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Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episodeIn this first of three short summer yarns bonus episodes, we revisit the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Emma shares how dairy farming saved her life and gave her purpose and strength.
People
•23 Dec 2024
•11:24 min
Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode

In this first of three short summer yarns bonus episodes, we revisit the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Emma shares how dairy farming saved her life and gave her purpose and strength.
People
•23 Dec 2024
•11:24 min
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How to stop lameness in its tracks | Ep. 89What’s the real cost of lameness and what can we do to stop it? In this episode, Winston Mason and Frank Portegys cover the common causes, the direct and indirect costs, and the most effective strategies for reducing its impact.
Animal
•13 Nov 2024
•33:36 min
How to stop lameness in its tracks | Ep. 89

What’s the real cost of lameness and what can we do to stop it? In this episode, Winston Mason and Frank Portegys cover the common causes, the direct and indirect costs, and the most effective strategies for reducing its impact.
Animal
•13 Nov 2024
•33:36 min
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A sharper focus to face the challenges of dairy farming | Ep. 87After a year as Chief Executive of DairyNZ, Campbell Parker shares his insights on the current state of New Zealand dairy. He discusses what changes are being made to address challenges farmers face now and in the future.
Business
•16 Oct 2024
•26:01 min
A sharper focus to face the challenges of dairy farming | Ep. 87

After a year as Chief Executive of DairyNZ, Campbell Parker shares his insights on the current state of New Zealand dairy. He discusses what changes are being made to address challenges farmers face now and in the future.
Business
•16 Oct 2024
•26:01 min
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Mastering mastitis: Tips to tackle SCC and boost milk quality | Ep. 86In this episode of Talking Dairy, we tackle the challenge of managing mastitis. Experts Mike Shallcrass and Jane Lacy-Hulbert offer practical tips on detecting and handling high SCC cows and strategies to prevent mastitis and improve milk quality.
Animal
•02 Oct 2024
•28:42 min
Mastering mastitis: Tips to tackle SCC and boost milk quality | Ep. 86

In this episode of Talking Dairy, we tackle the challenge of managing mastitis. Experts Mike Shallcrass and Jane Lacy-Hulbert offer practical tips on detecting and handling high SCC cows and strategies to prevent mastitis and improve milk quality.
Animal
•02 Oct 2024
•28:42 min
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Farm to Boardroom: Cam Henderson on leading DairyNZ | Ep. 81Join us as we chat with dairy farmer and farmer-elected DairyNZ board member Cam Henderson about his journey from the farm to boardroom.
Business
•24 Jul 2024
•18:28 min
Farm to Boardroom: Cam Henderson on leading DairyNZ | Ep. 81

Join us as we chat with dairy farmer and farmer-elected DairyNZ board member Cam Henderson about his journey from the farm to boardroom.
Business
•24 Jul 2024
•18:28 min
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Dairy beefAn overview of dairy beef, beef on dairy, and how to select sires for beef production. The successful production of dairy-beef requires both the beef and dairy industries to work together to increase profitability and efficiency.
Animal•8 min read
Dairy beef

An overview of dairy beef, beef on dairy, and how to select sires for beef production. The successful production of dairy-beef requires both the beef and dairy industries to work together to increase profitability and efficiency.
Animal•8 min read
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What cows prefer in winter | Ep. 80Tune in to Episode 80 of Talking Dairy, where DairyNZ Senior Scientist Dawn Dalley shares 15 years of research and practical tips to help you manage and ensure your cows thrive during the challenging winter months.
Animal
•10 Jul 2024
•23:26 min
What cows prefer in winter | Ep. 80

Tune in to Episode 80 of Talking Dairy, where DairyNZ Senior Scientist Dawn Dalley shares 15 years of research and practical tips to help you manage and ensure your cows thrive during the challenging winter months.
Animal
•10 Jul 2024
•23:26 min
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Animal care consults | Ep. 76To support the sector in achieving high levels of animal welfare, DairyNZ has been interviewing farmers about their animal care practices for over a decade. Join us to find out how the information is used.
Animal
•16 May 2024
•23:28 min
Animal care consults | Ep. 76

To support the sector in achieving high levels of animal welfare, DairyNZ has been interviewing farmers about their animal care practices for over a decade. Join us to find out how the information is used.
Animal
•16 May 2024
•23:28 min
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An economic update: a year in review and new season forecasts | Ep. 74When it comes to budgeting on-farm and forecasting spend, how do others do this? Join us as we find out from Mark Storey DairyNZ’s Head of Economics and Louise Collingwood – a South Waikato farmer.
Business
•19 Apr 2024
•19:06 min
An economic update: a year in review and new season forecasts | Ep. 74

When it comes to budgeting on-farm and forecasting spend, how do others do this? Join us as we find out from Mark Storey DairyNZ’s Head of Economics and Louise Collingwood – a South Waikato farmer.
Business
•19 Apr 2024
•19:06 min
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Genetic Trends in the National HerdThe page tracks genetic trends in the national herd, noting improvements in economically important traits.
Animal•2 min read
Genetic Trends in the National Herd

