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How Good's Dairy

Red Nine Studios
Soil Health
New Zealand
Dairy Farming
Calf Rearing
Nutrition
Data Analytics
Holter
Mastitis
Genez
Fonterra
Solar Energy
Colostrum
Rumen Development
Ad Lib Feeding
Palm Kernel
DDG
Reproduction
Dairy Beef Progeny Test
Dairy Genetics
Soil Biology

The podcast that celebrates dairy farming and the people behind it. Hosts George Dodson (Young Farmer of the Year winner, dairy farming the family farm in Leeston) and Conan Moynihan (Groundshift co-founder, agribusiness coach and Kellogg Scholar) sit down with farmers, experts and industry folk to dig into one topic at a time, from soil health and nutrition to calf rearing and everything in betwe... more

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Calving’s nearly done, mating’s a week away and the grass is going gangbusters. George and Conan catch up on what mid-October really looks like on George’s Canterbury dairy farm.

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Mastitis microbiologist Natasha Maguire on subclinical cases, cell count, antibiotics and bought-in heifers, and why the answer starts with testing before you treat.

00:00 Coming up 00:28 How good's dairy? 00:47 Meet Natasha and how it all started 03... more

Ash des Landes and his wife are 50/50 sharemilkers on the Canterbury Plains, milking 650 cows at Dunsandel and, from this season, another 585 near Leeston. That's 1,200 cows producing around 600,000 kg of milk solids. In this episode George and Conan... more

Canaan Ahu of Agrownomics on soil biology, nitrogen, compaction and carbon, and why the best soil test starts with a spade.

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Recent Guests

Natasha Maguire
Founder of Farm Medix
Farm Medix
Episode: How Good's Your Udder Health | Natasha Maguire, Farm Medix
Ash Des Landes
Canterbury Sharemilker
Self-operated dairy farms (Dunsandal and Leeston)
Episode: How Good's Tech | Ash des Landes, Canterbury Sharemilker
Canaan Ahu
From Agronomics, soil nutrition expert
Agronomics
Episode: How Good's Your Soil - Canaan Ahu, Agrownomics
Ben Watson
Founder/representative of Genez
Genez
Episode: How Good's Beef on Dairy | Ben Watson, GENEZ
Richard Allen
CEO of Fonterra
Fonterra
Episode: How Good's the Co-op | Richard Allen, Fonterra CEO
Shaun Balemi
Founder of myCOW, nutrition expert
myCOW
Episode: How Good's Nutrition | Shaun Balemi, myCOW
Karen Fraser
Calf rearing expert
The Calf Experts / Farmlands
Episode: How Good's Calving | Karen Fraser, The Calf Experts

Hosts

George Dodson
Host of How Good's Dairy, dairy farmer from Leeston; Young Farmer of the Year winner; family farm operations.
Conan Moynihan
Co-host and guest expert; Groundshift founder; agribusiness coach; Kellogg Scholar.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Marty Keegan

    Enjoying having a new farming podcast. Keep it trucking getting guests on the show. Awesome content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holstein<Jersey
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Great work!

    Perfect for dairy farmers with info and entertainment

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RugbyBalls000001
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • Good guests, good questions

    Good guests, good question, continue to debunk the mistruths, and please tackle the biogenic methane myth that is going to cripple our industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjwhardy
    Ireland2 months ago

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There's positive sentiment around debunking myths and sharing actionable strategies, though some request broader coverage.
Listeners appreciate practical, real-world dairy farming insights.
Guests and questions are frequently described as thoughtful and relevant to farm operations.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#123
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#54
New Zealand/Business
Apple Podcasts
#114
Ireland/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Good's Your Soil - Canaan Ahu, Agrownomics
Q: What's the quick explainers on how a ryegrass plant grows effectively and how photosynthesis works in and how energy is stored in the roots?
The plant captures sunlight to create sugar, stores some in the roots, and uses microbes to mobilize soil nutrients; the leaves drive photosynthesis and the root-zone microbial activity feeds the plant.
How Good's Your Soil - Canaan Ahu, Agrownomics
Q: So how do you go about identifying the biggest limiting factors on a new farm?
Start with digging a hole to assess soil structure, moisture, and carbon; then use soil tests to evaluate organic matter, nutrient exchange, and nutrient levels to triage a budget and plan.
How Good's Beef on Dairy | Ben Watson, GENEZ
Q: What is the core value proposition of Genez for dairy farmers?
Genez provides targeted genetics and mating plans designed to maximize genetic gain, calving ease, gestation length, and beef performance, while integrating data from Dairy Beef Progeny Test and wearables to optimize each farm's supply chain and profitability.
How Good's Calving | Karen Fraser, The Calf Experts
Q: What is one practical takeaway you'd want farmers to implement after listening to this episode?
Measure what you can't manage, keep hygiene and basics tight, and use a structured approach to calf rearing rather than ad hoc practices; many problems are preventable with fundamentals like proper colostrum handling, water availability, and consistent feeding schedules.
How Good's Calving | Karen Fraser, The Calf Experts
Q: What are your views on ad lib feeding and the transition to restricted feeding, especially regarding growth and rumen development?
Ad lib feeding, when done correctly with hygiene and careful monitoring, can accelerate early growth and improve rumen development, but requires a well-planned step-down to restricted feeding over about 21 days to avoid growth dips and ensure continued development.

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This show centers on practical dairy farming in New Zealand, with hosts who tackle topics from genetics and beef integration to nutrition, calving, soil health, and energy sustainability. Episodes mix hands-on farming tips with interviews from farmers, agribusiness experts, and industry leaders, offering actionable advice you can bring back to the paddock. A notable strength is the candid, down-to-earth banter that makes complex topics approachable, while consistently covering current industry challenges and innovations such as data-driven decision making, co-op dynamics, and sustainable farming practices.

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Recent guests on How Good's Dairy include:

1. Natasha Maguire
2. Ash Des Landes
3. Canaan Ahu
4. Ben Watson
5. Richard Allen
6. Shaun Balemi
7. Karen Fraser

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