The Business of Dairy

The Business of Dairy podcast will look at aspects of management of dairy businesses from both within the farm gate and outside the farm gate, speaking to farmers and service providers with skills, information and knowledge of value to you and your business. We will bring to you monthly discussions on topics that will grow your knowledge and understanding of management areas that will drive strong farm business performance into the future. This series is brought to you by the NSW DPI Dairy Business Advisory Unit with funding and support from the Hunter Local Land Services.

The Business of Dairy is a business podcast hosted by NSW DPI, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

NSW DPI hosts The Business of Dairy, a business show with 64 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  What can business coaching offer your dairy business?

  Sep 30, 202640 minS6

  In this episode of The Business of Dairy , Sheena Carter explores what business coaching can offer dairy farm businesses. She is joined by NSW dairy farmers Natasha and Rod Yarrington from Bowhill Dairy, along with Liam Dooley, Senior Project Officer with the Farm Business Resilience Program. Natasha and Rod share their experience of taking part in a farm business coaching program, including how the program worked, what prompted them to participate, and why they have chosen to continue coaching beyond the initial opportunity. Liam explains the current coaching support available through the Farm Business Resilience Program and outlines other opportunities farmers can access to strengthen their business skills and decision-making. In this episode, we discuss: · What farm business coaching is and how it can support dairy businesses · Natasha and Rod’s experience participating in a coaching program · The practical format of coaching, including meetings, preparation and follow-up · The benefits of stepping back from day-to-day operations to focus on business goals · How coaching can help farm businesses improve clarity, confidence and decision-making · The current Farm Business Resilience Program coaching offer · Other support and opportunities available to farmers through the program Resources: Bowhill Dairy Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=bowhill%20dairy Farm Business resilience Coaching webpage https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/drought/business-support/business-coaching Farm Business Resilience workshops - https://events.humanitix.com/host/nswfbrp This podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPIRD Dairy Business Advisory Unit – further information and resources are available here - Dairy | Department of Primary Industries Host – Sheena Carter (NSW DPIRD Dairy Unit) Connect with Sheena on LinkedIn It is brought to you in partnership the Hunter Local Land Services Further NSW DPI Dairy channels to follow and subscribe to include; NSW DPI Dairy Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/NSWDairy NSW DPI Dairy Newsletter - Connect with us | Department of Primary Industries Please share this podcast with your fellow farmers and colleagues and feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments via this email address thebusinessofdairy@gmail.com Produced by “Pacific Studio” www.pacific.studio The information discussed in this podcast is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice.

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  Episode #3

  Why is heifer weaning weight so important?

  Aug 31, 202621 minS6

  In this episode of The Business of Dairy , host Sheena Carter speaks with Sarah Legge, Lecturer in Dairy Science at The University of Sydney, about new research from the NSW DairyUP program exploring whether data from automated calf feeders can help farmers identify underperforming calves earlier. The conversation focuses on why weaning weight matters, what automated feeder data can reveal about calf performance, and how early intervention may help improve calf growth, survival and future productivity. What we cover · Why calf weaning weight is an important performance measure for dairy businesses. · What early feeder data may tell us about calf growth and future weaning weight. · The significance of identifying underperforming calves within the first five days of entering the automated feeder system. · What an unrewarded visit is, and why it may be linked to calf performance. · Practical steps farmers can take when calves are not drinking well or engaging with the feeder. · Lessons for farms that do not use automated calf feeders. · What the research suggests about the relationship between weaning weight, survival and later lactation performance. Resources: DairyUP Project Summary – P2e Calf husbandry https://dairyup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Project-Summary-P2e-2026.pdf Journal of Dairy Science Communications, Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2024, pages 474-478. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666910224000346 DairyUP website (publications, final reports, factsheets and other resources) - https://dairyup.com.au/ This podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPIRD Dairy Business Advisory Unit – further information and resources are available here - Dairy | Department of Primary Industries Host – Sheena Carter (NSW DPIRD Dairy Unit) Connect with Sheena on LinkedIn It is brought to you in partnership the Hunter Local Land Services Please share this podcast with your fellow farmers and colleagues and feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments via this email address thebusinessofdairy@gmail.com Transcript - Produced by “Pacific Studio” www.pacific.studio The information discussed in this podcast is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice.

