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=dairy farmer. =

1) how much is minuim wage as a 14 year old dairy farmer(in training)..? 2)what do the bands on a cows leg mean? 3)what requirements and what qualifications do you need to be a full time farmer?

HOW MUCH IS MINUIM WAGES AS A 14 YEAR OLD DAIRY FARMER? 42k -50k per year. WHAT DO THE BANDS ON A COWS LEG MEAN? blue means back right teet or left depending on wich side the band is on. green means front right teet or left. Farmers use bands to know which teets produce milk and what teets dont. There are other colours but they all mean the same thing.

WHAT REQUIREMENT AND WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU NEED TO BE A FULL TIME FARMER? To be a farm worker, you should have the ability to do hard physical work. You will need practical skills and knowledge. You will also need to be aware of health and safety. You do not need any particular qualifications for starting in this job, but it helps to have an interest in farming. It would also help you if you have experience of working on a farm, either through work experience or a weekend or holiday job

SOURCES I USED ARE: 1)www.career.govt.nz 2)my own knowledge. 3)http//nationalcareerservice.direct.gov.uk.

SUMMARY. Dairy farmers feed, care for, and milk herds of cows on farms. They aim to get the cows to produce as much high quality milk as possible, cost-effectively, TASKS AND DUTIES. Works under supervision of manager to carry out tasks related to production management such as break feeding, feeding supplement and milking. They will also help to maintain the farm carrying out repairs and maintenance and suppressing weeds. As they gain experience they will be allocated responsibility for some of these tasks. This is an entry level position and requires no formal qualifications, although good communication ability and numeracy are advantageous SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. This hands on entry level job is the first step in a dairy farming career. You will gain practical, hands on experience in all aspects of day to day farming. On larger farms you will work as part of a team, while on smaller farms you will often work directly alongside the farm owner. In both cases you will be under direct supervision while you develop your skills and gain experience and responsibility. Dairy farmers also need to have:


 * good animal-handling skills and an understanding of animal welfare
 * an understanding of pasture management practices to ensure production is maximised
 * knowledge of the milk harvesting process
 * an awareness of milk company standards and safe practices on the farm
 * ability to drive vehicles and operate farm machinery
 * knowledge of accounting and how to run a business.

PERSONAL AND PHYSICAL QUALITIES. SECOND ED. secondary education is not neccesaary as you can entre at any level. but if you were to stay at school till year 13 agriculture,horticulture,land studies and general studies are good subjects that will help you for being a more experienced dairy farmer. YOU DONT NEED ANY QULIFICATIONS AS IT COMES WITH BEING A DAIRY FARMER. you do not need any experience but if you have do have experience it will be very helpfull.
 * Can do attitude
 * Follows instruction
 * Flexibility
 * Team player

Working conditions
Dairy farmers:


 * usually start milking early in the morning, may work long hours during peak seasons, and often work six days a week
 * work on farms and inside milking sheds
 * work outside in all weather conditions, and may work in dusty, dirty, wet, and noisy locations
 * may visit other farms or attend agricultural field days, and sometimes travel overseas to learn about other farming methods

as they say no matter the weather always bring your own sunshine. HOURS AND CONTACT. you work everymorning at 5:00 till about 9:00 and in the after noon at about 2:00 to 5:00 the hours change because of milking times and some hours may start earlier or later. You have to interact with people during these times as working on your own is near impossible. PAY. Pay for dairy farmers or managers varies depending on experience and responsibilities, and the profitability of their farms. RELATED JOBS.. farm manger Milker shear milker. assitant heard mangers Conclusion. i really like this job as i am recently working as a dairy farmer assisant. i love being outdoors and enjoy `interacting with the cows. I get alot of experience with driving moterbikes and truck. i dont enjoy the morning work nor the bad weather. As i get use to working as a dairy farmer my rate on this job would be very high. I love what i do and would love to continue this job in the future.