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- 85 - Choosing the best genetics for your herd | Ep. 75
When it comes to breeding more efficient cows, why is genetic gain so important and how can NZAEL’s online tools help? Join us as we talk to Rhiannon Handcock DairyNZ’s NZAEL scientist and dairy farmer Michelle Burgess, about the latest in dairy genetics and animal evaluation.
Notes
NZAEL is the industry good organisation for genetics and animal evaluation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of DairyNZ, NZAEL operates independently to ensure that farmers' interests are represented, striving for world-leading genetic gain that make our national herd resilient, profitable, and globally competitive. Find out more.
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Bull SearchWed, 01 May 2024 - 84 - An economic update: a year in review and new season forecasts | Ep. 74
When it comes to budgeting on farm and forecasting spend, how do others do this? Join us as we talk to Mark Storey DairyNZ’s Head of Economics and Louise Collingwood – a South Waikato farmer, about the latest economic insights and newly updated DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 83 - Monitoring waterway health | Ep. 73Thu, 04 Apr 2024
- 82 - People leadership and motivating the next generation | Ep. 72
When it comes to leadership and motivating the next generation, how do others do this? Join us for part two of our people leadership series, as we talk Tawera Nikau a retired professional rugby league player, who is now farmer, businessman and community leader, and Tina Ngatai who sits on several boards across the agricultural and horticultural sectors, to hear their views on leadership and how they go about involving the next generation within the farming sector.
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 81 - Water quality research update | Ep. 71
When it comes to improving water quality, what does best practice look like? And how do you invest in long-term solutions to meet changing regional regulations? Join us as we talk to DairyNZ Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr Katrina Macintosh and AgResearch Senior Scientist Dr Richard Muirhead about DairyNZ’s key research initiatives and how these projects can provide solutions to improve water quality.
Notes
Inside Dairy October-November 2023 (referenced at 6.37)Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 80 - How to invest in your people and be the best leader possible | Ep. 70
When it comes to managing a team, what does good leadership look like? And how do you invest in developing people when times are financially tough? In this people leadership series, we’re talking to different farm businesses across the country to get their perspectives on leading successful teams, and how to attract and retain the best talent. For this episode, we to talk to Southland share farmers Leo Panaligan and Hazel Baquita to understand their views on what makes up good leadership.
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 79 - Giving Surfing for Farmers a go | Ep. 69
How do you take a break from the farm? This summer farmers across the country, of all ages and stages, are hitting the beach to head along to Surfing for Farmers sessions. DairyNZ is proud to come on board as Surfing for Farmers “Grassroots partner” to support farmers coming together off-farm to catch up, have fun and boost their health and wellbeing. We’re talking to Southland dairy farmers Rob Black and Katrina Thomas to share more about what Surfing for Farmers is all about. Rob tells us why he keeps coming back for more, and Katrina a Surfing for Farmers coordinator and involved Rural Support Trust, shares how farmers can get involved up and down the country.
Find out more at www.surfingforfarmers.com.Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 78 - NZAEL new fertility trait update | Ep. 68
DairyNZ’s subsidiary NZAEL (New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited) has recently made a new fertility trait update – in this episode we’ll discuss what this change will mean and how it will benefit farmers. Our guests are Ee Cheng Ooi from Abacus Bio, vet and geneticist who worked with NZAEL to develop the new fertility estimated breeding value, NZAEL quantitative geneticist, Melissa Stephen, who recently completed her PhD on early-in-life predictors of an animal’s genetic merit for fertility, and Hayden Lawrence, South Taranaki dairy farmer, who shares the impact a more accurate Breeding Value will have on his farm business.
Read more about the latest from NZAEL on our website.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 77 - Summer dry planning and management | Ep. 67
With NIWA’s prediction of an El Nino weather pattern and a high likelihood of a drier summer, how are farmers preparing? In today’s episode, we’re talking to dairy farmer Trevor Hamilton, who has dairy farm operations across the North and South Islands, and Kevin McKinley, DairyNZ regional partner in the Bay of Plenty. Trevor and Kevin will share their strategies for preparing for a dry summer including how to manage cow condition and pasture quality.
More information:
Summer management
Summer management plan templateFri, 01 Dec 2023 - 76 - Improving workplace productivity | Ep. 66
Having more productive dairy workplaces can save hours, shorten the working day, and create more attractive workplaces. But what exactly is workplace productivity and how can we measure it? What practices and technologies are farmers using, and are they effective at improving productivity? DairyNZ’s Senior Scientist, Callum Eastwood and Research Engineer, Brian Dela Rue have been researching practices and technologies used to improve the productivity and efficiency of our dairy farm workplaces. In this episode they will share the findings of two recent studies on workplace productivity and farm tech adoption and give some practical advice on how to make some potential productivity gains in your workplace.
More information:
Workplace Productivity Study
Technology and Workplace Practices Survey 2023
Inside DairyWed, 15 Nov 2023 - 75 - Better worm management for healthy heifers | Ep. 65
What’s the best way to manage internal parasites in young dairy stock? Find out how worms limit production in calves, when to start drenching, how to choose the right drench – but importantly, why we need to focus on management factors other than drench. Our guests are Ginny Dodunski, Wormwise programme manager and vet, and Emma Poole, Wormwise facilitator, vet, farm owner and 2023 Young Farmer of the Year.
More information:
Wormwise.co.nz
Wormwise Facebook page
Heifer health
Video: Get the low-down from Emma on why it's oral drenches all the way for calves in their first year of life.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 74 - The low-down on deferred grazing | Ep. 64
Many farmers are looking for ways to get better value from their pasture, get through NIWA’s predicted El Niño summer, and control on-farm costs. Could deferred grazing provide a solution for some farmers?
In this episode, you’ll get the low-down on this cheap and flexible form of pasture conservation. Our guests are DairyNZ senior scientist Dr Wendy Griffiths and Waikato farmer Ian Butler, who’s used deferred grazing on his farm. Ian is also a DairyNZ Extension Partner in the Waikato. Wendy and Ian will explain what deferred grazing is and when to use it, its pros and cons, and importantly, what the research tells us about this feed management strategy.
Visit our website to learn more about deferred grazing.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 73 - Reducing nitrogen losses in Canterbury | Ep. 63
Canterbury sharemilker Glenn Jones joins us to talk about the options he’s used to reduce nitrogen losses on-farm. He discusses how successful it’s been, the challenges he’s faced along the way, what he’s learned, and his advice for other farmers. Glenn was one of the partner farmers in a DairyNZ project set up to help dairy farmers in the Selwyn catchment reduce their nitrogen losses by 30%, while maintaining profitability.
Notes
Selwyn and Hinds - Meeting a Sustainable Future - DairyNZMon, 02 Oct 2023 - 72 - 'Dairy farming saved my life' | Ep. 62
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing the powerful story of Emma Walton, a young Waikato contract milker. Emma not only loves dairy farming, but says it saved her life. Find out why farming has been the key to her recovery, why she’s passionate about lifting mental wellbeing in the rural sector, how she copes with stress on the farm, her ambitions, and more.
Notes
Rural Support Trust: Help and support for rural NZ (rural-support.org.nz)
0800 787 254
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Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline
0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE)
Youthline
0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.
Samaritans
0800 726 666
Farmer wellbeing - DairyNZ
Humankind: A Hopeful History: Amazon.com: Books
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy PodcastWed, 20 Sep 2023 - 71 - Taking the strain out of farming | Ep. 61
What do saloon doors and exosuits have to do with reducing injuries on dairy farms?
https://farmwithoutharm.org.nz/dairynz.co.nz/healthandsafetyfarmstrong.co.nz/course/preventing-accidents-and-injuries-versiontalkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz
They’re among a range of practical ideas DairyNZ is trialling to help farmers avoid sprains and strains, particularly around calving time. Hear about the designs and prototypes, including a new easy-entry calf trailer and a flexible breast rail, from DairyNZ senior scientist Dr Callum Eastwood and Waikato dairy farmer Marcus Graham.
