Alcídio António Domingos Sobral

  • Agricultural Professional
  • Wellington 6011, NZ
  • May 19, 2026
Full time Dairy Farm Services Horticulture

Personal Summary

I am a highly reliable and ethical agricultural professional with over 11 years of practical experience in livestock management and crop production. I am committed to a long-term career in New Zealand's primary sector. I bring a strong work ethic, technical knowledge in animal health, and a proven ability to manage farm operations independently or as part of a team.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in breeding, feeding, and nutritional management of sheep.
  • Proficient in monitoring health conditions, administering treatments, and ensuring animal welfare.
  • Skilled in fence repairs, pasture assessment, and general infrastructure maintenance.
  • Competence in operating tractors and various implements for feeding out and general farm tasks.
  • Accustomed to long hours of physical labor in all weather conditions.

Licenses and certifications

  • Full NZ Driver’s License.

Awards and achievements

Vocational Qualification Course in Agriculture and Livestock, António Inácio da Cruz Secondary School, Grândola, Portugal.

3-year technical degree (2,170 hours) balancing advanced theory with intensive hands-on experience. Skilled in arable and horticultural crop management, animal husbandry, and farm machinery operations. Proven ability in soil analysis and agribusiness administration, combining technical field competence with solid management skills to optimize farm productivity and sustainability."

 

Work Experience

Farm Assistant
Jan 2017 - Jan 2023 My Family's Farm, Portugal

Managed a flock of breeding sheep, overseeing the entire production cycle. Implemented nutritional programs and managed lambing seasons. Responsible for pasture management and maintenance of farm boundaries. 

Farm Hand (Tomato Production)
Jan 1987 - Jan 1992 My Family Property, Portugal

Operated tractors and agricultural machinery for soil preparation and crop maintenance. Managed irrigation systems and harvest logistics. Performed intensive manual labor and general farm upkeep.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management
ISCTE-IUL University, Lisbon, Portugal
Vocational Qualification Course in Agriculture and Livestock
António Inácio da Cruz Secondary School, Grândola, Portugal