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Scene + Herd: Podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, the farmer-owned industry organisation representing New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers.
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Shut the gate: Deferred Grazing on hill country
We’re joined by Bill Garland who farms at Maungatautari in the Waikato and Dr Katherine Tozer, Senior Scientist at AgResearch, to talk deferred grazin...
Better Beef Systems, with Bob Thomson, Ben Trotter and Matt Tayler
Tools, tech and tactics to make every blade count – Industry-renowned beef expert Bob Thomson (AgFirst) and farmers Ben Trotter (Luggate) and Matt Tay...
Optimising Lamb Survival Episode 2 with Professor Paul Kenyon and Geordie Eade
Breeding hoggets can be a smart way to lift overall lamb numbers - but only if it’s done right.
In episode two of Optimising Lamb Survival, a po...
Optimising Lamb Survival Ep.3 with Dr Rene Corner-Thomas
Pregnancy scanning offers more than just lamb counts - it’s a powerful management tool that can lift lamb survival and save on feed. In episode 3 of O...
Optimising Lamb Survival Ep.1 with Dr David Stevens
Getting more lambs on the ground, and through to weaning, takes more than just good luck. Optimising Lamb Survival, a new podcast series from Beef + L...
Insights on Parasites Ep.4 with Dr Cara Brosnahan
Internal parasites and drench resistance are serious threats to livestock production. In the final episode of our special four-part series, The Countr...
Insights on Parasites Ep.3 with Dr Cara Brosnahan
Internal parasites and drench resistance are serious threats to livestock production. In part three of our series, The Country’s Rowena Duncum is join...
Insights on Parasites Ep.2 with Ginny Dodunski
Internal parasites and drench resistance are serious threats to livestock production. In part two of our series, The Country’s Rowena Duncum is joined...
Insights on Parasites Ep.1 with Dr Suzi Keeling
Internal parasites and drench resistance are serious threats to livestock production. In part one of a special four-part podcast series, The Country’s...
Breakfeed: Trace elements in sheep
Advice from Erin Riley, North Canterbury Vets talking at a recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand Farming for Profit field day. In particular, she notes sheep...
Eliminating Facial Eczema's Impact Ep.4 with Dr Cara Brosnahan
Facial Eczema is becoming more widespread in New Zealand, costing NZ’s economy $332 million annually. In the final episode of our special four-part se...
Eliminating Facial Eczema's Impact Ep.3 with Dr Cara Brosnahan
Facial Eczema is becoming more widespread in New Zealand, costing NZ’s economy $332 million annually. In part three of our series, The Country’s Rowen...
Breakfeed: Summer crop management with Caitlin Thistoll, Ballance Agri-nutrients
Caitlin Thistoll from Ballance Agri- nutrients was presenting at Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Central Canterbury Farming for Profit day, Reflections on...
Simon Quilty: Influences on global market trends for red meat – Part 1
Captured at Out the Gate 2025 held in Rotorua, Simon Quilty shares an in-depth analysis of the global red meat market and the outlook for New Zealand...
Simon Quilty: Global market update and answering farmer questions – Part 2
As a follow up on Simon Quilty’s presentation at Out the Gate 2025 (see part one), Simon shares his initial reaction to the United States’ decision to...
Eliminating Facial Eczema's Impact Ep. 2 with Becky Dymond
Facial Eczema is becoming more widespread in New Zealand, costing NZ’s economy $332 million annually. In part two of our series, The Country’s Rowena...
Don’t get unlucky with Liver Fluke
Liver fluke is a major cause of production issues in sheep and cattle in New Zealand. Dr Andrew Dowling, technical expert animal health and nutrition...
Breakfeed: Geordie Eade and Pete Thomson of the 150 Hogget Group
Achieving 150 percent lambing in hoggets might seem an audacious goal, but Southland farmers Geordie Eade and Pete Thomson believe this will happen in...
