Travel savvy sheep shearer shares tips on working abroad
Agriculture alumnus Nick Greaves visited the agriculture department last week to share some great tips with our current students on travelling and working abroad.
Adam Henson talks to agriculture student Nick Greaves during Countryfile filming at Reaseheath in 2013
Nick, 20, studied on our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture. On achieving a Distinction in 2013, he began his shearing travels in Norway and then moved on to New Zealand and travelled in Australia.
Back in the UK for a short break, Nick has most recently been working as a shepherd on a 4500 pedigree sheep farm out in New Zealand.
He returns to New Zealand to begin his latest assignment as a shearer for Woolqual, based in Hawke’s Bay.
Agriculture alumnus Nick Greaves during his visit back to Reaseheath College
Nick plans to spend the next few years shearing all around the world. He is keen to continue to gain knowledge of different farm enterprises before returning to the UK to take over the running of his family farm in Stafford.
It’s great to see Nick doing so well and encouraging our current students to strive for their career goals.
As our alumni community grows, we are keen to continue to highlight the successes of our former students.
If would like to come back to the College to share your industry experience with our current students, please contact us on alumni@reaseheath.ac.uk or +44 (0)1270 613219.
