Latest Dairy farming Podcast Episodes
Who Let the Dogma Out of Transition Cow Management" with Dr. Lance Baumgard from Iowa State University
Real Science Exchange - June 27, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dr. Lance Baumgard, Iowa State University and Dr. Jim Drackley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Our Real Science Exchange pubcast always has leading scientists and industry professionals discussing the latest ideas and trends, and tonight we have two very well-known guests. D...
Live from Fieldays: Coping with cost pressures | Ep. 54
Talking Dairy - June 20, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutesWaikato farm owners Bryce Anderton and Aleisha Broomfield share how the current period of increased farm costs and high inflation is affecting them and how they’re coping. Speaking live at Fieldays 2023, Bryce and Aleisha talk about the impacts on their businesses, actions they’ve taken to maint...
Live from Fieldays: How do I make my job offer more attractive? | Ep. 53
Talking Dairy - June 20, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutesIn today’s tight labour market, we need to ensure our dairy farm assistant jobs are attractive and competitive – but how? In this episode, find out about DairyNZ’s new tools to help farm employers know if their job role 'meets the market' and what factors could be tweaked to create a bigger pool...
Live from Fieldays: Striking the balance – mental health and wellbeing | Ep. 55
Talking Dairy - June 20, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutesOur 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? How do Matte (former dairy farmer, Pioneer area manager) and Kelly (sharemilker, Rural Su...
Cow Monitoring Technology: Revealing Her Secrets with Evine van Riemsdijk, Nedap Livestock Management
Real Science Exchange - June 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Evine van Riemsdijk from NEDAP Livestock Management and Stefan Borchardt from the Free University of Berlin In this episode of the Real Science exchange pubcast Scott leads a discussion on cow monitoring technology and its benefits for cows, farmers and the environment. Ms. van Riems...
Planting – do it once, do it right | Ep. 52
Talking Dairy - June 06, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutesOur guests on this episode are Morrinsville farmer Johan van Ras, planting professional Antony Snodgrass, and DairyNZ’s Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager – Environment. Hear their perspectives on how to successfully undertake a planting project on the farm, including some common mistakes to av...
Waste to Protein on the World´s Smallest Footprint: How to produce, apply and utilize insect products now and in the future with Katharina Unger of LIVIN Farms
Real Science Exchange - June 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Katharina Unger & Dr. Pratibha Yadav Joining the pubcast to discuss insect protein as an alternative for the future is Katharina Unger and Dr. Pratibha Yadav. Unger is the CEO and founder of LIVIN Farms and an expert in edible insects and food innovation. She led the conversation by i...
Waste to Protein on the World´s Smallest Footprint: How to produce, apply and utilize insect products now and in the future with Dr. Katharina Unger of LIVIN Farms
Real Science Exchange - June 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dr. Katharina Unger & Pratibha Yadav Joining the pubcast to discuss insect protein as an alternative for the future is Dr. Katharina Unger and Pratibha Yadav. Dr. Unger is the CEO and founder of LIVIN Farms and an expert in edible insects and food innovation. She led the conversation ...
Mental health: ‘Don’t be afraid to open up’ | Ep. 51
Talking Dairy - May 23, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutesOverwhelmed 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. It took six months before his wife – and Sir John Kirwan – helped convince him to get help. In this episode, Sam kindly joins us to ...
“Can You Speak Sustainability?” with Lara Moody and Dr. Steve Lerner
Real Science Exchange - May 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Lara Moody with the Institute for Feed Education and Research and Dr. Steve Lerner with Chr. Hansen Gathering around the pubcast to discuss key environmentally sustainable animal agriculture practices are Lara Moody and Dr. Steve Lerner. Visionary leader and executive director for The...
Plantain proving its worth | Ep. 50
Talking Dairy - May 09, 2023 22:00 - 35 minutesRotorua 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. Also on the podcast is DairyNZ’s Kate Fransen, who’ll give a clea...
2023 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference Q&A - New Revelations in Transition Cow Nutrition
Real Science Exchange - May 02, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dr. Mike Van Amburgh (Cornell University), Dr. Jose Santos (University of Florida), Dr. Heather White (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Gathering together at the 2023 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference for the Balchem Mini-Symposium “New Revelations in Transition Cow Nutrition” are sp...
Breeding Worth – how do we know it’s really working? | Ep. 49
Talking Dairy - April 26, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutesIt’s difficult to see the benefit of genetic gain in a herd from one season to the next. When you see an improvement in farm performance, how do you know that's a result of better genetics? How can you be confident that breeding for genetic gain actually works? Hear DairyNZ's Bruce Thorrold dis...
2023 National Dairy Challenge
Real Science Exchange - April 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dairy Challenge Organizers, Producers, Coaches & Student Winners The North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge Contest is a two day event that brings together students from around the world to gain real life, hands-on experience and learn from industry experts. Gathering together t...
Better science solutions for Kiwi dairy farms | Ep. 48
Talking Dairy - April 11, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutesFor many of the biggest challenges facing Kiwi dairy farmers, the answers lie in solid, farm-tested research. So, what are the big focus areas for DairyNZ’s science team right now? What work is underway to give farmers the tools they need? And how do our scientists ensure new solutions are actua...
