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The Business of Dairy

NSW DPI
Dairy Farming
Dairy Industry
NSW Dairy Farm Monitor Project
Dairy Australia
Natural Disasters
New South Wales
Flood Recovery
Emergency Response
Decision Making
Farm Management
Milk Production
Minimilkbiz
Heifer Management
NSW Rural Assistance Authority
Feed Management
Climate Change
Profitability
Community Networks
Heat Stress
Feed Costs

The Business of Dairy podcast will look at aspects of management of dairy businesses from both within the farm gate and outside the farm gate, speaking to farmers and service providers with skills, information and knowledge of value to you and your business. We will bring to you monthly discussions on topics that will grow your knowledge and understanding of management areas that will drive strong... more

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For dairy farms located near poultry farms, poultry litter can be a valuable and cost-effective source of fertiliser. With ongoing volatility in fertiliser prices and availability, many farmers are taking a closer look at both the rates they apply an... more

Welcome to this episode of The Business of Dairy. In this live recording from the 2026 Raising the Roof conference in Shepparton, Victoria, Claire Waterman from Agriculture Victoria and Sheena Carter share the latest update from the Total Mixed Ratio... more

Dairy farmers and farmers generally are facing significant challenges regarding their autumn sowing plans due to high fuel and fertiliser costs because of the war in the Middle East. Decisions need to be made by farmers to enable them to minimise the... more

Australia’s dairy sector is rich in performance data, and herd recording remains a key source of insights for on-farm decision-making and tracking national herd trends. In this episode, host Sheena Carter is joined by Michelle Axford (DataGene) to ex... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Waterman
from Agriculture Victoria
Agriculture Victoria
Episode: Live update on TMR farm performance – Raising the Roof Conference 2026
Nathan Jennings
From North Coast Local Land Services, NSW
North Coast Local Land Services
Episode: Ryegrass options with high fuel and fertiliser costs
Michelle Axford
Technical Services Manager with DataGene
DataGene
Episode: Survivability and trends in the Australian dairy herd
Tegan Gilfillan
Herd manager at Speldon Partnership, Gloucester, NSW
Speldon Partnership (Maslen family)
Episode: Tegan Gilfillan – Growing with the herd
Wendy Goodburn
Agricultural Land Use Planner at NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Episode: Development approvals made easier - myFarmPlanner
Jess Bell
Senior Project Officer with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Farm Business Resilience Program
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Episode: A Farm Business Plan – What is it? Do I need one?
Carly Darling
CEO of the NSW Rural Assistance Authority
NSW Rural Assistance Authority
Episode: Rural Assistance Authority – Support for NSW farmers
Amanda Piper
RAA's Manager of Customers and Programs
NSW Rural Assistance Authority
Episode: Rural Assistance Authority – Support for NSW farmers
Justine Rumble
RAA's Manager of Operations and Systems
NSW Rural Assistance Authority
Episode: Rural Assistance Authority – Support for NSW farmers

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Sheena Carter
Host of The Business of Dairy

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Great Resource

    Thanks Sheena, I look forward to many more episodes to come. Really great way to give content to busy farmers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jelgowry
    Australia5 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Well done Sheena on producing a great podcast. It was relevant, interesting and informative. Very impressed 👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachelandSam
    Australia5 years ago

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The host delivers accessible, easy-to-follow discussions for a broad dairy audience.
Farmers praise practical, actionable insights for busy days on the farm.
Guests bring relevant expertise from dairy, policy, or advisory sectors.
Production-focused content is appreciated, with clear takeaways for budgeting and planning.

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Ryegrass options with high fuel and fertiliser costs
Q: What is a practical takeaway for budgeting and planning in face of high input costs?
Farmers should run their own calculators to crunch numbers, focus on pasture utilization and grazing management, and tailor seeding rates and nitrogen strategies to their paddocks' fertility and moisture conditions, using the linked article as a reference.
Ryegrass options with high fuel and fertiliser costs
Q: How should farmers adjust seeding rates if nitrogen use is constrained by cost or supply?
If nitrogen is constrained, it may be prudent to slightly reduce ryegrass seeding rates to maintain adequate nitrogen uptake and avoid excessive competition for a smaller nitrogen pool, ensuring the remaining plants can still grow effectively.
Ryegrass options with high fuel and fertiliser costs
Q: What circumstances would justify over-sowing a summer pasture with ryegrass and not applying nitrogen?
Over-sowing without nitrogen is generally unattractive because the ryegrass yield can be very low without nitrogen, leading to higher relative costs due to fuel, labour, and machinery wear, making the effort unlikely to stack up economically.
Survivability and trends in the Australian dairy herd
Q: Can you explain the Survival ABV and how Agriculture Victoria research has enhanced it and benefits for farmers?
Survival ABV measures how long cows last in the herd, split into early and late survival to reflect different life stages and breeds; Agriculture Victoria's research helped improve the model, allowing farmers to select animals with longer productive lifetimes and to optimize breeding choices.
Survivability and trends in the Australian dairy herd
Q: Can you tell us about some of the key highlights in the latest report, such as how long our milkers stay in the herd, and breed differences?
Key highlights include production statistics across groups, average productive herd life around 55 months, breed-specific differences in survival and longevity, and the impact of management and genetics on herds' performance.

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A practitioner-focused show exploring dairy business management, from on-farm operations to external services and policy support. Recent episodes frequently cover data-driven herd management, financial planning, workforce and resilience, regulatory processes, and disaster assistance, with guests ranging from farmers and veterinarians to government advisors and industry analysts. The program seems to emphasize actionable guidance for improving efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in the dairy sector, often featuring case studies, practical workflows, and tools that farmers can apply directly. A notable strength is its emphasis on real-world challenges—labor mobility, planning permissions, drought resilience, and the economics of cap... more

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2. Nathan Jennings
3. Michelle Axford
4. Tegan Gilfillan
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7. Carly Darling
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