You don’t need all the answers to start thinking about what comes next.

Recorded live at People Expo, this Talking Dairy In 10 episode puts progression and succession in the spotlight, with Jac McGowan joined by Greg Duncan from Dairy Australia.

Whether you’re thinking about your own next step, the future of your farm business, or the people coming through, this short episode is a good starting point for those important conversations.

Find out more about People Expo

Listen to 2026 People Expo keynote speaker James Laughlin’s Talking Dairy In 10 episode

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Power costs continue to rise, and a lot of farmers are asking the same question: could solar work on my farm?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Chris McArthur from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority’s (EECA) Solar on Farms programme and Rhys Mackenzie, a dairy farmer who’s making the move to solar on his farm. Together, they talk through what solar and batteries can realistically do on a dairy farm, where they add value, and what you need to think about before you invest.

You’ll get independent advice from Chris McArthur, alongside practical on-farm insight from Rhys Mackenzie as he shares what sparked the decision, what surprised him, and what he’d tell other farmers thinking about solar.

Find out more:

• Read the farm case study: Fairbank Farms
• Watch Fairbank Farms' experience with solar on farm
• Sign up to find out about EECA Solar on farms news and open days
• Read: Practical guidance for solar on farms | Inside Dairy
• Solar power on-farm information | DairyNZ

EECA Solar helpline for farmers

A dedicated solar helpline for farmers and growers, providing independent, practical guidance to help you make informed decisions. Call the team on 0800 300 643, or email us at solar@eeca.govt.nz

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El Niño is getting a lot of attention, but what could it mean for your farm this season? In this episode, we cut through the noise with WeatherWatch’s Philip Duncan and farm systems expert Steve Veix. They share what to keep an eye on and where to focus your planning, so you’re better prepared for whatever the season brings.

Find out more: Plan ahead for El Nino | DairyNZ

Weather channels:

• Rural Weather
• WeatherWatch
• NIWA Weather
• MetService - Te Ratonga Tirorangi
• New Zealand Weather Forecasts

Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz

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Stay up to date with advice, latest research, tools and resources. Read, browse, scroll, listen, or be there in person. Visit dairynz.co.nz/get-connected