Location: Carmarthenshire
Sector: Dairy
Land: 272 acres
Agreement: Salaried position for the first few months before developing into a partnership agreement.
Provider Profile
(An outline of the opportunity being provided)
Farm Information:
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dairy farming business that farms approximately 270 acres and milks 240 cows in Carmarthenshire.
The business operates an autumn block-calving system, with a strong focus on grassland management and grazing. At present, the business rears its own youngstock and has an established milk supply contract.
A network of tracks has been established across the farm, along with an effective electric fencing system. A central water supply system is also in place.
Location: Carmarthenshire
Land:
- A total of 272 acres is farmed.
- Most of the land is owned by the provider, with a proportion being rented.
Infrastructure:
- 24/48 Herringbone milking parlour.
- Modern farm buildings.
- Infrastructure that has been established for several years and enables the milking system to operate efficiently.
Livestock:
- 240 dairy cows.
- 100 youngstock; 50 of one year old calves, and 50 two-year-olds.
Machinery:
- The essential machinery required to manage the farm is available, including a tractor, loader, quad bike and trailer.
- Contractors are used for other work, such as silage making.
Accommodation:
In the short term, a bedsit-style unit is available on the farm, which would be suitable for temporary accommodation or for use during busy periods of the year.
In the longer term, there is a possibility that a suitable cottage/accommodation unit on the farm may become vacant in the future, and there could be an opportunity for the business partner to move into it.
Goals for the Next 5 Years:
Further develop herd performance through improvements in genetics and milk production.
Appoint a suitable individual to become part of the business and contribute to its development.
Type of Agreement Being Considered:
This opportunity will begin as a salaried position for the first few months before developing into a partnership agreement. Under this arrangement, the business's profits at the end of the year could be shared between the business partners.
Key Characteristics the Landowner is Looking for in a Business Partner:
- An individual with the ability, commitment and right attitude to contribute to the development and improvement of the business.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to hold regular meetings with the provider.
- A Welsh-speaking individual or family would be welcome, although this is not an essential requirement.