The Al & Juddy Show
Have you ever spent long nights awake thinking about the role of the different types of ryegrasses? Or perhaps you pass your time on the tractor questioning Ecotain’s® ability to reduce nitrate leaching? If so you may want to check in with your health care professional, but in the meantime, Al and Juddy are here to help explain the technical, practical and sometimes humorous implications of forages and animal systems that keep New Zealand farmers leading the world. Allister Moorhead (Al) is Agricom’s Senior Agronomist and Product Development Specialist & Dr Glenn Judson (Juddy) is Agricom’s Nutritional and Farm Systems Specialist. For more information about Agricom, their product and management advice, visit www.agricom.co.nz
Episodes
Al & Juddy welcome Richard Green to the podcast! Together, they dive into the future of New Zealand agriculture, discussing the role of technology, shifting consumer demand and the challenges of a changing climate. They explore why farmers must set ambitious goals, embrace disruption, and rethink how they capture value to ensure the long-term sustainability and profitability of the industry.
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Internal parasite control in New Zealand sheep farming is one of the single biggest challenges to efficient sheep production. In this episode, Al & Juddy sit down with veterinarian and farm advisor Trevor Cook to explore the history, challenges, and future of parasite management. They discuss the growing resistance to anthelmintic drugs, why traditional drenching strategies are no longer enough, and the need for a more holistic...
When ordering your seed this season, consider protecting your grasses during those critical first six weeks with Superstrike® seed treatment. Shifting weather patterns can lead to increased soil and pest challenges, potentially hindering your pastures before they are even established. Adding seed treatment to your next pasture order is as simple as requesting it from your rural merchant. Even better, all of our grass varieties ...
Annual ryegrass is a great fit for any landscape due to its short season nature. In temperate climates like New Zealand, tetraploid annual ryegrass provides valuable bursts of feed between cropping cycles. Agricom's brand new annual variety Revel stands out with its consistent ability to recover from a range of environmental conditions. It’s the ideal choice to follow summer crops like maize or chicory, delivering punches of ...
Al & Juddy explore the power of plantain from a common weed that has been commercialised into a valuable forage plant for animals. Ecotain® environmental plantain is the only plantain scientifically proven to dilute, delay, reduce and restrict nitrogen leaching from the urine patch. Beyond its environmental benefits, plantain offers high mineral content which helps defend against L3 larvae. Whether you’re looking to m...
Legion marked the beginning of Al’s second generation of succession planning as Agricom’s Product Development Manager. This versatile perennial ryegrass is well suited to a range of conditions, from cold environments and late season challenges to milder winter climates. With characteristics such as low aftermath seedhead and strong resilience, Legion is an all round performer you can rely on.
Including Attribute white clover in your pastures offers significant benefits, from boosting milksolid production, improving pasture management and by providing natural nitrogen cycling. What sets Attribute apart is that it's bred right here in New Zealand. Its genetic plasticity and adaptability to different environments and management styles makes it perfectly suited for Kiwi farmers and farming systems. Make Attribute your go-to...
Three60 had big shoes to fill as the successor to the iconic ONE50 perennial ryegrass. Al & Juddy explore Three60's improvements, including its ability to stay vegetative year round, a low aftermath seedhead trait and greater drymatter production and rust tolerance. Looking for a high powered pasture? Three60's outstanding summer and autumn performance paired with its late season quality might just be the perfect fit for your f...
In this episode, Al & Juddy explore the importance of paddock rotations and long term planning in farming systems.
They outline the potential of a 7-10 year plan, ranging from grass-to-grass transitions to more complex systems that incorporate crops like fodder beet, kale, and lucerne.
These planned cropping cycles can stack yields, tackle hard-to-kill weeds, and streamline farm management.
No matter your farm type, this discus...
Navigating your career path in your early 20s can be challenging. In this episode, Al & Juddy sit down with Sarah McKenze, Agricom’s Extension Manager to talk about her career journey and how she has achieved her success to date. This conversation is aimed at inspiring young professionals who are starting or progressing in their careers. They share a wide range of insights including what to expect in your first role and how to ...
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...
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.
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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 thr...
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.
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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.
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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 pro...
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!
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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.
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If you’re aiming to boost your summer pasture quality with a high performance forage, the choice is clear – choose Choice chicory. This New Zealand-bred and certified chicory is a reliable option, whether used as a pure sward or in a mix. Tune in to find out why Choice is the right decision for your farm.
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Al & Juddy can give you plenty of "reasons" why Reason perennial ryegrass is the perfect fit for your farming system. With its remarkable resilience and ability to form a solid base for your perennial pasture, Reason stands out. Its most attractive trait is its powerful spring production, ensuring productive pasture year after year.
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