Episode 41 - Having the right rules in place for pasture management

With mating underway it’s important to look at your pasture management systems to make sure your herd is eating well. Keeping quality while there is a surplus and then keeping an eye out on when to slow down your round is important to future proof feed supply.  Guests include: Mark Williams, Farm …

Episode 40 - Making efficiency decisions this mating season

With mating season underway farmers will be considering how to make their herds more efficient, through breeding. Fonterra have been around the country on their Efficiency Evolution Strategy Roadshow, and two of their presenters share the tools they encourage farmers to think about when it comes to…

Episode 39 - How to prevent a devastating Salmonella outbreak

Salmonella outbreaks in herds can be devastating, and given the wet spring across the country, it is a grim reality for some farmers at the moment.  In this episode, hear from a vet managing Salmonella outbreaks in Southland; two Veterinary Technical Advisors from MSD Animal Health about how to pr…

Episode 38 - Is now the time to buy farmland?

Springtime is said to be the best time of year to put your farm on the property market, and those across the real estate sector are feeling optimistic about the way the market is heading with rising milk payouts, and more interest from investors back into the dairy sector. After a tough couple of y…

Episode 37 - How do we use energy more efficiently onfarm?

Dairy companies are finding ways to make their businesses more efficient in a bid to lower emissions. However, we are also going through an electricity crisis, and how we use energy needs to be looked at across the board. In this episode we look at new technology such as hydrogen powered milk tanke…

Episode 36 - World woes could mean more lift in your milk price

With the latest Global Dairy Trade report out this week, the impacts of what’s happening overseas will be on farmers' minds. We chat to those with an eye on the global pulse about what New Zealand dairy farmers can expect for the rest of the year, and into 2025.  Guests include: Stu Davison, Senio…

Episode 35 - Why is calf rumen development so crucial?

A busy calving season is underway across the country, and for farmers calf nutrition will be top of mind. In this episode we look at the different ways to develop your calf’s rumen, to raise healthy and feed-efficient cows.  Hear from Jacqueline McGowan from DairyNZ about developing the rumen; Gra…

Episode 34 - How can farmers keep up with farm efficiency demands?

Farmers are increasingly being asked to be as efficient as possible in order to meet emissions and environmental obligations – but what tools are out there to get started, and maintain, efficiency goals? In this episode we look at how dedicated farm reporting can improve efficiency onfarm, and put…

Episode 33 - What tools will give our dairy farmers an edge?

A jump in the payout forecast could signal dairy is again going to do the heavy lifting for the country’s struggling economy and brighter times could be on the horizon. So it’s a good time to look at what’s happening in global markets and what tools are available here to give farmers an edge onfarm…

Episode 32 - How are rural professionals bolstering our primary sector?

The New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM) conference was held at Mystery Creek this week, a celebration of the rural professionals supporting our agriculture industry.  Sheryl Haitana talks to the President and Chief Executive of NZIPIM about how they see themselves as a co…