Farm Manager
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A rare opportunity has arisen for a practical and forward-thinking Farm Manager to run a progressive, mixed farming business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Oversee diverse enterprises to include:
* Hops are a key focus, with continued investment with new picking and drying facilities. The farm is recognised as one of the leading UK growers.
* Cider apple orchards on contracts with well-maintained orchards, modern harvesting and cleaning systems.
* Arable farming with strong emphasis on soil structure.
* 50-cow herd of pedigree Herefords plus followers with high health status.
* Beef fattening enterprise
* Christmas trees
* Environmental schemes and renewable energy (solar and biomass)
The Candidate
* Reporting directly to the owner, working closely with the hop and apple manager, and wider team.
* Requiring strong organisation, leadership, good communication, and attention to detail.
* Proven crop/horticultural management or assistant manager experience.
* Suckler herd experience.
* Interest in horticultural crops (hops and/or top fruit advantageous)
* Hardworking and self-motivated.
* Used to doing budgets and costing.
* Committed to high standards of farming and environmental stewardship.
Competitive salary, Accommodation provided. xkybehq
Apply in writing with CV to:
Hawkins Farming Ltd, Bosbury, Herefordshire
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