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Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor joins us to talk on a potentially damaging new stink bug found in Tauranga, WorkSafe NZ talks on 5 farm deaths in NZ in December, and a Waikato trophy stag has sold for a record $155,000!

The future of 'vertical farming' for horticulture, over-regulation by councils ruining rural communities and the future of farm succession planning. All that and singer-songwriter Ciaran McMeeken is LIVE in studio!

Mike Chapman on Labour shortages, Alistar Rayne on the pasture summit and Sam McIvor on the impact of Brexit on NZ meat exports.

An M bovis update from MPI, this week's Rural Women Summit, red meat outlook, and why aren't farming bodies fighting for the climate change facts?

Spring Sheep launch new dryer and Massey University launches a new Bachelor of Hort Science. Returning Fonterra director Leonie Guiney opens up about why she's back, and we learn more about the innovative new Future Farm in Canterbury.

NZ AGRICULTURE SHOW SPECIAL - Blinc Innovation seminar series, Husaberry Heritage adding value to wool, Cattle exhibiting in the face of M.bovis, and show president Tim Black reflects on what makes the show so special.

Cannabis referendum and it's opportunities for agri-business on the coast, building fence posts with milk bottles, the lastest ASB and Fonterra reports, as well as the 2018 Young Horticulturist of the Year on today's show.

We speak to a Central Otago farmer running the New York marathon for charity, NZ Wine of the Year award winner Sarah-Kate Dineen, as well as Katie Milne from Federated Farmers and Ag Minister Damien O'Connor.

Drench advice for springtime, the importance of 'storage' water schemes, and conversations with both Damien O'Connor and Nathan Guy - all that and MORE in today's show.

On today's show we announce the NZI Enterprising Rural Women Awards winners, responsibly grown NZ wool from the Wairarapa blazes a new trail, and the World Youth Agri summit searches for a Kiwi delegate - all that and MORE!

A new resource helping farmers measure their business performance, new rural mental health campaign 'Will To Live' aiming to save lives, and NZ's Timbersports team are gearing up for the World Championships in the UK - all that and MORE in today's show.

On today's show; 6:00 Doug Lineham, 15:10 Linda Sissons, 25:20 David Turner, 35:30 Penny Clark-Hall, 57:35 Steve Morrison, 1:04:40 Anna Jones, 1:21:00 Nathan Guy.

Damien O'Connor on MPI's bio-security issues and turning around rural confidence, the M.Bovis response manager gives us an update, and Rebekah Kelly shares Agri-Women's Development Trust experience.

We break down the new advice from OSPRI to help farmers be fully aware of their NAIT obligations, how one farmers has created a global wool business marketing to hotels and cruise ships, and why has farmer confidence plummeted into negative territory? All that and MORE in todays show.

Despite labour shortages, this Massey University student proves young, passionate farmers are on their way, Kiwi ag-tech company Autogrow poised to hit the billion dollar market, and Rural Woman of Influence winner Rebecca Keoghan joins the show.

On today's show; Haldon Station manager Paddy Boyd is frustrated with industry labour shortages, the $1.5 million fund encouraging farmers to re-purpose their land, and Synlait's CEO Leon Clement discuss their doubling profits.

In this episode; Nathan Guy and Nathan Penny, ASB Rural Economist, comment on Fonterra's "terrible" results - and after 50 years, changes are afoot for the Young Farmers competition -

On today's show: 4:20 Kylie Stewart - The Mudder, 14:50 Daniel Calcinai - Graincorp, 24:00 Aslan Wright-Stow - DairyNZ Environment Manager, 32:40 Jaiden Drought - Farm Trader magazine, 49:00 Sports Wrap, 53:15 Simon Upton - Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, 1:02:50 Charlotte Austin - M.Bovis response Manager, 1:22:40 Michelle Flay - Jersey Breeder

On today's show: 5:41 Craig Young - TUANZ, 18:15 Doug Steel - Rural Economist, 30:22 Michael Salvensen - leaked M bovis letter, 41:58 James McWha - Lincoln University, 57:00 Campbell Storey - Dairy Goat Co-Op, 1:16:18 Allan Pollard - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

On today's show: 3:23 Andrew Morrison - safer farms, 12:30 Nikki Johnson - kiwifruit worker shortage, 23:12 Rhys McKinlay - Koru Diagnostics, 33:30 Ash-Leigh Campbell - Young Farmers, 54:53 Nicky Hyslop - irrigation, 1:15:39 Derrick Moot - round up

On today's show, 6:21 Mike Chapman, 16:00 John Roche, 26:13 Melissa Sowden, 36:51 Katie Milne, 57:25 David Carter, 1:04:26 Megan Hands, 1:13:46 Damian O'Connor, 1:22:12 Brian Richards

It's our birthday! On todays show; 4:13 Andrew Burtt, 14:10 James Ryan, 21:41 Greg Campbell, 35:17 Paul Paynter, 56:30 Peter Maxwell, 1:14:14 Jayne Hrdlicka, 1:24:10 Gold Coast Giveaway announcement

