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Talking Dairy

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

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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Latest Episodes

Good pasture management can have a big influence on farm profitability and getting the basics right can make a real difference. Dairy farmer and Dairy Training tutor Courtney Goodare shares the fundamentals of what to measure, what to look for and ho... more

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How closely are you watching what’s left behind after the cows leave the paddock? Hayden Gaines, host farmer at Glentui in Northern Southland, joins DairyNZ Senior Farm Systems Specialist Ron Pellow to revisit the pasture decisions that got farmers t... more

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What will the replacement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) mean for your farm, consents and future plans? David Cooper from the DairyNZ policy team talks with barrister Patrick Senior, who has worked with DairyNZ during the reform process. They d... more

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What do high-performing farmers do differently, regardless of the farm production system they run?

DairyNZ farm systems specialists Mark Speight and Steve Veix share findings from the Farm Systems Review, which looked at successful farm businesses a... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Senior
Barrister who has worked with DairyNZ on the resource management reform process
DairyNZ
Episode: In 10: The end of the RMA era. What changes now for farmers?
Mark Speight
DairyNZ Farm Systems Specialist
DairyNZ
Episode: The habits of high-performing farmers | Ep. 136
Steve Veix
DairyNZ Farm Systems Manager
DairyNZ
Episode: The habits of high-performing farmers | Ep. 136
Mick O'Connor
Dairy farm supervisor with 20 years of dairy farming experience who oversees 10 farms
Dairy Holdings
Episode: In 10: How to teach pasture decisions across a farm team?
Annie O'Callaghan
Beef farmer at Temataa Station, north of Kaitaia; AB technician
Temataa Station / AB technician
Episode: What makes a dairy-beef calf worth buying? | Ep. 135
Jo Sheridan
Involved in Owl Farm demonstration; crossbred dairy beef producer
Owl Farm
Episode: What makes a dairy-beef calf worth buying? | Ep. 135
Kim Robinson
AgFirst project manager and co-lead of the study
AgFirst
Episode: When does extra feed stop paying its way? | Ep. 134
Paul Edwards
DairyNZ senior scientist
DairyNZ
Episode: When does extra feed stop paying its way? | Ep. 134
Kate Fransen
DairyNZ senior project manager, Plantain Potency and Practice Program
DairyNZ
Episode: In 10: What do new plantain trial results mean for dairy farmers?

Hosts

Jac McGowan
Co-host focused on leadership, community, and dairy sector issues.
Jack McGowan
Host of the show, providing industry perspective and interview facilitation.

Chart Rankings

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#130
New Zealand/Business
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#221
Ireland/Business

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In 10: The end of the RMA era. What changes now for farmers?
Q: So say I've got an existing dairy company farm environment plan. There's talk of freshwater farm plans becoming more important in this new regulatory system. What am I going to be required to do in my shift from the existing farm environment plan to this new regulatory freshwater farm plan?
Approved industry organizations may be able to certify existing plans as freshwater farm plans. The required contents depend on regulations that have not yet been finalized, so existing plans may carry over in a similar form or change.
In 10: The end of the RMA era. What changes now for farmers?
Q: What does this all mean for dairy farmers? The government have come in, they've said we're going to get rid of all the unnecessary costs and regulations. They're all just going to go away, aren't they?
Senior says rules will remain, but the government aims for simpler, more nationally consistent regulation and for more activities to be permitted without resource consent. Freshwater farm plans may become a key management tool.
The habits of high-performing farmers | Ep. 136
Q: More broadly, what did you learn about how these farmers make decisions?
Steve says high-performing farmers recognized emerging issues while they still had options, set targets and decision triggers, and combined experience with data. They monitored key physical and financial measures, then acted early without constantly changing their core farming strategy.
The habits of high-performing farmers | Ep. 136
Q: What were some of the significant commonalities you saw across all the systems?
Mark says strong financial results occurred across low-, medium-, and high-input systems. Successful farmers understood their system and its business drivers, maximized the value of pasture, and used supplementary feed for a clear purpose.
In 10: How to teach pasture decisions across a farm team?
Q: What is the best way to teach somebody the pasture management fundamentals they need to be confident with?
He recommends going onto the farm together, scoring paddocks and comparing results, then showing the team the target covers and the decisions required at each stage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Dairy

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

Practical, farmer-focused conversations cover leadership, farm management, and the intersection of science and on-farm decision making in New Zealand dairy. Episodes frequently center on leadership development, cross‑sector collaboration, and evidence-based farming practices—from calf rearing and wearables to winter planning, effluent systems, and dairy beef opportunities. A notable throughline is translating research and expert guidance into actionable steps for real-world farms, often featuring DairyNZ scientists, veterinarians, and industry partners alongside experienced farmers. The show's strength is its mix of hands-on tips, practical planning tools, and discussions about regional and national programs that aim to boost productivity, ... more

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1. Patrick Senior
2. Mark Speight
3. Steve Veix
4. Mick O'Connor
5. Annie O'Callaghan
6. Jo Sheridan
7. Kim Robinson
8. Paul Edwards

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