We’re joined by Bill Garland who farms at Maungatautari in the Waikato and Dr Katherine Tozer, Senior Scientist at AgResearch, to talk deferred grazing. Around for many decades in different forms, it’s gaining more popularity as a way to transfer feed from spring to autumn/early winter, to regenerate pastures and to cut down on diesel, seed and cropping/regrassing costs. Could it have a place in your system? For more details, check out the deferred grazing information on B+LNZ’s Factsheet , Dair...
Jun 26, 2025•30 min•Ep. 238
Tools, tech and tactics to make every blade count – Industry-renowned beef expert Bob Thomson (AgFirst) and farmers Ben Trotter (Luggate) and Matt Tayler (Garston) share practical tools, proven tactics, and tech insights to boost efficiency and profit in beef systems—including a look ahead at the role of wearables in the future of farming. Recorded on the B+LNZ Central Otago Farming for Profit “Grass to Gold” webinar, 16 June 2025
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 237
Advice from Erin Riley, North Canterbury Vets talking at a recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand Farming for Profit field day. In particular, she notes sheep are less likely to get their required selenium in oral drenches now. More information in B+LNZ’s Factsheet Trace Element Nutrition of Sheep
May 08, 2025•1 min•Ep. 235
Caitlin Thistoll from Ballance Agri- nutrients was presenting at Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Central Canterbury Farming for Profit day, Reflections on Summer Crop Management. She talks about the three factors farmers need to consider before establishing a summer forage crop. Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand.
Apr 10, 2025•2 min•Ep. 233
Captured at Out the Gate 2025 held in Rotorua, Simon Quilty shares an in-depth analysis of the global red meat market and the outlook for New Zealand trade. This is recorded before the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on New Zealand exports, announced 3 April 2025. Watch part two for a follow up after the US tariff announcement and Simon answers questions from farmers.
Apr 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 231
As a follow up on Simon Quilty’s presentation at Out the Gate 2025 (see part one), Simon shares his initial reaction to the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on New Zealand exports (announced 3 April 2025), and answers farmer questions from his Out the Gate 2025 presentation.
Apr 06, 2025•40 min•Ep. 232
Liver fluke is a major cause of production issues in sheep and cattle in New Zealand. Dr Andrew Dowling, technical expert animal health and nutrition at PGG Wrightson, shares what he has learnt from his years of being a vet and eight years of studying this parasite for his PhD. Hear more about what it is, where it came from, how to tell if you have a problem with it and how to manage it. For more information, check out the section on liver fluke in B+LNZ’s Wormwise Hub ....
Mar 13, 2025•41 min•Ep. 230
Achieving 150 percent lambing in hoggets might seem an audacious goal, but Southland farmers Geordie Eade and Pete Thomson believe this will happen in their farming lifetime. The pair, who are members of the Hogget 150 group, spoke at a recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand Farming for Profit day and outlined what the group members have found to be the critical factors for increasing the productivity and profitability of their hogget flocks. For more information, see Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s guidebook...
Mar 06, 2025•7 min•Ep. 229
In the tenth of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to Otago farmer Willy Scurr about how he is managing drench resistance on his farm. For more information on internal parasite management, checkout B+LNZ’s Wormwise hub
Jan 23, 2025•14 min•Ep. 224
In the ninth of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to vet, farmer and Wormwise facilitator Jeremy Leigh about parasite management in cattle. For more information on internal parasite management, checkout B+LNZ’s Wormwise hub
Jan 16, 2025•18 min•Ep. 223
In the eighth of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to Garth Riddle, a vet and Wormwise facilitator based in the Bay of Plenty about drench resistance in cattle For more information on internal parasite management, checkout B+LNZ’s Wormwise hub
Jan 09, 2025•12 min•Ep. 222
In the seventh of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Matt Iremonger about internal parasite management on Willesden Farms. For more information on internal parasite management, checkout B+LNZ’s Wormwise hub
Dec 23, 2024•15 min•Ep. 221
To conclude this three-part series delving into Growing Future Farmers, we spotlight the experiences of those who have directly benefited from the programme. Join us as we talk to current students Tom Flashoff and Monique Wrathall, and recent graduate Alex West. To listen to the first and second episode in this series, click below: Growing Future Farmers Series: where it all began Growing Future Farmers Series: students support Want to learn more? Head over to growingfuturefarmers.co.nz...
Dec 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 220
Ben Allomes discusses key steps towards successful leadership and a sustainable career. His key messages in this podcast and his Nuffield scholarship report are relatable and inspiring.
Dec 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 219
Behind every successful student is a dedicated team. In this second episode of our three-part series, we delve deeper into the Growing Future Farmers programme, interviewing farmers Simon Lee and Richard Webby, along with North Island Student Success Advisor Laura Gavin, to learn about their roles in shaping the future of sheep and beef farming. To listen to the first and third episodes in this series, click below: Growing Future Farmers Series: where it all began Growing Future Farmers Series: ...
Dec 16, 2024•49 min•Ep. 217
Macaulay Jones and Madeline Hall talk about Beef + Lamb New Zealand commissioned research comparing international approaches to reducing agricultural emissions. The report found that every country is looking to reduce agricultural emissions but in very different ways. Hear about some of the high-level findings and key implications from this work. For more information, you can read the Summary report and the Full report on B+LNZ’s website....
