STtalks #424 at WDE - Pasture, Genetics, Milk Solids and Sustainability in New Zealand with Murray King

During the 2026 World Dairy Expo, we visited with Murray King, a dairy farmer from New Zealand, to explore the country's pasture-based dairy system, the role of KiwiCross genetics and the strategies driving efficiency and productivity on dairy farms.

Murray shares how breeding for milk components, fertility and adaptability is shaping New Zealand's dairy industry, while discussing the use of gender-sorted semen and genomic testing. He also highlights environmental challenges, farm succession and the role of emerging technologies in making dairy farming more efficient and attractive to the next generation.