Notes
This project has been made possible through $900,000 of co-funding by ACC’s Workplace Injury Prevention programme, supported by a $150,000 investment by dairy farmers through the DairyNZ levy.
Learn more at dairynz.co.nz/sprains-strains
Other useful links:Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 70 - Methane research update from Lye Farm | Ep. 60
How do we reduce methane emissions from cattle within our pasture-based farming system? And when will farmers have solutions ready to use on-farm?
In this episode, recorded at DairyNZ’s Lye Farm, you’ll hear about the options being tested by our scientists, including feeding methane inhibitors to calves from birth. DairyNZ principal scientist Dr Jane Kay and technical team leader Olivia Jordan take us on a walk around Lye Farm’s world-class research facilities, explain when you might start seeing solutions, and discuss other methane research being done across the sector.
Show notes
Less methane - DairyNZ
Inside Dairy Aug-Sep 2023 - DairyNZ
Lye Farm - DairyNZWed, 30 Aug 2023 - 69 - Getting the most from your fert spend | Ep. 59
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? In this episode, hear solid advice from two legends of the fert industry: Dr Ants Roberts, chief scientist at Ravensdown, and Warwick Catto, science strategy manager at Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd. They discuss trends in fertiliser use, whether you can afford to skip soil testing, the best time to apply nitrogen fertiliser and in what quantity, herbage tests, sulphur and lime use, placement tools, effluent spreading, specific strategies for wet soils, and much more.
Notes
Booklets (fertiliser.org.nz)
Managing nitrogen fertiliser - DairyNZ
Soil Fertility for Pasture - DairyNZWed, 16 Aug 2023 - 68 - Bank’s advice for herd-owning sharemilkers | Ep. 58
What are the main things to consider before approaching the bank for backing to go into herd-owning sharemilking? Sian Mitchell, ANZ agri manager, explains how to get yourself into as strong a position as possible to secure the bank’s support. She also covers the loan approval process, how and why the bank takes security over the cows, GST loans, loan structures, coping with profit ups and downs, and more.
Notes
Sharemilking and contract milking arrangements - DairyNZ
Budgeting tools - DairyNZ
Buy Contracts (fedfarm.org.nz)
Business by the Numbers - Dairy Training
Progression Management - Dairy TrainingWed, 02 Aug 2023 - 67 - Succeeding in herd-owning sharemilking | Ep. 57
Is herd-owning sharemilking in your sights? Already in a HOSM partnership? In this episode, pick up some fresh ideas for both farm owner and sharemilker on how to succeed in this popular business structure. Our guests are Waikato sharemilker Rachel Bunnik and Dairy Farms NZ CEO Craig McBeth, who discuss what they like about the agreement, how the financials work, common challenges, keeping the relationship sweet, doing your due diligence, and much more.
Show notesSharemilking and contract milking arrangements - DairyNZ
Buy Contracts (fedfarm.org.nz)
Business by the Numbers - Dairy Training
Progression Management - Dairy Training
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 66 - Wet weather management | Ep. 56
Rain, rain, rain. How are other dairy farmers managing their way through this exceptionally wet winter? Hear from Hauraki Plains farm owner John Garrett, Cambridge farm owner Marc Gascoigne, and Northland herd owning sharemilker Carl MacDonald, who explain how they're trying to minimise soil damage while still adequately feeding the cows. They discuss round lengths, cow comfort, team morale, mental health, lessons from previous wet winters, and more.
Notes
Wet weather management - DairyNZ
Spring Rotation Planner - DairyNZ
Rural Support Trust: Help and support for rural NZ (rural-support.org.nz)
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Farmer wellbeing - DairyNZThu, 06 Jul 2023 - 65 - Live from Fieldays: Striking the balance – mental health and wellbeing | Ep. 55
Our guests Matte Kirk and Kelly Dickey share their thoughts on mental wellness in the rural sector. Are farmers getting better at talking about how they’re feeling? Why is getting off the farm so important? How do Matte (former dairy farmer, Pioneer area manager) and Kelly (sharemilker, Rural Support Trust facilitator) stay in top form? The pair also talk about the great work of Surfing For Farmers, which they both help to run in Raglan, on Waikato's west coast.
Links
Where to get help - DairyNZ
Surfing for Farmers
Farmer wellbeing - DairyNZ
Rural Support Trust: Help and support for rural NZ (rural-support.org.nz)
Home - Farmstrong - Live Well Farm WellWed, 21 Jun 2023 - 64 - Live from Fieldays: Coping with cost pressures | Ep. 54
Waikato farm owners Bryce Anderton and Aleisha Broomfield share how the current period of increased farm costs and high inflation is affecting them and how they’re coping. Speaking live at Fieldays 2023, Bryce and Aleisha talk about the impacts on their businesses, actions they’ve taken to maintain profitability, the role of cost control, advice for other farmers, and their go-to tools and resources.
Useful links
Budget Case Studies
Budgeting when inflation is high
Dairy operating profit
Dairy Training Business by the Numbers courseWed, 21 Jun 2023 - 63 - Live from Fieldays: How do I make my job offer more attractive? | Ep. 53
In today’s tight labour market, we need to ensure our dairy farm assistant jobs are attractive and competitive – but how? In this episode, find out about DairyNZ’s new tools to help farm employers know if their job role 'meets the market' and what factors could be tweaked to create a bigger pool of applicants. Our guests are DairyNZ’s Geoff Taylor and Pouarua Farms CEO Jenna Smith.
Useful links
Know the Market project - DairyNZ
Job competitiveness calculator - DairyNZWed, 21 Jun 2023 - 62 - Planting – do it once, do it right | Ep. 52
Our guests on this episode are Morrinsville farmer Johan van Ras, planting professional Antony Snodgrass, and DairyNZ’s Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager – Environment.
Hear their perspectives on how to successfully undertake a planting project on the farm, including some common mistakes to avoid, tips on prep and maintenance, what we can learn from science and research, and what benefits (some unexpected) you’re likely to see.
ShownotesDairyNZ Riparian Planner - DairyNZ
Native Planting Services - Koroneiki Developments
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 61 - Mental health: ‘Don’t be afraid to open up’ | Ep. 51
Overwhelmed by workload pressure, self-doubt and a fear of what others expected of him, fifth generation farmer Sam Spencer-Bower stopped being able to function. It took six months before his wife – and Sir John Kirwan – helped convince him to get help.
In this episode, Sam kindly joins us to share his mental health journey: the underlying causes, learning to talk about it, the road to recovery, and the skills he’s developed to cope with the stresses of the job, so he can keep on enjoying dairy farming.
Notes
Where to get help - DairyNZ
Farmer wellbeing - DairyNZ
Inside Dairy - DairyNZ (see page 13 of June/July 2023 edition)
Rural Support Trust: Help and support for rural NZ (rural-support.org.nz)
Home - Farmstrong - Live Well Farm WellWed, 24 May 2023 - 60 - Plantain proving its worth | Ep. 50
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.
Also on the podcast is DairyNZ’s Kate Fransen, who’ll give a clear overview of what a decade’s research has taught us about plantain. New results show even better than expected leaching reductions can be achieved.
Notes
Plantain - DairyNZ
DairyNZ Podcast: 'Plantain for production and environmental wins | Ep. 20'
Inside Dairy: pages 25-29 of June/July 2023 edition (goes live June 1)Wed, 10 May 2023 - 59 - Breeding Worth – how do we know it’s really working? | Ep. 49
It’s difficult to see the benefit of genetic gain in a herd from one season to the next. When you see an improvement in farm performance, how do you know that's a result of better genetics? How can you be confident that breeding for genetic gain actually works?
Hear DairyNZ's Bruce Thorrold discuss learnings from the Holstein-Friesian Strain Trial. He also talks through the value of genomics and high-quality data, strengthening the fertility Breeding Worth, keeping up with our overseas competitors, and more.
Notes
Animal Evaluation - DairyNZThu, 27 Apr 2023 - 58 - Better science solutions for Kiwi dairy farms | Ep. 48
For many of the biggest challenges facing Kiwi dairy farmers, the answers lie in solid, farm-tested research. So, what are the big focus areas for DairyNZ’s science team right now? What work is underway to give farmers the tools they need? And how do our scientists ensure new solutions are actually going to work well on-farm?
