DairyPod

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.

Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

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Podcast 51: How to set-up a profitable dairy beef business

Cameron Renshaw has built his northern Victorian business, Calflink, on the back of growing demand for high quality dairy beef. In this discussion with Sarah Bolton from the Dairy Australia animal health and welfare team, Cameron looks at the opportunities that exist for the dairy industry, but warns that farmers need to understand what the market demands so they can provide the right dairy beef product. Australian Dairy Farmers will be running the 2021 ADF Dairy Beef Forum, an online event hear...

Jun 23, 2021•39 min

Podcast 50: How to run a leaner dairy business

With end-of-financial year approaching, farmers are looking at how to better run their businesses. This episode of DairyPod sees author Jana Hocken explain how she used her knowledge of mechanical engineering to transform the family dairy farm into a leaner business operation. If you’re looking to improve your own farm business performance, Dairy Australia has plenty of resources available, including the new Farm Business Snapshot tool at dairyaustralia.com.au/FBS We’d also love to hear from far...

Jun 10, 2021•27 min

Podcast 49: Building a more profitable herd through genomic testing

Genomic testing of heifers can save you money on rearing costs and fast-track improvements in everything from milk production to fertility. In this episode, Daniel Abernathy from Zoetis explains to Dairy Australia’s Steph Bullen how genomic testing can benefit farm businesses and how to get started. In the second part of the pod, Steph talks to South Australian farmer Shane Gardiner about the impact of genomic testing on his herd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 20, 2021•33 min

Podcast 48: What to consider before signing a milk contract

Finding the right milk company to supply to can be a complicated decision for dairy farmers. In the latest episode, Murray Dairy’s Lisa Birrell spoke to Strathmerton farmer Andrew Wilson about how he compares different companies and chooses the right one for his circumstances. If you're looking for information on milk supply agreements head to www.dairyaustralia.com.au/msas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 06, 2021•16 min

Podcast 47: How a young dairy couple paid off their farm in eight years

Bruce Manintveld and Fiona Baker are now debt free, just eight years after purchasing their farm. Still in their 40s, Bruce and Fiona have ridden the highs and lows of the past decade, using a low-cost business strategy to smash through their loan repayments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 2021•31 min

Podcast 46: Are cows living under a roof, happier and more productive?

TMR farmer Brad Fisher reckons his cows are happier since moving into a compost barn system. where they are milked three times a day. The South Australian farmer says the dairy industry and wider public needs to take a fresh look at intensive systems and how they stack up from an animal welfare and economic point of view. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2021•27 min

Podcast 45: Situation and Outlook - Sallie Jones talks value adding in dairy

In the latest Situation sand Outlook DairyPod, milk entrepreneur Sallie Jones talks to DA’s John Droppert about building value into dairy products. In 2016, Sallie Jones started Gippsland Jersey with her business partner Steve Ronalds, and has grown the private milk label into a genuine success story – and feelgood story – for the dairy industry. You can read the whole S&O report at dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 16, 2021•38 min

Podcast 44: The reality of once-a-day milking

Gippsland farmer Stu Griffin, who has been milking once-a-day for five years, shares his thoughts on how it has impacted on pasture utilisation, fertility, cow health, staffing and, most importantly, profitability and lifestyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 09, 2021•33 min

Podcast 43: Getting downer cows back on their feet

Downer cows can be frustrating, time consuming, expensive and emotionally taxing. In this episode, Gippsland vet Phil Poulton speaks with Steph Bullen from Dairy Australia’s animal health and fertility team, about the best way to get your cows back on their feet. For more information, visit dairyaustralia.com.au and search 'down cows.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 2021•40 min

Podcast 42: Why heat stress is costing more than you think

Professor Geoff Dahl is a US scientist with a knack for explaining his research in simple terms, which is exactly what he does when talking about the ongoing effects of heat stress on dry cows and heifers. His research indicates that up to four litres per cow could be lost for an entire lactation if dry cows are heat stressed, with further impacts on calf weight, development and milking potential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 10, 2021•28 min

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