Contract milking 101 | Ep. 37
Talking Dairy
English - November 15, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBNatural Sciences Science Technology dairynz dairy farming science research new zealand cows dairy. farming agriculture dairy nz farmers Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
How do you prepare to go from being a farm worker to a contract milker? What are some things to be aware of, what are the foundations for success, and how do you avoid the common mistakes? This episode is the first of a three-part series on contract milking, which we’ll be rolling out over the next few months. Joining us for the first episode to offer some top-notch practical advice are farm owner and ag consultant Brendan Attrill and Waikato contract milker Rachael Foy.
Notes
Sharemilking and contract milking arrangements
Chapters
00:38 – About our guests
01:36 – What is contract milking?
02:50 – Who is contract milking for?
04:41 – The attraction of contract milking
05:17 – Skills required
08:11 – Cashflow and financials
14:24 – Surrounding yourself with positive people
19:14 – Tax requirements
22:22 – Taking time off
23:34 – Relationship with your farm owner
27:02 – What to do before you take on a contract
29:43 – Final thoughts
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