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  Episode #2

  DairyUp delivering research for farmers

  Jul 31, 202641 minS6

  Dairy farmers are set to benefit now and into the future because of the research and development undertaken by a 5-year collaborative program in NSW that has recently come to an end. The DairyUP program was a unique collaboration that had ten key projects focussing on a broad range of areas including animals, pastures, farmer capability, future systems and products, the future climate and planning. Discussing some of the key outputs and resources for dairy farmers, our guest this episode is Sergio Garcia, better known to the dairy industry as Yani. Yani is the Professor of Dairy Science at the University of Sydney and the DairyUP program Leader. He has had a long and distinguished career in the dairy industry initially in Argentina, his country of origin, then in New Zealand and for the last 20 years or more, here in Australia. Resources: DairyUP website (publications, final reports, factsheets and other resources) - https://dairyup.com.au/ This podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPIRD Dairy Business Advisory Unit – further information and resources are available here - Dairy | Department of Primary Industries It is brought to you in partnership the Hunter Local Land Services Please share this podcast with your fellow farmers and colleagues and feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments via this email address thebusinessofdairy@gmail.com Further NSW DPIRD Dairy channels to follow and subscribe to include; NSW DPIRD Dairy Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/NSWDairy NSW DPIRD Dairy Newsletter - Connect with us | Department of Primary Industries Transcript - Produced by “Pacific Studio” www.pacific.studio The information discussed in this podcast is for informative and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice.

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  Episode #1

  Pricing poultry litter and its limitations

  Jul 23, 202632 minS6

  For dairy farms located near poultry farms, poultry litter can be a valuable and cost-effective source of fertiliser. With ongoing volatility in fertiliser prices and availability, many farmers are taking a closer look at both the rates they apply and the alternative nutrient sources available to them. In this episode, I’m joined by agronomist Peter Beale to discuss all things poultry litter — including how to value it, when it makes sense to use it, and some of the practical limitations dairy farmers need to consider. Peter has worked extensively with dairy farmers and is also a previous guest of the podcast. Resources: Factsheet - Best practice guidelines for using poultry litter on pastures This podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPI Dairy Business Advisory Unit – further information and resources are available here - Dairy | Department of Primary Industries It is brought to you in partnership with the Hunter Local Land Services Please share this podcast with your fellow farmers and colleagues and feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments via this email address thebusinessofdairy@gmail.com Further NSW DPI Dairy channels to follow and subscribe to include; NSW DPI Dairy Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/NSWDairy NSW DPI Dairy Newsletter - Connect with us | Department of Primary Industries Transcript - Produced by “Pacific Studio” www.pacific.studio The information discussed in this podcast are for informative and educational purposes only and do not constitute advice.

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  Episode #12

  Live update on TMR farm performance – Raising the Roof Conference 2026

  Jun 23, 202616 minS5

  Welcome to this episode of The Business of Dairy . In this live recording from the 2026 Raising the Roof conference in Shepparton, Victoria, Claire Waterman from Agriculture Victoria and Sheena Carter share the latest update from the Total Mixed Ration Feeding Systems – Dairy Farm Monitor report. Covering the 2024–25 financial year, the report now brings together nine years of analysis, with insights into farm profit and the key cost drivers shaping TMR systems, including feed, overhead and finance costs. Raising the Roof was a sold-out event hosted by Dairy Australia and its supporting partners, bringing together international speakers, Australian dairy service providers and farmers. A link to resources related to intensive farm systems can be found in the show notes. Resources: DFMP – Total Mixed Ration Feeding System reports Dairy Australia – Farm Systems resource page This podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPI Dairy Business Advisory Unit – further information and resources are available here - Dairy | Department of Primary Industries It is brought to you in partnership the Hunter Local Land Services Please share this podcast with your fellow farmers and colleagues and feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments via this email address thebusinessofdairy@gmail.com Further NSW DPI Dairy channels to follow and subscribe to include: NSW DPI Dairy Facebook page NSW DPI Dairy Newsletter - Connect with us | Department of Primary Industries Transcript here Produced by Liam Driver The information discussed in this podcast are for informative and educational purposes only and do not constitute advice.

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