Christopher Breen
Enniskillen,Co. Fermanagh
Summary
I have worked in the Agricultural industry for 26+ years and have a wide experience of many farm enterprises and working with and advising farmers. I am very familiar with both the physical and financial management of farm enterprises and am competent in advising farmers on how to develop their businesses successfully. I am committed to and experienced in Knowledge Transfer to farmers in both individual and group settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Dairy Development Adviser
Dept of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Enniskillen, Fermanagh
10.2015 - Current
- Dairy Development Adviser for 7+ years. Working with developing dairy farms in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone area. I currently manage and facilitate 3 Dairy Business Development Groups with the aim of Knowledge Transfer and members learning from other members through discussion.
- I also advise group members on a one to one basis on developing these farms both physically and financially through benchmarking and other on farm discussions.
Farm Information Officer
Dept.of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Muckamore, Antrim
07.2013 - 10.2015
- In this role I managed the information for the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) farm enterprises, completing enterprise gross margins, completion of Economic Appraisals to allow for procurement of farm buildings and equipment, developing farm enterprises based on business and student needs etc.
Beef & Sheep Business Technologist
Dept. of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs
Muckamore, Antrim
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Managing the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) benchmarking system for beef and sheep farms who availed of the free service.
- The role involved checking of benchmarks (physical and financial Information), organising and delivering training for farmers on taxation, succession planning on farms and other business related topics.
Agricultural Economist
DAERA
Belfast, Down
01.2008 - 02.2012
- This role involved assessing Economic Appraisals submitted to DAERA for projects in Agriculture and Rural Development to ensure that government protocols were followed and the proposed investment ensured value for money.
Education
Level 7 - Facilitation for organisational leaders
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)
Antrim 09.2016 - 01.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Rural Development
Queen's University of Belfast
Belfast 09.1995 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Agriculture - General Agriculture
Queen's University of Belfast
Belfast 09.1993 - 06.1995
Skills
- Extensive knowledge and experience of both dairy, beef and sheep enterprises
- Empathy with farmers and knowledge of farm businesses
- Facilitation skills from formal course and from having facilitated 3 Business Development groups for over 7 years
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office software
- Able to advise farmers based on their individual circumstances on what is best for the farmer and the business
- Problem solving assisting and advising farmers on how to solve problems in their farm business
Languages
English
Native
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