Placement Opportunity – 15 weeks
Location | Mapledurwell, Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom |
Date Posted | 27/10/2023 |
Category |
Agriculture
Placements |
Job Type |
Temporary Vacancies
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Closing Date | Apply ASAP |
Start Date | April 2024 |
Download/s |
27-Oct-AC-Hutton-Placement-.pdf
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Description
How to Apply
A C Hutton and Son is an arable farm located in north east Hampshire. The business is split over 3 sites and grows mainly Cereals, OSR, and Beans. There is a sheep enterprise, grassland area and entry into SFI is planned.
Position: Placement Student
An enthusiastic individual with some experience is required to be part of a small team assisting the managing partner with all aspects of running an arable farm. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to gain hands on experience in the use of modern arable machinery and management practices (including precision farming).
The main tasks will include crop establishment, fertiliser applications, combine operation & harvest tasks, grain store management, machinery maintenance and record keeping.
Training will be given where necessary. Some sheep work and grassland operations will be part of the role.
The business has employed students from Agricultural Universities/Colleges for a number of years. It is able to support FACTS training. Students will be involved in all aspects of the business and business management.
For full details including how to apply, see download.