The Al & Juddy Show

Seed Dating : Emblem white clover

Looking for a partner that can handle intensive set-stocking, deliver persistence, and look impressively productive season after season? Meet Emblem - Agricom’s new small- to medium-leaved white clover. It ticks all those boxes and more. New Zealand-bred and built for local conditions, Emblem is designed to stand up to pressure while maintaining strong performance in your pasture mix. If resilience, adaptability, and productivity are at the top of your wish list, this could be your perfect match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relationship management: forage rape + Italian ryegrass

A match through the ages - but how do you get the best out of this seemingly mismatched couple? Forage rape and Italian ryegrass might look like opposites, but with the right approach, this partnership can deliver serious results. In this episode, we explore how sowing timing plays a critical role in setting the crop up for success, how to strike the right balance between brassica and grass, and the management decisions that keep both species performing. Put in the effort to manage this relationship well, and the payoff can be well worth it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The evolution of plant breeding in New Zealand with Dr. Alan Stewart

In this episode of The Al & Juddy Show, Dr. Alan Stewart reflects on his extensive career in plant breeding and how New Zealand’s agricultural landscape has evolved over the decades. He walks through his early education, the influence of endophytes on pasture management, the challenges and innovations of the 1990s, and the emergence of new forage species such as plantain. Dr. Stewart also discusses the major shifts driven by industry mergers and global expansion in the 2000s, along with the growing importance of environmental considerations in modern farming. A useful collection of significant events from the past 40 years in New Zealand pastoral agriculture - and a glimpse at where it’s heading. “It was a pretty primitive world. The endophyte discovery in the early 80s really changed everything.” – Dr. Alan Stewart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seed Dating : Spitfire forage rape

When it comes to reliability and regrowth, Spitfire forage rape has more than earned its reputation. Late maturing with excellent stem palatability, Spitfire delivers high-quality feed through both summer and winter. And if you’re after a longer-term relationship, Spitfire plays nicely with ryegrass - offering the flexibility to be undersown for even greater feed options. Across multiple stock classes, Spitfire stands out as a dependable, high-performing crop that keeps delivering when it counts. Learn more about Spitfire forage rape here: www.agricom.co.nz/products/brassicas-and-beets/forage-rape/spitfireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From free diving to forage innovation with Martin Harmer

In this episode, Al & Juddy sit down with Martin Harmer, DLF Seeds' Australian Research Manager, to explore how pasture evaluation systems shape on-farm performance. From his Churchill scholarship world tour to challenging assumptions about nitrogen response, Martin explains why access to the right information, not just science, holds the key to unlocking genetic gain and profitability for farmers. “Science is far from rate limiting, what really matters is farmers being able to choose the best pasture products for their farms.” – Martin HarmerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.