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  • Not all traits bring quick wins – but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth it. Jac McGowan and Dr Rhiannon Hancock talk about low heritability traits, why they matter, and how small gains can add up to big results over time.

    Animal

    16 Apr 2025

    11:57 min

  • Smart dry-off strategies | Ep.96

    Antibiotic resistance is on the rise - so how can you protect your herd at dry-off? We break down the latest research on selective dry cow therapy and share practical tips to reduce antibiotics, manage dry-off risks, and keep cows healthy.

    Animal

    02 Apr 2025

    32:24 min

    Smart dry-off strategies | Ep.96

    Antibiotic resistance is on the rise - so how can you protect your herd at dry-off? We break down the latest research on selective dry cow therapy and share practical tips to reduce antibiotics, manage dry-off risks, and keep cows healthy.

    Animal

    02 Apr 2025

    32:24 min

  • $10 payout - now what? | Ep. 95

    It’s been a season of shifting gears - high costs, cautious optimism, then a lift in milk prices and easing interest rates. With a new financial year just around the corner, Mark Storey and Paul Bird look at what’s on the horizon for next season.

    Business

    19 Mar 2025

    22:59 min

    $10 payout - now what? | Ep. 95

    It’s been a season of shifting gears - high costs, cautious optimism, then a lift in milk prices and easing interest rates. With a new financial year just around the corner, Mark Storey and Paul Bird look at what’s on the horizon for next season.

    Business

    19 Mar 2025

    22:59 min

  • On the move: Reducing stress during transport | Ep. 94

    You care for your cows, but what happens once they leave the farm? In this episode, Dr. Stacey Hendriks and Penny Timmer-Arends share three key steps to help cull cows travel well. Tune in for tips to ensure a smoother journey beyond the farm gate.

    Animal

    05 Mar 2025

    25:53 min

    On the move: Reducing stress during transport | Ep. 94

    You care for your cows, but what happens once they leave the farm? In this episode, Dr. Stacey Hendriks and Penny Timmer-Arends share three key steps to help cull cows travel well. Tune in for tips to ensure a smoother journey beyond the farm gate.

    Animal

    05 Mar 2025

    25:53 min

  • Expert insights to grow productive farm workplaces and what to expect at the People Expos | Ep. 93

    The People Expos are coming! Get practical tips to boost farm productivity and build a strong team. Hear from Jules Benton and Shamubeel Eaqub on what’s in store. Listen now, then register for a free event near you at dairynz.co.nz/peopleexpo.

    People

    19 Feb 2025

    19:09 min

    Expert insights to grow productive farm workplaces and what to expect at the People Expos | Ep. 93

    The People Expos are coming! Get practical tips to boost farm productivity and build a strong team. Hear from Jules Benton and Shamubeel Eaqub on what’s in store. Listen now, then register for a free event near you at dairynz.co.nz/peopleexpo.

    People

    19 Feb 2025

    19:09 min

  • Tech and data raising the bar on farm efficiency and production | Ep. 92

    This episode brings highlights from DairyNZ's events on building a productive workplace. Host Willie McKnight chats with sharemilker Gillian Bunnik and research engineer Brian Dela Rue about tech, data, and innovation to boost farm efficiency.

    Business

    05 Feb 2025

    53:19 min

    Tech and data raising the bar on farm efficiency and production | Ep. 92

    This episode brings highlights from DairyNZ's events on building a productive workplace. Host Willie McKnight chats with sharemilker Gillian Bunnik and research engineer Brian Dela Rue about tech, data, and innovation to boost farm efficiency.

    Business

    05 Feb 2025

    53:19 min

  • Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episode

    In this Talking Dairy summer yarns bonus episode, we revisit Contract Milking 101 with Brendon Attrill and Rachael Foy. They discuss what it takes to set yourself up for success in contract milking.

    Business

    22 Jan 2025

    12:10 min

    Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episode

    In this Talking Dairy summer yarns bonus episode, we revisit Contract Milking 101 with Brendon Attrill and Rachael Foy. They discuss what it takes to set yourself up for success in contract milking.

    Business

    22 Jan 2025

    12:10 min

  • Summer yarns: New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Bonus episode

    In this summer yarn bonus episode, we revisit the top episode from 2024. Dr. Paul Edwards and Kent Weston-Arnold share fresh insights on new milking frequency trends and the rise of OAD milking in early lactation.

    Milking

    08 Jan 2025

    12:32 min

    Summer yarns: New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Bonus episode

    In this summer yarn bonus episode, we revisit the top episode from 2024. Dr. Paul Edwards and Kent Weston-Arnold share fresh insights on new milking frequency trends and the rise of OAD milking in early lactation.

    Milking

    08 Jan 2025

    12:32 min

  • Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode

    In this first of three short summer yarns bonus episodes, we revisit the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Emma shares how dairy farming saved her life and gave her purpose and strength.

    People

    23 Dec 2024

    11:24 min

    Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode

    In this first of three short summer yarns bonus episodes, we revisit the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Emma shares how dairy farming saved her life and gave her purpose and strength.

    People

    23 Dec 2024

    11:24 min

  • Choosing the right supplements for your situation | Ep. 91

    What’s your plan when pasture growth slows or a dry spell hits? In this episode, DairyNZ’s Mark Williams and farmer Enda Hawe share how to choose the right supplements, use tools like the Supplement Price Calculator, and plan to avoid feed shortages.

    Feed

    11 Dec 2024

    31:01 min

    Choosing the right supplements for your situation | Ep. 91

    What’s your plan when pasture growth slows or a dry spell hits? In this episode, DairyNZ’s Mark Williams and farmer Enda Hawe share how to choose the right supplements, use tools like the Supplement Price Calculator, and plan to avoid feed shortages.

    Feed

    11 Dec 2024

    31:01 min

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