DairyPod

Internationally respected specialist in leadership and organisational psychology, Dr. Nollaig Heffernan, joins Dairy Australia’s Extension Advisor and Farm Engagement Lead, Mikaela Barca, to discuss proactive ways that farmers can prioritise succession as a valuable, vital part of their business plans. Nollaig explores barriers that farmers may face in broaching the topic of succession -  like seasonal stresses, family considerations or if yet to access available programs or resources - and how transparency and timing can help foster a promising and productive discussion.   For more information and support with succession planning, reach out to the local Dairy Australia team or visit www.dairyaustralia.com.au Farmers can also access Our Farm Our Plan resources here www.dairyaustralia.com.au/farm-business/business-planning-and-risk/our-farm-our-plan-resources You can find more content featuring Dr.Heffernan on Dairy Australia’s YouTube playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF43zgg2AAtYiGERW-f2gQPblIQGbwQm6&si=eTrSDpjGkfYD4fbx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Analysis and Insights Manager, Eliza Redfern and Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Senior Agricultural Analyst Sean Hickey, explore the Mid-year Situation and Outlook (S&O) report. Eliza and Sean discuss the Dairy Farmland Values Report – a first for the industry – and the key drivers and factors across agriculture that impact land prices across dairying regions. They also look at the grain markets and the current world events influencing grain prices, and what lies ahead.  Access the full S&O report: Situation & Outlook If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au Related links:  Industry ReportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special World Milk Day edition of DairyPod, Dairy Australia’s Karl Ellis is joined by sports commentator and milk enthusiast, Dwayne Russell and proud dairy farmer and AFL fan, Evan Nicholas. Together, they dive into the heart of what makes milk great – from footy fields to farm gates. Hear stories of childhood milk moments, the role of dairy in Aussie sports culture, and the deep pride behind producing one of the world’s most nutritious foods. Pour yourself a glass and join the celebration of the ‘simple greatness’ of milk. Learn more about the ‘simple greatness’ marketing campaign promoting the value of Australian dairy at https://bit.ly/3YUB3dQ. This episode features a conversation with: Karl Ellis, Economic Sustainability and Competitiveness Manager, Dairy Australia Dwayne Russell, sports commentator on Fox Footy and Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)Evan Nicholas, Victorian dairy farmer, Murray region If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over a decade, the Australian dairy industry has been internationally recognised for commitments to tangible goals and targets established through the Australian Dairy Industry Sustainability Framework. Dairy farmer Simone Jolliffe joins Dairy Australia’s Rebecca Joyce to discuss these industry-wide commitments on the Framework’s four key sustainability priorities: Enhancing economic viability and livelihoods, improving the wellbeing of people, providing best care for animals, and reducing environmental impact. Simone and Rebecca also delve into the results from the latest dairy industry Sustainability Scorecard, which revealed some great progress being made towards our industry’s goals. Find out more at Industry Sustainability or access the recent scorecard. This episode features a conversation with:  Simone Jolliffe, dairy farmer, Dairy Australia Board member and Australian Dairy Industry Council Sustainability Steering Committee memberRebecca Joyce, Dairy Australia’s Sustainability Implementation Lead If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, South Gippsland dairy farmer Graeme Nicoll joins Mikaela Baker (Dairy Australia) and Kevin Smith (Agriculture Victoria) to share practical insights into how he selects the most productive and profitable ryegrass for his farm using Dairy Australia’s Forage Value Index (FVI).  They discuss how the FVI ratings for Annual, Perennial and Italian ryegrasses are determined using independent data from Pasture Trial Network sites around Australia, and how the FVI continues to evolve. To find out more about the FVI and access the 2025 data, visit Forage Value Index | Dairy Australia. This episode features a conversation with:  Mikaela Baker, Dairy Australia Extension Advisor & Farm Engagement LeadProfessor Kevin Smith, Professorial Fellow, Agriculture Victoria Research and Professor of Pasture Science, The University of Melbourne Graeme Nicoll, dairy farmer, Fish Creek  If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, hear from Irish dairy farmers Gillian and Neil O’Sullivan as they discuss their farming system and successfully changing from a conventional, monoculture pasture system to a multispecies pasture system.  The couple joins Dairy Australia’s Cath Lescun and Donna Gibson from Gardiner Foundation for this conversation, where they also share the reasons behind making the change. For more information and to access resources across all areas of soil, effluent, water and irrigation management, visit Soils & Water | Dairy Australia.   This episode features a conversation with: Cath Lescun, National Soils & Water Lead, Dairy AustraliaDonna Gibson, Program Manager, Research and Innovation, Gardiner FoundationGillian and Neil O’Sullivan, Irish dairy farmers  If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this DairyPod episode, Dairy Australia’s Cath Lescun sits down with Professor Helen Suter and dairy farmer Simon Scott to discuss how dairy farmers can potentially improve soil health through the use of multispecies pastures.  Hear more about a new University of Melbourne study that examined the forage production of multispecies pastures and the impact on soil properties. The panel discuss the results of this project, and some of the applications it can have for dairy farmers interested in implementing biodiversity in their farming.  For more information and to access resources across all areas of soil, effluent, water and irrigation management, visit Soils & Water | Dairy Australia.   This episode features a conversation with: Cath Lescun, National Soils & Water Lead, Dairy AustraliaHelen Suter, Professor of Soil Science, The University of MelbourneSimon Scott, dairy farmer from Barongarook, Victoria If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“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 those of my staff and the friends who come to visit.”    Hear from South Australian dairy farmer Jen Stolp, who speaks to Dairy Australia’s National People Lead Mick Fuller about how she and her husband keep their children safe when running a business that is also their backyard.   Jen outlines the policies and procedures their business has in place to create a safe workplace and culture on their farm.   For tools to build and maintain your safety system for children in the workplace, visit Visitors, Children and Traffic | The People in Dairy   Related resources   Farm Safety Manual | The People in Dairy  Farm safety starter kit | The People in Dairy  If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.