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In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your weekSmall changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week

Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
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Less admin, more insights: How benchmarking your business just got easier | Ep. 111Benchmarking your business just got easier. DairyBase now links with Farm Focus – and soon MINDA & Fonterra – for seamless data flow. Hear how these upgrades will save you time and deliver faster insights.
Business
•29 Oct 2025
•17:00 min
Less admin, more insights: How benchmarking your business just got easier | Ep. 111

Benchmarking your business just got easier. DairyBase now links with Farm Focus – and soon MINDA & Fonterra – for seamless data flow. Hear how these upgrades will save you time and deliver faster insights.
Business
•29 Oct 2025
•17:00 min
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In 10 | A Pasture Summit sneak peek – what’s on this spring?Get the inside scoop from Pasture Summit directors Robbie Ferris and Al Rayne. They reveal what’s happening at the upcoming Pasture Summit events, and why they’re a “must have” event on your calendar this spring.
People
•22 Oct 2025
•12:50 min
In 10 | A Pasture Summit sneak peek – what’s on this spring?

Get the inside scoop from Pasture Summit directors Robbie Ferris and Al Rayne. They reveal what’s happening at the upcoming Pasture Summit events, and why they’re a “must have” event on your calendar this spring.
People
•22 Oct 2025
•12:50 min
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Insights on maximising your homegrown feed | Ep. 110Missed a Progressing Dairy event? This episode features key takeaways from a Maximising Homegrown Feed event at Waimakariri contract milkers Will and Sarah Gard's farm, who share insights alongside Senior Scientist Dawn Dalley.
Feed
•15 Oct 2025
•29:38 min
Insights on maximising your homegrown feed | Ep. 110

Missed a Progressing Dairy event? This episode features key takeaways from a Maximising Homegrown Feed event at Waimakariri contract milkers Will and Sarah Gard's farm, who share insights alongside Senior Scientist Dawn Dalley.
Feed
•15 Oct 2025
•29:38 min
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In 10 | Smooth sailing ahead?Milk prices are holding steady while costs remain high. DairyNZ economist Ben Marmont explain what this means for your farm business this season.
Research
•08 Oct 2025
•07:36 min
In 10 | Smooth sailing ahead?

Milk prices are holding steady while costs remain high. DairyNZ economist Ben Marmont explain what this means for your farm business this season.
Research
•08 Oct 2025
•07:36 min
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Work smarter, not harder: Insights from productive dairy farm workplaces | Ep. 108Dr Lucy Hall and Brian Dela Rue share insights on how time is used on-farm from 10 in-depth workplace productivity case studies. Hear practical ways how small changes can free up time, boost productivity and keep business profitable.
People
•17 Sep 2025
•34:05 min
Work smarter, not harder: Insights from productive dairy farm workplaces | Ep. 108

Dr Lucy Hall and Brian Dela Rue share insights on how time is used on-farm from 10 in-depth workplace productivity case studies. Hear practical ways how small changes can free up time, boost productivity and keep business profitable.
People
•17 Sep 2025
•34:05 min
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In 10 | Experts answer your questions for Biosecurity Awareness MonthAugust is Biosecurity Awareness month. Tune into this Talking Dairy in 10 episode as we answer some of your common questions on biosecurity.
Biosecurity
•27 Aug 2025
•14:40 min
In 10 | Experts answer your questions for Biosecurity Awareness Month

August is Biosecurity Awareness month. Tune into this Talking Dairy in 10 episode as we answer some of your common questions on biosecurity.
Biosecurity
•27 Aug 2025
•14:40 min
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How our collective strength helps shape practical regional policy | Ep. 106In this episode, you’ll hear from some of DairyNZ’s regional policy team – David Cooper, Carina Ross, and Shaun Hazelton – on the big changes happening in policy right now and why your voice matters and helps our advocacy in these processes.
Environment
•20 Aug 2025
•34:19 min
How our collective strength helps shape practical regional policy | Ep. 106

In this episode, you’ll hear from some of DairyNZ’s regional policy team – David Cooper, Carina Ross, and Shaun Hazelton – on the big changes happening in policy right now and why your voice matters and helps our advocacy in these processes.
Environment
•20 Aug 2025
•34:19 min
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In 10 | DairyNZ’s RMA - National Freshwater Framework submission on behalf of dairy farmersTune into this Talking Dairy in 10 episode for an update about DairyNZ’s recent submission on the National Freshwater Framework under the Resource Management Act reform.
Environment
•13 Aug 2025
•09:19 min
In 10 | DairyNZ’s RMA - National Freshwater Framework submission on behalf of dairy farmers

