Work smarter, not harder: Insights from productive dairy farm workplaces | Ep. 108

Talking Dairy

Why is it that some workplaces seem to flow better than others? In this episode of Talking Dairy, DairyNZ researchers Dr Lucy Hall and Brian Dela Rue share insights on how time is used on-farm from 10 in-depth workplace productivity case studies across New Zealand. You’ll hear practical ways people are working smarter, not harder, and how small changes can free up time, boost productivity and keep business profitable. And, if you’re thinking of making some changes or fine-tuning operations, there’s also practical ideas and tips that could help.

For more information about this research, visit Research - Workplace Productivity | DairyNZ

Links to other information mentioned in this podcast:

• Productive workplaces | DairyNZ
• Creating a productive workplace | DairyNZ
• Workplace Efficiency Booster: a 6-step challenge | DairyNZ
• Inside Dairy - Understanding on-farm workplace productivity drivers | DairyNZ
• Building a high-performing farm team | Ep. 102 | DairyNZ
• MilkSmart - DairyNZ | DairyNZ

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Kapitel

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Meet the researchers (00:00:38)

3. Why this research matters (00:02:15)

4. What the Workplace Productivity Survey revealed (00:03:52)

5. Case study farms and the research approach (00:05:49)

6. Profitability vs. productivity (00:18:40)

7. Tech use: Benefits and challenges (00:19:28)

8. Infrastructure: Help or hindrance? (00:23:03)

9. Milking frequency and weather impacts (00:25:46)

10. Rate of work and team communication (00:26:33)

11. What's next in the research (00:28:40)

12. Where to learn more (00:30:30)

13. Episode summary (00:32:34)