Feed for Thought
By Pioneer Brand Products NZ
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Welcome to Feed for Thought, a regular podcast hosted by Pioneer® Farm Systems Specialists Wade Bell and Matt Dalley. In this podcast series we aim to share in-depth information on technical and farm systems topics. Our aim is to keep the information practical and relevant to farmers and we hope to prompt thoughts, discussions and actions which improve the profitability and sustainability of farming. Tune in and listen to the team as well as our guests who will include researchers, agronomists and nutritionists from New Zealand and abroad. We hope to deliver cutting edge information, tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your investment in Pioneer® brand products and give you some “Feed for Thought”.
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High input, low complexity: Building a simple dairy system that performs
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Inside Lawwal Holsteins' 1,000 cow free stall barn: Dairy performance, data and detail
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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From Generations to Innovation: Inside Stewart Dairylands’ High‑Performing Dairy System
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Welcome to Season 4!
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Inside NZ’s Rural Property Market: Driving forces, market winners, and future outlook
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Farming in the 'sweet spot' with Chris Lewis
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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The Yates Family Story: Celebrating 50-years of Pioneer in New Zealand
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Breaking away from average: James Allen on what sets top farms apart
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Setting your maize crop up for success with Dr Rowland Tsimba
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Pathway to Farm Ownership & Engineering on-farm success with Dave England
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Inside and outside the farm gate: Jen Corkran on pasture and protein markets
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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From family succession to diversified agriculture with Frank Briant
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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NZ Share Farmers of the Year Fiona and Tom Langford on balancing farm excellence
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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New infrastructure helping to improve feed efficiency with Will Bailey
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May 19, 2025 |
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Evolving the farm system with Dave Swney
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Strategic transition from Spring to Autumn calving with Craig Lynskey and Kieran Bourke
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Understanding maize seed production
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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2024 Waikato Share Farmer of the Year - Logan Dawson talks maximising milk production
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Ian Williams on farming, future technologies (and fishing!)
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Balancing efficiency and sustainability in large-scale cattle operations – with Ben Carrigan
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Cows, Comfort, and Compost: The positive impact of a composting shelter
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Arable Farmer of the Year: Winning strategies with Simon Nitschke
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Mastering maize planting: Essential considerations and strategies for success
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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RP of the year on preparing the next generation
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Preserving the quality of grass silage
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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New Zealand vs. Australia: Which dairy market is better positioned? - with Jo Bills
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Comparing New Zealand and the US: Global agronomy with Grant Groene
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Reducing NZ’s reliance on internationally produced feed with Raewyn Densley
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Fonterra part 2: Malcolm Ellis on balancing farm productivity and sustainability
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Fonterra part 1: Charlotte Rutherford on the market's increasing demand for sustainable products
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Cracking the code on maize populations
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Navigating maize grain: Industry insights and impacts
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Sowing seeds of change in farming practices with David Wordsworth
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May 21, 2024 |
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Balancing tradition and innovation for sustainable agribusiness with Jenna Smith
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Cultivating a legacy of sustainable dairy and beef production with Adrian Ball
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Creating progression pathways with John Numan and Brian Basi
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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The choppers are out
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Preserving the quality of feed grown
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Farming, governance, and challenging regulation
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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The future of farming with Ian Williams
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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25 years of Farm Systems with Ian Williams
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Surfing for Farmers and Mental Wellness
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Future Farm Systems with Hamish Gow - Part 2
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Future Farm Systems with Hamish Gow - Part 1
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Maize planting window
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Gaining higher maize yields - part 2
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Gaining higher maize yields - part 1
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Unpacking maize growing costs
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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An insight into Australian Contractors
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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How to navigate a drop in payout
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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The grain market with Hamish Johnstone
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Should you change your dairy system?
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Mental Health with Rural Support Trust
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Excess feed on farm
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Maize in the South Island
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Higher than normal empty rates
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May 22, 2023 |
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Environmental considerations when growing maize
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May 01, 2023 |
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The great debate to grow on farm vs buy in
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Controlling feed costs – Does the 5% rule still apply?
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Dry off or milk on?
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Maize Harvest
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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How much protein do you need in summer?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Flood and wind damaged crops
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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How do you spot and plan for a summer feed deficit?
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Feb 05, 2023 |
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Introducing Pioneers Podcast
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Jan 30, 2023 |