In this episode of Talking Dairy, we explore the Resilient Pastures programme - a new research initiative tackling pasture persistence problems. Hear how farmers, scientists and funders are working together to find lasting, practical solutions.

What’s your plan when pasture growth slows or a dry spell hits? In this episode, DairyNZ’s Mark Williams and farmer Enda Hawe share how to choose the right supplements, use tools like the Supplement Price Calculator, and plan to avoid feed shortages.

What could updating the gene technology laws mean for dairy farmers? Chief Science Advisor Dr. Bruce Thorrold discusses opportunities and risks, and how gene technologies could shape the future of dairy farming in New Zealand.

With farm business viability top of mind and soils still very wet around the country, what are some steps you can take to make sure you’re spending your fertiliser dollar wisely?

Our guests on this episode are Morrinsville farmer Johan van Ras, planting professional Antony Snodgrass, and DairyNZ’s Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager – Environment.

Rotorua farm owner Steve Holdem joins us to share his experience with Ecotain plantain: what’s worked well, what he and wife Paula have learned about maintaining it, and how it’s saving them from reducing their stocking numbers.

Fodder beet offers many benefits as an alternative crop to brassicas, but it also presents risks and challenges. So, what can we learn from recent research about how to deal with those risks and challenges?

It’s no secret that soil carbon levels on New Zealand farms are among the highest in the world. So, why aren’t dairy farmers being rewarded for it?

How effective is plantain at both reducing nitrate leaching and helping to fill the feed supply in warmer months?

Good weather forecasting helps farmers to make better decisions. But how exactly do meteorologists come up with their predictions? Will forecasting become more accurate?

Talking Dairy is the go-to podcast for New Zealand dairy farmers. You'll hear from farmers, scientists, and experts who share practical tips and insights to help you succeed.

Explore insights from the 2025 Farmers Forum series, where 500+ farmers and experts discussed dairy’s future. Access resources, podcasts, and speaker highlights on trade, tech, climate, and farm business strategy.

Missed the Pasture to Profit event? Catch up on the pasture conversations farmers were having, from hitting residuals to making the most of what you grow.

The RMA is being replaced. Find out what the new laws mean for your farm, existing consents and future plans, and what stays the same while the details are worked through.

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.