In this episode, Murray Dairy Extension Team Lead Bec Wyper speaks with Pinion Advisory’s Jason Lynch about how farmers can get the most out of the spring growing season after a significant dry period. Jason outlines the importance of planning a feed budget and soil testing and preparing for any feed gaps. 

To find out more, visit Feed budgeting | Dairy Australia

Related links:
Seasonal Management | Dairy Australia
Drought Support | Dairy Australia
Hay & Grain Reports | Dairy Australia

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au

In this episode, Murray Dairy Extension Team Lead Bec Wyper speaks with Pinion Advisory’s Jason Lynch about how farmers can get the most out of the spring growing season after a significant dry period. Jason outlines the importance of planning a feed budget and soil testing and preparing for any feed gaps. 
To find out more, visit <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/resource-repository/2022/02/28/feed-budgeting">Feed budgeting | Dairy Australia</a>
Related links: <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/feeding-and-farm-systems/pastures/seasonal-management">Seasonal Management | Dairy Australia</a> <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/issues-and-emergencies/extreme-weather/drought-support">Drought Support | Dairy Australia</a> <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/industry-reports/hay-grain">Hay &amp; Grain Reports | Dairy Australia</a>
If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing <a href="mailto:dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au" aria-label="Link dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au">dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au</a>

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.

Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.
Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.
Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod delivers industry advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

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After a dry season – feedbase planning

Hear from New South Wales dairy farmer, Simon Scowen, as he joins Dairy Australia’s National People Lead Mick Fuller to discuss the importance of a safety-first culture in the workplace – particularly when it comes to onboarding and training for new employees. 

For more information about employee inductions, visit Getting started | The People in Dairy

Related links: 
Farm safety starter kit | The People in Dairy
Farm Safety Manual | The People in Dairy

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au

Hear from New South Wales dairy farmer, Simon Scowen, as he joins Dairy Australia&rsquo;s National People Lead Mick Fuller to discuss the importance of a safety-first culture in the workplace &ndash; particularly when it comes to onboarding and training for new employees.&nbsp;
For more information about employee inductions, visit <a href="https://thepeopleindairy.org.au/farm-safety/manual/getting-started/">Getting started | The People in Dairy</a>
Related links:&nbsp; <a href="https://thepeopleindairy.org.au/farm-safety/farm-safety-starter-kit/">Farm safety starter kit | The People in Dairy</a> <a href="https://thepeopleindairy.org.au/farm-safety/manual/">Farm Safety Manual | The People in Dairy</a>
If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing <a href="mailto:dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au">dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au</a>

Farm safety: Employee onboarding and induction

In this episode, hear from Irish dairy farmers Gillian and Neil O’Sullivan as they discuss their farming system and successfully changing from a conventional, monoculture pasture system to a multispecies pasture system. 

The couple joins Dairy Australia’s Cath Lescun and Donna Gibson from Gardiner Foundation for this conversation, where they also share the reasons behind making the change.

Listeners can hear more about the O’Sullivan’s multispecies pasture journey – along with the practical experiences that farmers have had in adopting practices to improve soil health and function – at Dairy Australia’s Grounds for Growth event from 4-6 March in Warrnambool, Victoria. 

Find out more and register: Grounds for Growth | Dairy Australia

This episode features a conversation with: 
Cath Lescun, National Soils & Water Lead, Dairy Australia
Donna Gibson, Program Manager, Research and Innovation, Gardiner Foundation
Gillian and Neil O’Sullivan, Irish dairy farmers 


Related links
Soils & Water | Dairy Australia

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au 

In this episode, hear from Irish dairy farmers Gillian and Neil O&rsquo;Sullivan as they discuss their farming system and successfully changing from a conventional, monoculture pasture system to a multispecies pasture system.&nbsp;
The couple joins Dairy Australia&rsquo;s Cath Lescun and Donna Gibson from Gardiner Foundation for this conversation, where they also share the reasons behind making the change.
Listeners can hear more about the O&rsquo;Sullivan&rsquo;s multispecies pasture journey &ndash; along with the practical experiences that farmers have had in adopting practices to improve soil health and function &ndash; at Dairy Australia&rsquo;s Grounds for Growth event from 4-6 March in Warrnambool, Victoria.&nbsp;
Find out more and register:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/grounds-for-growth">Grounds for Growth | Dairy Australia</a>
This episode features a conversation with:&nbsp; Cath Lescun, National Soils &amp; Water Lead, Dairy Australia Donna Gibson, Program Manager, Research and Innovation, Gardiner Foundation Gillian and Neil O&rsquo;Sullivan, Irish dairy farmers&nbsp; 
Related links <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/soils-and-water">Soils &amp; Water | Dairy Australia</a>
If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing <a href="mailto:dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au">dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au</a>&nbsp;

Benefits of a multispecies pasture system 

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Carly Potts is joined by Jade Pepper to discuss career opportunities and staff retention within the dairy industry. 

Jade is a farmhand and trainee at Wallis Dairy in Bega, New South Wales. She speaks about her pathway into the dairy industry – which came through a school-based apprenticeship with Australian Training Company – as well as the transition from school to the workforce, and ways the industry can support staff retention.

To find out about how Dairy Australia provides support with employing and managing people, and building skills for successful careers in dairy farming, contact your regional team or visit People | Dairy Australia.

Related links 
Home - Australian Training Company  

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au 

In this episode, Dairy Australia&rsquo;s Carly Potts is joined by Jade Pepper to discuss career opportunities and staff retention within the dairy industry.&nbsp;
Jade is a farmhand and trainee at Wallis Dairy in Bega, New South Wales. She speaks about her pathway into the dairy industry &ndash; which came through a school-based apprenticeship with Australian Training Company &ndash; as well as the transition from school to the workforce, and ways the industry can support staff retention.
To find out about how Dairy Australia provides support with employing and managing people, and building skills for successful careers in dairy farming, contact your regional team or visit <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/people">People | Dairy Australia</a>.
Related links&nbsp; <a href="https://www.austrg.com.au/">Home - Australian Training Company &nbsp;</a>
If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing <a href="mailto:dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au">dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au</a>&nbsp;

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