The Dairy Exporter Podcast

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Episode 47 - Gene editing cows for disease resistance

Dec 05 2024 58 mins

BVD is a significant problem in the dairy industry. In this episode we talk to the US-based scientist who carried out a world first by gene editing BVD resistance into a bovine embryo, cloning it and producing a live BVD resistant calf. Also hear more about LIC’s new partnership in an American gene editing project. Guests include: Dr Aspen Workman, scientist, US Meat Animal Res

Episode 46 - Are you in the driving seat with your finances?

Nov 28 2024 53 mins

Having control over your finances puts you more firmly at the helm when it comes to the direction of travel of your farm business. Hear how a North Canterbury couple budgets and then monitors with good systems and communication so they and their two sons can meet the goals they’ve set together. We also hear from an accountant on how to manage tax so there are no surprises. Guests

Episode 45 - How will financial literacy grow your farm business?

Nov 21 2024 45 mins

Financial literacy is almost like learning another language, and in the summer issue of Dairy Exporter the special report focusses on where to start and what is to gain from improving financial literacy in our farm businesses. From understanding debt management, to growing your funds through compounding, in this episode we break down the key terms and tools. Guests include: Paul

Episode 44 - The pathways making farm ownership possible

Nov 14 2024 52 mins

Farm ownership is becoming a harder goal to achieve, especially for the next generation who might not have the capital to meet increasing land prices. In this episode hear from Sarah How, Co-Founder of Landify, on how the platform is setting up young growers with established farmers; Conrad Wilkshire from Property Brokers about how the property market is gaining momentum this sprin

Episode 43 - Getting ahead of drench resistance in cattle

Nov 07 2024 63 mins

Drench resistance is already a widespread problem in the sheep industry, so how can dairy farmers stay ahead of the game, to avoid the same fate? Regular testing and monitoring are the keys to staying ahead, according to our guests in this episode, who discuss the tools and technology available to farmers right now. Guests include: Greg Mirams, Founder & Managing Director, T

Episode 42 - Embracing Kikuyu through system change

Oct 31 2024 63 mins

Learning to live with Kikuyu is the reality for more farmers in the upper North Island. Featured in the brand new Dairy Exporter Summer issue, Natalie and Andre Meier share their learnings from managing the subtropical grass on their farm. Also hear from Northland consultant Kim Robinson who gives her top tips for management of a Kikuyu system. Guests include: Natalie & Andr

Episode 41 - Having the right rules in place for pasture management

Oct 24 2024 47 mins

With mating underway it’s important to look at your pasture management systems to make sure your herd is eating well. Keeping quality while there is a surplus and then keeping an eye out on when to slow down your round is important to future proof feed supply. Guests include: Mark Williams, Farm Systems Specialist, DairyNZ Robbie Ferris, GM of Piriaka Farms and Chair of Pasture

Episode 40 - Making efficiency decisions this mating season

Oct 17 2024 43 mins

With mating season underway farmers will be considering how to make their herds more efficient, through breeding. Fonterra have been around the country on their Efficiency Evolution Strategy Roadshow, and two of their presenters share the tools they encourage farmers to think about when it comes to getting the most from your herd. Also hear from two LIC Agri Managers on their MINDA

Episode 39 - How to prevent a devastating Salmonella outbreak

Oct 10 2024 62 mins

Salmonella outbreaks in herds can be devastating, and given the wet spring across the country, it is a grim reality for some farmers at the moment. In this episode, hear from a vet managing Salmonella outbreaks in Southland; two Veterinary Technical Advisors from MSD Animal Health about how to prevent a Salmonella outbreak on your farm; and a Waikato dairy farmer about how she man

Episode 38 - Is now the time to buy farmland?

Oct 03 2024 64 mins

Springtime is said to be the best time of year to put your farm on the property market, and those across the real estate sector are feeling optimistic about the way the market is heading with rising milk payouts, and more interest from investors back into the dairy sector. After a tough couple of years, it looks like confidence and capital are building – so could it be a good tim