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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 farmi... more

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In this episode, Kyle Gardyne, Pioneer Seed Applied Technology Manager, sits down with Matt and Wade for the launch of a new seed-applied biological treatment. In maize production, the foundations for yield and feed quality are set early. Establishme... more

Dr Grant Matthews, our new Farm Systems Manager for the South Island, joins us in this episode to bring his perspective to a question many dairy farmers are asking: how do we build farm systems that stay productive, simple, and resilient?

Grant shar... more

How do you run a high‑input dairy system that performs without burning out your people or drowning in feed complexity? In this episode, Matt and Wade are joined by Nic and Kirsty Verhoek to unpack how they’ve kept a high‑input system productive while... more

What does it take to run a 1,000‑cow free stall barn system in New Zealand while keeping milk solids, cow health, and staff workload on track? Matt and Wade sit down with Arjun Singh of Lawwal Holsteins to unpack the realities of running a large-scal... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Gardyne
Colleague at Pioneer involved in seed applied technologies
Pioneer
Episode: Giving your maize the best possible start
Grant Matthews
Veterinary professional with extensive experience in dairy production and farm systems
Pioneer Farm Systems
Episode: From Vet to Farm Systems: Introducing Dr Grant Matthews
Nic Verhoek
Dairy farmer and nutrition-focused operator
Tatua Farm / Partner with Hans Gussink
Episode: High input, low complexity: Building a simple dairy system that performs
Arjun Singh
Owner/Operator of Lawwal Holsteins, proponent of 1,000-cow free-stall system
Lawwal Holsteins
Episode: Inside Lawwal Holsteins' 1,000 cow free stall barn: Dairy performance, data and detail
James Stewart
Owner of Dairylands, multi-generational farmer
Dairylands
Episode: From Generations to Innovation: Inside Stewart Dairylands’ High‑Performing Dairy System
Debbie Stewart
Co-owner of Dairylands, environmental stewardship advocate
D Dairylands
Episode: From Generations to Innovation: Inside Stewart Dairylands’ High‑Performing Dairy System
Conrad Wilkshire
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Property Brokers
Episode: Inside NZ’s Rural Property Market: Driving forces, market winners, and future outlook
Chris Lewis
Farmer at Baker AG / Advisor to clients
Baker AG
Episode: Farming in the 'sweet spot' with Chris Lewis
Philip Yates
Founder of Generic Technologies; Pioneer collaborator
Generic Technologies / Pioneer
Episode: The Yates Family Story: Celebrating 50-years of Pioneer in New Zealand

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Matt Dalley
Host of Feed for Thought
Wade Bell
Host of Feed for Thought

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Must listen

    This new format is awesome listening.

    We need education like this if New Zealand farming is going to progress and succeed.

    Fantastic effort lads.

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    New Zealand2 years ago

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Guests with field experience help translate theory into on-farm results.
Audience appreciates practical education that advances NZ farming.
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The Yates Family Story: Celebrating 50-years of Pioneer in New Zealand
Q: What made growers switch from the incumbent brand to Pioneer in the grain market?
Growers were initially cautious, but seed quality—both physical and genetic—improved over time, and farmer meetings plus education helped shift adoption as the benefits of maize and silage became clearer.
From family succession to diversified agriculture with Frank Briant
Q: What impact did Cyclone Gabriel have on your crops, and how did you adapt your cultivation practices afterward?
Gabriel caused substantial losses, especially with popcorn and maize, but we recovered by restoring the land, using strip tools, and implementing timely planting when conditions allowed, which helped bring yields back up in subsequent seasons.
From family succession to diversified agriculture with Frank Briant
Q: How has seed maize production been integrated with Pioneer, and what changes have you seen in farming practices over the years?
We transitioned from smaller, hand-harvested operations to a bigger, more mechanized seed maize system with Pioneer support, including dedicated planting crews and field checks for isolation and quality, which significantly improved efficiency.
From family succession to diversified agriculture with Frank Briant
Q: Can you describe how the Briant Brothers structure came about and what drove the succession plan?
The Briant Brothers structure evolved after I parted ways with my brother, forming two separate operations so my sons and I could keep growing and manage larger land blocks while maintaining family involvement.

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What is Feed for Thought about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on practical, data-driven farming insights across dairy, crop production, and farm systems, with a strong emphasis on maize, silage, and seed technologies. Episodes blend hands-on farming stories with technical discussions—from seed treatments and field trials to nutrition, data ecosystems, and benchmarking tools—often featuring practitioners, researchers, and industry partners who connect research to real-world farm decisions. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex agronomic concepts into actionable guidance for farmers, while maintaining transparency about trial results and the realities of biological products. It likely attracts listeners who manage or advise commercial dairy and cropping operations an... more

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