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Global shifts, local insights – Farmers' Forum preview | Ep. 99Global trade is shifting fast - and it impacts NZ dairy farmers. In this episode, top economists break down what’s changing, what it means for you, and how to stay ahead. Get ready for Farmers’ Forum 2025 with this preview.
Business
•14 May 2025
•38:54 min
Global shifts, local insights – Farmers' Forum preview | Ep. 99

Global trade is shifting fast - and it impacts NZ dairy farmers. In this episode, top economists break down what’s changing, what it means for you, and how to stay ahead. Get ready for Farmers’ Forum 2025 with this preview.
Business
•14 May 2025
•38:54 min
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Expert insights to grow productive farm workplaces and what to expect at the People Expos | Ep. 93The 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
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Tech and data raising the bar on farm efficiency and production | Ep. 92This 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
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Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episodeIn 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
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Summer yarns: New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Bonus episodeIn 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
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Choosing the right supplements for your situation | Ep. 91What’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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DairyNZ’s new Chair talks challenges, change, and the future of farming | Ep. 90In Episode 90 of Talking Dairy, meet Tracy Brown, DairyNZ’s new Chair. Tracy shares her journey and vision for the future of dairy farming and how she plans to champion farmers and bring greater value to the sector.
Business
•27 Nov 2024
•11:33 min
DairyNZ’s new Chair talks challenges, change, and the future of farming | Ep. 90

In Episode 90 of Talking Dairy, meet Tracy Brown, DairyNZ’s new Chair. Tracy shares her journey and vision for the future of dairy farming and how she plans to champion farmers and bring greater value to the sector.
Business
•27 Nov 2024
•11:33 min
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Dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers | Ep. 88Hear about dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers with Mark Storey and Mark Speight. We also cover the impacts of adverse weather on farm systems and how farmers down south are coping with a tough spring this season.
Business
•30 Oct 2024
•26:39 min
Dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers | Ep. 88

Hear about dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers with Mark Storey and Mark Speight. We also cover the impacts of adverse weather on farm systems and how farmers down south are coping with a tough spring this season.
Business
•30 Oct 2024
•26:39 min
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Gene tech and dairy farming - what's next for NZ farmers | Ep.85What could updating the gene technology laws mean for dairy farmers? Chief Science Advisor Dr. Bruce Thorrold discusses opportunities and risks, and how gene technologies could shape the future of dairy farming in New Zealand.
Business
•18 Sep 2024
•20:54 min
Gene tech and dairy farming - what's next for NZ farmers | Ep.85

What could updating the gene technology laws mean for dairy farmers? Chief Science Advisor Dr. Bruce Thorrold discusses opportunities and risks, and how gene technologies could shape the future of dairy farming in New Zealand.
Business
•18 Sep 2024
•20:54 min
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DairyBase celebrates 20-year milestone | Ep. 78How do you benchmark your farm systems and performance within the sector? 20 percent of New Zealand farms contribute to DairyBase which offers two types of benchmarking and compares them to industry standards or targets.
Business
•12 Jun 2024
•17:13 min
DairyBase celebrates 20-year milestone | Ep. 78

How do you benchmark your farm systems and performance within the sector? 20 percent of New Zealand farms contribute to DairyBase which offers two types of benchmarking and compares them to industry standards or targets.
Business
•12 Jun 2024
•17:13 min
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People leadership and motivating the next generation | Ep. 72When it comes to leadership and motivating the next generation, how do others do this? Join us for part two of our people leadership series, as we talk to Tawera Nikau and Tina Ngatai to hear their views.
People
•20 Mar 2024
•24:04 min
People leadership and motivating the next generation | Ep. 72

When it comes to leadership and motivating the next generation, how do others do this? Join us for part two of our people leadership series, as we talk to Tawera Nikau and Tina Ngatai to hear their views.
People
•20 Mar 2024
•24:04 min
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Summer dry planning and management | Ep. 67With NIWA’s prediction of an El Nino weather pattern and a high likelihood of a drier summer, how are farmers preparing? In this episode, we’re talking to Trevor Hamilton and Kevin McKinley who share their strategies for preparing for a dry summer.
Feed
•01 Dec 2023
•25:09 min
Summer dry planning and management | Ep. 67

