DairyPod

By Dairy Australia

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

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How many episodes does DairyPod have?

The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.

DairyPod episodes:

September 02, 2021 Podcast 55: Making every irrigation drop count
Bega irrigator Will Russell is a young dairy farmer who is determined to maximise the yield from his water resource. Will is part of the Smarter Irrigation for Profit Two project which is delivering innovative ways to optimise pasture and crop yield. Will sat down with SIP2 co-ordinator Kym Revington to discuss how he’s getting more bang for his buck for the 500 megalitres he uses on his farm each year. For the latest tools, resources and information from the Smarter Irrigation for Profit 2 project, visit dairyaustralia.com.au/SIP2
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31min
August 06, 2021 Podcast 54: How inoculants can reduce silage wastage
Spring is just around the corner, which means silage season is here for many dairy farmers across Australia. In this episode of DairyPod, technical services manager for Lallemand Australia David Lewis joins Murray Dairy regional extension officer Lisa Birrell to discuss inoculants and additives in silage. David’s well known as a silage guru, so anything he says on the subject is well worth listening to.
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30min
July 21, 2021 Podcast 53 - Everything you need to know about automated heat detection
Heat detection technology has been changing rapidly over recent years, so Carl Hockey has joined Steph Bullen for the latest DairyPod episode. Carl services dairy farms across much of the subtropical region and is extremely knowledgeable about reproduction and heat detection. This is a must-listen podcast for any farmer looking to improve labour efficiency and reproductive performance. If you have ideas on podcast topics, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected]
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35min
July 01, 2021 Podcast 52: Situation and Outlook: Cutting red tape for dairy exports
Dairy Australia’s June Situation and Outlook report tells us that farmer confidence is riding high.

With so much of our industry dependant on trade, DairyPod spoke to Stewart Davey, the man charged with helping exporters cut red tape and improve market access. Talking to Dairy Australia industry analyst, John Droppert, Stewart offers an insider’s look into some of the challenges of international trade.

If you want to read more about the latest Situation and Outlook Report or National Dairy Farmer Survey, go to www.dairyaustralia.com.au/sando
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37min
June 23, 2021 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 hearing from international experts, policy setters and dairy farmers. To register for the July 29 forum, go to www.dairyaustralia.com.au/dairybeefforum2021
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40min
June 10, 2021 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 farmers about any topics or special guests you’d like covered in future podcasts. Feel free to email us at [email protected]
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28min
May 20, 2021 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.
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33min
May 06, 2021 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
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April 26, 2021 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.
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32min
March 31, 2021 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.
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28min

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How many episodes does DairyPod have?

The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.

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