On today's show; 4:08 Dr John Baker, 14:58 Cath Gerberich, 20:48 Esther Guy-Meakin, 35:15 Adam Boot, 57:27 Lloyd McCall, 1:08:32 Damien O'Conner, 1:21:03 Bryce Bevin

Today's interviews are; 5:30 Duncan Coull, 15:10 Andrew Watters, 23:35 Andy Bailey, 36:53 Jaiden Drought, 54:50 Sandra Hazelhurst, 1:05:10 Dr William Rolleston, 1:15:15 Ian Strahan, 1:22:18 Lesley Hamilton

Todays interviews are: 4:44 Graham Shortland Wallace, 14:57 Dave Scullin, 24:13 Murray King, 35:09 Allied Petroleum Gold Coast shout, 50:15 AFFCO Rural Sports Wrap, 54:36 Mike Chapman, 1:05:33 Rod Slater, 1:16:30 Stu Chapman, 1:22:30 Nathan Guy

Green MP Gareth Hughes on origin labelling and healthy homes, how to handle M.bovis on lifestyle properties and the 2018 TeenAg winners - all that and MORE in todays show!

Youg Farmer of the Year winner Logan Wallace is on the show, Synlait's new payment structure for enviro-friendly milk and vote to renew Horticulture NZ's levy funding - all that and MORE in today's show!

B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor on Air NZ offering "petri dish patties", as well as our regular catch-up with Damien O'Connor and a chance to WIN "Down a Country Road" - all that and more in today's show.

Reflecting on the Land & Water Forum report, lots of excitement in the build up to Young Farmers next weekend and some scathing sports analysis from the boys - all that and MORE in today's show!

SAFE walk out of an animal welfare hui, news on the resignation of OSPRI CEO Michelle Edge, and a touching tribute to Ren Apatu - all that and MORE in today's show.

All the action from part one of our 50th Fieldays Special, including interviews with Damian O'Connor, Fed Farmers president Katie Milne, and Daniel McGregor of Good George brewing - all that and MORE from Fieldays!

Building up to Fieldays 2018, the forecast for 2018/19 dairy and a short supply of NZ salmon - all this and MORE in today's show.

Sarah propositions an All Black, Hamish and Loey have a hard chat about men's health, and James Shaw joined us to discuss the public consultation on the Zero Carbon Bill - all that and MORE in todays show.

An easier way to implement farm environment plans, Terry Copeland spicing up Fed Farmers and how were going to become predator free by 2050 - all that and MORE in todays show.

A rural Land Rover adventure, the best one-liners ever from the author of Many a Muddy Morning, and a new dazzling apple - all that and MORE in todays show.

The Zespri success story, a pear-shaped chat with Rod Slater about National Lamb Day and some advice for investing off-farm - all this and MORE in todays show.

A chat with Damien OConnor ahead of the manage/eradicate decision, 100 years of the NZ Century Farm Awards, winter hemp, and carbon neutral cows - all this and MORE in todays show.

A potential long-term eradication plan for M.Bovis, 2018 Dairy Share Farmers of the Year, and a report from the heart of the M.Bovis crisis in Mid-Canterbury - all this and MORE in todays show.

Our Character of the Country is running up the Skytower tomorrow, the impact Budget 2018 will have on farmers, and extensive coverage of the Deer Industry Conference - all this and MORE in todays show.

The crazy price of lamb, a scientific perspective on regenerative agriculture, the ripple effect of household income on farmers, and a wonderful Mother's Day giveaway - all this and MORE in todays show.

Kiwifruit going to waste with not enough being picked, our Character of the Country is Will Gibson, National leader Simon Bridges joins us, and how are 15,000 cows going into McKenzie Basin? All this and MORE in todays show.

Badders won $50 (or $100, depending who you ask) from Hamish, new Beef+Lamb marketing, why Alliance wont adapt the national assurance program, and all things climate change - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

The gaffa Damien OConnor, reports from the Mai-Mai, how to catch a wild goat - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Its Sunday Punday, and todays show is filled with terribly hilarious puns. We also give away a personal locator beacon, discuss fodder beet, rural health and rescue helicopters - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

We stick up for irrigation, the Hurunui water scheme is almost over the line, and our character of the country is the Hawke's Bay Farmer of the Year - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Free rural legal advice, on-farm tips for avoiding M.Bovis, and Southlands best young farmer - all these stories and MORE in todays show. PLUS we call the winner of our Pimp My Ute competition!

We have an environmental theme today! Regenerative agriculture, cheapening solar energy, the Extension 350 initiative, and James Shaw MP on the new climate change task - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Aorangis Young Farmer of the Year, funding cuts to major irrigation schemes, and the future of dairy farming - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Crucial Te Anau air ambulance base to be axed, rural health services in dire straits, and record lamb & beef prices - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Today on the show we speak to Rob Hewett from Silver Fern Farms about the improved financial position of Silver Fern Farms since the Chinese investment, We also speak to Andrew Wiffen after he successfully defends Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title. You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex