The Al & Juddy Show

You can count on Massie swede for reliable winter feed.

This new generation, early maturing variety delivers high yield potential, improved dry rot tolerance, and excellent palatability.

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In this episode, Al & Juddy sit down with Canterbury deer farmer Stu Stokes to explore the unique quirks of farming deer and the role of forages in driving performance, from how day length shapes app…

Join Al & Juddy as they sit down with Robyn Dynes – Bioeconomy Science Institute - AgResearch Principal Scientist and Farmer Engagement Specialist, 2025 recipient of Lincoln University's highest hono…

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 ch…

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 T…

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 …

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 c…

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 …

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 …

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 At…

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 …

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 transiti…

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…

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…

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 th…

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 c…

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 l…

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 …

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 a…

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 …