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DAIRY Country

CountryWide Network
Dairy Farming
New Zealand
Animal Health
Fonterra
Gene Editing
New Zealand Dairy Industry
Pasture Management
Dairynz
Milk Prices
Genetic Modification
Lameness
Climate Change
LIC
Drench Resistance
Methane Emissions
Sustainability
Genetics
Animal Welfare
Data Management
Cattle Industry

DAIRY Country is your mainstay in dairy farming as your trusted source for adding value to your dairy farming business with seasonal on farm stories and exclusive technical advice weekly with your host, Anne Lee.

Formally the NZ Dairy Exporter since 1925, DAIRY Country is part of the CountryWide network based in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Get in touch with our Anne Lee - anne@countrywidemedia.co.n... more

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Tatua Cooperative chairman Steve Allen is stepping down after nearly 30 years on the board, including a long tenure as chairman. Anne Lee speaks with Steve about his journey from farming a small 160-cow herd to growing his farming business and becomi... more

Farm ownership can feel like a long way off for young dairy farmers, but Abbi Ayre and Frikkie Terblance are steadily working their way towards the goal. Anne Lee speaks with the West Coast/Top of the South Dairy Industry Award winners about their jo... more

The Southern Dairy Hub is exploring what the future of dairy farming could look like through a side-by-side comparison of high genetic merit cows run at a 0.5 cows per hectare lower stocking rate than a more traditional herd. Anne Lee speaks with Sou... more

Pain relief is becoming an increasingly important part of dairy cattle welfare, with more options available to farmers than there were a decade ago. Anne Lee speaks with Northland veterinarian Rory Dean about how cattle experience and show pain, why ... more

Burnout can creep up on farmers when the pressure to keep going and the constant stream of decisions never lets up. Anne Lee speaks with former police crisis negotiator and wellbeing specialist Lance Burdett about what happens when the brain becomes ... more

Farm ownership can seem out of reach for young dairy farmers, but Biddy and Braden Barnes have shown it’s still possible with hard work, careful planning and the right opportunities. Anne Lee speaks with the Canterbury couple about their journey from... more

Share farming and contract milking agreements are a fundamental part of New Zealand’s dairy industry, but are the contracts and legislation governing them still fit for purpose? Anne Lee speaks with The Sharefarming Consultants’ Louise Gibson and AgF... more

DNA testing is transforming dairy breeding by giving farmers greater confidence in parentage and allowing more accurate genetic information to be fed into breeding models. Anne Lee speaks with CRV myDNA Programme Manager Connie McFarlane about how DN... more

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Recent Guests

Abbi Ayre
Dairy farmer, Over The Fence
Over The Fence (Farm business)
Episode: Episode 129 - From burnout to balance
Frikkie Terblance
Dairy farmer, Over The Fence
Over The Fence (Farm business)
Episode: Episode 129 - From burnout to balance
Greg Delaney
New general manager at the Southern Dairy Hub
Southern Dairy Hub
Episode: Episode 128 - Southern Dairy Hub: More from less
Dawn Dalley
DairyNZ representative
DairyNZ
Episode: Episode 128 - Southern Dairy Hub: More from less
Lance Burdett
Former police crisis management expert, now advising on brain health and burnout
WARN International
Episode: Episode 126 - Your brain and burnout
Braden Barnes
First Farm Loan award recipient, dairy farmer
Self-owned dairy operation (Canterbury, NZ)
Episode: Episode 125 - Finding Security
Biddy Barnes
First Farm Loan award recipient, dairy farmer
Self-owned dairy operation (Canterbury, NZ)
Episode: Episode 125 - Finding Security
Louise Gibson
The Sharefarming Consultants
The Sharefarming Consultants
Episode: Episode 124 - Updates needed to law and agreements
Lycinda Lett
AgFirst representative
AgFirst
Episode: Episode 124 - Updates needed to law and agreements

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Anne Lee
Host of the show and senior journalist, DAIRY Country / CountryWide Media

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Episode 127 - The right pain relief
Q: What should farmers watch for when using NSAIDs in calves?
Be mindful of dehydration, dosing according to bottle instructions, and potential stomach or kidney side effects; always ensure hydration and consult a veterinarian for proper dosing and duration.
Episode 127 - The right pain relief
Q: How does preemptive analgesia work and why is timing important?
Preemptive analgesia involves giving pain relief before a painful event, such as surgery or disbudding, to suppress inflammatory signaling and reduce overall pain and recovery time, with timing often making the difference in effectiveness.
Episode 122 - Following the milk price signals
Q: What's been happening with fixed milk prices and the SGX market?
Fixed milk prices have seen activity around the 940-950 range, with oversubscription at times, driven by perceived weakness in the market ahead of recent GDT declines; traders are positioning for volatility into the next season.
Episode 122 - Following the milk price signals
Q: Could you just explain to people what the GDT pulse is?
The pulse is a smaller, quicker version of the bi-monthly GDT event with limited volumes designed to provide a fresh view on where physical market pricing is trading that week, helping price discovery and market maturity in the Oceania region.
Episode 117 - DairyNZ's extended lactation study
Q: Can you define extended lactation for us and explain why it might fit New Zealand's spring calving systems?
Extended lactation is essentially extending the lactation period beyond the traditional spring calving window, often by adopting a 24-month calving interval with half the herd calving each year, which can smooth labour peaks and align more closely with pasture supply, albeit with trade-offs in winter feed requirements and potential impacts on milk solids per hectare depending on how the system is managed.

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This show centers on practical dairy farming, industry finance, policy, and innovation in New Zealand, featuring real farmers, researchers, and industry experts who share hands-on experiences and data-driven insights. Recent episodes cover farm succession, share milking contracts and policy gaps, DNA-based genetics and evolving breeding strategies, global milk prices and market dynamics, calf rearing best practices, and sustainable farming adaptations like grass-based wintering and integrated farming. The conversations consistently blend tactical farming advice with broader industry context, including lender perspectives, regulatory changes, and emerging tech platforms. A standout aspect is the breadth of topics across on-farm management, g... more

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7. Biddy Barnes
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