With NIWA’s prediction of an El Nino weather pattern and a high likelihood of a drier summer, how are farmers preparing? In this episode, we’re talking to Trevor Hamilton and Kevin McKinley who share their strategies for preparing for a dry summer.
Feed
•01 Dec 2023
•25:09 min
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Getting the most from your fert spend | Ep. 59With farm business viability top of mind and soils still very wet around the country, what are some steps you can take to make sure you’re spending your fertiliser dollar wisely?
Feed
•16 Aug 2023
•32:36 min
Getting the most from your fert spend | Ep. 59

With farm business viability top of mind and soils still very wet around the country, what are some steps you can take to make sure you’re spending your fertiliser dollar wisely?
Feed
•16 Aug 2023
•32:36 min
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Wet weather management | Ep. 56Rain, rain, rain. How are other dairy farmers managing their way through this exceptionally wet winter?
Business
•06 Jul 2023
•38:08 min
Wet weather management | Ep. 56

Rain, rain, rain. How are other dairy farmers managing their way through this exceptionally wet winter?
Business
•06 Jul 2023
•38:08 min
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Planting – do it once, do it right | Ep. 52Our guests on this episode are Morrinsville farmer Johan van Ras, planting professional Antony Snodgrass, and DairyNZ’s Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager – Environment.
Environment
•07 Jun 2023
•38:08 min
Planting – do it once, do it right | Ep. 52

Our guests on this episode are Morrinsville farmer Johan van Ras, planting professional Antony Snodgrass, and DairyNZ’s Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager – Environment.
Environment
•07 Jun 2023
•38:08 min
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Plantain proving its worth | Ep. 50Rotorua farm owner Steve Holdem joins us to share his experience with Ecotain plantain: what’s worked well, what he and wife Paula have learned about maintaining it, and how it’s saving them from reducing their stocking numbers.
Feed
•10 May 2023
•35:16 min
Plantain proving its worth | Ep. 50

Rotorua farm owner Steve Holdem joins us to share his experience with Ecotain plantain: what’s worked well, what he and wife Paula have learned about maintaining it, and how it’s saving them from reducing their stocking numbers.
Feed
•10 May 2023
•35:16 min
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Recovering from an extreme weather event | Ep. 44It’s been an incredibly tough time for farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. For many, the recovery will be long and challenging.
Business
•08 Mar 2023
•33:21 min
Recovering from an extreme weather event | Ep. 44

It’s been an incredibly tough time for farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. For many, the recovery will be long and challenging.
Business
•08 Mar 2023
•33:21 min
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Milk alternatives – will they cut our lunch? | Ep. 43There’s a lot of conversation circling about milk alternatives and their potential impact on global dairy consumption and NZ dairy farming. But what do we mean by ‘milk alternatives’?
Milking
•21 Feb 2023
•28:50 min
Milk alternatives – will they cut our lunch? | Ep. 43

There’s a lot of conversation circling about milk alternatives and their potential impact on global dairy consumption and NZ dairy farming. But what do we mean by ‘milk alternatives’?
Milking
•21 Feb 2023
•28:50 min
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Managing a profit squeeze (Part 2) | Ep. 42How are Kiwi dairy farmers managing their way through the current economic climate to maintain their profitability?
Business
•08 Feb 2023
•32:16 min
Managing a profit squeeze (Part 2) | Ep. 42

How are Kiwi dairy farmers managing their way through the current economic climate to maintain their profitability?
Business
•08 Feb 2023
•32:16 min
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Managing a profit squeeze (Part 1) | Ep. 41How are farmers managing their way through the current economic climate to maintain profitability? Over the next two episodes, you’ll hear from a group of farmers who have kindly agreed to talk about their approach.
Business
•24 Jan 2023
•28:06 min
Managing a profit squeeze (Part 1) | Ep. 41

How are farmers managing their way through the current economic climate to maintain profitability? Over the next two episodes, you’ll hear from a group of farmers who have kindly agreed to talk about their approach.
Business
•24 Jan 2023
•28:06 min