Episode 54 - Breeding for the Future: Mating Plans, How to select the best bull team for your herd.
In this episode, we discuss pregnancy scanning results across the country, with some farmers reporting low not-in-calf rates. We also explore the importance of planning for next season’s mating, selecting the right bull team, and how advancements in breeding technology, including sexed semen, are h…
Episode 53 - Is your farm insurance keeping up with the changes?
This episode we take a deep dive into the changes affecting rising insurance premiums and advice on how to navigate the changes including a new insurance model called parametric insurance that will help farmers insure in the face of extreme weather events. Guests include: Brett Borrell, Commerc…
Episode 52 - How are world trade tensions impacting the dairy industry?
In this episode, we explore the rise in global dairy prices underpinned by China’s expanding appetite for our dairy products with growing demand for high-protein foods. We also discuss the economic impact of trade tensions and how farmers can navigate this market volatility. Plus, the importance of…
Episode 51 - Preventing a devastating Johne’s disease outbreak on farm
Johne’s disease is a devastating disease for farmers to deal with, however it is not uncommon and is both preventable and treatable with a conversation with your vet. Guests include: Kara Dawson, Veterinary Epidemiologist, LIC Sonja Coombes, Veterinarian, Selwyn Rakaia Vets Steve Skelton, Waikato…
Episode 50 - Nutrition in dairy and focusing in on improving your mental health
Managing physical and mental health is constantly becoming more important in our day to day lives. In this episode hear from food scientist and nutritionist, Dr. Anneline Padayachee about the importance of nutrition from dairy. We also hear from Kathryn Wright, a registered rural councilor, about h…
Episode 49 - The latest breakthroughs in Australasian dairy science
Deputy Editor Anne Lee attended the Australasian Dairy Science Symposium in November, and got the chance to talk to some of the researchers speaking at the conference. Hear the latest research in areas like managing heat stress, stacking mitigations to reduce N losses, and getting enough sleep. G…
Episode 48 - How will genetic technologies be regulated in New Zealand?
A new bill has been introduced to parliament this week outlining the proposed regulatory regime for genetic technologies and genetically modified organisms. In this episode hear from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) science advisor Dr Emily Parker on the bill’s proposal fo…
Episode 47 - Gene editing cows for disease resistance
BVD is a significant problem in the dairy industry. In this episode we talk to the US-based scientist who carried out a world first by gene editing BVD resistance into a bovine embryo, cloning it and producing a live BVD resistant calf. Also hear more about LIC’s new partnership in an American gene…
Episode 46 - Are you in the driving seat with your finances?
Having control over your finances puts you more firmly at the helm when it comes to the direction of travel of your farm business. Hear how a North Canterbury couple budgets and then monitors with good systems and communication so they and their two sons can meet the goals they’ve set together. We …
Episode 45 - How will financial literacy grow your farm business?
Financial literacy is almost like learning another language, and in the summer issue of Dairy Exporter the special report focusses on where to start and what is to gain from improving financial literacy in our farm businesses. From understanding debt management, to growing your funds through compou…