What high-performing dairy farmers do differently. DairyNZ’s Farm Systems Review looks at the practical things successful farmers have in common, from pasture and feed to finances, people and decision-making.

Build your team’s confidence to spot changing pasture conditions, stay aligned on the grazing plan and make timely decisions during peak growth.

What does a beef finisher need from the calves you breed? Annie O’Callaghan and Jo Sheridan share perspectives from both ends of the dairy-beef supply chain. They discuss breeding, calf health, pricing and buyer relationships.

Two years after sharing their farm at Pasture Summit, Leighton Parker and Hayley Parker are farming somewhere new. Hear how their pasture and profit plans are tracking, and what they have learned through change.

When does extra feed increase profit? Kim Robinson and Dr Paul Edwards discuss findings from a multi-season trial, exploring the full cost of supplementary feed, the milk response it generates, and what it means for your farm's profitability.

Plantain trial shows an average 33% reduction in nitrate leaching. Milk production was maintained during the four-year trial.

Could your farm business be more ready for the Ahuwhenua Trophy than you think? Hear why entering the Ahuwhenua Trophy is less about having the perfect farm and more about understanding your business, your people and where you want to go.

One year into the Resilient Pastures Programme, hear what scientists and farmers are learning so far, the early insights emerging from the work, and what it could mean for future pasture decisions on your farm.

Spring mastitis management for dairy farmers: simple checks to help protect cow health, teat health and milk quality.

Janet Montgomery talks about the next phase of FVI research. Find out what they aim to find, plans for the FVI tool, and the trial that’s gathering more evidence about ryegrass cultivar performance.

What farmers are asking for ahead of the 2026 General Election, and how those needs have shaped DairyNZ’s six priorities for practical, evidence-backed policy that supports sustainable growth.

Foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease isn’t in New Zealand, but overseas travel can bring risk closer to the farm gate. Learn what to ask visitors, what to check, and the simple biosecurity steps that can help protect your herd, team and business.

Down cows can add pressure at calving. Hear how a clear plan and the “pattern of two” can help you act early, support cow recovery and keep your team on track.

You don’t need all the answers to start planning what’s next. Live from People Expo, this is a practical Talking Dairy In 10 conversation on progression, succession, and taking the first step.

Could solar work on your farm? Hear from Chris McArthur from EECA and dairy farmer Rhys Mackenzie about where solar and batteries add value, and what to think about before you invest.

What could El Niño mean for your farm this season? Hear Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and farm systems expert Steve Veix on what to watch and where to focus your planning early.

Beyond the award, Hinehou Timutimu shares the whānau, whenua, values and experiences that shaped her leadership, and what becomes possible when you stay true to who you are.

In this episode of Talking Dairy In 10, Stu shares what inspired him to take action on his farm and across the Mangati Stream catchment, where once degraded, weed-choked waterways are now thriving ecosystems.

Get the latest advice on transition cow care, including feeding springers and using rumination data to support better decisions around calving.