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Talking Dairy is your go-to podcast for New Zealand dairy farmers. You'll hear from farmers, scientists, and experts who share practical tips and insights to help you succeed.
It's all about giving you the tools and knowledge to make the best decisions for your farm.
Brought to you by DairyNZ, we help farmers lead the world in sustainable dairying by investing in research, new solutions and advocacy. Follow now and stay informed with the latest episodes.
If you have feedback or ideas for future episodes, email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz
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Total results 147

Vet Kirsty Ashcroft shares farmers’ top tips for getting value from wearables — from starting with the basics and avoiding alert fatigue to using data with your vet to lift decision-making and animal health.
Animal
•11 Mar 2026
•10:16 min

Vet Kirsty Ashcroft shares farmers’ top tips for getting value from wearables — from starting with the basics and avoiding alert fatigue to using data with your vet to lift decision-making and animal health.
Animal
•11 Mar 2026
•10:16 min

Turn good seasons into great outcomes with three simple moves. Build confidence, stay in control, and grow long-term wealth with practical tips and tools you can use straight away.
Business
•06 Mar 2026
•24:29 min

Turn good seasons into great outcomes with three simple moves. Build confidence, stay in control, and grow long-term wealth with practical tips and tools you can use straight away.
Business
•06 Mar 2026
•24:29 min

Get the quick breakdown of dairy’s record season. Campbell Parker unpacks the Pulse Report — from higher milk production with fewer cows to booming exports — and what it all means for you.
Business
•04 Mar 2026
•08:31 min

Get the quick breakdown of dairy’s record season. Campbell Parker unpacks the Pulse Report — from higher milk production with fewer cows to booming exports — and what it all means for you.
Business
•04 Mar 2026
•08:31 min

Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Halter founder and CEO Craig Piggot shares how virtual fencing tech is transforming pasture-based farming, giving farmers greater control and flexibility.
Business
•25 Feb 2026
•13:22 min

Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Halter founder and CEO Craig Piggot shares how virtual fencing tech is transforming pasture-based farming, giving farmers greater control and flexibility.
Business
•25 Feb 2026
•13:22 min

Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min

Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min

Northland farmer Greg Collins reflects on his year as DairyNZ’s associate director, offering insights for dairy farmers keen to grow governance skills as applications open for the next one-year board development role.
People
•11 Feb 2026
•11:45 min

Northland farmer Greg Collins reflects on his year as DairyNZ’s associate director, offering insights for dairy farmers keen to grow governance skills as applications open for the next one-year board development role.
People
•11 Feb 2026
•11:45 min

This episode shares practical insights on creating contract milking and variable order sharemilking agreements that work for farm owners and contractors. Learn to set fair rates, manage cashflow, and build lasting business relationships.
People
•04 Feb 2026
•24:20 min

This episode shares practical insights on creating contract milking and variable order sharemilking agreements that work for farm owners and contractors. Learn to set fair rates, manage cashflow, and build lasting business relationships.
People
•04 Feb 2026
•24:20 min

Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Teagasc researchers Dr Bernadette O’Brien and Dr Lisa Parce share the latest on tech adoption on Irish dairy farms.
Animal
•28 Jan 2026
•11:43 min

Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Teagasc researchers Dr Bernadette O’Brien and Dr Lisa Parce share the latest on tech adoption on Irish dairy farms.
Animal
•28 Jan 2026
•11:43 min

Researchers share how dairy farmers are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and the benefits, risks and opportunities.
Animal
•21 Jan 2026
•34:46 min

Researchers share how dairy farmers are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and the benefits, risks and opportunities.
Animal
•21 Jan 2026
•34:46 min
Now’s the perfect time to check in, plan, and set up for a strong season. We’ve pulled together smart tips and tools to help you stay ahead all winter long.
Whether you prefer to read, listen, or download handy guides, we’ve got you covered with trusted tools to support your journey every step of the way.
Put our proven strategies and seasonal tools to work. Boost production, support animal health and watch your profits hum.
Tools that are backed by science, shaped by farmers and made for this season.
That’s Summer Smarts.
Autumn Smarts brings together the research-backed tools that build resilience and boost performance.