Podcasts
Our ongoing series where in every episode we provide tips and advice on pasture management to support and equip you with the keys to success.
Better pasture together podcast series
Episode Thirteen: Why hybrid ryegrass deserves a place in your pasture system
Hybrid ryegrass brings a unique blend of persistence, performance, and flexibility — and in this episode, we dig into why it deserves a place in your pasture system. Barenbrug pasture specialist Graham Kerr unpacks the real advantages hybrids can deliver and how they slot into different farm systems to lift productivity and resilience.
A quick, practical listen for anyone looking to get more from their grass
Episode Twelve: Rust in pasture - the full story
Jo Brady and Barenbrug pasture specialist Graham Kerr break down what’s going on with rust in your pasture. Sharing practical, down‑to‑earth tips to help you get on top of it. The good news is it's fairly simple to sort and isn’t toxic to stock.
Episode Eleven: Spring pasture renewal
Jo Brady and Barenbrug pasture specialist Graham Kerr share practical steps to get it right, from planning and paddock prep to sowing, grazing, and avoiding the pitfalls that hold farmers back.
Episode Ten: Want to cut dairy-farm emissions without sacrificing profit?
In this episode of Better Pasture Together, Jo Brady talks with Barenbrug’s Graham Kerr about Fonterra’s new incentives and how smarter pasture management can unlock both environmental and financial gains.
Episode Nine: Recovering from drought
Graham Kerr says that the dry is really biting across a number of regions. In terms of pasture, there are several things that are important to do right now, so your farm recovers as quickly as possible, and you are set up for a good 2025/26 season.
Episode Eight: Undersowing
This podcast focuses on undersowing as a key method to rejuvenate pasture this autumn. Pasture specialist Graham Kerr shares the why, when and how to give farm performance a real shot in the arm.
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Episode Seven: Pasture renewal planning
Pasture specialist Graham Kerr discusses how to get the best from autumn pasture renewal to feed stock well in Spring.
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Episode Six: Setting up for summer success
In this episode, Jo Brady talks with Graham Kerr, Commercial Manager - Barenbrug NZ takes us through the essentials for setting up summer so you have fields of summer green.
Episode Five: Spring Renewal
When it comes to spring pasture having a plan in place will pay dividends.
In this episode, Jo Brady talks with Graham Kerr, Commercial Manager - Barenbrug NZ about making a plan, including making decisions about what and how to sow those pastures.
Episode Four: Managing Treading Issues
Winter is upon us and it’s that time of year when things get wet and treading damage on farm often starts to occur.
In this episode, Jo Brady talks with Graham Kerr, Commercial Manager - Barenbrug NZ about minimising the impacts of treading on pasture health and hears about some practical solutions.
Episode Three: Autumn Pasture Management
Are you set to get the most out of your Autumn pasture? Find out what is important during the first months of a pasture's life.
In this third podcast of our Better Pasture Together series, Graham Kerr offers insights to help you get your new pasture up to full performance.
Episode Two: Fine tuning your plan
While a pasture plan is important it is equally important to review that plan and adapt to changing conditions such as economic shifts and climatic changes to ensure the plan you have is optimal for your system and situation.
In this podcast, Graham Kerr emphasises why staying proactive and flexible will pay dividends.
Episode One: Autumn Pasture Planning
Got an Autumn pasture plan?
When it comes to autumn pasture planning, it's crucial to consider current factors like climate and economic uncertainty. In the first of Barenbrug’s “Better pasture together” podcast series Commercial Manager Graham Kerr offers practical tips and emphasises the importance of covering key bases for a successful outcome.
Other postcasts
Episode 20: Capturing more profit from pasture
What you do in winter shapes pasture productivity year-round. Farmers Will Grayling and Will Green share their systems, strategies, and cover target tips—joined by Barenbrug’s Graham Kerr on making the most of winter crops and clear communication on-farm.
SMASH On-Line: Make the Most of Your New Pasture
Struggling with persistence or just finished a renewal? Tune in as Barenbrug’s Graham Kerr shares proven tips on grazing, nitrogen use, silage, and clover strategies to help your pasture thrive.
