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Talking Dairy

DairyNZ
Dairynz
Dairy Farming
Precision Dairy Farming
New Zealand
Fonterra
Wearable Technology
Animal Health
Water Quality
Agriculture
Sustainability
Contract Milking
Animal Welfare
Dairybase
New Zealand Dairy Farmers
Interest Rates
Research and Development
Mastitis
Somatic Cell Count
Governance
Milk Prices

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 advoca... more

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When the pressure is on, having the right support makes all the difference. In this episode of Talking Dairy, we hear directly from the organisation supporting farmers through challenging times. Rural Support Trust national chair Michelle Ruddell joi... more

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Global conflict can feel a long way from the farm gate until it starts showing up in your fuel bill, freight costs and next season’s budget.

In this episode, you hear from DairyNZ economist Mark Storey and farm system specialist Mark Speight about w... more

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What can dairy learn from the way horticulture uses robotics and automation? 

In this episode, we're joined by Professor Mike Duke from the University of Waikato, recorded at the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference where he was a keynote speaker... more

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When effluent systems are designed and run well, they support your whole farm. 

In this episode of Talking Dairy, Debbie Care from AgVice and Shaun Hazelton from DairyNZ share insights into how to set your effluent system up to improve productivity,... more

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Recorded live at the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch. In this episode, Dr Claudia Kamphuis cuts through the noise around data and shows you how to turn information into something of value. Drawing on her keynote prese... more

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Autumn gives you a short but valuable window to set your herd up well. 

In this Talking Dairy episode, DairyNZ scientist, Dr Susanne Meier, explains why hitting BCS targets before calving has such a big flow on effect—supporting recovery after calvi... more

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Recorded live at the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch, this episode features vet Kirsty Ashcroft from Anexa, who led a farmer panel sharing their experiences with wearable technology.  

Kirsty highlights the importanc... more

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If you want more control, confidence, and options in your business, building strong financial skills is one of the most powerful steps you can take. This episode shows you how to strengthen those skills so you can grow long‑term wealth and stay stead... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Ruddell
National Chair of the Rural Support Trust
Rural Support Trust
Episode: Support that makes a difference | Ep. 123
Mark Storey
Head of Economics at DairyNZ
DairyNZ
Episode: Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122
Mark Speight
Farm system specialist at DairyNZ
DairyNZ
Episode: Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122
Mike Duke
Professor from the University of Waikato
University of Waikato
Episode: Precision Dairy Farming Series: What can dairy learn from horticulture robotics? | Ep. 7
Debbie Care
Consultant with AgVice, effluent systems expert
AgVice
Episode: Tips for future-proofing your effluent system | Ep. 121
Claudia Kamphuis
Leading researcher in precision dairy farming and data science
Wageningen University and Research
Episode: Precision Dairy Farming Series: Smarter data for everyday decisions | Ep. 6
Susanne Meier
Scientist at DairyNZ
DairyNZ
Episode: Improve next season’s production with these smart autumn moves | Ep. 120
Mark Williams
Farm system specialist
DairyNZ
Episode: Improve next season’s production with these smart autumn moves | Ep. 120
Kirsty Ashcroft
From Anexa Veterinary Services, organizer of the farmer panel on wearables
Anexa Veterinary Services
Episode: Precision Dairy Farming Series: Farmers' learnings on how to get the most from wearable tech | Ep. 5

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Jack McGowan
Host of Talking Dairy
Jac McGowan
Host of Talking Dairy

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Precision Dairy Farming Series: What can dairy learn from horticulture robotics? | Ep. 7
Q: How did you end up as keynote speaker at a dairy conference?
Mike Duke explains that his background is in horticultural robotics, and after discussing dairy needs with organizers, they realized the value of his perspective and agreed to have him speak as a keynote, bringing a fresh cross-disciplinary angle to the conference.
Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122
Q: Mark Speight, what should farmers focus on to stay in control of what they can influence?
Focus on fundamentals like pasture management, budgeting, and keeping the team aligned; use trusted advisors, and be proactive about cash flow planning and risk management.
Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122
Q: Okay, Mark Storey, how persistent could these higher fuel and freight costs be?
Costs are likely to linger and can feed into a broader inflationary cycle that may take 12–18 months to normalise; hence farmers should prepare now with budgeting scenarios and monitor interest rate signals.
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Smarter data for everyday decisions | Ep. 6
Q: What does precision dairy farming mean in practical terms?
Claudia explains that precision dairy farming relies on mining sensor- and management-generated data, applying ICT and data-analytic skills, and turning raw data streams into actionable insights that farmers can use in real time to improve decisions.
Improve next season’s production with these smart autumn moves | Ep. 120
Q: What tools help manage autumn planning and assess progress?
Tools include the Feed Budget Milk On Dry Off tool and a dry-off date to reach BCS target spreadsheet, plus the Body Condition Score app to monitor herd-wide and mob-specific progress.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Dairy

What is Talking Dairy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show centered on New Zealand dairy farming, technology, and industry data. Episodes frequently feature dairy farmers, DairyNZ experts, and industry researchers who share actionable tips on financial management, contract milking practices, precision farming, cow health and welfare, and the economics of the sector. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on measurable outcomes (e.g., budgeting tools, Pulse Report data, wearables for livestock, and ROI of levy investments) and a penchant for translating research into real-world strategies for improving productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The format tends to blend case studies, expert commentary, and how-to guidance, making it useful for farmer... more

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Recent guests on Talking Dairy include:

1. Michelle Ruddell
2. Mark Storey
3. Mark Speight
4. Mike Duke
5. Debbie Care
6. Claudia Kamphuis
7. Susanne Meier
8. Mark Williams

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