DairyNZ’s Bruce Thorrold and Bridget Maclean join us to answer those questions, as well as explaining who’s in the science team at DairyNZ, their proudest research achievements, and what research projects they’re most excited about.
Notes
Farmers’ Forum 2023 - DairyNZ
Research - DairyNZ
Chapters
1.47 – Who are Bridget and Bruce?
4.21 – Hot topics DairyNZ researchers are addressing
9.03 – Who are the scientists working on behalf of dairy farmers?
12.28 – Involving farmers; developing solutions that actually work
14.57 – Bruce’s proudest achievements
18.37 – Bridget’s highlights
19.50 – Changing the dairy job; nailing methane emissions
21.36 – Grill our scientists at Farmers’ ForumWed, 12 Apr 2023 - 57 - A newbie’s perspectives on dairy farming | Ep. 47
What’s it like coming into the dairy sector with no experience? How can farm employers make it a softer landing for newbies and increase our chances of them succeeding and remaining in farming? What can we learn from seeing dairy farming through the eyes of a new employee?
Step on up John Gibson, who’s in his second season and has just taken on a 2IC role in Te Pahu, west of Hamilton. Hear John's story of leaving behind Government and retail work in Wellington for a new career in dairy farming. You’ll hear the good, the bad and the funny, as well as why he decided to make the lifestyle change. He shares his views on how we can make it a smoother transition for other newcomers.
Notes
Recruitment - DairyNZ
GoDairy - DairyNZ
Chapters
1.33 – John’s non-farming background
2.33 – Persuaded to go dairy farming
3.55 – First impressions, early mistakes, ‘farm common sense’
7.37 – Discovering a love for farming
9.03 – Biggest challenges: physical demands, new lifestyle, internet
12.04 – Why he stayed
14.59 – Thoughts on rural internet connectivity
16.53 – Another ‘newbie’ moment
18.18 – Goals, upskilling, working towards herd ownership
20.17 – Advice for farm employers
23.19 – Advice for people starting out in dairy farmingWed, 05 Apr 2023 - 56 - Farming at the frontier | Ep. 46
What might NZ dairy farming look like in 2030? What strategies and technologies could Kiwi farmers adopt to get ahead of our global competitors, like US mega-dairies?
DairyNZ researchers are on the case, seeking answers to those questions and more through an exciting project called Frontier Farms. It’s all about identifying the key challenges our farm systems need to address – and coming up with solutions – to remain globally competitive. Our guests in this episode are DairyNZ senior scientist Dr Paul Edwards, Perrin Ag managing director Lee Matheson and Waikato dairy farmer Colin Hickey.
Notes
Frontier Farms - DairyNZ
United States mega-dairies - DairyNZ
Inside Dairy April May edition - Inside Dairy - DairyNZ
Alternative milks podcast (Ep 43) DairyNZ Podcast - DairyNZ
Chapters
01:25 – What Frontier Farms aims to achieve for farmers
02:54 – Intro to Colin
03:30 – How and why Colin’s involved in the project
04:30 – Lee’s role in Frontier Farms
05:15 – What is a ‘mega-dairy’?
6:05 – What advantages could US mega-dairies have over Kiwi farmers?
07:55 – How NZ dairy farms can better compete with mega-dairies
10:15 – Colin’s thoughts on US mega-dairies
11:10 – Flattening the labour demand: extended lactation, batch robotic milking
14:01 – Next competitors to be assessed; capitalising on our strengths
15:05 – How farmers can keep up with the research
16.26 – What Colin’s kids think the future of farming looks like
18:44 – NZ dairy needs to keep pushing the boundaries
20.07 – Learning from what doesn’t work, as well as what doesWed, 29 Mar 2023 - 55 - Tailwinds, headwinds and opportunities for NZ dairy | Ep. 45
Covid-19, the Ukraine War and extreme weather events have created ongoing disruption globally and locally, with knock-on effects for New Zealand’s dairy sector. So, what can we expect in the coming seasons with farm costs, interest rates, labour supply and demand for dairy? What are the challenges and opportunities for farmers to be thinking about? And what are some emerging trends that could affect dairy farming?
Our guests in this episode are DairyNZ head of economics Mark Storey and foresight practitioner Melissa Clark-Reynolds, who bring some great insights and food for thought. Melissa is one of the speakers at DairyNZ’s 2023 Farmers’ Forum events, which will have a strong focus on science and research. Visit Farmers’ Forum 2023 - DairyNZ for details.
Farmers’ Forum 2023 - DairyNZMelissa Clark-Reynolds – Signals from the Future (BOMA webinar, 14.2.23) Melissa Clark-Reynolds – learning from NZ Primary Sector Unicorns (BOMA conference, 2020) Mark Storey – Managing cost pressures in an uncertain environment (Fieldays interview) Managing a profit squeeze (Talking Dairy podcast Eps. 41 and 42) DairyNZ cyclone response: advice, tools and resources DairyNZ decision tree for flood-affected farms
Notes
Chapters
01:40 – Melissa's role as a foresight practitioner and her skill in recognising patterns
04:00 – Spotting trends before they emerge
08:09 – ‘Pandemic century’, our post-Covid situation, Russo-Ukraine War’s impact, demand for protein
14:05 – How much dairy farmers should be thinking about these global changes, and what can they do on-farm
16:02 – Cost pressures, rising interest rates, forecast farm working expenses
17:18 – Fertiliser prices being pushed up by Russo-Ukraine War
17:55 – A mixed picture: rising interest rates, but lower dairy debt levels
19:55 – Post-Covid-19 challenges, recovery and reasons for optimism
25:40 – A long way to go until we’re out of ‘Post-Covid recovery’ phase
28:20 – Cyclone Gabrielle’s impact on NZ’s total dairy production, infrastructure, wellbeing
29:54 – Building our resilience to extreme weather events
35:37 – Reasons for farmers to be excited; good news stories; challenges of other products; opportunities to improve total return to farm (not just milk)Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 54 - Recovering from an extreme weather event | Ep. 44
It’s been an incredibly tough time for farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. For many, the recovery will be long and challenging. We thought it would be helpful to hear from one farmer who’s been through something similar and can talk about what the recovery looked like.
Cyclone response - DairyNZ
Dean Bailey was sharemilking in Manawatu when, in February 2004, a devastating flooding event left his farm submerged beneath two metres of water. It was six months before they were milking cows again on the farm. Dean will talk about how the recovery unfolded, the importance of good communication, rallying together as a community, and taking it one day at a time.
Michelle Greaves, a Regional Partner in DairyNZ’s Lower North Island Team, also joins us to talk about DairyNZ’s role in the response and recovery, and provide advice on how farmers can prepare for the seasons ahead.
Notes
Decision tree for flood damaged farms: https://www.dairynz.co.nz/media/5787035/flood-damaged-farm-decision-tree.pdf
Government grants and funds: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/55630-Cyclone-Gabrielle-farmer-and-grower-recovery-grants
Completing a feed budget: https://www.dairynz.co.nz/feed/improving-pasture-performance/assessing-farm-performance/feed-budgets/
Chapters
1:18 - Intro to Dean
1:41 - How Dean’s been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
3:30 - Dean's been speaking with Hawke’s Bay farmers hit by the cyclone
3:48 - ‘Taken out of farming’ in the Manawatu floods of 2004, and how they recovered: what worked well, keeping morale up
9:14 - Dean discusses support organisations, talking to mates, getting through it as a community, and keeping the cows in lactation
12:05 - Deciding what to prioritise in each day of the recovery
15:30 - Dean’s advice for Cyclone Gabrielle-affected farmers
17:45 - Ways to make a farm and business resilient to the effects of extreme weather events, e.g. positioning fencing to run with the water
20:00 - Michelle discusses key support avenues and tools to help farmers recovering from an adverse event
22:15 - What Michelle’s hearing from farmers in affected regions: power, fuel and water supply, roading access, cows dried off, stock movement, infrastructure
25:25 - Dealing with the silt
26:33 - What’s DairyNZ’s role in the response and recovery?
