Talking Dairy
Talking Dairy is your 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. It's all about giving you the tools and knowledge to make the best decisions for your farm. Brought to you by DairyNZ, we help farmers lead the world in sustainable dairying by investing in research, new solutions and advocacy. Follow now and stay informed with the latest episodes.
Podcasting since 2021 • 150 episodes
Talking Dairy
Latest Episodes
Precision Dairy Farming Series: What can dairy learn from horticulture robotics? | Ep. 7
What can dairy learn from the way horticulture uses robotics and automation? In this episode, we're joined by Professor Mike Duke from the University of Waikato, recorded at the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference where he was a...
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Tips for future-proofing your effluent system | Ep. 121
When effluent systems are designed and run well, they support your whole farm. In this episode of Talking Dairy, Debbie Care from AgVice and Shaun Hazelton from DairyNZ share insights into how to set your effluent system up to impro...
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Precision Dairy Farming Series: Smarter data for everyday decisions | Ep. 6
Recorded live at the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch. In this episode, Dr Claudia Kamphuis cuts through the noise around data and shows you how to turn information into something of value. Drawing on her keynote...
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Improve next season’s production with these smart autumn moves | Ep. 120
Autumn gives you a short but valuable window to set your herd up well. In this Talking Dairy episode, DairyNZ scientist, Dr Susanne Meier, explains why hitting BCS targets before calving has such a big flow on effect—supporting reco...
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Precision Dairy Farming Series: Farmers' learnings on how to get the most from wearable tech | Ep. 5
Recorded live at the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch, this episode features vet Kirsty Ashcroft from Anexa, who led a farmer panel sharing their experiences with wearable technology. Kirsty highligh...
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