegetable, cereal and cotton production, looking to gain experience in management of arable farming. With a passion for success and a particular interest in mechanisation and knowing how things work.
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Mainly Arable
2016-22. Waid Academy, Anstruther, Fife.
Finished at Waid with the following qualifications
(English A Level = Scottish Highers)
(English GCSEs = Scottish National Fives)
Higher in Geography
Higher in Business Management
Higher in Physical Education
Higher in Art and Design
National 5 in Woodwork
National 5 in English
National 5 in Maths
National 5 in Biology
Currently studying at Harper Adams University doing BSc agricultural with mechanisation
Full Car Licence
Tractor, Combine, Ploughing, Drilling, PA1, PA2, Tracked Machine, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Other harvesters, Fencing
Beef, Sheep, Lambing
Tractor - Varying from Case, New Holland, John Deere, Claas, Massey Ferguson and JCB. Doing ploughing, cultivation, Carting Grain and silage, bale loading and transportation and other day to day tractor activities.
Combining - Operated a Case IH 8250 combine in Australia, harvesting Sorghum for just over two months.
Tracked Machine and drilling - Ran a Case IH Quadtrac 500 and 600 in Australia planting Sorghum mostly.
Tele-handler and forklift - JCB and manitou Tele-handler, doing just such as bale carting loading, trucks with grain and filling sheds with bales. Toyota industrial forklift, moving tattie boxes to and from cold store and loading trucks
Other Harvesters - Operated a John Deere CP770 cotton harvester in Queensland Australia knowing the ins and outs on how to keep the machine function to maintain a good hectare count per day.
Fencing - done the odd job around the farm and for neighbouring farmers mostly fixing small sections or replacing wire.
PA1 and PA2 - got my PA1 and PA2 ticket from SRUC Elmwood collage and held since 2022. Just recently got my PA4 & PA6 as of this year (2025) from Harper Adams University.
Sheep and lambing - general sheep activists such as moving them around from field to field, hoof trimming, sheering, dagging, worming etc.
As of this year (2025) got my livestock transportation ticket so Im now able to move livestock on the road as long as the journey doesnt exceed 8 hours.
Male
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21
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United Kingdom
Fife
English
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Study at Harper Adams University and attended HAUORC (Harper Adams Off-Road Club) activities whilst also being the secretary and run the social media for HAUORC
I am a 21-year-old student currently studying Agriculture and Mechanisation at Harper Adams University. I grew up on my familys farm, Balcomie Castle, located in Fife, Scotland an environment that has shaped my passion for practical farming and rural life. Im 5ft 11 and weigh around 70kg. With a strong interest in machinery and rural activities, I joined the Harper Adams University Off-Roading Club (HAUORC) at the beginning of my university journey. As a pickup truck owner, the club has been a perfect fit, offering hands-on experiences such as green-laning days, challenge truck events, Workshop Wednesdays, and regular social gatherings. These activities have helped me develop both technical skills and lasting friendships within the student community. Outside of university, Ive been an active member of East Fife Young Farmers since 2018. My involvement ranges from helping organise events to participating in sporting competitions. Being part of this group has connected me with like-minded individuals and opened the door to incredible opportunities, including travelling to New Zealand to gain further agricultural experience.
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Other than working on my family farm during the holidays I've traveled to New Zealand and Queens land Australia to get a better understanding on farming across the globe.
March 2023 - March 2024 Green to Gold LDT
New Zealand, South Island, Wanaka
Travelled across the globe to work for Green to Gold (GTG). Mainly focusing on the production of silage for a wide range of different farms in the Wanaka area. With cereals being another significant factor of GTG and a heard of around 200 cattle meaning there was a lot to keep up with from long hours in the tractors to running around moving K-lines and feeding the beasts.
Key Tasks
Silage Transportation - Massey Ferguson 8732S, Stewart GX silage trailer
Cultivation - 8R John Deere 340, Amazon Cattros
Truck Driver Isuzu crane 8-wheeler over cab truck
Hay Raking- John Deere 6250r, Krone Swadro 1400
March 2024 - August 2024 Keeley AG, Australia, QueensLand, Emerald
Spent 6 months working in the central highland region of australia, running oversize equipment day and night. Duties included daily routine checks, replacing worn parts, machinery calibrations and working with large variety of staff in stressful situations to keep the cogs turning.
Key Tasks:
Cotton Picker Operator - John Deere CP770
Planting - Case Quadtrac 500, John Deere 18M Bar Planter
Combine Harvester Operator - Case 8250 Axel-Flow
Start: 11/07/2025 Finish: 30/09/2025
Scotland
Seasonal
Preferably close to my home farm in fife but willing to travel further but if theres a chance of on site accommodation.
