Talking Dairy: What's the return on your levy investment? | Ep. 114

Ever wondered what you’re really getting for the DairyNZ levy you pay? In this episode of Talking Dairy, we unpack the findings of the most in-depth independent return on investment (ROI) ever – commissioned by DairyNZ to provide farmers with more transparency. Join host Jac McGowan as she talks with Dr Alan Pearson from Nimmo Bell, the independent analysts behind the report, and DairyNZ Chair Tracy Brown, who commissioned the work. Chapters 0:00 - What The Levy Is And Why It Matters 1:52 - Why Commission An Independent ROI Review 4:46 - Headline Results: Seven Times Return 6:35 - Where Value Came From: Productivity And Costs Avoided 8:10 - Big-Hit Initiatives Driving Farm Profit 9:56 - Four Improvements: Uptake, Tools, Dashboards, Co-Design 14:00 - DairyNZ Responses And Next Steps 15:40 - When The Next Review Happens 16:35 - Where To Read The Report And Wrap-Up 17:36 - Get Connected And Share Feedback