Experienced hands-on machinery operator, born and raised on a farm in Northern Ireland, with first-hand experience growing cereal and vegetable crops whilst working alongside agricultural contractors in the local area during silage season.

Competent combine driver on Claas Lexion machines with multiple UK harvest seasons, including cultivation work (ploughing, subsoiling, rolling) and root crop operations in potatoes, onions and beet.

Experienced with all forage operations to include Fertiliser and Slurry applications, Mowing, Tedding and Raking up.

Mostly experienced with New Holland, Case and John Deere tractors and now seeking a machinery operator role where broad practical skills and agronomy knowledge can improve output and efficiency.

In the past 13 years, I have provided dairy farmers with a professional, holistic farm management approach in achieving more milk from forage via the production of high-quality forages and grains.

Herd health, feet and fertility issues have been addressed via focus on rumen health. Farm-produced manures were utilised in the crop nutrition programme. A regular re-seeding plan was integrated to improve silage quality and milk yields from grazed grass, which allowed for improved margins via a reduction in purchased feeds. Soil health and productivity became an important focus, and regular soil testing combined with compaction alleviation was encouraged. Increased chop length of forages, which enhanced fibre digestion, became key to reducing digestive upsets and metabolic disorders. Treating forages with crop-specific additives and the inclusion of regular analysis to achieve a balanced diet were paramount to the continual management of the high-yielding cow in a profitable yet sustainable focus.