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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with UK farming advocate Emma Smith about the recent protests regarding a proposed inheritance tax, why British farming is a threatened career and the Young Stock Magazine which she created to encourage young people to learn about farming... He talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about the co-op's annual …
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ Deerstalkers Association Chief Executive Gwyn Thurlow about why its calling for a review of firearm safety training, its desire to see more than one contractor in place to conduct firearms safety courses and why it's potentially leading to more hunting-related shootings this season... He talks with Me…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks to Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.9%), how China's low milk powder inventory is effecting prices in a positive way for NZ farmers and the metric vs imperial system... And he talks with Jim Harre, who's recently retired from his role as Air New Zealand's Wine Am…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about what's in store for the next week or so, the likelihood of La Nina of El Nino this summer and more tales of meteorological bureaucracy... He talks with cookbook author Michelle Forde about her new publication, 'Cooking for Shearing Gangs', her experience cooking for she…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tom Forrest, co-founder and Cultivation Director at PURO, NZ's largest cultivator of medical cannabis, about its growing sites, regulatory burdens and the massive potential for growth... He talks with Angella Wanhalla, Professor of History at Otago University, about her new book, Te Hau Kāinga; The Māori…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Lawrence Meredith, EU Ambassador to NZ from the NZ Agricultural Show in Christchurch about NZ's FTA with the EU, the opportunities for NZ through the Horizon Europe initiative and farmer concerns about the EU's regulations requiring exporters to prove their products are deforestation-free... He talks wit…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Victorian sheep farmer and author Jack Owen about his new book, 'You Are Not Your Farm: what the top 5% of farmers are doing that the average farmer is not'... He talks with Aussie farmer Jock Lawrence, founder of livestock farm management software app Mobble, about the idea for the app, its NZ division …
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about what it calls a radical new pine planting proposal released by the Climate Change Commission, why it would be the death knell for sheep farming in NZ and why some government ministers are supporting it... He talks with AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee abo…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Eat What You Kill founder Tim Kavermann about how he came up with the idea for EWYK, his 'burnout', and the relationship between food and mental health... And he talks with Steve Satterthwaite from Muller Station about the Awatere Valley's worst drought since 1936, how he's managed to develop and sustain…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with renowned agriculture journalist, author and historian Ali Spencer about the closure of the Smithfield plant in Timaru, the history of the plant and the role it's played in the history of the NZ red meat industry... He talks with Penny Clark-Hall, founder of Social License Consulting, about what a social …
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Join us as Hamish Marr gives an inside look at his role in connecting New Zealand agriculture with global markets. Hamish explains how he navigates international conversations on sustainability, trade demands, and consumer preferences while advocating for New Zealand’s unique farming standards. He highlights the importance of collaboration and adap…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Eugene Cronin who, along with wife Sarah, were named the supreme winners of the 2024 Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards in Wellington... He talks with Central & East Otago Rural Livestock agent Logan Moore about how he got into the business, growing up in Millers Flat and raising three bo…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jon Pemberton, Ag Proud NZ Chair and one of four 2025 Nuffield NZ Farming Scholarship recipients, about why he decided to apply, what he's planning on studying and which countries he'll be travelling to... He talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the scrapping of the multi-million dollar MyOSPRI project,…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chicago-based dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+4.6%), the talk in the office as Americans cast their votes for President and NZ's recent sporting success... He talks with author Annette O'Sullivan and photographer Jane Ussher about their new publ…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for November, which areas of NZ are getting dry and the upcoming US election... He talks with Organics Aotearoa NZ CEO Tiffany Tompkins about a recent fact-finding mission to Wellington to find out about the government's proposed reforms to NZ's regulation o…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council GM Tim Gale about the 2024 Sika Show and the announcement of a nationwide Access Charter for Recreational Hunting and Fishing on Public Conservation Land and Waters from Hunting & Fishing Minister Todd McClay... He talks with NZ Merino Company CEO Angus Street about its recent annual …
