Beste James Anfruns Podcasts (2024)

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Shaping Dairy Australia’s strategic plan 28:54

7d ago28:54

28:54

With the development of the 2025 – 2030 Dairy Australia Strategic Plan currently underway, dairy farmer and incoming Dairy Australia Chair, Paul Roderick, and Managing Director David Nation, talk about the importance of farmer input into the development of Dairy Australia’s strategic priorities. David and Paul discuss why it is vital to Dairy Austr…

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Soil nutrient management: What you need to know 28:28

22d ago28:28

28:28

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Libby Swayn and Cath Lescun discuss soil nutrient management practices with Agriculture Victoria’s Dairy Industry Development Officer, Rachael Campbell. They look at the key principles to follow when applying fertilisers, how to make the most of the nutrients that are already on the farm, and the practical applica…

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Farm safety: Mental health and wellbeing 20:38

1M ago20:38

20:38

In this episode, Western Victorian dairy farmer Rachael McGrath speaks to Dairy Australia’s National People Lead, Mick Fuller, about workplace safety and the connection with mental wellbeing. Rachael opens up about her past experience with a workplace incident, and how it has shaped her attitude towards farm safety and her own view on seeking suppo…

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After a dry season – maintaining animal health 25:49

2M ago25:49

25:49

In this episode, Dairy NSW Extension Advisor and Farm Engagement Lead, Jane Woolacott, sits down with Bega veterinarian Peter Alexander to discuss some of the animal health issues that can arise following a dry season. The pair identify metabolic issues to be aware of, as well as the impact on reproduction when cows are calving in lower than ideal …

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Building a dairy business: Learnings and reflection 46:24

2M ago46:24

46:24

In this episode, Tasmanian farmer Joey Hammond speaks with Dairy Australia’s Agribusiness Program Lead Greg Duncan – reflecting on what he has learned 12 months on from setting up a new farm with wife Tamara. Joey shares how they planned for, managed and monitored their business performance. He also speaks about how they managed risks, and some of …

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People capability key to long-term success 36:48

2M ago36:48

36:48

Victoria’s Goulburn Valley dairy farmers Charlotte and Mark Stevens discuss the importance of developing the skills and capabilities of their employees. The couple join Dairy Australia’s National People Lead, Mick Fuller and Murray Dairy’s Workforce Attraction Project Lead Melva Tyson to talk about how they provide continuous support for their staf…

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After a dry season – feedbase planning 33:16

3M ago33:16

33:16

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 spring growing season after a significant dry period. Jason outlines the importance of planning a feed budget and soil testing and preparing for any feed gaps. To find out more, visit Feed budgeting | D…

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Promoting why bone health matters 19:02

3M ago19:02

19:02

Healthy Bones Action Week (HBAW) is a long-running Dairy Australia community initiative that aims to educate Australians about the importance of bone health, and the things we need to do to build and protect our bones – including encouraging people to get enough dairy, every day. In this episode, ballerina-turned-dairy farmer Celina Pellett joins D…

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The dairy diary of an elite athlete 17:54

4M ago17:54

17:54

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 Australia’s Health Communications Advisor and dietitian Kristina Gorgievska about sports nutrition, and how he - as an elite athlete - incorporates dairy into his diet. The pair also speak about Col’s role as a…

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Responding to the shift in settings 58:07

4M ago58:07

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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 Agribusiness Program Lead, Greg Duncan, is joined by farm business management consultants Tom Farran and Fiona Smith, who offer key insights about farm financial analysis and identifying opportunities …

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How efficient farm practices drive emission reductions 48:59

4M ago48:59

48:59

In this episode, DairyTas Extension Team Lead Liz Mann is joined by Dr Richard Rawnsley from Fonterra and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. Listen to Liz and Richard as they discuss different climate myths and provide guidance on where farmers can start in understanding their greenhouse gas emissions. For more information about how Dairy Aust…

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Caring for down cows 29:51

5M ago29:51

29:51

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 completed a PhD on the subject, as he speaks to Dairy Australia’s National Lead – Animal Health and Welfare, Stephanie Bullen, about when a cow goes from a down cow to a downer cow, how to safely lift and mo…

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Becoming a high performing dairy business 47:41

5M ago47:41

47:41

In this episode, we share key insights and guidance from Nollaig Heffernan, an independent management consultant specialising in leadership and organisational psychology. Nolliag joins Dairy Australia’s Bernie Baxter to discuss what makes a high performing dairy business and identifies some immediate actionable solutions that farmers can take to im…

