Synopsis
DairyNZs Tech Series is about moving science from theory into action, giving dairy farmers real tools to improve their businesses. Tech Series podcasts are interviews with DairyNZ and external scientists, and articles presented from DairyNZs Tech Series magazine, which showcases the latest dairy sector research projects.www.dairynz.co.nz/techseries DairyNZ invests New Zealand dairy farmers levy into research, events, services, education and policy. Our aim is to help create a more productive and sustainable dairy sector.
Episodes
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Climate change: straight from the Minister’s mouth | Ep. 5
31/05/2021 Duration: 29minWhere do dairy farmers fit in the climate change discussion? Can farmers have confidence that emissions targets won’t keep shifting? And what support can farmers expect from the government? Climate Change Minister James Shaw sits down with us to talk it through. Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn
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National MP Todd Muller’s mental health journey | Ep. 4
17/05/2021 Duration: 38minTaking over the National Party leadership was meant to be Todd Muller’s dream job, but instead, it thrust him into a season of intense anxiety and crippling panic attacks. In this episode, he candidly shares his mental health story, including everything he’s learned about recognising the symptoms and staying well. Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn
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Farm staff shortages and tips for recruiting and retaining staff | Ep. 3
03/05/2021 Duration: 25minStaff shortages can cause big headaches for dairy farmers. In this episode, we discuss what you can do to attract and retain staff, and we look at the results of a recent dairy farm employee survey, with DairyNZ's lead advisor – people, Jane Muir.Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn
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Making sense of the Climate Change Commission's carbon budgets proposal | Ep. 2
19/04/2021 Duration: 19minWhat's in the Climate Change Commission’s carbon budgets proposal and what does it mean for dairy farmers? Do you need to do anything yet? Let’s find out from DairyNZ’s principal policy advisor Roger Lincoln.Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn
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Contract milking and variable order sharemilking: tips for making it work | Ep. 1
06/04/2021 Duration: 21minWhat's the difference between contract milking and variable order sharemilking? Are they still a viable progression pathway? And how do you make it work in your first season? We put those questions and more to DairyNZ senior business specialist Sarah Brown.Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn