DairyPod
Episodes
Reducing emissions - another avenue to profitability
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Australia’s Carbon Farming Extension Advisor, Scott Jardine, speaks with West Victorian dairy farmer Brad Collins about how taking a pract...
Milk quality: driving value across the industry
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Development & Regional Adaptation Lead, Kristen Davis, speaks with National Milk Quality & Biosecurit...
Practical checks for improved irrigation outcomes
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cath Lescun, National Soils & Water Lead at Dairy Australia, chats with Dr James Hills, Livestock Production Centre Leader at the...
Managing Pinkeye in dairy herds
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s National Animal & Health Welfare Lead, Dr Stephanie Bullen speaks in depth with veterinary surgeon Dr Mac...
Young farmers’ dairy experience in Ireland
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Extension Advisor Shannon Logan catches up with South Australian farmer Alex Dohnt and Western Australian far...
Research update – Kikuyu’s potential
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Principal Scientist John Penry and University of Sydney’s Professor Richard Trethowan discuss one of Da...
Animal health in wet conditions: Lessons from flooding
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an entire dairy farm goes under water? In this episode, Dr Stephanie Bullen, Dairy Australia’s National Animal Health & We...
Practical feeding tips for challenging conditions
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s National Animal Health & Welfare Lead, Dr Stephanie Bullen speaks with Donna Woerz from Debenham Australi...
Enhancing farm business management – Tactics for the year ahead
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an excerpt of a recording from a recent Dairy Australia webinar focused on the key settings and decisions shaping the current da...
Situation & Outlook – Mid-year 2025
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Analysis and Insights Manager, Eliza Redfern and Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Senior Agricultural Analyst Sean H...
Farmers have their say: Dairy Australia’s five-year plan
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of DairyPod, dairy farmers Rachael Napier (Murray Dairy Board Chair) and Paul Bennett (Dairy Australia Board member) share how farmers...
Milk, mates & match day: A World Milk Day special
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special World Milk Day edition of DairyPod, Dairy Australia’s Karl Ellis is joined by sports commentator and milk enthusiast, Dwayne Rus...
The value of promoting our industry
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, dairy farmers Tania Luckin and Sarah Kelly join Dairy Australia’s Head of Marketing Glenys Zucco to discuss how the industry is...
Dairy’s commitment to long-term sustainability
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For over a decade, the Australian dairy industry has been internationally recognised for commitments to tangible goals and targets established through...
Fall Armyworm: Risks and management
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a series that focuses on Fall Armyworm (FAW), a destructive horticultural and field pest that was detected in Australia in 202...
Making research-based ryegrass choices
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, South Gippsland dairy farmer Graeme Nicoll joins Mikaela Baker (Dairy Australia) and Kevin Smith (Agriculture Victoria) to share prac...
Farm safety: Employee onboarding and induction
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from New South Wales dairy farmer, Simon Scowen, as he joins Dairy Australia’s National People Lead Mick Fuller to discuss the importance o...
Benefits of a multispecies pasture system
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Irish dairy farmers Gillian and Neil O’Sullivan as they discuss their farming system and successfully changing from a...
Dairy pathways: Transition from school to workforce
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Carly Potts is joined by Jade Pepper to discuss career opportunities and staff retention within the dairy ind...
Improving soil health and function
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this DairyPod episode, Dairy Australia’s Cath Lescun sits down with Professor Helen Suter and dairy farmer Simon Scott to discuss how dairy f...
Wellbeing and farmer resilience
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2013, the Regional Wellbeing team at the University of Canberra has surveyed Australians in remote, rural and urban areas to better understand c...
Farm safety: Protecting kids, staff and visitors
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m not only looking at hazards for the adults on farm – I am also now looking out for these hazards for not only my children, but ...
Situation and Outlook – December 2024
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Eliza Redfern and Helen Quinn sit down to dissect the December Situation and Outlook report and Dairy Farm Mo...
Fall Armyworm: Impact and control
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a series that focuses on Fall Armyworm (FAW), a destructive horticultural and field pest that was detected in Australia in 202...
