Talking Dairy

By DairyNZ

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Episodes: 153

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Talking Dairy is your go-to podcast for New Zealand dairy farmers. You'll hear from farmers, scientists, and experts who share practical tips and insights to help you succeed. It's all about giving you the tools and knowledge to make the best decisions for your farm. Brought to you by DairyNZ, we help farmers lead the world in sustainable dairying by investing in research, new solutions and advocacy. Follow now and stay informed with the latest episodes. 


Episode Date
What makes rural advisors great? | Ep. 124
May 05, 2026
Support that makes a difference | Ep. 123
Apr 21, 2026
Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122
Apr 16, 2026
Precision Dairy Farming Series: What can dairy learn from horticulture robotics? | Ep. 7
Apr 08, 2026
Tips for future-proofing your effluent system | Ep. 121
Mar 31, 2026
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Smarter data for everyday decisions | Ep. 6
Mar 24, 2026
Improve next season’s production with these smart autumn moves | Ep. 120
Mar 17, 2026
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Farmers' learnings on how to get the most from wearable tech | Ep. 5
Mar 10, 2026
Turn good into great with 3 moves for wealth creation | Ep. 119
Mar 05, 2026
In 10: One for the books – Campbell Parker on the State of the Dairy Nation Pulse Report
Mar 04, 2026
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Craig Piggott on building Halter | Ep. 4
Feb 24, 2026
Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118
Feb 17, 2026
In 10: The role that makes a difference and opens doors
Feb 10, 2026
How to build a win-win contract milking agreement that lasts | Ep. 117
Feb 03, 2026
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Inside Ireland’s dairy tech trends | Ep. 3
Jan 27, 2026
How farmers are using artificial intelligence and what the future holds | Ep. 116
Jan 20, 2026
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Farmers adopting tech – wins, challenges, and lessons | Ep. 2
Jan 13, 2026
The latest on facial eczema: Risks, research and real solutions | Ep. 115
Jan 06, 2026
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Revisit the highlights and join the conversations shaping dairy tomorrow | Ep. 1
Dec 29, 2025
Best of 2025: Building a high BW herd - one decision at a time
Dec 18, 2025
What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report. | Ep. 114
Dec 09, 2025
In 10: How we're rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables
Dec 02, 2025
In 10: Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Nov 25, 2025
Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
Nov 18, 2025
In 10: The power of connection (and a good lunch): The SMASH story
Nov 11, 2025
Money on the table: How to make it work for you | Ep. 112
Nov 04, 2025
Less admin, more insights: How benchmarking your business just got easier | Ep. 111
Oct 28, 2025
In 10: A Pasture Summit sneak peek – what’s on this spring?
Oct 21, 2025
Insights on maximising your homegrown feed | Ep. 110
Oct 14, 2025
In 10: Smooth sailing ahead?
Oct 07, 2025
Navigating the path to farm ownership in 2025 | Ep. 109
Sep 30, 2025
In 10: New N loss research shows lower amount of plantain still makes big impact
Sep 23, 2025
Work smarter, not harder: Insights from productive dairy farm workplaces | Ep. 108
Sep 16, 2025
In 10: At the crossroads of science and farming - get ready for the global dairy tech event of the year
Sep 09, 2025
The power of partnership: Farmers, iwi and communities joining forces to improve water quality | Ep. 107
Sep 02, 2025
In 10: Experts answer your questions for Biosecurity Awareness Month
Aug 26, 2025
How our collective strength helps shape practical regional policy | Ep. 106
Aug 19, 2025
In 10: DairyNZ’s RMA – National Freshwater Framework submission on behalf of dairy farmers
