Stephen Caulfield
Bishopstown,Ireland
Summary
Experienced farmer with extensive expertise in drystock management milking and dairy operations, night-shift calving for a 500-cow herd, and livestock handling and health monitoring. Proficient in breeding animals, fencing installation and repair, machinery operation and maintenance, as well as equipment maintenance and general repairs. Demonstrates strong work ethic and reliability while managing herd nutrition effectively. Committed to advancing agricultural practices through continuous improvement and dedication to animal welfare.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Farmer
Self Employed
Roscommon, Ireland
01.1994 - Current
- Managed all day-to-day farm operations
- Managed and worked with 500-cow herd
- Night-shift calving
- Milking and maintaining dairy hygiene standards
- Drystock management and livestock handling
- Ensured animal welfare, resulting in improved quality of produce.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery including tractors and loaders
- Experienced fencer – installation and repair of fencing
- Maintained sheds, yards, and farm buildings
- Maintained farm machinery to reduce downtime.
- Handled repair and maintenance of fences, buildings and other farm structures for increased durability.
- Monitored animals prior to, during and post-parturition to assist with associated husbandry.
- Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
Education
Leaving Certificate -
Colaiste Seosaimh,
Galway /1982 - /1987
Green Certificate Farming -
Department of Agriculture
Skills
- Drystock management
- Milking and dairy operations
- Night-shift calving (500-cow herd experience)
- Livestock handling and health monitoring
- Breeding animals
- Fencing (installation and repair)
- Machinery operation and maintenance
- Equipment maintenance and general repairs
- Herd nutrition management
- Strong work ethic and reliability
Timeline
Farmer
Self Employed
01.1994 - Current
Leaving Certificate -
Colaiste Seosaimh,
/1982 - /1987
Green Certificate Farming -
Department of Agriculture