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The Business of Dairy

NSW DPI
Dairy Farming
NSW Dairy Farm Monitor Project
Dairy Industry
Natural Disasters
Flood Recovery
Farm Management
Emergency Response
Decision Making
Climate Change
Profitability
Community Networks
Heat Stress
Feed Costs
Budgeting In Agriculture
New South Wales
Milk Prices
Dairy Farm Management
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Milk Pricing
Dairy Australia

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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Starting out as a milker and rising to herd manager of 900 cows, Tegan Gilfillan’s career is a true dairy success story. With more than 18 years spent on the one farm, Tegan has grown alongside Speldon Partnership, owned and operated by the Maslen fa... more

This month we revisit one of our very early episodes which was released on the 1st December 2023 which was a particularly dry period across most of NSW and other regions. My guest was Neil Moss, a veterinarian and consultant with Scibus. 

The focus ... more

The 2024-25 financial year was one of extremes for NSW dairy farmers with extraordinarily wet conditions in the North and significantly dry conditions in the South. Despite these challenges, average profitability on our NSW Dairy Farm Monitor farms w... more

This month we continue the theme of planning, not business planning but farm development planning and approvals. My guest, Wendy Goodburn, a NSW DPIRD Land Use Planner joins us to explain the development and recent release of a fantastic, freely avai... more

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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
Jake Musson
Data analyst at Dairy Australia
Dairy Australia
Episode: Insights that still matter: Over-capitalisation revisited
Fadi Malek
Director of Global Skilled Employment Services and a registered migration agent since 2008
Global Skilled Employment Services
Episode: Employing overseas workers on Australian dairy farms
Andrew Farr
Dairy farmer based in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales
Own Dairy Farm
Episode: Employing overseas workers on Australian dairy farms

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Sheena Carter
Host of The Business of Dairy podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 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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Well-produced and relevant to busy farmers.
Clear takeaways for practical dairy management.
Guests bring diverse perspectives from vets to planners, keeping content fresh.

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Tegan Gilfillan – Growing with the herd
Q: What non-negotiables define how you run the herd day-to-day?
Her top priority is the cows; any issue with a cow takes precedence over other tasks, and staff welfare and clear communication are essential to maintaining performance.
Tegan Gilfillan – Growing with the herd
Q: Tell us about your early start at Speldon and what first jobs you took on the farm.
She began as a 14-year-old with no agriculture background, taking on milking and basic farm tasks, then gradually took on more responsibility as the herd and team grew, eventually moving into a formal herd manager role.
Rural Assistance Authority – Support for NSW farmers
Q: What are the common reasons for grant denials?
Most denials occur due to not meeting the primary production income criteria.
Rural Assistance Authority – Support for NSW farmers
Q: What are the common areas people don't do properly that result in approval delays?
Missing documentation is a main reason for delays; all required documents must be submitted.
Rural Assistance Authority – Support for NSW farmers
Q: What are the key things to consider to help make your application a success?
Make use of the resources on the website, including application checklists and tips.

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

A practical, farmer-focused discussion series examining the management of dairy businesses from both on-farm operations and external service perspectives. Episodes cover leadership and people management, herd performance, budgeting and business planning, regulatory and planning tools for farms, disaster recovery support, and labor mobility, with a strong emphasis on real-world strategies to improve profitability, resilience, and operational efficiency in dairy farming. Noteworthy is the blend of farmer stories with input from veterinarians, planners, and industry analysts, plus actionable tools and resources that listeners can apply directly to their operations. The show's practical orientation and links to state agricultural services make ... more

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1. Tegan Gilfillan
2. Wendy Goodburn
3. Jess Bell
4. Carly Darling
5. Amanda Piper
6. Justine Rumble
7. Jake Musson
8. Fadi Malek

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