Talking Dairy

About 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.

Publisher

DairyNZ

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Apr 2021

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

174 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   What makes a dairy-beef calf worth buying? | Ep. 135

   What does a beef finisher need from the calves you breed? Annie O’Callaghan of Temataa Station and Jo Sheridan of Owl Farm bring together two sides of the dairy-beef supply chain. They discuss Owl Farm’s dairy-beef programme, Annie’s experience buying and finishing calves, and how genetics, colostrum, calf health and traceability influence value. They also cover finding the right buyer, agreeing on a fair price and building relationships before mating. Their experiences show why breeding deci...

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   In 10: Keeping pasture and profit goals on track through change

   How do you keep your pasture and profit goals on track when your farming situation changes? In 2024, Leighton and Hayley Parker hosted around 280 people at a Pasture Summit event on their Canterbury farm. Their business stood out for strong cost control and profitability, high pasture use and production, and improved reproductive performance. Two years on, they’re farming somewhere different. Leighton shares how their plans are tracking, what has changed, and where they’re heading next. Join ...

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   When does extra feed stop paying its way? | Ep. 134

   Kim Robinson from Agfirst and Dr Paul Edwards from DairyNZ join Willie McKnight to discuss findings from a multi-season trial comparing different supplementary feeding systems. They explore the full cost of producing extra milksolids, from feed costs through to the wider impacts on your farm system, and share insights to help you assess whether extra feed is delivering value for your business. Links to more info Marginal milk research, tools and resources Supplement Price Calculator FeedCheck...

Who has been a guest on Talking Dairy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Paul Edwards
• Line Ferriman
• Donovan Croot
• Sophie Cookson
• Bruce Thorrold

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

11,351,029

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.6 / 5

29 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

90

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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