Cows and connections: Local business supporting dairy
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Head of Marketing Glenys Zucco speaks to Rex James Stockfeed Managing Director, Sam James. Sam reflects...
Fall Armyworm: Understanding and detection
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a series that focuses on Fall Armyworm (FAW), a destructive horticultural and field pest that was detected in Australia in 202...
Shaping Dairy Australia’s strategic plan
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the development of the 2025 – 2030 Dairy Australia Strategic Plan currently underway, dairy farmer and incoming Dairy Australia Chair, Paul...
Soil nutrient management: What you need to know
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Libby Swayn and Cath Lescun discuss soil nutrient management practices with Agriculture Victoria’s Dairy Indust...
Farm safety: Mental health and wellbeing
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Western Victorian dairy farmer Rachael McGrath speaks to Dairy Australia’s National People Lead, Mick Fuller, about workplace safet...
After a dry season – maintaining animal health
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy NSW Extension Advisor and Farm Engagement Lead, Jane Woolacott, sits down with Bega veterinarian Peter Alexander to discuss som...
Building a dairy business: Learnings and reflection
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tasmanian farmer Joey Hammond speaks with Dairy Australia’s Agribusiness Program Lead Greg Duncan – reflecting on what he has lea...
People capability key to long-term success
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria’s Goulburn Valley dairy farmers Charlotte and Mark Stevens discuss the importance of developing the skills and capabilities of their employ...
After a dry season – feedbase planning
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Murray Dairy Extension Team Lead Bec Wyper speaks with Pinion Advisory’s Jason Lynch about how farmers can get the most out of the ...
Promoting why bone health matters
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy Bones Action Week (HBAW) is a long-running Dairy Australia community initiative that aims to educate Australians about the importance of bone ...
The dairy diary of an elite athlete
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Col Pearse is a Paralympic swimmer who grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Victoria’s Murray region. In this episode, Col speaks to Dairy Au...
Responding to the shift in settings
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is from a recent webinar that discusses the issues and decisions facing dairy farmers as they head into a new season. Dairy Australia's&n...
How efficient farm practices drive emission reductions
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, DairyTas Extension Team Lead Liz Mann is joined by Dr Richard Rawnsley from Fonterra and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. List...
Caring for down cows
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we revisit a podcast that focuses on down cows and how to maximise their chances of recovery. Hear from vet Phil Poulton, who complet...
Becoming a high performing dairy business
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share key insights and guidance from Nollaig Heffernan, an independent management consultant specialising in leadership and organi...
International trade – a west perspective
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s General Manager – Sustainable Dairy, Charlie McElhone speaks with Western Australian dairy farmer Michael Partr...
Situation and Outlook – May 2024
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Analysis and Insights Manager, Eliza Redfern and Head of Economics, Data and Insights, John Droppert, discuss the...
The business of genomics
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, WestVic Dairy Extension Advisor Debbie Twiss speaks with dairy farmers Victoria Burleigh and Luke Davison about their experiences usi...
Mental health in agriculture
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from Sarah Crosthwaite – a dairy farmer and mental health social worker from the Kiewa Valley in North-east Victoria. In 20...
Employing backpackers in your business
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The availability of a skilled workforce remains one of the top challenges facing Australian agriculture. The shortages have wide-ranging impacts – f...
Finding your purpose following adversity
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Australia’s Project Manager, Carly Potts brings an inspirational conversation to this DairyPod episode as she speaks with Young Dairy Network ...
Byproducts feeding – optimising non-forage fibre sources
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Development & Regional Adaptation Lead – Feedbase and Nutrition Dr Josie Garner speaks with Feedworks’ ru...
Heat stress management for cool cows
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share a recent Dairy Australia webinar discussion about heat stress in cows and how to keep your herd cool during extreme heat. ...
Ambassadors turning passion into promotion
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about what it might take to be a dairy Farmer Ambassador? In this DairyPod episode, guest presenter Chloe Brown – a dairy far...
Forty years of herd genetics
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian dairy industry has seen significant improvements in herd genetics over the last 40 years, largely due to technology advancements and in...
