This study aims to measure production levels, understand the balance between feed supply and demand, and estimate the profitability of an extended lactation system with a 24-month calving interval.

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.

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.

The Government is reviewing New Zealand’s gene technology rules. Greater access to these technologies in the future presents both opportunities and risks for the dairy sector.

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.

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.

What’s the real cost of lameness and what can we do to stop it? In this episode, Winston Mason and Frank Portegys cover the common causes, the direct and indirect costs, and the most effective strategies for reducing its impact.

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.

Fencing waterways has many benefits, including protecting freshwater from nutrients, effluent and sediment, improving water quality, and creating habitat for birds and freshwater species.

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.

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.