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Name David Brown
Position Consultant
What is your role at
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How long have you worked at HS? Since February 2010
Qualifications Bachelor of Agricultural Science - University of New England
Area of Expertise
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Sheep and wool production systems
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Rangelands management
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Emerging livestock production systems – shedding sheep and rangeland goats
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Application of technologies to livestock production systems – walk-over-weighing
Regions of Work
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South east and pastoral NSW
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Tasmania
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Victoria
Background
David was born and raised on a progressive sheep station in North West NSW. From the age of 10 he began to work in the family business, and every holiday from boarding school and university thereafter was spent mustering sheep, cattle and goats, implementing infrastructure improvements and managing staff. More recently, David has travelled the world, working on farm in Canada, and in various other roles in the USA, Germany, England and Sweden. In February 2010, David moved to Wagga Wagga to take up employment with Holmes Sackett as the rookie consultant. Aside from farming profitability, David’s interests include guitar, waterskiing, reading, fitness, working dogs.
What do you enjoy about working at HS?
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Talking to progressive farmers
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Being on the leading edge of farm profitability
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Being part of a task orientated, performance driven team
What do you find rewarding about your work?
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Getting on top of the issues facing agriculture today
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Being able to assist farmers make well considered decisions