Eliminating Facial Eczema's Impact Ep. 1 with Dr Suzi Keeling
Facial Eczema is becoming more widespread in New Zealand, costing NZ’s economy $332 million annually. In part one of a special four-part podcast serie...
The Parasite Chronicles Episode 10: Willy Scurr
In the tenth of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to Otago farmer Willy Scurr about how he is managi...
The Parasite Chronicles Episode 9: Jeremy Leigh
In the ninth of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to vet, farmer and Wormwise facilitator Jeremy Lei...
The Parasite Chronicles Episode 8: Garth Riddle
In the eighth of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to Garth Riddle, a vet and Wormwise facilitator b...
The Parasite Chronicles Episode 7: Matt Iremonger
In the seventh of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Matt Iremong...
Growing Future Farmers Series E3: The Students’ Perspectives
To conclude this three-part series delving into Growing Future Farmers, we spotlight the experiences of those who have directly benefited from the pro...
Future proofing your career
Ben Allomes discusses key steps towards successful leadership and a sustainable career.
His key messages in this podcast and his Nuffield schol...
Growing Future Farmers Series Episode 2: Students' Support
Behind every successful student is a dedicated team. In this second episode of our three-part series, we delve deeper into the Growing Future Farmers...
Comparing international approaches towards agricultural emissions
Macaulay Jones and Madeline Hall talk about Beef + Lamb New Zealand commissioned research comparing international approaches to reducing agricultural...
Growing Future Farmers Series Episode 1: Where it all began
In this three part series, we'll delve into the heart of Growing Future Farmers. We'll explore the "why" behind the programme, what students can expec...
Understanding the Global Sheep Forum’s Next Generation Programme
Listen to this podcast to understand what the Global Sheep Forum’s Next Generation Programme is, why Beef + Lamb New Zealand participated, and what ou...
Farmlands on celebrating the sector through B+LNZ Awards
Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton shares Farmlands’ commitment to the B+LNZ Awards and how Farmlands is innovating and supporting farmers.
Hosted by...
Farm Succession: the Bowie Family’s story
Bruce and Jackie Bowie of Mt Marchant had a farm succession challenge to navigate, and they weren’t sure if they could make it work. With help from pe...
Farming for Good: Leading farmers share their perspectives
Mark Guscott of Glen Eden Farms Ltd (Martinborough), Allen and Jo Johnstone of Wallace Johnstone Ltd (Te Kuiti), and Jason Miller of Roslyn Downs (Sou...
Breakfeed: Farm Transition through an Equity Partnership
Follow the (fictional) Richards Family who want to retain the farm in the family. However the next generation do not want to run the farm, so they loo...
Breakfeed: Family Challenges during Farm Succession
Follow the (fictional) Richards family as they deal with family challenges during farm succession conversations, working through all the mine fields t...
Insight into Agribusiness in Schools
Agribusiness in Schools in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, NZQA and the primary industries have collaborated to design an agribusiness pro...
Fine-tuning finishing performance in beef cattle: outcomes from Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics’ Beef Progeny Test
The Beef Progeny Test was a 5-year project run by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Genetics, comparing bulls under commercial farming conditions. B+LNZ...
Shepherdess: more than a magazine
Shepherdess is a more than a women’s magazine. It captures everyday life and extraordinary stories and is documenting the things that matter to commun...
Farmers benefit from hosting an Open Farms Day: Daniel Eb
Farmers can reap many benefits by participating in New Zealand’s national Open Farm Day, set for Sunday, 10 March 2024. We talk with Open Farms founde...
Animal Sourced Foods in Healthy and Sustainable Diets: Dr. Ty Beal, Research Advisor for the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Recorded on a Beef + Lamb New Zealand webinar. Dr. Ty Beal is a well-recognised expert on global food systems, and the impact of dietary patterns on h...
The Parasite Chronicles Episode 6: Carlos Segura
In the sixth Beef + Lamb New Zealand ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcast, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks with Carlos Segura about how and why he is reducing dren...