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Resilient Pastures: The new research underway to future-proof our grass-fed advantage | Ep. 104

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In this episode of Talking Dairy, we’re talking about pasture – the foundation of New Zealand farming.

Farmers in the upper North Island have been noticing changes for a while now: pastures that don’t last as long, more pests, and weather that’s harder to predict. These challenges are backed up by DairyNZ data that shows pasture growth in Northland and Waikato has dropped by up to one tonne of dry matter per hectare each decade.

To help solve this problem, a new sector-wide research initiative led by DairyNZ was launched in June 2025 - called Resilient Pastures. The goal? Work with farmers to find tools and practical solutions for pasture species, seed mixes, and management practices that can stand up to these changes now and into the future. And for these solutions to be able to be adopted on all types of farms around the country.

Host Jac McGowan talks to Senior Scientist Dr Elena Minnee from DairyNZ and Jim Inglis from research partner Beef + Lamb NZ Strategy and Operations about:

  • Why this programme exists and why it’s starting in the North
  • The challenges farmers are facing
  • How research, farmer experience and government funding are working together
  • What the programme will do for farmers over the next seven years
  • How the results will save costs and add value wherever you farm in New Zealand

The discussion highlights the significance of pasture in New Zealand's farming systems and the collaborative efforts to ensure sustainable and profitable farming practices.

To learn more about the Resilient Pastures research programme, visit Resilient Pastures Programme | DairyNZ

Funding partners

  • Ministry for Primary Industries, through the Primary Sector Growth Fund
  • DairyNZ
  • Beef+Lamb New Zealand
  • TR Ellet Agricultural Research Trust
  • Barenbrug
  • Fonterra
  • Hine Rangi Trust
  • Northland Dairy Development Trust

Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]

Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates:

Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

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Chapters

1. Introduction to the Resilient Pastures Programme (00:00:00)

2. What the programme is and why it matters (00:02:00)

3. What farmers are seeing and what the data says (00:04:30)

4. A cross-sector effot (00:06:05)

5. What the programme will do (00:09:22)

6. Making sure it works on farm (00:13:53)

7. What success looks like (00:16:55)

8. How to get involved (00:18:05)

9. Episode summary (00:19:01)

118 episodes

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In this episode of Talking Dairy, we’re talking about pasture – the foundation of New Zealand farming.

Farmers in the upper North Island have been noticing changes for a while now: pastures that don’t last as long, more pests, and weather that’s harder to predict. These challenges are backed up by DairyNZ data that shows pasture growth in Northland and Waikato has dropped by up to one tonne of dry matter per hectare each decade.

To help solve this problem, a new sector-wide research initiative led by DairyNZ was launched in June 2025 - called Resilient Pastures. The goal? Work with farmers to find tools and practical solutions for pasture species, seed mixes, and management practices that can stand up to these changes now and into the future. And for these solutions to be able to be adopted on all types of farms around the country.

Host Jac McGowan talks to Senior Scientist Dr Elena Minnee from DairyNZ and Jim Inglis from research partner Beef + Lamb NZ Strategy and Operations about:

  • Why this programme exists and why it’s starting in the North
  • The challenges farmers are facing
  • How research, farmer experience and government funding are working together
  • What the programme will do for farmers over the next seven years
  • How the results will save costs and add value wherever you farm in New Zealand

The discussion highlights the significance of pasture in New Zealand's farming systems and the collaborative efforts to ensure sustainable and profitable farming practices.

To learn more about the Resilient Pastures research programme, visit Resilient Pastures Programme | DairyNZ

Funding partners

  • Ministry for Primary Industries, through the Primary Sector Growth Fund
  • DairyNZ
  • Beef+Lamb New Zealand
  • TR Ellet Agricultural Research Trust
  • Barenbrug
  • Fonterra
  • Hine Rangi Trust
  • Northland Dairy Development Trust

Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]

Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates:

Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to the Resilient Pastures Programme (00:00:00)

2. What the programme is and why it matters (00:02:00)

3. What farmers are seeing and what the data says (00:04:30)

4. A cross-sector effot (00:06:05)

5. What the programme will do (00:09:22)

6. Making sure it works on farm (00:13:53)

7. What success looks like (00:16:55)

8. How to get involved (00:18:05)

9. Episode summary (00:19:01)

118 episodes

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