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Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.6%), why NZ cheese and butter are fetching premium prices at the moment and his pending travels to Singapore and China. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with international Michelin-starred restaurant chef Toby Stuart about his and partner Sabina's newly opened high-end “slow stay” six-suite property overlooking the Abel Tasman National Park and Tasman Bay, the retreat’s showcasing of premium New Zealand produce from boutique suppliers and its “dinner and discourse” format. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Brent Irving from the Landify Advisory Board and PGG Wrightson Real Estate about Keith Woodford's recent article suggesting the price of sheep and beef land is unsustainable, how equity partnerships can work in the current environment and succession challenges with an ageing farming population. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Brent Irving from the Landify Advisory Board and PGG Wrightson Real Estate about Keith Woodford's recent article suggesting the price of sheep and beef land is unsustainable, how equity partnerships can work in the current environment and succession challenges with an ageing farming population... And he talks with international Michelin-starred restaurant chef Toby Stuart about his and partner Sabina's newly opened high-end “slow stay” six-suite property overlooking the Abel Tasman National Park and Tasman Bay, the retreat’s showcasing of premium New Zealand produce from boutique suppliers and its “dinner and discourse” format. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Wairarapa farmer Richard 'Tozzie' Tosswill about his Te Awa Awa sheep and beef hill country farm, why he's adopted virtual fencing technology with Halter and what benefits and challenges he's experienced so far. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Novum Wines co-owner Rachel Jackson-Hoare about the history of the Marlborough vineyard, its emphasis on the traditional elements of wine-making, including using cork instead of screw caps, and the intricacies of being a small, premium brand. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson about its recent letter to shareholders revealing 96% of Councillors support the proposal to divest Mainland, why it believes it's a good deal for shareholders and what the role of the council is. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson about its recent letter to shareholders revealing 96% of Councillors support the proposal to divest Mainland, why it believes it's a good deal for shareholders and what the role of the council is... He talks with Novum Wines co-owner Rachel Jackson-Hoare about the history of the Marlborough vineyard, its emphasis on the traditional elements of wine-making, including using cork instead of screw caps, and the intricacies of being a small, premium brand... And he talks with Wairarapa farmer Richard 'Tozzie' Tosswill about his Te Awa Awa sheep and beef hill country farm, why he's adopted virtual fencing technology with Halter and what benefits and challenges he's experienced so far. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Susan Harris from GreenXperts about why she believes fossil fuel emissions are causing far more damage to the planet than cows and sheep, why the Paris Accord should be amended accordingly and how NZ could lead the way highlighting the discrepancy internationally. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it...  Dom talks with author Peta Carey about her latest book, 'The Hollows Boys; A story of three brothers and the Fiordland Deer Recovery Era', her personal connection with the story and the significance and impact of this extraordinary period in NZ history. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Agritourism NZ CEO Marijke Dunselman about the launch of the pilot Agritourism NZ Otago/Southland Regional Network, what the aim of the network is and the Global Agritourism Conference in Scotland next year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about his recent trip to the Nanjing Wool Market Conference, the significance of this market for local woolgrowers and the encouraging lift in strong wool prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Simon 'Pog' Cameron about the 2025 Haast Whitebait Festival tomorrow (Oct 4th), the ongoing battle with wilding pines and efforts being made to push for faster processing of Crown land pastoral licences to graze. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon 'Pog' Cameron about the 2025 Haast Whitebait Festival tomorrow (Oct 4th), the ongoing battle with wilding pines and efforts being made to push for faster processing of Crown land pastoral licences to graze... He talks with Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about his recent trip to the Nanjing Wool Market Conference, the significance of this market for local woolgrowers and the encouraging lift in strong wool prices... And he talks with Agritourism NZ CEO Marijke Dunselman about the launch of the pilot Agritourism NZ Otago/Southland Regional Network, what the aim of the network is and the Global Agritourism Conference in Scotland next year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Geoff FitzGerald and his grandson Alex from Maungahau Lodge about their upcoming fundraiser for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Geoff's two accidents on farm which required the services of the rescue helicopter and the time Miss Korea came to stay...  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Jeremy Bryant from Aimer Farming about securing a $750,000 capital investment from Cultivate Ventures, how the system works to measure and forecast pasture mass and his plans to develop mobile, drone, and satellite solutions, and launch into international markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Susan Harris from GreenXperts about why she believes fossil fuel emissions are causing far more damage to the planet than cows and sheep, why the Paris Accord should be amended accordingly and how NZ could lead the way highlighting the discrepancy internationally. