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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jenna Smith, CEO of Pouarua Farms and board member for BEL Group and Dairy Women's Network, about her recent trip to China for the China International Import Expo, what she learned and her Nuffield scholarship... He talks with Angela Clifford, Eat NZ CEO, about the prospect of Michelin stars being introduced to NZ, working with the Foundation for Arable Research to come up with the official NZ Grain Mark and her new book, 'The Food Farm'... And he talks with kayaker and endurance racer James Scott about wearing the new Norsewear Endurance socks in the recent Gore Whiskey Creek Challenge, his quest to make the NZ Olympic kayaking team for LA 2028 and his long association with surf lifesaving. 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 Nic Lees, Director of Lincoln University's Agribusiness and Food Marketing Programme, about the US tariff rollercoaster, what it means for NZ's primary exports and the geopolitical factors at play when it comes to the commodities 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Nick Carey, Green Meadows Beef Managing Director, about picking up an award in the Deloitte Fast 50, the origin of the business and his nuanced perspective on the notion of 'telling your story'. 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 Matt Stancombe, veterinarian and dairy operations manager at the Taranaki Veterinary Centre, about winning NZ Food Safety’s inaugural Antimicrobial Resistance Award, their concerted efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance in cows and how they managed to achieve it. 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 Findex HR Consultant Lou Baines about the major employment law changes underway, how these reforms will affect farmers, rural employers and their workers, and what the changes mean for rural workplaces. 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 Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about its return to profit in 2025 after two years of heavy losses, what's led to the turnaround and his assessment of 2025 following the shareholder vote to sell 65% of the company to Irish outfit Dawn Meats... He talks with Findex HR Consultant Lou Baines about the major employment law changes underway, how these reforms will affect farmers, rural employers and their workers, and what the changes mean for rural workplaces... And he talks with Matt Stancombe, veterinarian and dairy operations manager at the Taranaki Veterinary Centre, about winning NZ Food Safety’s inaugural Antimicrobial Resistance Award, their concerted efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance in cows and how they managed to achieve it. 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 Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about its return to profit in 2025 after two years of heavy losses, what's led to the turnaround and his assessment of 2025 following the shareholder vote to sell 65% of the company to Irish outfit Dawn Meats. 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 GrainSure Managing Director Mark Simon about its technology to remotely measure silo levels, how it works and other possible applications for the system. 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 Steve Judd, Inovata's GM of Growth & Development, about selenium pour-on coming back onto the market, why this is the case and what advantages farmers could gain as a result. 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 Professor Matt Littlejohn from Massey University about researchers identifying the specific DNA variants behind the Holstein’s distinctive pattern for the first time, why it's important and how it can be applied. 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 Professor Matt Littlejohn from Massey University about researchers identifying the specific DNA variants behind the Holstein’s distinctive pattern for the first time, why it's important and how it can be applied... He talks with Steve Judd, Inovata's GM of Growth & Development, about selenium pour-on coming back onto the market, why this is the case and what advantages farmers could gain as a result... And he talks with Grain Sure Managing Director Mark Simon about its technology to remotely measure silo levels, how it works and other possible applications for the system. 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 Jason Rentoul and Chelsea Hudson from Wye Hills about winning the Westpac Osgro Seeds Marlborough Farmer of the Year 2025, their diverse farming operation and efficient use of land. 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 Stefan Vogel, GM of RaboResearch Australia & NZ, about its Agri Commodity Outlook 2026, why geopolitics is set to play a crucial role in shaping global agriculture and what it means for NZ as trade wars reshape long-standing patterns of production and export. 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 in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-3%), what's happening with NZ butter and his recent sports viewing... He talks with Stefan Vogel, GM of RaboResearch Australia & NZ, about its Agri Commodity Outlook 2026, why geopolitics is set to play a crucial role in shaping global agriculture and what it means for NZ as trade wars reshape long-standing patterns of production and export... And he talks with Jason Rentoul and Chelsea Hudson from Wye Hills about winning the Westpac Osgro Seeds Marlborough Farmer of the Year 2025, their diverse farming operation and efficient use of land. 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 in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-3%), what's happening with NZ butter and his recent sports viewing. 