Dec 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 218
In this three part series, we'll delve into the heart of Growing Future Farmers. We'll explore the "why" behind the programme, what students can expect, and the impact it has on the industry. First up, in episode one we chat with Tam Jex-Blake, one of the founders who launched the programme back in 2020. We'll also hear from CEO Wendy Paul about the programme's strategic direction and her passion for its future. To listen to the second and third episodes in this series, click below: Growing Futu...
Dec 09, 2024•39 min•Ep. 216
Listen to this podcast to understand what the Global Sheep Forum’s Next Generation Programme is, why Beef + Lamb New Zealand participated, and what our two young farmers got out of taking part. Hosted by Nicholas Jolly, Senior Trade Policy Advisor (Environment), this episode interviews Hamish Best and Olivia Ellis who were the two young farmers selected to represent New Zealand at the Global Sheep Forum’s Next generation Programme in Australia in August this year.
Sep 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 205
Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton shares Farmlands’ commitment to the B+LNZ Awards and how Farmlands is innovating and supporting farmers. Hosted by B+LNZ’s GM of Communications & Insights, Rowena Hume, the episode highlights the vital role New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector plays for Farmlands.
Sep 12, 2024•11 min•Ep. 204
Bruce and Jackie Bowie of Mt Marchant had a farm succession challenge to navigate, and they weren’t sure if they could make it work. With help from people they trusted, they came up with a successful plan for themselves and their children Daniel, Natalie and Tom. Hear the family’s story in this podcast, and you can read more about it in the factsheet pathways to farm business ownership.
Aug 15, 2024•6 min•Ep. 196
Mark Guscott of Glen Eden Farms Ltd (Martinborough), Allen and Jo Johnstone of Wallace Johnstone Ltd (Te Kuiti), and Jason Miller of Roslyn Downs (Southland) took part in a panel discussion at the Red Meat Sector Conference on 23 July 2024. Facilitated by Rowena Duncum from NZME, the four shared their personal perspectives on sustainability, intergenerational planning, and customer expectations in the evolving farming landscape. This panel discussion was sponsored by Beef + Lamb New Zealand. For...
Aug 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 195
Follow the (fictional) Richards Family who want to retain the farm in the family. However the next generation do not want to run the farm, so they look at different options such as leasing before settling on an equity partnership. Check out B+LNZ’s resources on equity partnerships . Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Check out our other resources on farm succession here...
Aug 01, 2024•7 min•Ep. 194
Follow the (fictional) Richards family as they deal with family challenges during farm succession conversations, working through all the mine fields that could tear a family apart. In this podcast, they discuss communication, family meetings, engaging everyone and setting goals. Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Check out our other resources on farm succession here...
Jul 25, 2024•9 min•Ep. 193
Agribusiness in Schools in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, NZQA and the primary industries have collaborated to design an agribusiness programme that will prepare the best and brightest students for careers in the primary sector. Beef + Lamb New Zealand have been a proud partner of the programme since its conception in 2014. Hear from founding members John Jackson and Hon Nathan Guy on how the programme began, where the programme is today with Agribusiness Project Curriculum Director...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 190
The Beef Progeny Test was a 5-year project run by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Genetics, comparing bulls under commercial farming conditions. B+LNZ Genetics has been analysing the dataset collected from those farms to identify valuable insights for stud breeders and commercial farmers. In this podcast, Jason Archer, Livestock Genetics Specialist at B+LNZ Genetics, delves into some of the insights on measuring and predicting finishing performance in beef cattle. Discussion explores the importa...
Apr 18, 2024•54 min•Ep. 189
Shepherdess is a more than a women’s magazine. It captures everyday life and extraordinary stories and is documenting the things that matter to communities across provincial Aotearoa. From the women, for the land. We are joined by Kristy McGregor, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief, who dives into all of the corners of the venture that started back in 2019. This podcast was recorded in February 2024.
Mar 14, 2024•36 min•Ep. 188
Farmers can reap many benefits by participating in New Zealand’s national Open Farm Day, set for Sunday, 10 March 2024. We talk with Open Farms founder Daniel Eb about the overwhelmingly positive feedback received from farmer hosts and why a significant number of hosts return each year to be part of the initiative. Daniel dives into the many benefits for farmers – direct and indirect – and how it is much more manageable than farmers might anticipate. B+LNZ encourages you to consider hosting an e...
Jan 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 187
Recorded on a Beef + Lamb New Zealand webinar. Dr. Ty Beal is a well-recognised expert on global food systems, and the impact of dietary patterns on human health and the environment. Through an evidence-based approach, Dr. Beal presents a balanced view for the role of animal sourced foods (with a focus on red meat) in sustainable global diets. View the presentation with Dr. Beal’s slides on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTb288eHv6c...
Dec 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 186
In the sixth Beef + Lamb New Zealand ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcast, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Carlos Segura about how and why he is reducing drench inputs in his farm system. Carlos manages sheep and beef on Manunui Station, in Taumarunui and was part of a B+LNZ Research funded study, carried out by Massey University, to understand how and why farmers are already farming with less drench.
Dec 07, 2023•10 min•Ep. 185
The Covid pandemic has been a catalyst for change, dramatically transforming consumer behavior, markets and workplaces across the globe. Michael McQueen provides a deep insight into these tectonic shifts, and how red meat sector leaders need to position themselves for success in this emerging new normal. Recorded at the Red Meat Sector Conference August 2023.
Nov 30, 2023•46 min•Ep. 184