29:30 - Resilience of dairy farmers, and advice for farmers on preparing for future extreme weather events (contingency plans, generators, means of communication, fuel storage)Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 53 - Milk alternatives – will they cut our lunch? | Ep. 43
There’s a lot of conversation circling about milk alternatives and their potential impact on global dairy consumption and NZ dairy farming. But what do we mean by ‘milk alternatives’? What are the differences between plant alternatives and precision fermentation? Also, where are milk alternatives at and what are the facts – and the myths – about new and existing products?
Here to shed some light on the matter is Warren McNabb, Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the Riddet Institute, Massey University. Warren will discuss how milk alternatives have developed to date and what the future is looking like.
Notes
Frontier Farms - DairyNZ
Inside Dairy Feb-March 2023 - DairyNZ
Chapters
01:31 – Who is Warren?
03:46 – Warren explains the different milk alternatives and where they’re at on their journey
11:40 – Nutritional differences between milk alternatives and traditional dairy, and what that means for global nutritional requirements
14:21 – What is a plant-based and animal-optimised food system?
17:57 – How does traditional dairy sustainability compare with milk alternatives?
20:45 – Precision fermentation’s future
24:00 – Key messages for NZ farmers, traditional dairy’s role in future food systems, and what alternative milks mean for dairy farmers
26:50 – Warren’s brunch chat with friendsTue, 21 Feb 2023 - 52 - Managing a profit squeeze (Part 2) | Ep. 42
How are Kiwi dairy farmers managing their way through the current economic climate to maintain their profitability? In Part 2 of this series, you’ll hear from Waikato owner operator John Bluett, and Canterbury herd-owning lower-order sharemilker Kylie Marriott. John and Kylie share their approach to coping with cost increases, how they calculate profit from various inputs, how they budget when things are changing so quickly, and what they’ve learned from previous tough times.
Notes
DairyNZ budgeting templates
Mark and Measure course
Budget Case Studies
Budgeting when inflation is high
Dairy operating profit
Dairy Training's Business by the Numbers course
Chapters
1:50 – Who are John and Kylie?
3:40 – Kylie’s journey from contract milking tolower-order sharemilking
5:05 – John and Kylie explain their farm production systems
8:30 – How they’re dealing with rising farm costs
12:40 – Kylie’s farm business principles
14:40 – Kylie’s debt aversion
15:40 – John’s farm business principles
20:05 – Calculating profit made on various inputs
22:11 – John’s budgeting approach
25:10 – Kylie’s budgeting approach
26:33 – Lessons learnt from previous downturnsWed, 08 Feb 2023 - 51 - Managing a profit squeeze (Part 1) | Ep. 41
How are farmers managing their way through the current economic climate to maintain profitability? Over the next two episodes, you’ll hear from a group of farmers who have kindly agreed to talk about their approach. We’ll ask them how they’re coping, how they calculate their profit from various inputs, like supplements, and how they go about budgeting when things are changing so quickly. In this first episode, we’re joined by farmers Dan King and Marc Jones. Dan and his wife Kate are owner/operators on the West Coast; and Marc and wife Nia are 50/50 sharemilking 700 cows at Mamaku, Bay of Plenty, and contract milking 500 cows in Tirau, Waikato.
Notes
Budget Case Studies
Budgeting when inflation is high
Dairy operating profit
Dairy Training Business by the Numbers course
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
4:15 – Dan’s and Marc’s farm production systems
7:46 – Approach to rising farm costs
11:33 – Their farm business principles
15:00 – How they calculate profit on various inputs
16:09 – Budgeting process for next season
19:58 – Previous experiences and lessons learntTue, 24 Jan 2023 - 50 - Contract milking part 3: employing a contract milker | Ep. 40
In this episode we wrap up our three-part series on contract milking. You’ll find out what a farm owner needs to know when it comes to employing a contract milker. How do you make your expectations clear, how do settle your new contract milker in well, and how do you support them to keep growing in their skillset? Bringing the answers are farm owner and ag consultant Brendan Attrill, and Waikato contract milker Rachael Foy.
Notes
Contract milking 101 | Ep. 37
Contract milking part 2: investigating a job offer | Ep. 39
Dairy Training Contract Milking course
Chapters
1:25 – As farm owner, orientating a new contract milker onto the farm
4:55 – The orientation experience from the contract milkers’ perspective
7:38 – Making expectations clear to the contract milker
10:45 – The importance of having a good farm policy
13:08 – Getting regular communication working practically
14:52 – Meetings between the farm owner and contract milker
16:05 – How to deal with issues or differences in operating
20:08 – Identifying learning opportunities for contract milkers
21:46 - Final thoughtsWed, 11 Jan 2023 - 49 - Contract milking part 2: investigating a job offer | Ep. 39
How do you figure out if a contract milking position is the right one for you? What things should you be asking the farm owner, what do you look for on the farm, and what are some common mistakes to avoid? In this episode, the second of our three-part series on contract milking, you’ll get the low-down on investigating a job offer from DairyNZ business specialist Paul Bird and ANZ agri manager Sian Mitchell.
Also, check out the excellent new contract milking short course launched recently by Dairy Training Ltd, DairyNZ and Federated Farmers. A successful pilot has finished, and the next courses are now confirmed.
Contract Milker Premium Calculator
Chapters
01:02 – Who are Sian and Paul?
02:40 – Young people being unprepared for contract milking
03:59 – Key principles a contract milker should be thinking about
06:03 – The contract milker premium
07:13 – Questions to ask in a contract milking interview
10:26 – What to look for when viewing a farm
12:01 – Key things to look for in a contract milking agreement
14:43 – Why it’s so important to use professional advisors
16:40 – Why are official agreements important?
18:06 – Can a contract milker borrow money to buy machinery/equipment?
20:10 – Final thoughtsWed, 14 Dec 2022 - 48 - Bonus Episode: Fieldays 2022 – From OE to winning opportunity
In this live podcast recorded at Fieldays 2022, we’re joined by Zoe Bryson, who came third in the NZ Dairy Trainee of the Year Award earlier this year, after winning this category at the Central Plateau regional Awards. Find out how Zoe’s OE from Scotland to NZ has turned into a thriving dairy career, what she loves about farming down here in the Southern Hemisphere, what she’s gained from the Dairy Industry Awards, and her aspirations.
Notes
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards
Zoe Bryson NZDIA Regional DTOTY Finalist Video
A world of opportunity for young Scot on OEThu, 08 Dec 2022 - 47 - Bonus Episode: Fieldays 2022 – Shaping up our workplaces
In this live podcast recorded at Fieldays 2022, Bay of Plenty farm manager Dayna Rowe shares her thoughts on why we need to shape up our farm workplaces to stay competitive with other sectors. Dayna, who originally planned to be an actor, is on a mission to make dairy farming the best place to work – and it starts with her own workplace. Find out how she ended up in dairy farming, how she’s making her farm a great workplace, what she does to get off-farm, and more.
Notes
The Great Futures in Dairying Plan
Inside Dairy October-November 2022Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 46 - Bonus Episode: Fieldays 2022 – Climate action for my family’s future
In this live podcast recorded at Fieldays 2022, our guest is Northland third-generation dairy farmer Andrew Booth, who’s gone from climate change sceptic to Climate Change Ambassador. How did Andrew end up in the Ambassador role and what does it look like? What changes are he and his family making on their farm to reduce emissions? And what kinds of challenges are they facing up there in the North? Andrew answers those questions and more.
Notes
DairyNZ Climate Change Ambassadors
Andrew Booth named North climate ambassadorThu, 08 Dec 2022 - 45 - Bonus Episode: Fieldays 2022 – From Philippines vet to NZ dairy farmer
In this live podcast recorded at Fieldays 2022, we catch up with Waikato farm manager Christopher Vila, who won last year’s NZ Dairy Manager of the Year Award. Chris shares his journey of moving to NZ from the Philippines and beginning a new career as a dairy farmer. He also tells us about his experience taking part in the NZDIA programme, his thoughts on career-changing, his views on the Kiwi dairy sector, and what he does to stay well.
