
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

One of our most interesting podcasts yet! Cameron Bagrie, former Chief Economist at ANZ and now Managing Director of Bagrie Economics, joins Matt and Wade in this episode to discuss some of the most important strategic factors that New Zealand agricu... more
How do you keep an arable farming business profitable in an environment of changing markets, tightening regulations, and unpredictable weather? In this episode, Matt and Wade are joined by David Birkett, Canterbury arable farmer, to explore how he us... more
What goes into developing the maize hybrids and forage products farmers rely on every season? In this episode, Matt and Wade are joined by Andrew Powell, Head of Portfolio & Research, to explore the journey from paddock to portfolio and the years of ... more
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
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This series centers on practical farm systems, nutrition, and technology-driven farming, with deep dives into maize, dairy operations, data-enabled decision making, and sustainable practices. Hosts routinely bring in researchers, agronomists, nutritionists, and farm leaders to discuss trials, field results, and real-world applications of Pioneer brand products and other advanced farming strategies. Notable angles include seed treatments, high-input vs. simplified feeding systems, data platforms for herd management, and community engagement through agritourism and environmental stewardship. The show appears to mix technical guidance with on-farm stories, delivering actionable takeaways for farmers, agribusiness professionals, and sales perso... more
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Recent guests on Feed for Thought include:
1. Kyle Gardyne
2. Grant Matthews
3. Nic Verhoek
4. Arjun Singh
5. James Stewart
6. Debbie Stewart
7. Conrad Wilkshire
8. Chris Lewis
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