In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, we speak to Dale Hutton, the 2025 Toyota SA Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year, about his journey from environmental science to pasture-based dairy farming in KwaZulu-Natal. Dale gives practical insights into pasture management, KiwiCross genetics, dairy efficiency, solar power, and managing the volatility of farming. He also shares honest reflections on leadership, resilience and stewardship of the land.