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International trade – a west perspective 16:31

6M ago16:31

16:31

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s General Manager – Sustainable Dairy, Charlie McElhone speaks with Western Australian dairy farmer Michael Partridge about the trade and export opportunities available to farmers, and the relevance for the state’s fresh milk production. The pair discuss the importance of growth and opportunities for Australian dair…

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Situation and Outlook – May 2024 31:26

6M ago31:26

31:26

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Analysis and Insights Manager, Eliza Redfern and Head of Economics, Data and Insights, John Droppert, discuss the May Situation and Outlook (S&O) report. Eliza and John highlight the recently completed National Dairy Farmer Survey and look at the topline trends from the S&O report. The conversation covers farmer c…

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The business of genomics 22:13

6M ago22:13

22:13

In this episode, WestVic Dairy Extension Advisor Debbie Twiss speaks with dairy farmers Victoria Burleigh and Luke Davison about their experiences using genomic testing data as part of their herd management strategies. The couple – who farm at Nullawarre in Victoria’s south-west – started genomic testing of their herd in 2020. They share how and wh…

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Mental health in agriculture 25:32

7M ago25:32

25:32

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 2023, Sarah was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship that has allowed her to travel the world and see what other countries are doing when it comes to mental health promotion, particularly in the agricultural se…

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Employing backpackers in your business 43:07

7M ago43:07

43:07

The availability of a skilled workforce remains one of the top challenges facing Australian agriculture. The shortages have wide-ranging impacts – from farm output to work-life balance, and succession. Join Dairy Australia’s National People Lead, Mick Fuller and DairySA’s Extension Coordinator and Workforce Attraction Project Lead, Alberta Badu-Yeb…

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Finding your purpose following adversity 34:45

8M ago34:45

34:45

Dairy Australia’s Project Manager, Carly Potts brings an inspirational conversation to this DairyPod episode as she speaks with Young Dairy Network Conference guest presenter, Samantha Bloom. Samantha is a three-time World Para Surfing champion, author and inspiration behind the #1 Australian box-office movie, Penguin Bloom – the movie adapted from…

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Byproducts feeding – optimising non-forage fibre sources 48:54

8M ago48:54

48:54

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Development & Regional Adaptation Lead – Feedbase and Nutrition Dr Josie Garner speaks with Feedworks’ ruminant nutrition experts Pip Gale and Ian Sawyer about how to prepare for feed gaps with non-forage fibre sources. This recent webinar on byproducts feeding looks at the considerations for farmers when feeding …

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Heat stress management for cool cows 28:14

9M ago28:14

28:14

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. Join Dairy Australia's Development and Regional Adaptation Lead, Dr Josie Garner, as she delves into the physiology of heat stress and outlines practical short-term and long-term heat stress management …

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Ambassadors turning passion into promotion 35:59

9M ago35:59

35:59

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 farmer and host of the More Than Milk podcast – speaks to Gippsland dairy farmer, Trish Hammond and Dairy Australia’s Marketing Engagement Lead, Jess Phillips. They discuss the importance of having dairy f…

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Forty years of herd genetics 41:56

9M ago41:56

41:56

The Australian dairy industry has seen significant improvements in herd genetics over the last 40 years, largely due to technology advancements and industry uptake. In this episode, we bring you a recent webinar with DataGene CEO Matt Shaffer and DairyTas Extension Team Lead Officer Liz Mann discussing the major changes, turning points and learning…

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Developing an attractive employer brand 52:27

10M ago52:27

52:27

This DairyPod episode is part of a series providing insights and guidance to help farmers successfully recruit and retain the right people for dairy farm jobs. Hear from dairy farmers, Andrew and Cassandra Kath from Kathleigh Farms, as they speak to Dairy Australia’s National People Lead Mick Fuller and Murray Dairy Workforce Attraction Project Lea…

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How ag tech can drive value for dairy 35:51

10M ago35:51

35:51

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Head of Innovation, Emily Samyue, leads a discussion about ag tech and its benefits for the dairy industry. Joined by Michael Macolino from SVG Thrive, Aurora Dairies’ Matt Makin and Devon Soutar from Alternate Energy Innovations, they share their ag tech experiences and offer advice to those who are looking to ad…

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A year in focus – market and seasonal trends 14:11

