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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How can your actions during calving impact success at mating? Find out about the herd fertility cake concept and the key ingredients to focus on between calving and mating to improve in-calf rates.

In this episode of Talking Dairy, we dive into the topic of ongoing water quality improvement efforts by the dairy sector with Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager - Science at DairyNZ.

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.

When it comes to breeding more efficient cows, why is genetic gain so important and how can NZAEL’s online tools help? Join us as we talk about the latest in dairy genetics and animal evaluation.

When monitoring waterway health, what makes up a holistic assessment of stream health? Join us as we talk to Dr Craig Depree DairyNZ’s Principal Scientist, to hear his views on the benefits of adopting a holistic approach to waterway health.

When it comes to improving water quality, what does best practice look like? Join us as we talk to DairyNZ Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr Katrina Macintosh and AgResearch Senior Scientist Dr Richard Muirhead.

DairyNZ’s subsidiary NZAEL (New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited) has recently made a new fertility trait update – in this episode we’ll discuss what this change will mean and how it will benefit farmers.

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.

Many farmers are looking for ways to get better value from their pasture, get through NIWA’s predicted El Niño summer, and control on-farm costs. Could deferred grazing provide a solution for some farmers?

Canterbury sharemilker Glenn Jones joins us to talk about the options he’s used to reduce nitrogen losses on-farm.

How do we reduce methane emissions from cattle within our pasture-based farming system? And when will farmers have solutions ready to use on-farm?

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?

Waikato farm owners Bryce Anderton and Aleisha Broomfield share how the current period of increased farm costs and high inflation is affecting them and how they’re coping.