Notes
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards
From farm assistant to winning the dairy industry's top title for 2021
Dairy farmer newcomer wins New Zealand manager of the yearThu, 08 Dec 2022 - 44 - Testing a lower footprint while retaining profit | Ep. 38
A lower stocking rate, less nitrogen fertiliser and less imported feed – those are the characteristics of a ‘future farm’ being tested down at Dairy Trust Taranaki. Researchers are into their third season comparing a successful current farm system with a farm system that’s designed to meet the regulations and emissions pricing coming at dairy farmers. So, have they been able to make the future farm system work at a similar profitability to the current farm? And what’s happened with greenhouse gas emissions and nitrate leaching reductions? To talk us through this exciting research are Jason Rolfe, general manager at Dairy Trust Taranaki, and DairyNZ farm systems specialist Chris Glassey.
Chapters
01:11 – The purpose of Dairy Trust Taranaki (DTT)
04:15 – DairyNZ’s relationship with DTT
05:15 – The DTT trial to reduce emissions while increase profit
06:22 – What does the research look like?
08:45 – The partner farm network
10:04 – Challenges along the way
11:10 – What have we learnt from the trial so far?
16:52 – Nitrate leaching across the farms
20:03 – The biggest surprises from the trial
20:58 – Weather effects on the trial
25:05 – How to follow what DTT is doingWed, 30 Nov 2022 - 43 - Contract milking 101 | Ep. 37
How do you prepare to go from being a farm worker to a contract milker? What are some things to be aware of, what are the foundations for success, and how do you avoid the common mistakes? This episode is the first of a three-part series on contract milking, which we’ll be rolling out over the next few months. Joining us for the first episode to offer some top-notch practical advice are farm owner and ag consultant Brendan Attrill and Waikato contract milker Rachael Foy.
Notes
Sharemilking and contract milking arrangements
Chapters
00:38 – About our guests
01:36 – What is contract milking?
02:50 – Who is contract milking for?
04:41 – The attraction of contract milking
05:17 – Skills required
08:11 – Cashflow and financials
14:24 – Surrounding yourself with positive people
19:14 – Tax requirements
22:22 – Taking time off
23:34 – Relationship with your farm owner
27:02 – What to do before you take on a contract
29:43 – Final thoughtsWed, 16 Nov 2022 - 42 - Growing the next generation of dairy farmers | Ep. 36
We all know that attracting and retaining great staff is an ongoing challenge for the dairy sector. A group of Canterbury dairy farmers have put their heads together and come up with one solution to the problem – they’ve set up a training programme to attract young university graduates into dairying, fast-track them in their careers, and give them skills and support to succeed. Each graduate is matched with a reputable farmer, paid a competitive salary, and paid to attend 25 modules covering everything from pasture management skills to banking basics. This year’s pilot programme has gone brilliantly, and to tell us all about in this episode is Campbell Tait, one of the farmers who’s helped set up this programme, and Peter O’Connor, one of the graduates taking part.
Chapters:
00:57 – About our guests
03:30 – About the graduate training programme
09:23 – Peter’s experience in the programme
13:06 – Modules – frequency, topics, creation
16:58 – Employment agreements, pay and accommodation
18:27 – DairyNZ’s support
19:26 – What’s next and who’s interested
20:51 – Programme benefits and how to sign upWed, 02 Nov 2022 - 41 - Government’s emissions pricing proposal is not what sector proposed | Ep. 35
The Government has released its agriculture emissions pricing proposal. While the Government has accepted the sector’s recommendation for a farm-level split-gas approach, that’s where the similarities end. So, what does the Government’s proposal mean for dairy farmers? How does it differ to what the sector, through He Waka Eke Noa, recommended? And will the Government’s plan lead to reductions in methane, and without significantly affecting farmers’ businesses and the New Zealand economy? In this episode we're joined by DairyNZ strategy and investment leader Bruce Thorrold, who’ll explain the Government’s proposal, how it stacks up, and what it really means for dairy farmers.
Visit our website to read more and register for our online and in-person farmer feedback events.
Chapters:
0:41 – Is DairyNZ happy with where things have landed?
1:16 – What are the changes to what the sector proposed?
3:22 – Biggest areas of concern?
4:03 – What is the Government’s proposal?
4:58 – Any positive in the Government’s proposal?
6:14 – Pros and cons of the two Government options for nitrogen pricing
7:33 – Pricing incentives
7:53 – Sequestration recommendations
11:16 – Concerns about processer-level levy backstop option
12:47 – Reduction in milksolids production
14:14 – Any chance agriculture could still end up in the NZ ETS?
14:32 – What happens if politicians and farmers can’t find a compromise?
15:40 – Industry response and consultation period
16:02 – Details of the final decision from GovernmentWed, 19 Oct 2022 - 40 - Getting the most from your accountant | Ep. 34
As a dairy farmer, how do you go about choosing an accountant who truly understands your specific needs and challenges? How can you take full advantage of their knowledge and expertise? And what are some common mistakes rural accountants see farmers making, and on the flipside, things farmers are often good at in this area? Answering those questions and more in this episode is Nigel McWilliam, chartered accountant and director at MBS Advisors in Morrinsville, Waikato. Nigel is a dairying specialist accountant and is also a director shareholder of a 1200-cow farm in North Otago.
Notes:
Advice and support for your farm business
Chapters:
0:50 – Who is Nigel?
2:08 – How to choose the right accountant
3:26 – What should a good accountant be able to do for you?
4:08 - Difference between tax and management accounts
5:06 - How to gauge if an accountant truly understands farming
6:06 – ‘Interviewing’ an accountant
8:38 - Getting the most from your accountant on an ongoing basis
9:47 – Building a good working relationship
10:50 - Does hourly rate or a set annual fee matter?
11:38 – Benchmarking info from your accountant
12:40 – How accounts can tell a story
14:32 – What to do if your relationship with your accountant isn’t working
15:42 - Common mistakes farmers make with their finances
16:37 - Things farmers are often good at in this areaWed, 12 Oct 2022 - 39 - Tools for coping with farm stress | Ep. 33
Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisco nearly walked away from farming, worn down by the constant physical and mental strains of the job. But at his lowest, he started figuring out practical ways to cope with stress and recharge his passion for life on the land. In this episode, Kane shares the tools he’s developed – ranging from breathwork to boxing – to operate at his best.
Notes
Farm Fit NZ
DairyNZ wellbeing webpages
Chapters:
1:00 - Kane's background and how he ended up in dairy farming
4:04 - Keeping in top shape and helping other farmers do the same
5:54 - Getting through some challenging years
6:42 - Journey to getting fit again
9:15 - Mental health challenges within the dairy sector
13:14 - New book ‘Tools for the top paddock’
16:02 - Kane’s tools for dealing with the strains of farming
21:10 - Balancing family and farming
23:52 – What happens at FarmFit training sessions?
27:08 – Kane’s cold water trough therapy
27:56 - Staying connected with the right people, right places
29:22 - Tricky conversations – talking with a someone who’s struggling
31:27 - Advice for those going through hard times right now
32:53 – How to contact Kane, join FarmFit, and where to find his bookTue, 27 Sep 2022 - 38 - Young farm manager’s winning approach | Ep. 32
With entries for the 2023 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards about to open, we catch up with one of this year’s winners, north Waikato farmer Jimmy Cleaver. He took away the regional trophy for Auckland/Hauraki Farm Manager of the Year, as well as a stack of regional and national merit awards, including the DairyNZ People & Leadership Award. So, what makes the 23-year-old such a standout so early in his career? Why is managing people – and giving others a chance to get ahead in dairy farming – so high on his list of life goals? And what are his ambitions personally and for the sector? Find out in this episode.
