Herd manager - Galway

An opportunity to manage a 200-plus spring-calving herd in the midlands, east Galway has arisen.

A competitive salary based on experience is offered.

The farm runs a simple system whereby young stock are contract reared, machinery is contracted, the cows have Allflex collars and an automatic drafter is present on the farm.

The ideal candidate would be good at grassland management and have excellent stockmanship skills.

Accommodation is provided if required and the successful candidate will be expected to work a five-day week.

More information is provided here.

Dairy herdsperson - Kilkenny

A herdsperson role has become available in Callan, Co Kilkenny.

This is a permanent position, which offers a remuneration package of €35,000 and a three-bedroom house if desired.

The farm is very well set up and no specific qualifications are listed.

More information is provided here.

Farm assistant - Laois

Thomas Cahill is recruiting a farm assistant on his dairy farm in Co Laois.

Duties include milking, calf rearing, machinery operation and general farm maintenance.

This full-time contact offers a 39-hour week and a salary of €30,000 per year. An immediate start is offered and accommodation is available on the farm.

More information is provided here.

Farm assistant - Cork

Garryduff Dairy Farm Ltd, Dungourney, Co Cork, wishes to recruit a dairy farm assistant to join its team.

The farm is milking 500 cows on a 50-bail rotary. Duties will include milking, milk quality control and general animal husbandry.

The ideal candidate would have at least three years’ experience working in a similar environment and a driving licence is essential. Remuneration offered is €34,000 per year and the candidate will be expected to work a 39-hour week.

More information is provided here.