As admin of a handful of relief milking groups on Facebook I’ve gained some insights into how farmers and job seekers interact with one another online. One recurring pattern I’ve noticed is this: a farmer posts an advertisement looking for a relief milker, but instead of private messaging or phoning the farmer to express interest,…
The Benefits Of Business Cards
Playing a key role in New Zealand’s economy, relief milkers are essential in ensuring the smooth running of the nation’s dairy sector. These individuals step in during peak times, emergencies, or when farmers and their regular staff are unavailable due to sickness, injury, vacation, or family commitments. However, in a competitive field where personal connections…
Ag Assist’s Employment Platform
A possible homegrown solution to the agri-labour pinch, Ag Assist is turning heads in New Zealand’s farming community. Louise Benns, Ag Assist’s marketing manager and a dairy farmer herself, spills the beans on the startup’s journey, highlighting the platform’s straightforward approach, its plans for the future and more. Original story (May 16 2024) features the…