Developing an attractive employer brand
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This DairyPod episode is part of a series providing insights and guidance to help farmers successfully recruit and retain the right people for dairy f...
How ag tech can drive value for dairy
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Head of Innovation, Emily Samyue, leads a discussion about ag tech and its benefits for the dairy industry. Joine...
A year in focus – market and seasonal trends
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Industry Analysts Eliza Redfern and Isabel Dando speak to Agriculture Victoria Farm Business Economist, Natalie N...
Working through a dry season – hay and fodder outlook
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the third in a series focusing on seasonal dry conditions and related challenges for the dairy industry. Discussing this season’...
Working through a dry season – impacts on feed grain
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the second in a series focusing on seasonal dry conditions and related challenges for dairy farmers and industry. Hear from Dairy Au...
Enhancing outcomes at calving
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share a recent dairy innovation webinar discussion about research into calf vitality and the role genetics, and effective record k...
Working through a dry season – feedbase considerations
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Development Lead – Feedbase and Nutrition, Dr Josie Garner, sits down with Farm Business Performance Lead, Neil...
How to successfully attract the right staff
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for support in recruitment of workers on your dairy farm? In this episode, Dairy Australia’s National People Lead Mick Fuller is joi...
Preparing your farm for bushfire season
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In September 2023, the Bureau of Meteorology declared an El Niño climate pattern for Australia. This is linked with an increased risk of drought, hea...
Improving our future forages with gene editing
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, DairyTas Regional Extension Officer Liz Mann is joined by DairyBio researcher Dan Isenegger to discuss some of the research being und...
Situation & Outlook - September 2023
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Industry Analyst, Eliza Redfern, delves into one of the highlights from the September Situation and Outlook repor...
Saving energy on farm - talking renewables
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this third-in-a-series Dairypod episode on energy savings, Jarrod Leak, CEO at Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity, explores renewable ener...
Saving energy on farm - considerations when investing
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guests discuss some of the considerations when looking to invest in renewable energy installations on farm. From solar to wind tu...
Feedbase research - outcomes and future programs
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feedbase management research into forages, soils and nutrition is key to ensuring our industry remains viable into the future. Agriculture Victoria’...
Saving energy on farm - getting started
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to reduce your on-farm energy costs but not sure where to start?In this episode, Jarrod Leak, CEO at Australian Alliance for Energy Pr...
Research aids timely pasture management decisions
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's discussion explores the latest in feedbase management research; how using digital technologies can provide farmers with valuable inform...
The value in knowing your farm’s carbon emissions
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dairy Australia’s Policy Lead Natural Resource Management, Megan Hill and Regional Climate Adaptation Lead Cathy Ashby, dis...
Situation & Outlook - May 2023
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dairy Australia’s Industry Analyst, Eliza Redfern, talks with Laura Richardson, Regional Manager DairyTas, about some of th...
Best practice in dairy feedpads and contained housing
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian dairy industry has become the first in the world to release a national set of guidelines to help dairy farmers looking to invest in inn...
Smart feeding solutions lifting daily milk production
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing efficiency in pasture management is one of the main drivers of profitability in grazing systems. New research from the Dairy Feedbase progr...
Successfully renovating your pastures this autumn
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Australian dairy farmers investing more than one hundred million dollars renovating pastures each year, assessing the performance, or potential e...
Approaches to family succession planning
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the average age of our farmers increase, planning ahead to bring the next generation on becomes vitally important. Recorded at the recent Austral...
Farmer panel - talking opportunities in dairy
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded at the recent Australian Dairy Conference in Tasmania, hear Lachlan Barnes, Murray Dairy’s Lead Regional Extension Officer, talk candidly w...
Situation & Outlook report - March 2023
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Australia’s industry analysts team, John Droppert and Eliza Redfern, discuss some of the insights from the recently released Situation and Out...
Heifer genomics – the benefits and latest innovations
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those new to genomic testing, or those who have already embraced it as a critical part of their farm business strategy, this DairyPod episode expl...