The page tracks genetic trends in the national herd, noting improvements in economically important traits.
Animal•2 min read
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Recording ParentageEffective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.
Animal•2 min read
Recording Parentage

Effective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.
Animal•2 min read
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InbreedingInbreeding in cattle is when an animal's DNA is identical because it comes from a common ancestor on both parents' sides. This page explains how inbreeding coefficients estimate the expected degree of inbreeding, but these aren't always precise.
Animal•3 min read
Inbreeding

Inbreeding in cattle is when an animal's DNA is identical because it comes from a common ancestor on both parents' sides. This page explains how inbreeding coefficients estimate the expected degree of inbreeding, but these aren't always precise.
Animal•3 min read
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Better worm management for healthy heifers | Ep. 65What’s the best way to manage internal parasites in young dairy stock? Find out how worms limit production in calves, when to start drenching, how to choose the right drench, and why we need to focus on management factors other than drench.
Animal
•31 Oct 2023
•33:02 min
Better worm management for healthy heifers | Ep. 65

What’s the best way to manage internal parasites in young dairy stock? Find out how worms limit production in calves, when to start drenching, how to choose the right drench, and why we need to focus on management factors other than drench.
Animal
•31 Oct 2023
•33:02 min
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Bank’s advice for herd-owning sharemilkers | Ep. 58What are the main things to consider before approaching the bank for backing to go into herd-owning sharemilking?
Business
•02 Aug 2023
•23:43 min
Bank’s advice for herd-owning sharemilkers | Ep. 58

What are the main things to consider before approaching the bank for backing to go into herd-owning sharemilking?
Business
•02 Aug 2023
•23:43 min
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Succeeding in herd-owning sharemilking | Ep. 57Is herd-owning sharemilking in your sights? Already in a HOSM partnership? In this episode, pick up some fresh ideas for both farm owner and sharemilker on how to succeed in this popular business structure.
Business
•19 Jul 2023
•28:07 min
Succeeding in herd-owning sharemilking | Ep. 57

Is herd-owning sharemilking in your sights? Already in a HOSM partnership? In this episode, pick up some fresh ideas for both farm owner and sharemilker on how to succeed in this popular business structure.
Business
•19 Jul 2023
•28:07 min
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Wet weather management | Ep. 56Rain, rain, rain. How are other dairy farmers managing their way through this exceptionally wet winter?
Business
•06 Jul 2023
•38:08 min
Wet weather management | Ep. 56

Rain, rain, rain. How are other dairy farmers managing their way through this exceptionally wet winter?
Business
•06 Jul 2023
•38:08 min
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Live from Fieldays: How do I make my job offer more attractive? | Ep. 53In today’s tight labour market, we need to ensure our dairy farm assistant jobs are attractive and competitive – but how?
People
•21 Jun 2023
•15:17 min
Live from Fieldays: How do I make my job offer more attractive? | Ep. 53

In today’s tight labour market, we need to ensure our dairy farm assistant jobs are attractive and competitive – but how?
People
•21 Jun 2023
•15:17 min
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Live from Fieldays: Striking the balance – mental health and wellbeing | Ep. 55Our guests Matte Kirk and Kelly Dickey share their thoughts on mental wellness in the rural sector. Are farmers getting better at talking about how they’re feeling? Why is getting off the farm so important?
People
•21 Jun 2023
•20:57 min
Live from Fieldays: Striking the balance – mental health and wellbeing | Ep. 55

Our guests Matte Kirk and Kelly Dickey share their thoughts on mental wellness in the rural sector. Are farmers getting better at talking about how they’re feeling? Why is getting off the farm so important?
People
•21 Jun 2023
•20:57 min
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Mental health: ‘Don’t be afraid to open up’ | Ep. 51Overwhelmed by workload pressure, self-doubt and a fear of what others expected of him, fifth generation farmer Sam Spencer-Bower stopped being able to function.
People
•24 May 2023
•16:48 min
Mental health: ‘Don’t be afraid to open up’ | Ep. 51

Overwhelmed by workload pressure, self-doubt and a fear of what others expected of him, fifth generation farmer Sam Spencer-Bower stopped being able to function.
People
•24 May 2023
•16:48 min
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A newbie’s perspectives on dairy farming | Ep. 47What’s it like coming into the dairy sector with no experience? How can farm employers make it a softer landing for newbies and increase our chances of them succeeding and remaining in farming?
People
•05 Apr 2023
•25:38 min
A newbie’s perspectives on dairy farming | Ep. 47

What’s it like coming into the dairy sector with no experience? How can farm employers make it a softer landing for newbies and increase our chances of them succeeding and remaining in farming?
People
•05 Apr 2023
•25:38 min