Regenerative Farming Operative at Pearson Gape Farming Partnership
Pearson Gape Farming Partnership is a 470Ha family farm in Caxton, Cambridgeshire. They employ regenerative farming techniques to grow quality crops and provide environmental and community services to the local area. They are currently looking to employ a Regenerative Farming Operative
Pearson Gape Farming Partnership is a 470Ha family farm in Caxton, Cambridgeshire. They employ regenerative farming techniques to grow quality crops and provide environmental and community services to the local area. They are currently looking to employ a Regenerative Farming Operative
The ideal candidate:
- Has a passion for farming and the environment
- Is keen on regenerative agriculture
- Has a safety-conscious work ethic
- Takes pride in their work
- Enjoys solving problems and brining ideas to the table
- Is capable of working from their own initiative and sometimes alone, as well as alongside the farm manager and as part of a wider team
Key responsibilities:
Machinery operation
- Drilling of cash, catch and cover crops with Horsch Avatar, with application of compost extracts and other biologicals
- Spreading of fertiliser, some targeted cultivations, harvest support and relief spraying and combining
Environmental works
- Hedge planting
- Establishment of various stewardship options: winter bird food, tussocky grass margins, pollen and nectar mixes
- Agroforstry establishment and maintenance
Trials and farm development
- Assistance with the creation of on-farm compost and biologicals
- Help with various trials the farm is undertaking: BOFIN slug and soil projects, H3, on-farm trialing of different practices
- Support with various sampling: soil, SoilMentor regen health indicators, sap analysis
What we offer:
- A competitive remuneration package
- Accommodation can be arranged in a sought-after location
- A generous training and development budget to propel the farm's employees and the farm itself
- A role that can be developed around the individual
Get in touch
Phone: 07502251897
Email: rhys@mantorfarmcaxton.co.uk
Website: manorfarmcaxton.co.uk
This role may suit anyone interested in regenerative agriculture from varying careers paths. Whilst experience is helpful, al applications will be considered and training can be provided. Please feel free to get in touch with questions about the role and the farm.