Notes:
Jimmy Cleaver’s 2022 NZDIA awards include the Auckland/Hauraki Farm Manager of the Year and these merit awards:
Regional
- DeLaval Livestock Management Award
- Fonterra Dairy Management Award
- Franklin Vets Pasture & Feed Management Award
- BlackmanSpargo Rural Law Ltd People & Leadership Award
National
- LIC Interview Award
- DairyNZ - People & Leadership Award
Find out more about the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards
DairyNZ’s people resources
Chapters:
1:29 - Growing up on a drystock farm and switching focus to dairying
2:24 – Studying before stepping onto the farm
3:27 – Jimmy’s first couple of years in dairying
5:39 – Jimmy’s current role and what he finds most satisfying about it
7:11 – The experience of entering the NZ Dairy Industry Awards
7:58 – Learning from the awards process to be a better farmer
8:49 – Managing people on farm
10:18 - Benefits of good leadership and people management
10:49 - Getting yourself – and your team – through tough times
13:25 – Achieving farm production and empty rate records
15:24 – Making improvements across the dairy sector
17:19 – Jimmy’s goals for the future
19:35 - Advice to anyone weighing up a career in dairyingWed, 14 Sep 2022 - 37 - How fodder beet’s use has evolved based on farm experiences and research findings | Ep. 31
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? How have farmers adapted their feeding practices over time? And do we have all the answers or is there more research required? In this episode DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley summarises recent research findings, and North Canterbury dairy farmer and veterinarian Trish McIntosh joins us to share her experiences of using fodder beet.
Chapters:
1:07 - Dawn give an overview on her role at DairyNZ with fodder beet research
2:38 - An intro from Trish and how she got involved with this project
4:15 - Fodder beet learnings from the Forages for reduced nitrate leaching project
7:42 - Trish talks about how feeding practices have changed on her farm
10:53 - Research to find answers to some of the challenges farmers have experienced
15:54 - Feeding changes Trish has observed with clients over the last 10-12 years
17:50 - Cumulative effects of feeding fodder beet on our replacement dairy stock.
20:58 - The benefits of being involved with the Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) project
22:00 - Do we have all the answers or is there still more research required?
25:06 - Fodder beets role in dairy systems into the future
29:41 - Does fodder beet pose additional environmental risks when being grazed during winter?
31:46 - Practical take home messages from Dawn and TrishWed, 24 Aug 2022 - 36 - Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Better together
Recorded on 15 June 2022. We have some real challenges ahead of us as a country over the coming decades when it comes to improving water quality, increasing biodiversity, and reducing emissions. We all want to see improved environmental outcomes, we all have a role to play, and we can’t do it alone. Working together constructively will be the key to our success, but to do this we need to build strong relationships that are based on trust, integrity, and mutual understanding. Hear more about this as we talk with Dr David Burger, GM Sustainable Dairy, DairyNZ, Fish & Game Chair Ray Grubb, and a panel of (non-government organisations) NGOs and dairy sector representatives sharing their perspectives.
For more from the Farmers' Forum Series, visit our website.
Chapters:
2.34 - Dr David Burger – GM Sustainable Dairy, DairyNZ
10.26 - Ray Grubb – Chair, Fish & Game NZ
23:38 - Questions for David and Ray
27.06 - Panel: Nicola Toki (Chief Executive, Forest & Bird), Melissa Slattery (Chair, Dairy Environment Leaders), Richard McIntyre (Dairy Farmer & Deputy Chair, Fish & Game)Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 35 - Looking in new places for dairy staff | Ep. 30
Three years ago, Quinn Morgan was a self-described city slicker, working as a personal trainer in Perth and spending hours sitting in traffic. But then, after a wedding in NZ, Covid’s arrival, and some encouragement from farming family members, Quinn ended up reluctantly taking a job in dairy farming back in NZ. Fast forward to 2022, and he’s now leading a team of eight on a Pamu dairy farm in the Taupō area, raising his young family with a rural lifestyle and progressing quickly with his new career. In this episode, Quinn shares his story about how he ended up in dairying, and the challenging but rewarding experiences he’s faced since making the move. He also talks about what he’s doing to encourage others, particularly young Māori, into the dairy sector – including his involvement in DairyNZ's recently launched Great Futures in Dairying Plan. Quinn reckons we need to be looking in new places for our future staff. He wants others from a similar background to him – urban and/or non-farming – to discover what he has about the dairy sector: the career progression opportunities, the income stability, the supportive culture, and the chance to be a steward of the land.
Chapters:
1:12 – An unexpected career move
3:25 – Quinn’s first farming opportunity
4:51 - What Quinn loves about dairy farming
6:55 - Winning the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer of the Year in 2021
7:45 - Are Māori values being reflected in the dairy sector?
9:57 – Quinn’s involvement in DairyNZ's Great Futures in Dairying plan
12:15 - Looking in new places for our staff
13:51 - Attracting young Māori to farming
15:30 - Future goals, and advice for other new entrants
17:43 - Mentoring younger farmers
21:39 - Recruiting and retaining staff
24:39 - Reflecting on his first few years in the dairy sector
25:33 – Getting more rangatahi to enter awardsThu, 11 Aug 2022 - 34 - Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Attracting and looking after great people
Recorded on 20 April 2022. With over 12,000 businesses across New Zealand employing over 30,000 workers on farms, our success in attracting, retaining and growing our people will determine whether the dairy sector thrives or survives. We know dairy offers a rewarding career and lifestyle, so how do we attract the right people in a tight labour market? How do we make dairy appealing for someone considering their career options? And how do we look after skilled and capable workers, so they’ll stay with us? Hear from experts and farmers about their experiences and insights.
For more from the Farmers' Forum Series, visit our website.
Chapters:
1.56 - Tim Mackle, DairyNZ chief executive
14.35 - Lee Astridge, HR/Recruitment specialist
36.47 - Dairy farmer panel – Jordyn Crouch, John Totty and Jo SheridanWed, 03 Aug 2022 - 33 - Take action against foot-and-mouth disease | Ep. 29
Foot-and-mouth disease has reached the tourist hot spot of Bali, and the risk of it entering NZ on the footprint of an unwary traveller or by other means, is now a little too close for comfort. So, what are the risks to farmers and primary industry as a whole? And more importantly, who is responsible and what do we need to do to be prepared? We chat to Liz Shackleton, Biosecurity Manager for DairyNZ, who talks about the level of risk, who is involved, and shares some tips for farmers on what to look for and what to do.
Notes:
DairyNZ foot-and-mouth disease webpage
Chapters:
1.00 – Intro from Liz and what led to her role in biosecurity at DairyNZ
2.25 – Where in the world is FMD now and how much of a threat is it to our primary industries?
5.28 – What steps are being taken to contain it?
6.19 – Addressing the concern of FMD arriving with imported stock feed or imported goods
8.23 – What can be done now and who is responsible?
11.18 – The importance of a tracing system
12.37 – How do we recognise an outbreak it before it spreads and what actions can we take?
13.32 – How does FMD get onto farm and what would you see if it does?
15.37 – What would the first days of an FMD outbreak look like?
17.19 – FMD has been in some other counties for a while, so how would an outbreak in NZ be different?
18.56 – How can farmers keep updated?Thu, 21 Jul 2022 - 32 - Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Rural mental health and wellbeing
Recorded on 9 March 2022. Kiwi dairy farmers are increasingly under pressure with ever-changing regulations, acute workforce shortages, and all the complexities that come with a changing world. Sometimes it can be hard to navigate while still making time for family, friends, and the stuff that matters most. What are these challenges? How do we manage the juggle and still feel ok? What is being done for us as farmers … and who is speaking up for us? How do I notice I’m not handling so well? Who can I talk to?
For more from the Farmers' Forum Series, visit our website.
Chapters:
2.18 - Overview from Jim van der Poel, DairyNZ Chair
7.22 - Former farmer and rural mental health advocate Doug Avery
34.32 - Dairy farmer panel – Wayne Langford, Loshni Manikam and Neil BateupWed, 06 Jul 2022 - 31 - Wintering – not just a Southland issue | Ep. 28
Wintering on crop isn’t just a Southland issue. New National Environment Standards for intensive winter grazing will come into effect in November 2022. Farmers all over New Zealand are having to review their wintering crop practices now and put some thought into how they’re going to winter into the future. In this episode, we chat with Central Hawke’s Bay sheep farmer Ben Tosswill and Southland dairy farmer Ewen Mathieson about winter grazing practices now and what’s next.