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Join me for some straight shooting real talk with Vanessa Sorensen, Microsoft’s Chief Partner Officer for Australia and New Zealand, about her journey from humble beginnings to tech leadership. Vanessa shares her insights on resilience, navigating challenges, and why building support networks is key to thriving through challenges. Whether you're lo…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Harry Urquhart-Hay from WiseWool about overseas visitors, recent collaborations and the World of Wearable Arts... He talks with Jim Orchard from Marlborough Helicopters about his recent award, his work in agricultural aviation and how he realised his ambition of working in the industry... He talks with P…
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As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK we catch up with the Nolans, Addie and Kip alongside Associate Chartered Accountant Sally Coombe and Principal CMK Accountant John Dazley from CMK Accountants to discuss the last few months financial results, plans for the next few months an…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Marie Fitzpatrick, Rural Women NZ CEO, about a proposal to cut post services, why it could disproportionately impact rural NZ and the efforts being made to curtail the proposed cuts... He talks with Mick Withers, organiser of the NZ Young Auctioneers Competition, about the format for this year's event (T…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Ben Ensor about being elected as the first Chair of Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Communities (ANZCC), what functions its been set up to perform and why catchment groups are proving successful... He talks with contractor and Hawke's Bay mother Mechelle Codd about the cancellation…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station about the weekend snow, how it affected the area and how uncommon it is at this time of year... He talks with Dr David Hume, AgResearch Plant Scientist, following his recent Science & Research Award at the 2024 Beef + Lamb NZ Awards, his work with endophytes in plant…
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In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Leslie, Executive Director of Primary ITO, to discuss the pivotal role vocational education plays in New Zealand's agriculture sector. From the organization's rich history to its evolving role in shaping skilled, confident leaders across industries like dairy, seafood, horticulture, and more, we explore the r…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the forecast for Labour Day weekend... He talks with Will Wilding, GM and Stud Master at Te Mania Angus Stud, about its recent Yearling Bull Sale, being at the forefront of genetic innovation and being involved in a trial using the latest technology to measure how effi…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Davidson from Davo's Fishing, Hunting & Sport in Timaru about the impending end of the current whitebait season, how a change of rules in 2022 has effected the experience of whitebaiters and what the season's catch has been like... He talks with Dave Rossiter from Westmere Butchery in Auckland af…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Farmers Weekly senior journalist Neal Wallace about his recent Meeting the Market tour, in which he visited seven countries in six weeks to find out more about New Zealand’s key agricultural export countries. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform…
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On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with agriculture recruitment specialist Mel Sheppard about what hopeful cadets and graduating ag students can do to find employment in shepherding jobs, how to sell yourself as a candidate and how to create the ideal CV and cover letter... He talks with cattle breeder Cara Doggett about her life in UK, workin…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kirsty McKay, co-owner of Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room in Matakana, about becoming the first brewery in NZ to achieve B Corp certification, the consolidation of the craft beer market and the changing tastes of beer drinkers... He talks with Matt Holden from Mates of Mates for Mates (#MOM4M) about the H…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about the ongoing saga between the local branches of Federated Farmers and Fish & Game, why he's written to the government asking them to strip Fish & Game Southland of their advocacy function and what was said at the Environment Southland Community Awa…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about its new campaign to remove hemp from the Misuse of Drugs Act and Medicines Act to enable a new billion-dollar primary industry... He talks with Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services Ltd about whether there's more certainty in the market…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chicago-based dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.3%), NZ milk production stats and the upcoming US election... He talks with Fencing Contractors Association of NZ President Phil Cornelius about his recent trip to the Fall Fence Forum 2024 in Wort…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with renowned agricultural journalist Sandra Taylor about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15th), the role of women on NZ farms in the past and the current role they play... He talks with Mark Tapley from Peel Forest Estate about the inaugural Young Deer Farmer Competition held recently, what the top…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rick Walker, GM Sales and Marketing at ANZCO, about winning seven medals, including a gold, at the 2024 World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam, what goes in to producing quality grass-fed meat and the burgeoning ANCO NZ Ironman team... He talks with LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, Mike Arnold, about the …