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Susan Harris from GreenXperts about why she believes fossil fuel emissions are causing far more damage to the planet than cows and sheep, why the Paris Accord should be amended accordingly and how NZ could lead the way highlighting the discrepancy internationally... He talks with Geoff FitzGerald and his grandson Alex from Maungahau Lodge about their upcoming fundraiser for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Geoff's two accidents on farm which required the services of the rescue helicopter and what the lodge has to offer... And he talks with Jeremy Bryant from Aimer Farming about securing a $750,000 capital investment from Cultivate Ventures, how the system works to measure and forecast pasture mass and his plans to develop mobile, drone, and satellite solutions, and launch into international markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with with Peter 'Razor' Reynolds about his charitable organisation, Moral Compass, which helps vulnerable youth through endeavours such as hunting and fishing, his own battles as a youth in London before joining the British Army and the upcoming book on his life. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with rower Ben Taylor about his recent win in the men's pair with Oliver Welch at the world rowing championships in Shanghai, being part of the bronze medal performance in the first ever mixed wight event and his reflections on a successful season before he takes a well earned break. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, about Fonterra's Full Year result, the Synlait Milk's agreement to sell its North Island sites to US healthcare company Abbott and the current state of global milk supply. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, about Fonterra's Full Year result, the Synlait Milk's agreement to sell its North Island sites to US healthcare company Abbott and the current state of global milk supply... He talks with Peter 'Razor' Reynolds about his charitable organisation, Moral Compass, which helps vulnerable youth through endeavours such as hunting and fishing, his own battles as a youth in London before joining the British Army and the upcoming book on his life... And he talks with rower Ben Taylor about his recent win in the men's pair with Oliver Welch at the world rowing championships in Shanghai, being part of the bronze medal performance in the first ever mixed eight event and his reflections on a successful season before he takes a well earned break. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Vanessa Hore, Otago Ospri Farmer Committee Chair, about the new livestock movement restrictions being introduced in a part of Central Otago dealing with infected possums spreading bovine TB to livestock, what it means for farmers and the progress being made on eradication efforts in the region. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with author Peta Carey about her latest book, 'The Hollows Boys; A story of three brothers and the Fiordland Deer Recovery Era', her personal connection with the story and the significance and impact of this extraordinary period in NZ history. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with author Peta Carey about her latest book, 'The Hollows Boys; A story of three brothers and the Fiordland Deer Recovery Era', her personal connection with the story and the significance and impact of this extraordinary period in NZ history... And he talks with Vanessa Hore, Otago Ospri Farmer Committee Chair, about the new livestock movement restrictions being introduced in a part of Central Otago dealing with infected possums spreading bovine TB to livestock, what it means for farmers and the progress being made on eradication efforts in the region. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Associate Professor Tim Curran from Lincoln University about his research into how plants respond to extreme disturbance events such as fire, drought, frost and cyclones, his recent focus on identifying low flammability species to plant as green firebreaks and how using a 'plant BBQ' is helping facilitate the research. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Jim Sidey about using hemp-based products to fix his joint pain and other ailments from years of physical labour and his newly found talents in front of the camera. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Callum Eastwood, DairyNZ Senior Scientist and organiser of the International Precision Dairy Conference in Christchurch (Dec 3-5), about the conference being held in NZ for the first time, the purpose of it and what attendees can expect. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Professor Tim Curran from Lincoln University about his research into how plants respond to extreme disturbance events such as fire, drought, frost and cyclones, his recent focus on identifying low flammability species to plant as green firebreaks and how using a 'plant BBQ' is helping facilitate the research... He talks with Callum Eastwood, DairyNZ Senior Scientist and organiser of the International Precision Dairy Conference in Christchurch (Dec 3-5), about the conference being held in NZ for the first time, the purpose of it and what attendees can expect... And he talks with North Canterbury farmer Jim Sidey about using hemp-based products to fix his joint pain and other ailments from years of physical labour and his newly found talents in front of the camera. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Otematata Station Stock manager Sam Clouston about life on the farm, the growing success of his leather goods business, Clouston Craft, and what products he makes. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with 2025 NZ Winegrowers Fellow Mark Allen about his life in viticulture, his role in the creation of the NZ wine industry and his focus on research and innovation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Hugh McDonald, CEO of PGG Wrightson Seeds, about the current state of the seed market, the Gene Technology Bill and the business of sports turf. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with NZ Hops Ltd CEO Blair Stewart about the 2025 harvest, the ongoing success of the Nectaron and Superdelic varieties and the global hop market. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ Hops Ltd CEO Blair Stewart about the 2025 harvest, the ongoing success of the Nectaron and Superdelic varieties and the global hop market... And he talks with Hugh McDonald, CEO of PGG Wrightson Seeds, about the current state of the seed market, the Gene Technology Bill and the business of sports turf. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about the new way of remembering the basics of drench resistance using FARMED (Feeding, Avoiding worms, Refugia, Monitor and Effective Drench), the financial cost of having drench resistance and what dropping ewe numbers and increasing cattle can do to the bottom line. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Otematata Station Stock manager Sam Clouston about life on the farm, the growing success of his leather goods business, Clouston Craft, and what products he makes. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Food Stylist, Cook, Art Director and Consultant Fiona Hugues about what a food stylist actually does, working for some of NZ's biggest and most successful food and beverage producers, and keeping up with the latest trends in styling. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Food Stylist, Cook, Art Director and Consultant Fiona Hugues about what a food stylist actually does, working for some of NZ's biggest and most successful food and beverage producers, and keeping up with the latest trends in styling... He talks with Otematata Station Stock manager Sam Clouston about life on the farm, the growing success of his leather goods business, Clouston Craft, and what products he makes... And REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about the new way of remembering the basics of drench resistance using FARMED (Feeding, Avoiding worms, Refugia, Monitor and Effective Drench), the financial cost of having drench resistance and what dropping ewe numbers and increasing cattle can do to the bottom line. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Angie Fisher, Beef+Lamb NZ Senior Agricultural Analyst, about the New Season Outlook for sheep and beef farmers, the best performing regions across the country and which regions suffered the most. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about Typhoon Ragasa which is bearing down on Hong Kong, the typically changeable spring weather pattern in NZ and what's in store for the next few weeks... He talks with Angie Fisher, Beef+Lamb NZ Senior Agricultural Analyst, about the New Season Outlook for sheep and beef farmers, the best performing regions across the country and which regions suffered the most... And he talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about its extensive webinar schedule, the host of workshops and events it's running over the next few months and nomination details for the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about its extensive webinar schedule, the host of workshops and events it's running over the next few months and nomination details for the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about Typhoon Ragasa which is bearing down on Hong Kong, the typically changeable spring weather pattern in NZ and what's in store for the next few weeks. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with internationally renowned gardener Jill Simpson about her property and garden on Banks Peninsula, the current 'naturalism' trend within gardening circles and her keynote speech at the upcoming Garden Marlborough event in November. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Michael Tayler, United Wheat Growers Chair, about the vote to renew the Commodity Levies (Wheat Grain) Order, the upcoming launch of the new NZ Grown grains logo and the challenges facing wheat growers in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about winning the Lumina Supplier/Finisher of the Year alongside Longridge Deer Park near Balclutha, producing wool for Breen Construction's eco-friendly wool bats and the recent hunting trade shows he's attended in the US. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about winning the Lumina Supplier/Finisher of the Year alongside Longridge Deer Park near Balclutha, producing wool for Breen Construction's eco-friendly wool bats and the recent hunting trade shows he's attended in the US... He talks with Michael Tayler, United Wheat Growers Chair, about the vote to renew the Commodity Levies (Wheat Grain) Order, the upcoming launch of the new NZ Grown grains logo and the challenges facing wheat growers in NZ... And he talks with internationally renowned gardener Jill Simpson about her property and garden on Banks Peninsula, the current 'naturalism' trend within gardening circles and her keynote speech at the upcoming Garden Marlborough event in November. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Snow Buckley from Hazlett Livestock about his background in stud sheep, the current state of the markets and his role as an auctioneer.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with 2025 NZ Winegrowers Fellow Mark Allen about his life in viticulture, his role in the creation of the NZ wine industry and his focus on research and innovation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with 2025 NZ Winegrowers Fellow Mark Allen about his life in viticulture, his role in the creation of the NZ wine industry and his focus on research and innovation... And he talks with Snow Buckley from Hazlett Livestock about his background in stud sheep, the current state of the markets and his role as an auctioneer.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the basics of nitrate, following ECan's declaration of a nitrate emergency in Canterbury, how it effects plants, livestock and humans and it's effect on the environment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.