Andrew Parkes

• Setup and run Christmas tree retail business now selling around 1800 Christmas trees per year. Selling to the public. Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
• Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• dairy farming becoming partner in the business with my wife and her parents. Completed Ai course to improve breeding in the herd. managing around 250 milking cows and helped improve efficiency. Planted crops using machinery for quicker processing time.
• Supported timely planting of crops by preparing seedbeds using tractors effectively.
• Ensured optimal tractor functionality by performing regular maintenance checks.
• Achieved efficient field ploughing with careful operation of modern tractors.
• Monitored animal health, identifying diseases at an early stage.
• Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of farming essentials.
• Repaired broken farm equipment, prolonging its lifespan and utility on the farm.
• Adapted farming practices in response to weather changes for crop preservation.
• Loaded and transported harvested crops to storage facilities using trailers attached to tractors.

• Assisted in project management in the construction of the broiler Chicken units from start to finish and then proceeded to managed the operation to producing over 340,000 broiler chickens per year. Ensuring the site met all assurance standards throughout maintained bio security for the site.
• Ensured farm safety, reduced accidents on the field.
• Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to prevent breakdowns in peak seasons.
• Oversaw livestock feed management for over 52,000 broiler chickens per crop . ensured appropriate nutritional intake.
• Streamlined procedures for timely market delivery of produce.

Monitored pest and disease outbreaks with proactive measures, minimised crop loss significantly.

• Utilised modern farming techniques for sustainable agriculture practices.
• Maintained machinery for optimal performance throughout the cropping season.
• Handled transportation logistics of harvested crops; facilitated prompt delivery to marketplaces.
• Assisted in livestock care including feeding, watering and health checks for overall herd wellbeing.
• Negotiated contracts with clients for agricultural services rendered.
• Collaborated with agronomists to understand soil composition and implement suitable cultivation methods.

• Improved livestock health by performing regular sheep shearing tasks.
• Conducted sheep shearing operations, producing high-quality wool.
• Kept up with advancements in sheep shearing tools, increased job speed.
• Supervised movement and grazing patterns of sheep to prevent overgrazing and erosion problems.
• Adhered strictly to animal welfare regulations during all aspects of sheep rearing process.
• Sheared sheep in a timely manner, ensuring quality wool production.

• Driving and maintaining modern Agricultural machinery. Planting and harvesting potato’s. Straw harvesting, grass harvesting operations.
• Operated heavy-duty agricultural equipment to facilitate farming processes.
• Implemented safety protocols while using heavy machinery to prevent accidents.
• Collaborated effectively with team members during large-scale agricultural projects; achieved project completion within deadlines.
• Ensured timely planting, irrigating, and harvesting of crops, resulting in efficient farm management.
• Oversaw irrigation systems installation; ensured uniform water distribution across fields.
• Complied with environmental regulations whilst managing waste disposal from farms.

• Boosted crop yield by implementing modern farming techniques.
• Repaired damaged sections of fencing-maintained secure boundaries.
• Utilised technology for precision farming-improved efficiency and productivity.
• Trimmed overgrown branches, enhancing tree health and fruit yield.
• Inspected fences regularly-prevented escape of animals.
• Reduced wastage by proper storage of harvested crops.
• Harvested crops manually, ensuring quality produce.
• Improved productivity with systematic irrigation methods.