Phil Journeaux
SMASHing it
SMASH has been set up to help dairy farmers, particularly those with smaller operations, run successful businesses. Audio
Farming is a Gas
A Waikato Regional Council sustainability expert, and agricultural economist explain the three greenhouse gases caused by farming in clear, straightforward ways. Can farmers alter their farming… Audio
Beefing up Cows
Ag Consultant Phil Journeaux says skinny cows take months to recover and will cost farmers next season because they'll be too thin to be productive. Audio
Debt on the Dairy Farm
Consulting Ag-Economist Phil Journeaux says the average Waikato and Bay of Plenty Dairy farm lost $100,000 last season. Audio
Guest Phil Journeaux
Agricultural consultant Phil Journeaux says in the past ten years dairy farmers, on average, have made $2100 a hectare compared with sheep and beef farmers who've made just $100 a hectare. At present… Audio
Dairy payout
Dairy NZ says the average dairy farmer will be $150,000 worse off in the 2015-16 season compared with this season. Should we have seen this coming? Audio
Dairy farmers put brave face on bleak outlook
The economic recession has hit those on the land hard, particularly dairy farmers. Audio
Waikato Welcome Break in Drought
As relief to drought stricken areas, 160 millimetres of rain is forecast in the ranges east of Whakatane and north of Ruatoria. Audio
Drought Losses Rise
A new report estimates farmers in drought-affected areas will face nearly one and a quarter billion dollars in losses. Audio