Episode 80 - Optimisation driving dairy performance

Focusing on small incremental improvements alongside genetics are what is helping Pāmu deliver strong results and improve animal health. In this episode, Anne Lee speaks with Pāmu Chief Operating Officer Will Burrett. He discusses Pāmu’s strong annual results, regional integration, and disciplined farm systems, as well as the beef-on-dairy programme. Will explains how genetics, technology, and wearables are improving animal health and productivity, while navigating challenges such as drought and scaling Exeter’s calf rearing facilities.   Host: Anne Lee, Senior Journalist, Dairy Country Guest: Will Burrett, Chief Operating Officer, Pāmu   Will Burrett talks about Pāmu’s strong annual results and the strategy driving them. He explains how a sharper focus on fundamentals, regional integration, and disciplined farm systems has delivered improvements in both financial and physical performance. Will also outlines the growth of Pāmu’s beef-on-dairy programme and its role in creating more value across the supply chain, alongside the company’s increasing use of genetics, technology and wearable tools to support animal health and productivity.  From managing drought challenges in Taupō to achieving record six-week in-calf rates and scaling calf rearing at Exeter, Will highlights how staying disciplined on the basics while embracing innovation is shaping Pāmu’s future direction.   Find out more about the Barenbrug Better Pastures Together podcast here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.