11M ago14:11

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In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Industry Analysts Eliza Redfern and Isabel Dando speak to Agriculture Victoria Farm Business Economist, Natalie Nelson, about the annual Dairy Farm Monitor Project (DFMP) in context of the release of the latest In Focus and Situation & Outlook reports. The DFMP provides a comprehensive physical and financial analy…

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Working through a dry season – hay and fodder outlook 14:02

11M ago14:02

14:02

This episode is the third in a series focusing on seasonal dry conditions and related challenges for the dairy industry. Discussing this season’s fodder harvest, Dairy Australia’s Development Lead – Feedbase and Nutrition, Dr Josie Garner is joined by The Australian Fodder Industry Association Vice Chair Jason Palmer. They also provide an outlook o…

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Working through a dry season – impacts on feed grain 23:44

11M ago23:44

23:44

This episode is the second in a series focusing on seasonal dry conditions and related challenges for dairy farmers and industry. Hear from Dairy Australia’s Development Lead – Feedbase and Nutrition, Dr Josie Garner, and Rural Bank Agricultural Analyst Sean Hickey, as they discuss the current season of feed grain production and how this is expecte…

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Enhancing outcomes at calving 42:29

12M ago42:29

42:29

In this episode, we share a recent Dairy Innovation webinar discussion about research into calf vitality and the role genetics, and effective record keeping, plays in the birth of a healthy calf. Dairy Australia's Regional Extension Officer, Liz Mann speaks with Agriculture Victoria's PhD student Michelle Axford about the research. They are joined …

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Working through a dry season – feedbase considerations 40:04

1y ago40:04

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In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Development Lead – Feedbase and Nutrition, Dr Josie Garner, sits down with Farm Business Performance Lead, Neil Webster to discuss strategies around preparing for dry weather. Neil and Josie highlight the importance of feed budgeting and how to use it. They also look at how to use Dairy Australia’s hay reports to …

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How to successfully attract the right staff 40:05

1y ago40:05

40:05

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 joined by Dairy NSW Project Officer – Workforce Attraction and Retention, Tania Ketteringham and Aurora Dairies Talent Lead Michael Gliddon, to discuss how farmers can successfully attract workers to their…

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Preparing your farm for bushfire season 32:03

1y ago32:03

32:03

In September 2023, the Bureau of Meteorology declared an El Niño climate pattern for Australia. This is linked with an increased risk of drought, heatwaves and bushfires – and unfortunately, we have already seen the bushfire season arrive in southeastern parts of the country. In this episode, Dairy Australia National Animal Health and Fertility Lea…

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Improving our future forages with gene editing 34:08

1y ago34:08

34:08

In this episode, DairyTas Regional Extension Officer Liz Mann is joined by DairyBio researcher Dan Isenegger to discuss some of the research being undertaken as part of the DairyBio Forages program. Delving into the DairyBio Forages research program, they discuss gene editing technology, forage species in focus and the impact that this work could h…

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Situation & Outlook - September 2023 17:12

1y ago17:12

17:12

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Industry Analyst, Eliza Redfern, delves into one of the highlights from the September Situation and Outlook report with Australian Fodder Industry Association Board Director, Brad Griffiths. Discussing the fodder market, the conversation covers some of the conditions that are changing on the ground. We also gain B…

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Saving energy on farm - talking renewables 45:42

1y ago45:42

45:42

In this third-in-a-series Dairypod episode on energy savings, Jarrod Leak, CEO at Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity, explores renewable energy sources for dairy farms. Jarrod is firstly joined by Karin Stark, Founder for the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Stephen Soutar, Engineering Manager at Alternate Energy Innovatio…

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Saving energy on farm - considerations when investing 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

42:07

In this episode, our guests discuss some of the considerations when looking to invest in renewable energy installations on farm. From solar to wind turbines and hydro pumps, the discussion offers some questions farmers should ask and what to look for when it comes to securing a quality supplier. For this conversation, Jarrod Leak, CEO at Australian…

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Feedbase research - outcomes and future programs 57:52

1+ y ago57:52

57:52

Feedbase management research into forages, soils and nutrition is key to ensuring our industry remains viable into the future. Agriculture Victoria’s Research Director, Professor Joe Jacobs, is our guest on this episode talking about the DairyFeedbase research program. He joins Dairy Australia’s Liz Mann to discuss the practical findings from the p…

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Saving energy on farm - getting started 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

37:37

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 Productivity, leads the conversation with Dairy Australia’s April Browne and Christopher Horvath from pitt&sherry, discussing on-farm energy efficiencies, quick wins versus longer term planning and off…

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Research aids timely pasture management decisions 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

33:38

This episode's discussion explores the latest in feedbase management research; how using digital technologies can provide farmers with valuable information to help improve timely pasture management decisions. In this webinar recording, Dairy Australia’s Liz Mann, Project Coordinator Major Innovations, speaks with DairyFeedbase researchers Dr Liz Mo…

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The value in knowing your farm’s carbon emissions 19:44

1+ y ago19:44

19:44

In this podcast episode, Dairy Australia’s Policy Lead Natural Resource Management, Megan Hill and Regional Climate Adaptation Lead Cathy Ashby, discuss with Jane Stokes, DairyTas Regional Climate Adaptation Lead, the growing need for the dairy industry to reduce on-farm carbon emissions. The discussion covers the market drivers behind carbon emiss…

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Situation & Outlook - May 2023 11:51

1+ y ago11:51

11:51

In this podcast episode, Dairy Australia’s Industry Analyst, Eliza Redfern, talks with Laura Richardson, Regional Manager DairyTas, about some of the insights from the May 2023 Situation and Outlook report. Their discussion looks at what has been impacting farmer sentiment - from weather events and farm gate milk prices, to the ongoing challenges p…

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Best practice in dairy feedpads and contained housing 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

26:00

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 innovative feeding and housing solutions. In this episode, Dairy Australia’s National Feeding and Farm Systems Lead, Karen Romano, and Program Manager, Dairy Services at Agriculture Victoria, Scott McDon…

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Smart feeding solutions lifting daily milk production 32:41

1+ y ago32:41

32:41

Increasing efficiency in pasture management is one of the main drivers of profitability in grazing systems. New research from the Dairy Feedbase program at Ellinbank Research Farm has revealed a substantial difference in milk production within the herd, between cows that are milked first in a pasture based grazing system versus cows milked towards …

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Successfully renovating your pastures this autumn 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

55:18

With Australian dairy farmers investing more than one hundred million dollars renovating pastures each year, assessing the performance, or potential economic benefit of different ryegrass varieties is critical for farm profitability. In this episode, Gipps Dairy’s Lead REO, Matt Hall and Senior Consultant in Agribusiness at Pinion Advisory Jason Ly…

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Approaches to family succession planning 21:17

1+ y ago21:17

21:17

As the average age of our farmers increase, planning ahead to bring the next generation on becomes vitally important. Recorded at the recent Australian Dairy Conference in Tasmania, Dairy Australia’s Elizabeth Mann caught up with Family Meeting facilitator and succession planning expert Lyn Sykes, to discuss the ins and outs of succession planning,…

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Farmer panel - talking opportunities in dairy 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

25:13

Recorded at the recent Australian Dairy Conference in Tasmania, hear Lachlan Barnes, Murray Dairy’s Lead Regional Extension Officer, talk candidly with farmers Scott Fitzgerald (North VIC region), Jeffrey Gijsbers (Smithton TAS), and George Rigney (Cressy TAS) about their personal stories of starting out in dairy, the barriers they see to farm busi…

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Situation & Outlook report - March 2023 19:56

1+ y ago19:56

19:56

Dairy Australia’s industry analysts team, John Droppert and Eliza Redfern, discuss some of the insights from the recently released Situation and Outlook report. Hear about some of the key drivers of the current domestic market situation as well as the outlook for the industry with increased on-farm and manufacturing costs in the context of global e…

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Heifer genomics – the benefits and latest innovations 21:13

1+ y ago21:13

21:13

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 explores the latest developments in genetic data reporting – new herd ranking and index tools - and how these can further help inform animal trait selection decisions, supporting long term herd management…

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The importance of promoting the dairy industry 37:01

1+ y ago37:01

37:01

In this Dairypod episode, Dairy Australia’s Jess Phillips, Senior Community Engagement Advisor, speaks with dairy farmer and industry Ambassadors Lucy Collins from West Victoria and Joe Hammond from Tasmania, about the importance of promoting the dairy industry and the value in sharing their experiences to help maintain community trust. The convers…

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Milk price - lifting the lid on market dynamics 12:03

1+ y ago12:03

12:03

In this Dairypod short, Dairy Australia’s Industry Insights and Analysis Manager, John Droppert and Tony Anderson, Dairy Australia’s Agribusiness Manager, discuss the value to farm businesses in understanding the factors impacting milk markets and driving local, farm-gate prices. The conversation provides an insight into why Dairy Australia’s new M…

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