In this episode of Talking Dairy, we explore the Resilient Pastures programme - a new research initiative tackling pasture persistence problems. Hear how farmers, scientists and funders are working together to find lasting, practical solutions.

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.

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.

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?

Our guests on this episode are Morrinsville farmer Johan van Ras, planting professional Antony Snodgrass, and DairyNZ’s Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager – Environment.

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.

Fodder beet offers many benefits as an alternative crop to brassicas, but it also presents risks and challenges. So, what can we learn from recent research about how to deal with those risks and challenges?

It’s no secret that soil carbon levels on New Zealand farms are among the highest in the world. So, why aren’t dairy farmers being rewarded for it?

How effective is plantain at both reducing nitrate leaching and helping to fill the feed supply in warmer months?

Good weather forecasting helps farmers to make better decisions. But how exactly do meteorologists come up with their predictions? Will forecasting become more accurate?

Talking Dairy is the go-to podcast for New Zealand dairy farmers. You'll hear from farmers, scientists, and experts who share practical tips and insights to help you succeed.

Explore insights from the 2025 Farmers Forum series, where 500+ farmers and experts discussed dairy’s future. Access resources, podcasts, and speaker highlights on trade, tech, climate, and farm business strategy.

When does extra feed increase profit? Kim Robinson and Dr Paul Edwards discuss findings from a multi-season trial, exploring the full cost of supplementary feed, the milk response it generates, and what it means for your farm's profitability.

Plantain trial shows an average 33% reduction in nitrate leaching. Milk production was maintained during the four-year trial.

Could your farm business be more ready for the Ahuwhenua Trophy than you think? Hear why entering the Ahuwhenua Trophy is less about having the perfect farm and more about understanding your business, your people and where you want to go.

One year into the Resilient Pastures Programme, hear what scientists and farmers are learning so far, the early insights emerging from the work, and what it could mean for future pasture decisions on your farm.

Spring mastitis management for dairy farmers: simple checks to help protect cow health, teat health and milk quality.

Janet Montgomery talks about the next phase of FVI research. Find out what they aim to find, plans for the FVI tool, and the trial that’s gathering more evidence about ryegrass cultivar performance.