International Dairy Federation Podcast

Hosts: Wilco Brouwer de Koning (the Netherlands) & Lynda McDonald (Australia)  What does methane mitigation really look like on dairy farms?  In this episode of the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF) podcast, farmer Wilco Brouwer de Koning and dairy sustainability advocate Lynda McDonald shift the methane conversation from headlines to on‑farm reality. Building on earlier discussions about...

In recognition of International Women’s Day and the UN‑declared International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) , the International Dairy Federation (IDF) hosted a webinar celebrating the contribution, leadership, and expertise of women across the global dairy sector.  Women play a pivotal role in dairy farming, research, sustainability, and innovation. However, visibility, representation, and leade...

Methane: Problem or Solution Hosts : Wilco Brouwer de Koning (Netherlands) & Lynda McDonald (Australia) In this episode, we dive into the complex and often misunderstood role of methane in the climate conversation—especially as it relates to livestock. Farmer Wilco Brouwer de Koning and sustainability advocate Lynda McDonald guide a global discussion that moves beyond headlines to explore the...

🎧 "Too Hot to Moo: Beating the Heat in the Barn" 🔥 About: Are your cows feeling the summer sizzle? 🐄☀️ If milk yields are dropping, feed intake is down, and fertility’s taking a hit, heat stress might be the culprit. In this episode, we dive into the telltale signs of heat stress in dairy cattle and share practical strategies to keep your herd cool, healthy, and productive. From barn...

What does it take to start a career in dairy farming? In this first podcast of the International Dairy Federation's (IDF) podcast, we explore the diverse journeys into dairy farming, from family succession to unconventional career changes. Hosts Wilco Brouwer de Koning (Netherlands) and Sam Tennent (New Zealand) are joined by farmers Sophie Gregory (UK) and Richard McIntyre (New Zealand), who...