I come from an agricultural background of suckler cows and sheep along the Carlow -Wexford border. I have always enjoyed farming and knew from a young age that I wanted to work in the agriculture sector. I am currently studying Agricultural Science in South East Technological University and hope to some day get a job potentially in advisory. Even though I do not come from a tillage background, I am interested in the sector and would like to expand my knowledge on the subject.
Date of Birth: 22/02/25
I worked part time in the company during holidays from education. For example, during summer and Christmas holidays.
My job involved the building, assembling, testing and packaging of mains and battery powered electrical fencers for farmer.
I also took part in a small number of agricultural shows with the company in the south east interacting with the general public on any queries they may have had.
The opportunity of this employment allowed me to gain confidence speaking to the public and develop skills in basic manufacturing.
The work experience involved the managing of a large flock of sheep, a small suckler herd and a dairy to beef finishing unit.
My jobs involved general vaccinating and dosing of livestock, foot management of sheep, feeding livestock and lambing.
The work experience allowed me to improve on management skills which could be used on my home place.