Dylan Blom
Agriculture
Bronkhorstspruit
Summary
Dedicated farm worker with extensive experience at Draaihoek Plaas, skilled in operating advanced farm equipment and implementing effective pest control strategies. Proven ability to enhance soil quality and maintain animal health, demonstrating strong attention to detail and teamwork. Proficient in tractor operation, ensuring optimal productivity and efficiency on the farm.
Developed practical skills in hands-on agricultural environment, focusing on teamwork and productivity. Transitioning to new field, bringing experience in operating machinery and managing livestock. Eager to apply transferrable skills in dynamic and collaborative setting.
Positive, hardworking individual with keen interest in agriculture and strong work ethic. Knowledge of basic farming practices and techniques, coupled with skills in operating farm machinery and handling livestock. Committed to contributing to productive agricultural operations and supporting farm success.
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Work History
Farm Worker / Agri Worker
Draaihoek Plaas
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained farm equipment in optimal condition through regular inspections, cleaning, and repairs when necessary.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and forklifts with extreme care and precision.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats, and pigs.
- Constructed chicken houses to protect chickens from rain, direct sunlight and prey.
- Castrated, docked and dehorned animals to improve animal value and increase feeder space.
- Used machetes and pruning shears to shear tops and limb tips from trees, improving overall shape and increasing limb growth.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Improved soil quality by incorporating organic matter, practicing crop rotation, and maintaining optimum pH levels.
- Reduced pest infestation through regular monitoring, timely application of pesticides, and integrated pest management practices.
- I have experience with cultivators, Pest aside sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, sprayers calibration
- Tractors i am most familiar with
- John Deere 6930, John Deere 7810, John Deere 5810
- I have some experience with GPS
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Erasmus
Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Farm equipment operation
Certification
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Timeline
Farm Worker / Agri Worker
Draaihoek Plaas
12.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Erasmus
04.2001 -
Horse Riding, Riding BIkes, Guitar/singing
I love going on adventures and spending time in nature. I have been playing guitar for 7 to 8 years and i also enjoy singing. I enjoy riding bike with my friends and my dad. Me and my dad tamed allot of wild horses and we enjoyed all 11 of them, going on 40km+ outrides.