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

If Agricom had a first XV line up

Something a little different, especially for our regular listeners! With the New Zealand rugby season well underway, Al & Juddy have taken on the challenge of matching the Agricom portfolio to a starting line-up. Keep an ear out for your old favourites, as they may make a comeback. If you know our products well, you're going to love this one. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Relationship Management: Perennial ryegrass + white clover

We couldn’t start the Relationship Management series without showcasing what might be considered the most classic partnership of all time - perennial ryegrass and white clover. It may seem like a simple, tried-and-true combination, but even this dependable duo has its complexities. In this episode, we unpack the synergies between these two species, the key factors that influence their balance and persistence, and the practical steps you can take to get the most from the partnership. From best practice sowing to pasture management strategies that optimise clover content to maximise nitrogen cycling benefits, this episode will help you strengthen one of the most solid relationships on your farm. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 [https://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 [https://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 [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.