Global conflict may feel far away, until it hits fuel, freight and ripples into other farm costs. Hear how rising global tensions drive prices, what it means for inflation and interest rates, and the simple steps you can take now to protect cashflow.

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.

Researchers share how dairy farmers are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and the benefits, risks and opportunities.

Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Hear Sharn Roskam and Stu Taylor share their experience and key insights from adopting different farm tech.

Facial eczema costs farmers $330M annually and risk is rising. Hear from experts on the latest research and practical steps to protect your herd.

Relive the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Hear experts reflect on key ideas shaping the future of dairy in this first episode of our new series.

SMASH began as a local idea to celebrate and support smaller herd farmers and now it’s grown into a nationwide network offering practical learning open to everyone. Find out what’s coming up on their calendar, and what to expect at their events.

Big ideas, global experts, and practical tools for your farm. Hear why the Precision Dairy Conference is a must for farmers who want to stay ahead.

What’s going to improve our water quality and keep enabling productivity? Johan van Ras, Ron Pellow and Justin Kitto share proven solutions from the Sustainable Catchments programme and how you can apply these on your farm.

In this episode of Talking Dairy, we tackle the challenge of managing mastitis. Experts Mike Shallcrass and Jane Lacy-Hulbert offer practical tips on detecting and handling high SCC cows and strategies to prevent mastitis and improve milk quality.

When it comes to budgeting on-farm and forecasting spend, how do others do this? Join us as we find out from Mark Storey DairyNZ’s Head of Economics and Louise Collingwood – a South Waikato farmer.

White clover is a top-quality feed used widely in New Zealand's dairy pastures. Different types have varying purposes in dairy farming. Italian and Annual ryegrass, and Red clover perform well in summer dry areas, complementing white clover in mixes.

A pasture feed wedge is a tool that visually displays your farm's current pasture situation. By ranking your paddocks based on average pasture cover, it can help you make proactive decisions about pasture management.

Body Condition Score (BCS) is a critical element in managing the health and reproduction of your dairy herd. It's essential to maintain BCS targets, as too thin or too fat cows can negatively affect reproductive performance.

Our guests Matte Kirk and Kelly Dickey share their thoughts on mental wellness in the rural sector. Are farmers getting better at talking about how they’re feeling? Why is getting off the farm so important?

Covid-19, the Ukraine War and extreme weather events have created ongoing disruption globally and locally, with knock-on effects for New Zealand’s dairy sector.

Foot-and-mouth disease has reached the tourist hot spot of Bali, and the risk of it entering NZ on the footprint of an unwary traveller or by other means, is now a little too close for comfort.