Aug 12, 2025
Homegrown advantage: How high-profit farms are also achieving low emissions intensity | Ep. 105
Aug 05, 2025
Resilient Pastures: The new research underway to future-proof our grass-fed advantage | Ep. 104
Jul 22, 2025
Wearables and repro – what the data tells us | Ep. 103
Jul 08, 2025
Building a high-performing farm team | Ep. 102
Jun 24, 2025
Building a high BW herd - one decision at a time | Ep. 101
Jun 10, 2025
Built different: Why NZ farmers keep winning at dairy | Ep. 100
May 27, 2025
Global shifts, local insights – Farmers' Forum preview | Ep. 99
May 13, 2025
Finding your farming family | Ep. 98
Apr 29, 2025
Breeding for the long game | Ep. 97
Apr 15, 2025
Smart dry-off strategies | Ep.96
Apr 01, 2025
$10 payout - now what? | Ep. 95
Mar 18, 2025
On the move: Reducing stress during transport | Ep. 94
Mar 04, 2025
Expert insights to grow productive farm workplaces and what to expect at the People Expos | Ep. 93
Feb 18, 2025
Tech and data raising the bar on farm efficiency and production | Ep. 92
Feb 04, 2025
Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episode
Jan 21, 2025
Summer yarns: New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Bonus episode
Jan 07, 2025
Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode
Dec 22, 2024
Choosing the right supplements for your situation | Ep. 91
Dec 10, 2024
DairyNZ’s new Chair talks challenges, change, and the future of farming | Ep. 90
Nov 26, 2024
How to stop lameness in its tracks | Ep. 89
Nov 12, 2024
Dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers | Ep. 88
Oct 29, 2024
A sharper focus to face the challenges of dairy farming | Ep. 87
Oct 15, 2024
Mastering mastitis: Tips to tackle SCC and boost milk quality | Ep. 86
Oct 01, 2024
Gene tech and dairy farming – what’s next for NZ farmers | Ep. 85
Sep 17, 2024
New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Ep. 84
Sep 03, 2024
What actions between calving and mating can improve in-calf rates? | Ep. 83
Aug 20, 2024
Thriving after calving: Key cow care and recovery tips | Ep. 82
Aug 06, 2024
Farm to boardroom: Cam Henderson on leading DairyNZ | Ep. 81
Jul 23, 2024
What cows prefer in winter | Ep. 80
Jul 09, 2024
Progress on water quality: where are we at and where are we going? | Ep. 79
Jun 25, 2024
DairyBase celebrates 20-year milestone | Ep. 78
Jun 11, 2024
Keeping a spring in your step | Ep. 77
May 28, 2024
Animal care consults | Ep. 76
May 15, 2024
Choosing the best genetics for your herd | Ep. 75
Apr 30, 2024
An economic update: a year in review and new season forecasts | Ep. 74
Apr 18, 2024
Monitoring waterway health | Ep. 73
Apr 03, 2024
People leadership and motivating the next generation | Ep. 72
Mar 19, 2024
Water quality research update | Ep. 71
Mar 05, 2024
How to invest in your people and be the best leader possible | Ep. 70
Feb 13, 2024
Giving Surfing for Farmers a go | Ep. 69
Jan 23, 2024
NZAEL new fertility trait update | Ep. 68
Dec 18, 2023
Summer dry planning and management | Ep. 67
Nov 30, 2023
Improving workplace productivity | Ep. 66
Nov 14, 2023
Better worm management for healthy heifers | Ep. 65
Oct 31, 2023
The low-down on deferred grazing | Ep. 64
Oct 17, 2023
Reducing nitrogen losses in Canterbury | Ep. 63
Oct 02, 2023
'Dairy farming saved my life' | Ep. 62
Sep 19, 2023
Taking the strain out of farming | Ep. 61
Sep 05, 2023
Methane research update from Lye Farm | Ep. 60
Aug 29, 2023
Getting the most from your fert spend | Ep. 59
Aug 15, 2023
Bank’s advice for herd-owning sharemilkers | Ep. 58
Aug 02, 2023
Succeeding in herd-owning sharemilking | Ep. 57
Jul 18, 2023
Wet weather management | Ep. 56
Jul 05, 2023
Live from Fieldays: How do I make my job offer more attractive? | Ep. 53
Jun 20, 2023
Live from Fieldays: Coping with cost pressures | Ep. 54
Jun 20, 2023
Live from Fieldays: Striking the balance – mental health and wellbeing | Ep. 55
Jun 20, 2023
Planting – do it once, do it right | Ep. 52
Jun 06, 2023
