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Mental health in agriculture
In this episode, we hear from Sarah Crosthwaite – a dairy farmer and mental health social worker from the Kiewa Valley in North-east Victoria. In 2023, Sarah was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship that has allowed her to travel the world and see what other countries are doing when it comes to mental he…
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Employing backpackers in your business
The availability of a skilled workforce remains one of the top challenges facing Australian agriculture. The shortages have wide-ranging impacts – from farm output to work-life balance, and succession. Join Dairy Australia’s National People Lead, Mick Fuller and DairySA’s Extension Coordinator and…
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Finding your purpose following adversity
Dairy Australia’s Project Manager, Carly Potts brings an inspirational conversation to this DairyPod episode as she speaks with Young Dairy Network Conference guest presenter, Samantha Bloom. Samantha is a three-time World Para Surfing champion, author and inspiration behind the #1 Australian box…
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Byproducts feeding – optimising non-forage fibre sources
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Development & Regional Adaptation Lead – Feedbase and Nutrition Dr Josie Garner speaks with Feedworks’ ruminant nutrition experts Pip Gale and Ian Sawyer about how to prepare for feed gaps with non-forage fibre sources. This recent webinar on byproducts feeding …
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Heat stress management for cool cows
In this episode, we share a recent Dairy Australia webinar discussion about heat stress in cows and how to keep your herd cool during extreme heat. Join Dairy Australia's Development and Regional Adaptation Lead, Dr Josie Garner, as she delves into the physiology of heat stress and outlines prac…
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Ambassadors turning passion into promotion
Have you ever wondered about what it might take to be a dairy Farmer Ambassador? In this DairyPod episode, guest presenter Chloe Brown – a dairy farmer and host of the More Than Milk podcast – speaks to Gippsland dairy farmer, Trish Hammond and Dairy Australia’s Marketing Engagement Lead, Jess Phi…
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Forty years of herd genetics
The Australian dairy industry has seen significant improvements in herd genetics over the last 40 years, largely due to technology advancements and industry uptake. In this episode, we bring you a recent webinar with DataGene CEO Matt Shaffer and DairyTas Extension Team Lead Officer Liz Mann disc…
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Developing an attractive employer brand
This DairyPod episode is part of a series providing insights and guidance to help farmers successfully recruit and retain the right people for dairy farm jobs. Hear from dairy farmers, Andrew and Cassandra Kath from Kathleigh Farms, as they speak to Dairy Australia’s National People Lead Mick Full…
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How ag tech can drive value for dairy
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Head of Innovation, Emily Samyue, leads a discussion about ag tech and its benefits for the dairy industry. Joined by Michael Macolino from SVG Thrive, Aurora Dairies’ Matt Makin and Devon Soutar from Alternate Energy Innovations, they share their ag tech experie…
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A year in focus – market and seasonal trends
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Industry Analysts Eliza Redfern and Isabel Dando speak to Agriculture Victoria Farm Business Economist, Natalie Nelson, about the annual Dairy Farm Monitor Project (DFMP) in context of the release of the latest In Focus and Situation & Outlook reports. The DFMP …
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