DairyPod

An increasing number of farmers are strategically using sexed semen to increase their replacement rates and reduce the number of bobby calves or male calves produced.

In this podcast, WestVic Dairy Regional Extension Officer Debbie Twiss caught up with Warrnambool based vet Dr John Kelly.

John and Debbie discuss how modern sexed semen performs relative to conventional semen, the considerations you need to take on board when preparing to use sexed semen, when might sexed semen might be most appropriate to use and how you might go about getting started.

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With an increasing number of farms considering more intensive dairy systems, we thought it would be a great chance to hear what respected farm consultant Phil Shannon has to say on the pros and cons of housed systems and the untapped potential for growth in existing grazing systems.  

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The DairySA team back is back in the in the pod, with regional extension officer Beck Burgess joined by DairySA chair Andrew Cavill for a chat on how heifer genomics have transformed his herd.  Andrew, who farms at Bool Lagoon, about half an hour from the Victorian border, is a great advocate for the positive benefits of genomic testing.

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With the release of the September Situation and Outlook Report, it's a good chance to look at what’s happening in grain trends.

With input prices remaining subdued and milk prices still favourable, farmers will now be looking down the track to see what their balance sheet will be like for the rest of the year.

To help paint a clearer picture of hay and grain forecasts, Dairy Australia’s industry analyst John Droppert is joined by ProFarmer Australia analyst Claudia Kirby.

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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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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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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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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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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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