The Al & Juddy Show
Episodes
Seed Dating : Emblem white clover
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a partner that can handle intensive set-stocking, deliver persistence, and look impressively productive season after season? Meet Emblem -...
Relationship management : forage rape
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The evolution of plant breeding in New Zealand
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Seed Dating : Spitfire forage rape
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to reliability and regrowth, Spitfire forage rape has more than earned its reputation. Late maturing with excellent stem palatability, S...
From free diving to forage innovation with Martin Harmer
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Al & Juddy sit down with Martin Harmer, DLF Seeds' Australian Research Manager, to explore how pasture evaluation systems shape o...
Seed Dating: Massie swede
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can count on Massie swede for reliable winter feed. This new generation, early maturing variety delivers high yield potential, improved dry rot to...
Shedding light on deer systems with Stu Stokes
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Al & Juddy sit down with Canterbury deer farmer Stu Stokes to explore the unique quirks of farming deer and the role of forages i...
Research for on-farm impact with Robyn Dynes
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Al & Juddy as they sit down with Robyn Dynes – Bioeconomy Science Institute - AgResearch Principal Scientist and Farmer Engagement Spec...
The future of NZ farming with Richard Green
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Al & Juddy welcome Richard Green to the podcast! Together, they dive into the future of New Zealand agriculture, discussing the role of technology...
Rethinking parasite control in NZ sheep farming with Trevor Cook
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal parasite control in New Zealand sheep farming is one of the single biggest challenges to efficient sheep production. In this episode, Al &...
Seed Dating: Seed Treatment protecting your investment - grasses
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When ordering your seed this season, consider protecting your grasses during those critical first six weeks with Superstrike® seed treatment. Shif...
Seed Dating: Revel annual ryegrass
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annual ryegrass is a great fit for any landscape due to its short season nature. In temperate climates like New Zealand, tetraploid annual ryegrass pr...
Seed Dating: Ecotain® environmental plantain
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Al & Juddy explore the power of plantain from a common weed that has been commercialised into a valuable forage plant for animals. Ecotain® en...
Seed Dating: Legion perennial ryegrass
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legion marked the beginning of Al’s second generation of succession planning as Agricom’s Product Development Manager. This versatile pere...
Seed Dating: Attribute white clover
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Including Attribute white clover in your pastures offers significant benefits, from boosting milksolid production, improving pasture management and by...
Seed Dating: Three60 perennial ryegrass
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three60 had big shoes to fill as the successor to the iconic ONE50 perennial ryegrass. Al & Juddy explore Three60's improvements, including its ab...
Just like a game of chess - paddock rotations
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Al & Juddy explore the importance of paddock rotations and long term planning in farming systems. They outline the potential of a...
Career development in ag - surviving Al & Juddy
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating your career path in your early 20s can be challenging. In this episode, Al & Juddy sit down with Sarah McKenze, Agricom’s Extension M...
How to win a winter feed competition
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winter feed competitions are an integral part of New Zealand rural communities, where farmers showcase their best crops for a panel of judges. In this...
Don’t let it be bemusing when it’s summer brassica crops you’re choosing.
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer cropping offers an excellent opportunity to boost feed during the season, especially when paddocks are scheduled for autumn renovation. Al &...
Seed Dating: Seed Treatment protecting your investment - brassicas
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't your typical episode of Seed Dating! Al & Juddy are joined by Fraser Harrison, Agricom's Forage System Specialist, to highlight the cri...
Seed Dating: Mainstar forage rape
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Seed Dating, meet the star of regrowth—Mainstar forage rape. This modern, early-maturing rape boasts strong aphid tolerance and i...
Seed Dating: SovGold kale
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing New Zealand’s largest selling kale—SovGold! This late flowering kale stands out with its impressive utilisation and leaf-to-stem ratio...
Trials and tribulations of picking a favourite
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Al & Juddy as they discuss how to choose the best forage species for your farming system. They share their experiences in evaluating differen...
Seed Dating: Align tetraploid perennial ryegrass
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Align, the latest ryegrass from Agricom — a high producing tetraploid perennial ryegrass. This smart ryegrass maintains its density duri...
Seed Dating: Brace white clover
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brace yourself! Al & Juddy are excited to introduce Brace, a New Zealand-bred, large-leaved white clover that's a true all-season producer. This r...
Seed Dating: Choice chicory
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re aiming to boost your summer pasture quality with a high performance forage, the choice is clear – choose Choice chicory. This New Zealan...