Chapters:
0.51 – Ben: banking back to farming
2.32 – Ewen: third generation farmer
3.20 – Changing consumer/market expectations
4.14 – What’s different now compared to five years ago?
5.13 – Ewen’s move away from cropping
7.18 – Meeting new regulations
7.59 – Flexibility to cope with curve balls
9.40 – Wintering as a North Island sheep farmer
10.20 – Sheep farmers lifting their game
11.34 – What Ben’s changed on his farm
13.10 – Reducing risk to animals and environment
15.10 – Cow lying time
16.39 – Lowering stress on sheep and staff
17.39 – Team culture and wellbeing
20.34 – Benefits of a written wintering plan
21.54 – Team buy-in on the plan
23.55 – Preventing small issues from becoming big ones
26.13 – Protecting waterways: silt fences (Ewen), temporary hot wires (Ben)
28.52 – Ewen: keeping the power on
29.49 – Ben: sharing the wintering plan
30.17 – Final thoughts: one thing farmers can do now
Visit our website for more on winteringWed, 22 Jun 2022 - 30 - Digging into soil carbon with Dr Jacqueline Rowarth | Ep. 27
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? Also, is it worth trying to increase your soil carbon stocks, if so, how, and what’s the best way to measure it on your farm? To answer those questions on this episode is Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Adjunct Professor at Lincoln University, and a farmer-elected director of DairyNZ and Ravensdown. Jacqueline’s been deep into this topic for many years and she’s passionate about helping farmers get their heads around it.
Chapters:
0.48 - What is soil carbon and why is it important?
2.20 - How do soil carbon levels in NZ compare to other countries?
6.01 - Carbon captured in pasture - how does that process work?
8.25 - How are farmers in other countries being rewarded for soil carbon?
13.05 - Why aren’t NZ dairy farmers getting the same rewards?
14.52 - Management practices to maintain, or even increase, soil carbon stocks
18.43 - The effect the age and stage of soil has on soil carbon
21.09 - Soil carbon varying across a farm and even within a paddock
24.11 - How to measure carbon in your soil, and the change in those levels
27.19 - Details of the new study to monitor and measure carbon in soil at a national level
28.52 - What does this all mean for farmers, and what should they be doing?Wed, 01 Jun 2022 - 29 - Rural women are struggling too | Ep. 26
Stress, depression, anxiety, fatigue and other wellbeing issues are a growing concern in the rural sector. Often, the conversations we have about it are focused on men. But what about rural women? They make up half of our sector, so why aren’t we talking much about their wellbeing too? Is it because we think they’re generally doing pretty well in this area? Dairy farmer and leadership coach Loshni Manikam says that’s not the case – many rural women are indeed struggling. So, what kinds of challenges are women facing, why don’t we hear much about it, and how does it affect us all?
Notes:
Samaritans: 0800 726 666
Lifeline: 0800 543 354
Depression helpline: 0800 111 757
Rural Support Trust: 0800 787 254
Farmstrong
Chapters:
1:27 - Why should we all care how rural women are doing?
6:43 – Who is Loshni?
10:24 – Why are many rural women are struggling?
13:36 – Why we don’t hear more about it?
17:02 – What are rural women struggling with?
21:20 – Finding your ‘identity’
23:27 – The ‘ripple effect’ of when rural women are not feeling well
25:03 – Moving from struggling to thriving
29:17 – Prioritising yourself
39:10 – More info or get in touch with Loshni
40:38 – Support service contact detailsWed, 11 May 2022 - 28 - Fodder beet – know what you're feeding | Ep. 25
Does fodder beet have a positive future as a feed for cows in New Zealand? What are some key things to consider when feeding beet through winter? And how do you put systems in place to maximise cow performance and animal health, while also minimising fodder beet’s risks? Here to answer those questions, and more, are DairyNZ scientist Dr Roshean Woods and veterinarian Dr Charlotte Westwood. Roshean and Charlotte have been involved in a three-year research project on fodder beet and they share the results with us.
Notes:
Feed Checker calculator
Download the Feed Checker calculator
Published article: ‘A survey of fodder beet use and feeding practices on dairy farms in Canterbury, Otago and Southland’
DairyNZ fodder beet webpages
Chapters:
2:50 - Fodder beet background and current use
3:55 - Motivations for the latest fodder beet project and research
5:08 - Value of fodder beet to farm businesses
7:00 - Results of fodder beet farmer survey
8:16 - Key concerns to consider with fodder beet
10:37 - Measuring fodder beet for feed management
11:55 - Nutritional differences between fodder beet leaf and bulb
12:54 - Benefits and guidelines for testing your fodder beet crops
15:27 - Findings from fodder beet samples around the country
16:47 - Using the Feed Checker calculator
18:10 - Feed demands of pregnant dairy cows
18:56 - What happens to fodder beet crops over winter?
21:24 - Practical take home points from the latest fodder beet project
24:08 - Where to go for further fodder beet informationWed, 27 Apr 2022 - 27 - New tools for reducing methane | Ep. 24
Methane is a big topic and it’s a pressing concern for our sector. We need to reduce our emissions, while improving profitability – but how? In this episode we dig into the research DairyNZ’s doing in this area. Senior research scientist Dr Jane Kay, who leads the Less-Methane Team, joins us to explain what tools offer the most promise and when those tools might be available to adopt on farms.
Notes:
Keep up to date on this work
Contact Jane Kay at jane.kay@dairynz.co.nz
Chapters:
1:10 - Jane’s role and areas of expertise
2:00 - Overview of DairyNZ’s Less-Methane Team
3:47 - Why are we talking about methane?
5:25 - What we’re trying to achieve
6:04 - Three main areas of research
8:30 - Deciding what to invest in
10:40 - What the research looks like
12:26 - Challenges of our pasture-based system
14:53 - Early-in-life intervention
16:23 - Automatic in-paddock feeder
17:29 - Slow-release capsules
18:40 - Feeds that produces less methane
20:05 - Solutions for as many farms as possible
21:47 - When will farmers see options?
23:17 - Feeling optimistic
24:11 - What holds the most promise?
24:50 - How to find out moreWed, 13 Apr 2022 - 26 - Recruiting great dairy farm workers | Ep. 23
How do we find skilled, capable and enthusiastic farm staff when they just don’t seem to be available? In this episode, Lee Astridge, a leading agriculture recruitment and HR specialist, shares actionable tips to help you navigate the recruiting process and make your farming business an attractive option in a tight labour market.
Links:
DairyNZ people resources
GoDairy
Chapters:
1:55 - How can a recruitment agency help farmers?
3:50 - How does dairy recruitment compare to other industries?
7:02 - Why is it so hard to find staff right now?
11:19 - Best time to post your vacancy
13:32 - Contract start dates
15:15 - Writing a job vacancy ad to attract the right people
16.55 - Being clear about your workplace culture
18:44 - Tailoring job ads to your audience
20:53 - What are the hardest roles to fill?
22:11 - Key things to offer to secure good candidates
24:45 - Will the increase in minimum wage affect recruitment?
25:22 - What to do if someone pulls out of a role
30:14 - Advice for interviewing candidates
36:05 - Being honest with those hard-to-attract roles
37:52 - Top three things to consider to retain staffWed, 30 Mar 2022 - 25 - Technology and data in dairy farming | Ep. 22
What kind of technologies are farmers already using, why, and what are the next big things that could deliver value on-farm? In this episode we cover the likes of robotic milking and virtual fencing, but also a new device that could help prevent back injuries, and some technology aimed at helping us reduce heat stress in cows. It’s an exciting topic, but also a wide one, so to help us make sense of it are DairyNZ researchers Callum Eastwood and Brian Dela Rue. Also joining us is Will Burrett, General Manager of Ngāi Tahu Farming & Forestry, and a Director of Trev. Will talks about the technologies they’re using and thinking of using at Ngāi Tahu Farming, how they decide which ones to invest in, the outcomes they’re seeing, and any challenges with implementing their current tech.