Tune into this Talking Dairy in 10 episode for an update about DairyNZ’s recent submission on the National Freshwater Framework under the Resource Management Act reform.
Environment
•13 Aug 2025
•09:19 min
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Built different: Why NZ farmers keep winning at dairy | Ep. 100In our 100th episode, Jac McGowan chats with DairyNZ’s Bruce Thorrold and Campbell Parker about the science and smarts behind NZ’s world-class dairy. Hear how farmers led the change and what’s coming next. A must-listen for anyone in dairy.
Business
•28 May 2025
•34:28 min
Built different: Why NZ farmers keep winning at dairy | Ep. 100

In our 100th episode, Jac McGowan chats with DairyNZ’s Bruce Thorrold and Campbell Parker about the science and smarts behind NZ’s world-class dairy. Hear how farmers led the change and what’s coming next. A must-listen for anyone in dairy.
Business
•28 May 2025
•34:28 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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Progress on water quality: where are we at and where are we going? | Ep. 79In 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.
Environment
•26 Jun 2024
•27:11 min
Progress on water quality: where are we at and where are we going? | Ep. 79

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.
Environment
•26 Jun 2024
•27:11 min
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Improving workplace productivity | Ep. 66Having more productive dairy workplaces can save hours, shorten the working day, and create more attractive workplaces. In this episode, we share the findings of two recent studies on workplace productivity and farm tech adoption.
People
•15 Nov 2023
•21:35 min
Improving workplace productivity | Ep. 66

Having more productive dairy workplaces can save hours, shorten the working day, and create more attractive workplaces. In this episode, we share the findings of two recent studies on workplace productivity and farm tech adoption.
People
•15 Nov 2023
•21:35 min
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Drafting systemsAccurate drafting of cows into groups is a crucial part of managing a herd on dairy farms, and it becomes even more essential as herd sizes grow. This page discusses the importance of automated drafting systems in New Zealand dairy farming.
Milking•2 min read
Drafting systems

Accurate drafting of cows into groups is a crucial part of managing a herd on dairy farms, and it becomes even more essential as herd sizes grow. This page discusses the importance of automated drafting systems in New Zealand dairy farming.
Milking•2 min read
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Electronic IDElectronic identification (EID) systems in dairy farming consist of a transponder, reader, and data processing unit that communicate via radio signals.
Milking•2 min read
Electronic ID

Electronic identification (EID) systems in dairy farming consist of a transponder, reader, and data processing unit that communicate via radio signals.
Milking•2 min read
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Inshed FeedingDairy shed feeding systems are tools to deliver concentrated feed to cows during milking, supplementing their pasture-based diet.
Milking•2 min read
Inshed Feeding

Dairy shed feeding systems are tools to deliver concentrated feed to cows during milking, supplementing their pasture-based diet.
Milking•2 min read
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Herringbone bail pitThe design of the milking bail, pipework, and pit in dairy farming is crucial for the safety and comfort of both cows and workers. This page outlines ways to ensure optimal cow flow and worker efficiency in the milking process.
Milking•4 min read
Herringbone bail pit

The design of the milking bail, pipework, and pit in dairy farming is crucial for the safety and comfort of both cows and workers. This page outlines ways to ensure optimal cow flow and worker efficiency in the milking process.
Milking•4 min read
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Rotary bail cuppingGood platform design in dairy farming keeps both cows and people safe, while enhancing cow flow into the dairy.
Milking•2 min read
Rotary bail cupping

Good platform design in dairy farming keeps both cows and people safe, while enhancing cow flow into the dairy.
Milking•2 min read
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Bank’s advice for herd-owning sharemilkers | Ep. 58What are the main things to consider before approaching the bank for backing to go into herd-owning sharemilking?
Business
•02 Aug 2023
•23:43 min
Bank’s advice for herd-owning sharemilkers | Ep. 58

What are the main things to consider before approaching the bank for backing to go into herd-owning sharemilking?
Business
•02 Aug 2023
•23:43 min
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Succeeding in herd-owning sharemilking | Ep. 57Is herd-owning sharemilking in your sights? Already in a HOSM partnership? In this episode, pick up some fresh ideas for both farm owner and sharemilker on how to succeed in this popular business structure.
Business
•19 Jul 2023
•28:07 min
Succeeding in herd-owning sharemilking | Ep. 57

Is herd-owning sharemilking in your sights? Already in a HOSM partnership? In this episode, pick up some fresh ideas for both farm owner and sharemilker on how to succeed in this popular business structure.
Business
•19 Jul 2023
•28:07 min