Seed Dating: Reason perennial ryegrass
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al & Juddy can give you plenty of "reasons" why Reason perennial ryegrass is the perfect fit for your farming system. With its remarkable resilien...
Seed Dating: Manta AR37 Italian ryegrass
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Manta AR37 Italian Ryegrass, also known as The Beast. This fast-starting Italian ryegrass is perfect for most undersowing situations and i...
Seed Dating: Mohaka tetraploid hybrid ryegrass
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can trust Mohaka to grow more tucker. This powerhouse finishing pasture is ideal for the 3-4 year break between cropping systems, providing reliab...
Fighting drench resistance with forage plants
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During this very topical episode, Al & Juddy are joined by Techion Managing Director, Greg Mirams (who developed the original FECPAK back in ’9...
Alternative grass species
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Al & Juddy as they delve into the lesser-explored realm of alternative grass species in the New Zealand landscape. Building on their extensiv...
Cheap Seed – satisfaction may be limited to the day you purchase it
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's podcast Al & Juddy dive into a timely topic as autumn approaches – cheap/uncertified seed. T hey give a high-level summary of th...
Foraging for laughs
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do snakes, hair removal cream, and ONE50 perennial ryegrass all have in common? They’re in this episode of the Al & Juddy Show. In the sp...
A career in agriculture - meet former PGW Seeds CEO John McKenzie
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Al & Juddy as they sit down with the boss, John McKenzie. They discuss his early career, taking New Zealand products to the world and delve i...
A biological control – when nature failed
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Al & Juddy enjoyed having Stephen Goldson from AgResearch in the studio as their second guest. Stephen shares his intrepid journey on controlling ...
Chicory dickery crop - a herb for your hungry stock
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Al & Juddy cover everything about the highly nutritious herb chicory, which resonates with many New Zealand farming systems including...
Wintering systems
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Al & Juddy as they delve into one of the fundamental aspects of a calendar year, wintering systems. They unpack how to select the ideal wint...
Ewes should be into this
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout this episode, Al & Juddy have a comprehensive discussion about finishing lambs during the lactation phase. They explore historical exa...
Brainstorming lease block
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Al & Juddy are joined by local farmer Chris Chamberlain for the second episode of their two part series. Chris shares his personal leasing experi...
Forging lasting relationships
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Al & Juddy as they welcome their first guest, sheep and beef farmer Chris Chamberlain, in the latest episode - ‘Forging lasting relationsh...
Factors affecting intake
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Al & Juddy in this episode as they delve into the four main factors that affect animal intake, and how this may impact your farming system. F...
Capital stock – feeding the engine
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Capital stock are a critical part of most production systems yet sometimes their importance is overlooked. Al & Juddy take a farm systems approac...
Dactylis - a dinosaur or a modern grass species?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dactylis glomerata, orchard grass, cat grass, or most commonly ‘cocksfoot’ is often misunderstood and seen as a relic of the past with no relevanc...
Pasture mixes – bringing the species together
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month Al and Juddy discuss the science behind seed mixes. They tackle how seed and plant characteristics, environment, and grazing management aff...
Marshdale, where the rubber hits the road
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month Al and Juddy explore the “jewel in the crown” for Agricom - Marshdale, our beef research and demonstration unit which evaluates new for...
You’ve got kale
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hang out with Al and Juddy this month as they do some “kale time” and take you on a journey with this amazing plant. They cover aspects of biology...
Summer Brassicas
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month Al & Juddy share their expertise on one of their favourite topics, summer brassicas. Join the lads while they discuss and give examples...
Productive and persistent fescues
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fescues are often considered an alternative to ryegrass and can be a great fit in many farming systems. Let Al and Juddy take you through the A-Z of t...
Relish the rewards of red clover
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It’s a really important species to New Zealand agriculture, particularly now and remember red clover is the driver, it’s not the passenger." Red ...
Ecotain® - the only proven environmental plantain
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s pretty exciting science when you can find four separate functions, all working towards a common goal.” There’s been a lot of chatter abo...
What’s not to like about White Clover?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Al and Juddy are back to let us know about the wonder plant that is white clover: how important it is to farmers in New Zealand, the different types a...
Ryegrass Types Explained
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Ryegrass as a species is the single most important plant in the New Zealand economy." Our animals love to eat it and we love to grow it, but what rea...
What on earth are Endophytes?
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“What that has highlighted is that endophyte has been a very special thing.” Ever wondered how endophytes benefit the grass in which they live or ...