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	Podcast:		Talking Dairy
	Episode:		A newbie’s perspectives on dairy farming \| Ep. 47
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:25:38
	Publish Date:		2023-04-04 22:00:00
	Description:		What’s it like coming into the dairy sector with no experience? How can farm employers make it a softer landing for newbies and increase our chances of them succeeding and remaining in farming? What can we learn from seeing dairy farming through the eyes of a new employee? Step on up John Gibson, who’s in his second season and has just taken on a 2IC role in Te Pahu, west of Hamilton. Hear John's story of leaving behind Government and retail work in Wellington for a new career in dairy farming. You’ll hear the good, the bad and the funny, as well as why he decided to make the lifestyle change. He shares his views on how we can make it a smoother transition for other newcomers. Notes Recruitment - DairyNZ GoDairy - DairyNZ Chapters 1.33 – John’s non-farming background 2.33 – Persuaded to go dairy farming 3.55 – First impressions, early mistakes, ‘farm common sense’ 7.37 – Discovering a love for farming 9.03 – Biggest challenges: physical demands, new lifestyle, internet 12.04 – Why he stayed 14.59 – Thoughts on rural internet connectivity 16.53 – Another ‘newbie’ moment 18.18 – Goals, upskilling, working towards herd ownership 20.17 – Advice for farm employers 23.19 – Advice for people starting out in dairy farming
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