December 18, 2025

Best of 2025: Building a high BW herd - one decision at a time

More farmers listened to this episode in 2025 than any other. Tune in to find out why it was so popular... What does it take to build a top herd? South Taranaki farmers Donovan Croot and Sophie Cookson started strong with a high Breeding Worth (BW) herd. But reaching the top 1% for BW in the country? That took smart decisions and a clear plan to drive genetic gain. In this episode, Donovan and Sophie share how they've achieved their results and the highlights from the joint DairyN...

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