Mental health: ‘Don’t be afraid to open up’ | Ep. 51
May 23, 2023
Plantain proving its worth | Ep. 50
May 09, 2023
Breeding Worth – how do we know it’s really working? | Ep. 49
Apr 26, 2023
Better science solutions for Kiwi dairy farms | Ep. 48
Apr 11, 2023
A newbie’s perspectives on dairy farming | Ep. 47
Apr 04, 2023
Farming at the frontier | Ep. 46
Mar 28, 2023
Tailwinds, headwinds and opportunities for NZ dairy | Ep. 45
Mar 14, 2023
Recovering from an extreme weather event | Ep. 44
Mar 07, 2023
Milk alternatives – will they cut our lunch? | Ep. 43
Feb 21, 2023
Managing a profit squeeze (Part 2) | Ep. 42
Feb 07, 2023
Managing a profit squeeze (Part 1) | Ep. 41
Jan 23, 2023
Contract milking part 3: employing a contract milker | Ep. 40
Jan 10, 2023
Contract milking part 2: investigating a job offer | Ep. 39
Dec 13, 2022
Bonus Episode: Fieldays 2022 – From Philippines vet to NZ dairy farmer
Dec 08, 2022
Bonus Episode: Fieldays 2022 – Climate action for my family’s future
Dec 08, 2022
Bonus Episode: Fieldays 2022 – Shaping up our workplaces
Dec 08, 2022
Bonus Episode: Fieldays 2022 – From OE to winning opportunity
Dec 08, 2022
Testing a lower footprint while retaining profit | Ep. 38
Nov 29, 2022
Contract milking 101 | Ep. 37
Nov 15, 2022
Growing the next generation of dairy farmers | Ep. 36
Nov 01, 2022
Government’s emissions pricing proposal is not what sector proposed | Ep. 35
Oct 18, 2022
Getting the most from your accountant | Ep. 34
Oct 11, 2022
Tools for coping with farm stress | Ep. 33
Sep 26, 2022
Young farm manager’s winning approach | Ep. 32
Sep 13, 2022
How fodder beet’s use has evolved based on farm experiences and research findings | Ep. 31
Aug 23, 2022
Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Better together
Aug 16, 2022
Looking in new places for dairy staff | Ep. 30
Aug 10, 2022
Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Attracting and looking after great people
Aug 02, 2022
Take action against foot-and-mouth disease | Ep. 29
Jul 20, 2022
Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Rural mental health and wellbeing
Jul 05, 2022
Wintering – not just a Southland issue | Ep. 28
Jun 21, 2022
Digging into soil carbon with Dr Jacqueline Rowarth | Ep. 27
May 31, 2022
Rural women are struggling too | Ep. 26
May 10, 2022
Fodder beet – know what you're feeding | Ep. 25
Apr 26, 2022
New tools for reducing methane | Ep. 24
Apr 12, 2022
Recruiting great dairy farm workers | Ep. 23
Mar 30, 2022
Technology and data in dairy farming | Ep. 22
Mar 15, 2022
Improving your herd fertility (Part 2) | Ep. 21
Mar 01, 2022
Plantain for production and environmental wins | Ep. 20
Feb 15, 2022
Flexible milking case study and research | Ep. 19
Feb 02, 2022
Improving your herd fertility (Part 1) | Ep. 18
Jan 10, 2022
Heat stress strategies with Owl Farm | Ep. 17
Dec 20, 2021
Protecting profit in a high payout | Ep. 16
Dec 06, 2021
What are the two emissions pricing options? | Ep. 15
Nov 23, 2021
Breeding the cow of the future | Ep. 14
Oct 31, 2021
He Waka Eke Noa: Is agriculture coming into the Emissions Trading Scheme? | Ep. 13
Sep 20, 2021
Strategies for reducing nitrogen use | Ep. 12
Sep 06, 2021
Better workplaces through flexible milking | Ep. 11
Aug 23, 2021
What's next for wintering? | Ep. 10
Aug 09, 2021
Transitioning off the farm | Ep. 9
Jul 26, 2021
Weather forecasting with NIWA’s Chris Brandolino | Ep. 8
Jul 12, 2021
Colostrum: getting your calves off to the best start | Ep. 7
Jun 28, 2021
An inside look at transporting stock | Ep. 6
Jun 14, 2021
Climate change: straight from the Minister’s mouth | Ep. 5
May 31, 2021
National MP Todd Muller’s mental health journey | Ep. 4
May 17, 2021
Farm staff shortages and tips for recruiting and retaining staff | Ep. 3
May 03, 2021
Making sense of the Climate Change Commission's carbon budgets proposal | Ep. 2
Apr 19, 2021
Contract milking and variable order sharemilking: tips for making it work | Ep. 1
Apr 06, 2021