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DAIRY Country

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

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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Scott and Stacey Mackereth have built a fast-growing dairy business on clear communication, strong relationships and a focus on developing their people. In this week’s DAIRY Country Podcast, CountryWide Media Senior Journalist Anne Lee speaks with th... more

The national dairy herd grew last season for the first time in five years, and production passed 2 billion kgMS for the first time on record. In this week’s Dairy Country Podcast, CountryWide Media Senior Journalist Anne Lee speaks with DairyNZ Head ... more

After several tough springs, Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) has had a much better start to the season, with good pasture growth and utilisation, cows calving on the milking platform and milksolids tracking ahead of target. Anne Lee speaks with ... more

Skim milk powder has long been the by-product of the dairy world, but strong global demand for protein has turned it into one of the main drivers of the market. Anne Lee speaks with HighGround Dairy’s Stu Davison about the forces behind the latest Gl... more

Entries for the new season of the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards opened on October 5, and outgoing National Committee Chair Maegan Legg joins Anne Lee to talk about how the programme has helped launch farming careers, from expert judges’ feedback ... more

A record dairy production season coupled with last year’s increase in the levy farmers pay to DairyNZ boosted the organisation’s income to more than $90m, Anne Lee speaks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker about how the organisation is investing farme... more

Profitability in dairy farming comes down to getting both sides of the equation right, and Hugh and Anna Edward have built a system around tight cost control, strong pasture management and making every kilogram of feed count. Anne Lee speaks with the... more

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

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Recent Guests

Mark Storey
Head of Economics and Insights at DairyNZ
DairyNZ
Episode: Episode 136 - What the dairy stats reveal
Antoinette Archer
Demonstration Lead at Lincoln University Dairy Farm
Lincoln University Dairy Farm
Episode: Episode 135 - A better spring at LUDF
Peter Hancox
Farm Manager at Lincoln University Dairy Farm
Lincoln University Dairy Farm
Episode: Episode 135 - A better spring at LUDF
Stu Davison
Dairy market analyst at HighGround Dairy
HighGround Dairy
Episode: Episode 134 - Protein powers the market
Maegan Legg
Outgoing National Committee Chair of the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards and share milker
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards
Episode: Episode 133 - Inside the NZ Dairy Industry Awards
Campbell Parker
Executive leader interviewed on the show
DairyNZ
Episode: Episode 132 - What's DairyNZ up to?
Hugh Edward
Farmer and co-owner on two-breed dairy operation
Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand
Episode: Episode 131 - Couple Goals
Anna Edward
Co-owner and partner in the dairy operation
Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand
Episode: Episode 131 - Couple Goals
Steve Allen
Former chairman of Tatua Co-operative
Tatua Co-operative
Episode: Episode 130 - The end of an era for Tatua

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

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Episode 136 - What the dairy stats reveal
Q: What is driving the rise in the six-week in-calf rate?
Storey says the drivers are not yet clear and require robust investigation. Collars may contribute, while improved genetics, herd management and greater supplement use are also relevant factors.
Episode 136 - What the dairy stats reveal
Q: What have you seen in the latest New Zealand Dairy Statistics for cow numbers?
The national herd increased by 1% to 4.72 million after a five-year decline. South Canterbury grew by 4%, while anticipated growth from new conversions has not yet clearly appeared in the statistics.
Episode 135 - A better spring at LUDF
Q: Tell us about what your mating plan is for this season.
LUDF plans to use AI throughout, with sexed semen and dairy genetics for the top 60% of the herd, beef semen for the bottom 40%, and short-gestation semen from week five.
Episode 135 - A better spring at LUDF
Q: Tell us a little bit about how the season has gone to date.
Peter Hancox said wintering, calving and the first grazing round went well, with good crop and pasture utilisation, favourable weather, and cows calving on the milking platform.
Episode 134 - Protein powers the market
Q: So for those people who are already locked in to a certain degree or have helped, taken on some futures or fixed milk price, that's a very interesting position to be in right now.
Davison says hedging can involve difficult margin calls or missing higher prices, but a long-term policy helps manage risk and reduces emotional decisions. He recommends setting thresholds and volumes based on budgets and historical market patterns.

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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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