Links:
New workplace design
New Dairies and Technology
Kanban boards
Ngāi Tahu FarmingWed, 16 Mar 2022 - 24 - Improving your herd fertility (Part 2) | Ep. 21
How can we lift the national average six-week in-calf rate from its current position of 67%? Two exciting new traits have emerged – age at puberty and AGD (distance from anus to genitals) – that could serve as early-in-life predictors of fertility performance. DairyNZ’s been investigating these traits, and others, by following 5000 cows in 54 herds. To find out what we’ve learned and what those findings mean for farmers, we're joined by DairyNZ senior scientist Chris Burke and DairyNZ PhD student Melissa Stephen, and Taranaki farmer Tracey Berquist.
Read more about the research hereWed, 02 Mar 2022 - 23 - Plantain for production and environmental wins | Ep. 20
How effective is plantain at both reducing nitrate leaching and helping to fill the feed supply in warmer months? In this episode, we’re exploring the benefits and challenges of incorporating plantain into the farm system, specifically in the Tararua District. Our guests are sharemilker and DairyNZ extension partner Francesca Bennett and Tararua Plantain Project manager Adam Duker.
The Tararua project is funded by DairyNZ, MPI, and Nestlē with many supporting partners including AgResearch, Agricom, Massey University, Fonterra, and Horizons Regional Council.
Links:
Tararua Plantain Project
DairyNZ Plantain webpage
Plantain Potency and Practice ProgrammeWed, 16 Feb 2022 - 22 - Flexible milking case study and research | Ep. 19
What prompted the Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm’s move to full-season 10-in-7 milking? And what impact has it had on animal health, fertility, production and staff wellbeing? We speak with demonstration lead Jeremy Savage. Also on the episode is DairyNZ scientist Paul Edwards, who shares what the research is telling us about the effect of different milking intervals on milk production, fat and protein yields, and even sleeping patterns for farm staff.
Links:
Better workplaces through flexible milking podcast
DairyNZ flexible milking research
DairyNZ flexible milking content
Lincoln University Dairy Farm dataWed, 02 Feb 2022 - 21 - Improving your herd fertility (Part 1) | Ep. 18
Does selecting bulls that have a high Fertility Breeding Value really improve your herd’s fertility? In this episode, DairyNZ senior scientist Susanne Meier talks about what we learned from studying a unique herd of heifers with high and low Fertility BV, during rearing and their first and second lactations. We also explore what prompted Dairy Holdings Limited to prioritise the fertility trait in their breeding programme, and what kind of results they’ve seen since.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 - 20 - Heat stress strategies with Owl Farm | Ep. 17
How does heat stress affect cows, what are some warning signs, and what can you do on farm to make life more comfortable for your cows? In this episode, Tom Buckley, farm manager for Owl Farm in Cambridge, goes into detail about the strategies they’re using to combat heat stress. Meanwhile, DairyNZ’s Jac McGowan talks about the science behind heat stress: how it affects cows, the warning signs, and what current research is underway.
Links:
Owl Farm’s heat stress strategies
DairyNZ’s heat stress infoTue, 21 Dec 2021 - 19 - Protecting profit in a high payout | Ep. 16
How do you hold onto more of your profit when the milk price is up? We’re chatting with DairyNZ business specialist Paul Bird and Waikato farm owner Stephanie Gudgeon about the spending habits of high-profit farmers. Paul covers DairyNZ’s analysis of about 500 farm businesses, while Steph shares how she and husband Andy make their business work to achieve what’s important to them as a family.
Links:
Mark and Measure course
ChooseFI podcast
On Purpose podcast
Elevate Your Life podcast
Cooking The Books podcast
The Fed and Fearless podcast
The Barefoot Investor
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Atomic Habits
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The 5 Love Languages
Budget Case Studies
‘Hold onto your profit’ Inside Dairy articleTue, 07 Dec 2021 - 18 - What are the two emissions pricing options? | Ep. 15
Two agriculture emissions pricing options, alternative to the NZ ETS, have just been released by He Waka Eke Noa. How do the options work and how much will farmers end up paying for their on-farm greenhouse gas emissions? To help you get your head around the options and have your say, we put some questions to agriculture industry leaders Bruce Thorrold (DairyNZ strategy and investment leader) and Dave Harrison (Beef + Lamb New Zealand general manager policy).
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 - 17 - Breeding the cow of the future | Ep. 14
When it comes to breeding decisions, which animal traits matter the most to Kiwi dairy farmers? Should environmental traits should be part of the Breeding Worth index? Farmers were recently asked what they want to see in the cow of the future. Here to explain the findings is Dr Peter Amer from AbacusBio, with valuable insights and questions from Canterbury dairy farmer and genetics-enthusiast Tania Riddington.
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 - 16 - He Waka Eke Noa: Is agriculture coming into the Emissions Trading Scheme? | Ep. 13
Is agriculture going to be brought into the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)? And what role does the He Waka Eke Noa partnership have to play in reducing agricultural emissions? In this episode, Waikato dairy farmer Sophia Hunt joins the podcast to ask DairyNZ principal policy advisor Roger Lincoln some questions on this topic.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 - 15 - Strategies for reducing nitrogen use | Ep. 12
Looking for some fresh ideas to reduce your nitrogen fertiliser use? On this episode, we chat with Waikato sharemilker Chris Numan, who with wife Rachel has made a bunch of changes to reduce both their N fertiliser use and N losses. Find out what motivated them (not regulations), what strategies they’re using, and the results they’re seeing. Plus, on an interesting tangent, we hear about Rachel’s new-found fame as a published author.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 - 14 - Better workplaces through flexible milking | Ep. 11
Could reducing the number of milkings in a week help the dairy sector attract new staff and improve work-life balance? One farmer who’s gone to a flexible milking schedule is John Totty in Canterbury, currently starting his second full season milking 10 times in 7 days. What were his reasons for changing his milking schedule, and what kind of outcomes is he seeing?
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 - 13 - What's next for wintering? | Ep. 10Tue, 10 Aug 2021
- 12 - Transitioning off the farm | Ep. 9
Stepping back from the day to day running of the farm is an exciting stage in life, but one that can be complex. What are the big things to consider? What are the common pitfalls and how can you avoid them? And for farmers looking to step back next season, what are the three key things you can do now to be in the best position? Find out in this episode with James Allen, agribusiness consultant and managing director of AgFirst Waikato.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 - 11 - Weather forecasting with NIWA’s Chris Brandolino | Ep. 8
Good weather forecasting helps farmers to make better decisions. But how exactly do meteorologists come up with their predictions? Will forecasting become more accurate? And what kind of weather can farmers expect for the weeks and months ahead? Let’s find out from Chris Brandolino, NIWA’s Principal Scientist of Forecasting and Media.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 - 10 - Colostrum: getting your calves off to the best start | Ep. 7Tue, 29 Jun 2021
- 9 - An inside look at transporting stock | Ep. 6
Once cull cows are on the truck for transport, they can be a bit out of sight, out of mind. But our responsibility for their welfare doesn’t end at the gate. In this episode, DairyNZ animal care specialist Jac McGowan joins a local truck driver for a day to see first-hand the ins and outs of transporting stock, and what challenges you’re preparing them for.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 - 8 - Climate change: straight from the Minister’s mouth | Ep. 5Tue, 01 Jun 2021
- 7 - National MP Todd Muller’s mental health journey | Ep. 4
Taking over the National Party leadership was meant to be Todd Muller’s dream job, but instead, it thrust him into a season of intense anxiety and crippling panic attacks. In this episode, he candidly shares his mental health story, including everything he’s learned about recognising the symptoms and staying well.
Tue, 18 May 2021 - 6 - Farm staff shortages and tips for recruiting and retaining staff | Ep. 3Tue, 04 May 2021
- 5 - Making sense of the Climate Change Commission's carbon budgets proposal | Ep. 2Tue, 20 Apr 2021
- 4 - Contract milking and variable order sharemilking: tips for making it work | Ep. 1Tue, 06 Apr 2021
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