Show Notes
Al & Juddy enjoyed having Stephen Goldson from AgResearch in the studio as their second guest. Stephen shares his intrepid journey on controlling the Argentine stem weevil population by retrieving parasitoids from South America and bringing them to New Zealand. Tune in for a first hand account of ecology in action. "In terms of Conservation Biocontrol, we cannot use examples of this approach from abroad. What we can do is import biocontrol control agents that have evolved in association with stem weevil through evolutionary time, which is what the importation biocontrol is all about." – Stephen Goldson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More from The Al & Juddy Show
This Seed Dating episode is all about Relish red clover, the red clover Al & Juddy call "the driver, not the passenger." A major advancement in red clover breeding, Relish combines exceptional persistence with high yield potential, helping maintain red clover content in pastures over time. Whether as part of a pasture mix or a pure stand forage crop, Relish delivers quality feed, strong spring growth, and outstanding animal performance. Listen to find out why Relish continues to set the benchmark for red clover. Learn more about Relish red clover here: https://www.agricom.co.nz/products/clover/red/relish See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Seed Dating episode is on Anvil, a unique tetraploid hybrid ryegrass that blends winter and summer production traits in one genetic profile, a "breakthrough" in hybrid ryegrass genetics, as Al & Juddy like to call it. Its very late heading genetics maintain pasture quality for silage production, finishing pastures and milk production through spring and early summer. Listen to find out more. Learn more about Anvil tetraploid hybrid ryegrass here: www.agricom.co.nz/products/ryegrass/hybrid/anvil
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 for privacy information.
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 for privacy information.
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.