Farm Relations Advisor

Business Sector: FARM ADVISORY

JOB TITLE: Farm Relations Advisor

JOB PURPOSE: To provide advice and support at farm level in relation to current & emerging DAFM requirements and to build and maintain strong relationships with ArraTipp milk suppliers.

REPORTING TO: Farm Relations Manager

LOCATION: Galway RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Farm Advisory in all aspects with particular attention to raw milk quality with focused improvements among the ArraTipp milk pool.
• Promote and drive strong milk quality standards at farm level, acting as advisor and trusted sounding board for farmers.
• Working closely with milk suppliers to ensure the quality, safety, and traceability of raw milk supply ArraTipp Co-op
• Collaborating closely with new entrants & managing the new entrant programme for ArraTipp.
• Close working relationship with Regulatory Bodies (e.g., Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Ireland, Bord Bia)
• Manage and supervise the BORD BIA database to ensure the ArraTipp milk pool is SDAS compliant and meeting Grass-fed requirements.
• Manage an SCC & TBC improvement programme for the ArraTipp milk pool.
• Reporting to the Farm Relations Manager on any farm/milk quality issues arising and assisting in problem solving.
• Promote farm sustainability initiatives at farm level that will make an environmental and economic benefit to our milk suppliers.
• Direct support to Bord Bia farm inspection program / ArraTipp farm inspections
• Aid in the planning and coordination of farm walks/farm events.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE:

• Degree in Agriculture, Food or related.
• Strong knowledge of the agricultural sector and current best practice in sustainability and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience of regulatory inspections a distinct advantage.
• Excellent people skills, with ability to form, develop and maintain successful working relationships.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Able to manage high levels of responsibility.
• Possesses elevated levels of motivation.

Note: As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.