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In this episode, we explore the KPMG and AGMARDT report "Are industry good organisations good for industry" designed to spark conversations and drive change. Joined by Hilton Collier, Emma Crutchley, and Pete McDonald, we discuss the importance of adapting to a rapidly changing world while ensuring profitability and relevance for farmers. From fina…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NSW farmer Geoff Power about the National Wild Dog Action Plan, the extent of the wild dog problem in Australia and the hurdles Aussie farmers face trying to mitigate it... He talks with renowned hunter and author Kim Swan about her latest book, 'Hogs, Dogs and a Rifle', her love of hunting and working o…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers about its call for local farmers to boycott Fish & Game by removing fishing access across their land, what's led to this action and what they're asking to do... REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard about his recent trip to M…
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In this episode, Julia chats with Steve Nicol and Jenny McMurdo from Beef and Lamb New Zealand Farmer Council. They share highlights from the LambEx event, including exciting new technology like AI for animal health, virtual fencing, and wool harvesting innovations. Steve and Jenny discuss how data is shaping smarter farming and the focus on improv…
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In this episode Julia talks with Mat Sherriff and Jason Griffin about their experiences at LambEx 2024 in Australia. They share practical takeaways on new farming techniques, drought solutions, and how the event inspired fresh ideas for sheep farming. Join us for a straightforward conversation on what New Zealand can learn from LambEx and how these…
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In this episode, Julia speaks with Paul Crick and Justine Kidd, who share their reflections from the LambEx 2024 event. Paul, an experienced vocational educator, discusses how Australia's innovative energy and approach to farming left him inspired with practical lessons to bring back to New Zealand. Justine, GM of Extension at Beef and Lamb New Zea…
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Julia Jones talks with Dan Billing, a farmer and Senior Manager at ANZ, and Hazel Cairns-Willemsen, a trustee of Hurakia and Te Tarata Trusts. Dan shares his thoughts on market trends and the positive energy at LambEx, while Hazel focuses on the importance of blending modern farming with Māori traditions. Together, they discuss how genetics and tea…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Jason Archer, Head of Genetics at Beef+Lamb NZ, about a recent genetics trial on a North Canterbury farm to limit methane emissions by beef cattle using portable accumulation chambers... He talks with Leon Power from Nanobubble Agritech Ltd about how the system works, what benefits it provides and bei…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ben Glover from Zephyr Wines in Marlborough about his newest venture, The Coterie, a hub for premium, organic, contract winemaking... He talks with Pamu CEO Mark Leslie about its four sustainability targets and its renewed commitments to meet those targets with three major banks... He talks with NZ First…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Toko Mouth farmer and former Federated Farmers Otago branch President Simon Davies about the damage done to his farm following the recent deluge in the south, stock losses and the clean-up effort ahead... He talks with Organics Aotearoa NZ spokesperson Brendan Hoare about its nationwide campaign which op…
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In this episode, I reflect on my recent experiences at the AgForce conference in Brisbane, including a powerful presentation from Wayne Bennett, the legendary NRL coach. His thoughts on leadership, challenging others, and personal responsibility deeply resonated with me, and I'll share how these ideas apply to both agriculture and everyday life. I'…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones, host of the Real Optimism podcast on the REX platform, about the flooding in Dunedin, her recent speaking engagement at the AgForce conference in Queensland and hearing a speech from legendary rugby league coach Wayne Bennett... He talks with Sarah Murray from Aschworth Station about her and…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Labour MP Kieran McAnulty about bipartisan politics, the state of local government and the strong public opposition to the proposed toll for the Manawatu Gorge road replacement highway... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the deluge hitting many parts of NZ, the October outlook and the pos…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%) and the current strength of the NZ dairy sector... He talks with Sarah O'Connell from MPI about her roles as a facilitator for farm groups, her new appointment with DINZ and her impending trip to South Afric…
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