Winter feed competitions are an integral part of New Zealand rural communities, where farmers showcase their best crops for a panel of judges. In this episode, Al & Juddy team up with Fraser Harrison, Agricom’s Forage System Specialist as seasoned competition judges to share top tips for winning your next local winter feed competition. From ideal crops, sowing dates and timing to bonus strategies for scoring extra points on the day, this podcast has what you need to come out on top.

Summer cropping offers an excellent opportunity to boost feed during the season, especially when paddocks are scheduled for autumn renovation. Al & Juddy discuss various brassica varieties and how they fit into different farming systems and climatic conditions. Join them as the explore specific examples and offer valuable insights into how summer cropping could benefit your operation.

This isn't your typical episode of Seed Dating! Al & Juddy are joined by Fraser Harrison, Agricom's Forage System Specialist, to highlight the critical role of Seed Treatment in protecting brassica crops during the spring sowing season. Listen in to learn the benefits of both Ultrastrike® and Gaucho®, and how these treatments serve as an essential 'insurance policy' against pests and diseases, ensuring better plant survival through the establishment stage and beyond.

In this episode of Seed Dating, meet the star of regrowth—Mainstar forage rape. This modern, early-maturing rape boasts strong aphid tolerance and is capable of multiple regrowth cycles! Tune in to learn why Mainstar forage rape could be a great fit to your farming system.

Introducing New Zealand’s largest selling kale—SovGold! This late flowering kale stands out with its impressive utilisation and leaf-to-stem ratio. Thanks to its outstanding characteristics, SovGold is suitable for a wide range of farm systems seeking a high-yielding kale that offers great flexibility.

Join Al & Juddy as they discuss how to choose the best forage species for your farming system. They share their experiences in evaluating different cultivars, covering everything from understanding animal grazing preferences and conducting replicated plot trials to considering the impact of management decisions. Whether you already have your preferred forage cultivars or are curious about the selection process, this episode provides valuable insights on how to make informed choices that align with your farming system.

Introducing Align, the latest ryegrass from Agricom — a high producing tetraploid perennial ryegrass. This smart ryegrass maintains its density during challenging wet periods while delivering robust growth through summer and autumn. Will you be swiping right on Align? Tune in!

Brace yourself! Al & Juddy are excited to introduce Brace, a New Zealand-bred, large-leaved white clover that's a true all-season producer. This resilient clover will support your farm through autumn and early winter, making it an excellent addition to dairy and beef finishing systems. Plus, it's perfect for producing quality silage.