A newbie’s perspectives on dairy farming | Ep. 47
Talking Dairy - April 04, 2023 22:00 - 25 minutesWhat’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? What can we learn from seeing dairy farming through the eyes of a new employee? Step on up John Gibs...
Mitigating Enteric Methane Emissions: How Can We Speed Up Progress? With Dr. Joe McFadden of Cornell University
Real Science Exchange - April 04, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dr. Joe McFadden, Cornell University and Dr. Peri Rosenstein, Environmental Defense Fund Joining together around the pub to discuss methane emission metrics are experts Dr. Joe McFadden and Dr. Peri Rosenstein. Dr. McFadden, an animal science professor at Cornell University, has focus...
Farming at the frontier | Ep. 46
Talking Dairy - March 28, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutesWhat might NZ dairy farming look like in 2030? What strategies and technologies could Kiwi farmers adopt to get ahead of our global competitors, like US mega-dairies? DairyNZ researchers are on the case, seeking answers to those questions and more through an exciting project called Frontier Fa...
65D. Cornell Conference: New Insights from the University of Wisconsin Transition Cow Research with Dr. White
Real Science Exchange - March 23, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dr. Heather White, University of Wisconsin Joining together for the final episode of the New Revelations in Transition Cow Nutrition mini series from the 2022 Cornell Nutrition Conference to discuss animal nutrition requirements are remarks from Dr. Heather White of the University of Wi...
65C. Cornell Conference: New Insights from Michigan State University Transition Cow Research with Dr. Bradford
Real Science Exchange - March 21, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dr. Barry Bradford, Michigan State University On this third episode of the New Revelations in Transition Cow Nutrition from the 2022 Cornell Nutrition Conference four-part mini-series to discuss animal nutrition requirements are remarks from Dr. Barry Bradford of Michigan State Universi...
65B. Cornell Conference: New Revelations in Transition Cow Nutrition with Dr. Santos
Real Science Exchange - March 16, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dr. Jose Santos, University of Florida Joining together for the second episode of the New Revelations in Transition Cow Nutrition from the 2022 Cornell Nutrition Conference four-part mini-series to discuss animal nutrition requirements are remarks from Dr. Jose Santos, University of Flo...
Tailwinds, headwinds and opportunities for NZ dairy | Ep. 45
Talking Dairy - March 14, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutesCovid-19, the Ukraine War and extreme weather events have created ongoing disruption globally and locally, with knock-on effects for New Zealand’s dairy sector. So, what can we expect in the coming seasons with farm costs, interest rates, labour supply and demand for dairy? What are the challeng...
Cornell Conference: Implications for understanding Essential vs. Required with Dr. Van Amburgh
Real Science Exchange - March 14, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University Here is the first episode of the New Revelations in Transition Cow Nutrition from the 2022 Cornell Nutrition Conference four-part mini-series. Essential versus required nutrition requirements is the subject matter from Dr. Mike Van Amburgh of Co...
Recovering from an extreme weather event | Ep. 44
Talking Dairy - March 07, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutesIt’s been an incredibly tough time for farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. For many, the recovery will be long and challenging. We thought it would be helpful to hear from one farmer who’s been through something similar and can talk about what the recovery looked like. Dean Bailey was shar...
Legacy Series: Dr. Temple Grandin; Colorado State University
Real Science Exchange - February 28, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Dr. Temple Grandin, Betsy Lerner and Kari Estes. Gathering for another Legacies Series to honor a true industry leader and pioneer are, Dr. Temple Grandin, Betsy Lerner and Kari Estes. Dr. Grandin, an animal science professor at Colorado State University and a well-known author and s...
Milk alternatives – will they cut our lunch? | Ep. 43
Talking Dairy - February 21, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutesThere’s a lot of conversation circling about milk alternatives and their potential impact on global dairy consumption and NZ dairy farming. But what do we mean by ‘milk alternatives’? What are the differences between plant alternatives and precision fermentation? Also, where are milk alternative...
Changing of the Guard
Real Science Exchange - February 14, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGuests: Chris DuBois and Melissa Rodriguez (IRI) Joining together to discuss the changes in customer-driven expectations are Chris DuBois and Melissa Rodriguez, both with IRI, a leading provider of big data and analytics. Rodriguez led the conversation, describing IRI’s integration into data...
Managing a profit squeeze (Part 2) | Ep. 42
Talking Dairy - February 07, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutesHow are Kiwi dairy farmers managing their way through the current economic climate to maintain their profitability? In Part 2 of this series, you’ll hear from Waikato owner operator John Bluett, and Canterbury herd-owning lower-order sharemilker Kylie Marriott. John and Kylie share their approac...
Reviewing the Updates to the CNCPS v7 Model with Dr. Van Amburgh
Real Science Exchange - January 31, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsGathering around the pub to discuss the latest version of the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS) version seven is Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Dr. Robb Bender and Dr. Mike DeGroot. Extension expert and professor of animal science at Cornell University, Dr. Van Amburgh guided the conv...
Managing a profit squeeze (Part 1) | Ep. 41
Talking Dairy - January 23, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutesHow are farmers managing their way through the current economic climate to maintain profitability? Over the next two episodes, you’ll hear from a group of farmers who have kindly agreed to talk about their approach. We’ll ask them how they’re coping, how they calculate their profit from various ...
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