The importance of promoting the dairy industry
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Dairypod episode, Dairy Australia’s Jess Phillips, Senior Community Engagement Advisor, speaks with dairy farmer and industry Ambassadors Lu...
Milk price - lifting the lid on market dynamics
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Dairypod short, Dairy Australia’s Industry Insights and Analysis Manager, John Droppert and Tony Anderson, Dairy Australia’s Agribusiness ...
Australian dairy industry in focus
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Industry Insights and Analysis Manager John Droppert and Industry Analyst, Eliza Redfern, talk candidly about the...
Including the environment as part of your business strategy
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Cath Jenkins, working on a series of environmental management case studies with Dairy Australia, discuss how environmental considerations ca...
Getting support for environmental management on your farm
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode hear from Cath Jenkins, working on a series of environmental management case studies with Dairy Australia, discuss the benefits of on ...
Making the most of your Nitrogen
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nitrogen fertiliser use within our dairy systems has come into sharp focus of late. The rapid price increase in the last 12 to 18 months has left man...
Smarter irrigation know-how, taking out the guess work
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With close to 60 per cent of all dairy farms in Australia using some form of irrigation on their land, it is important to continually find more ways t...
December 2022 Situation and Outlook report insights
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The December 2022 Situation and Outlook report highlights strong farm finances and stable milk prices, set against challenges caused by inflation and ...
Getting your staff on board with milk quality
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to achieve a high level of milk quality? On this episode Kristen Davis, Regional Extension Officer at GippsDairy, and Dairy Consulta...
Keeping Cows Cool in Summer
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hot summers are part of the Australian landscape but as our climate warms, we are seeing more extreme and frequent hot and dry weather conditions in a...
Being OK, on any given day
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this DairyPod episode, Dairy Australia’s Debbie Twiss sits down to talk with Jess, a dairy farmer in Victoria who shares a very personal story ab...
Supporting farmer employment needs
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting the background on Dairy Australia’s Workforce Attraction campaign, in this discussion we hear from Dairy Australia’s Ross Bawden and Sarah...
September 2022 Situation and Outlook
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Dairy Australia’s Manager, Technical and Innovation John Penry and Industry Insights Analysis Manager and report author John Droppert, as ...
March 2022 Situation and Outlook: Up, up and away
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Dairy Australia’s John Droppert talk to Situation and Outlook report author, Sofia Omstedt, in the latest DairyPod. John and Sofia dis...
Podcast 62: December 2021 Situation and Outlook report
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The December 2021 Situation and Outlook report notes increasing competition for resources between beef and dairy in some regions. With that in m...
Podcast 61: How to get energy savings in the dairy
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re back in beautiful South Australia where the high number of sunny days has led to a revolution in energy usage, especially involving ...
Podcast 60: Healthy hooves
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Treating lameness is an incredibly rewarding job, allowing farmers to ease pain and suffering as well as getting their prized milkers back in top shap...
Podcast 59: Improving your herd with sexed semen
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An increasing number of farmers are strategically using sexed semen to increase their replacement rates and reduce the number of bobby calves or male ...
Podcast 58: Pros and cons of intensive farm systems
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With an increasing number of farms considering more intensive dairy systems, we thought it would be a great chance to hear what respected farm consult...
Podcast 57: Using heifer genomics to improve your herd
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Podcast 56: What the future may hold for grain prices
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 price...
Podcast 55: Making every irrigation drop count
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Podcast 54: How inoculants can reduce silage wastage
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is just around the corner, which means silage season is here for many dairy farmers across Australia. In this episode of DairyPod, technical se...
Podcast 53 - Everything you need to know about automated heat detection
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heat detection technology has been changing rapidly over recent years, so Carl Hockey has joined Steph Bullen for the latest DairyPod episode. Carl se...
Podcast 52: Situation and Outlook: Cutting red tape for dairy exports
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy Australia’s June Situation and Outlook report tells us that farmer confidence is riding high. With so much of our industry dependant on tr...
Podcast 51: How to set-up a profitable dairy beef business
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Renshaw has built his northern Victorian business, Calflink, on the back of growing demand for high quality dairy beef. In this discussi...