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 Andrew Gibson, PGG Wrightson Livestock Manager and auctioneer, about his career in livestock, the current state of the market and his extensive community and charity work. 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 Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about which areas can expect rain, which areas need it and what exactly atmospheric rivers are. 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 Nic Lees, Director of Lincoln University's Agribusiness and Food Marketing Programme, about the US tariff rollercoaster, what it means for NZ's primary exports and the geopolitical factors at play when it comes to the commodities 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nic Lees, Director of Lincoln University's Agribusiness and Food Marketing Programme, about the US tariff rollercoaster, what it means for NZ's primary exports and the geopolitical factors at play when it comes to the commodities markets... He talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about which areas can expect rain, which areas need it and what exactly atmospheric rivers are... And he talks with Andrew Gibson, PGG Wrightson Livestock Manager and auctioneer, about his career in livestock, the current state of the market and his extensive community and charity work. 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 Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about the progress being made on the committee's key objectives, what he learned from attending the recent NZ Grasslands conference and farming conditions in Marlborough. 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 Nick Carey, Green Meadows Beef Managing Director, about picking up an award in the Deloitte Fast 50, the origin of the business and his nuanced perspective on the notion of 'telling your story'. 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 Nick Carey, Green Meadows Beef Managing Director, about picking up an award in the Deloitte Fast 50, the origin of the business and the growth of its exporting and manufacturing arms... He talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about the progress being made on the committee's key objectives, what he learned from attending the recent NZ Grasslands conference and farming conditions in Marlborough... And he talks with Australian country music star Brad Cox about life on the road, how he got into country music and his current tour of 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Sandra Stevenson from the Preserve Belmont Farm Park group about its efforts to thwart Greater Wellington Regional Council's plans to close the farm, the reason why they want to shut down the farming operation and the risks posed by doing so. 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 Jim Aitken, owner of Mahurangi Oysters, about its ongoing battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflow contaminating its oyster crops in the Mahurangi River, how many oyster farmers are struggling to stay in business and what is being done to address the situation. 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 Australian country music star Brad Cox about life on the road, how he got into country music and his current tour of 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 EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith about its site at the Canterbury A&P Show, the recent inaugural EU/NZ Business Summit in Auckland and the success of the FTA 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 Bruce Weir, Rabobank's GM for Country Banking, about its Planning for Succession workshops, what they cover and why they're proving popular. 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 Sandra Stevenson from the Preserve Belmont Farm Park group about its efforts to thwart Greater Wellington Regional Council's plans to close the farm, the reason why they want to shut down the farming operation and the risks posed by doing so. 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 Sandra Stevenson from the Preserve Belmont Farm Park group about its efforts to thwart Greater Wellington Regional Council's plans to close the farm, the reason why they want to shut down the farming operation and the risks posed by doing so... He talks with Bruce Weir, Rabobank's GM for Country Banking, about its Planning for Succession workshops, what they cover and why they're proving popular... And he talks with EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith about its site at the Canterbury A&P Show, the recent inaugural EU/NZ Business Summit in Auckland and the success of the FTA 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 Andrew Stokes, the man in charge of the cattle competitions at the Royal A&P Show of New Zealand, hosted by The Canterbury A&P Association, about the expectations for this year's event, the show being given Royal status this year and his family's involvement with the event. 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 Donald Martin, founder of Grassco, about its system to gather pasture data, how it works and how correct pasture management can help farmers avoid production and financial pitfalls. 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 Natalie Christensen, Yealands Chief Winemaker, about chairing the Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027 event in Marlborough, the purpose of the event and her career trajectory as a winemaker. 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 Natalie Christensen, Yealands Chief Winemaker, about chairing the Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027 event in Marlborough, the purpose of the event and her career trajectory as a winemaker... He talks with Donald Martin, founder of Grassco, about its system to gather pasture data, how it works and how correct pasture management can help farmers avoid production and financial pitfalls... And he talks with Andrew Stokes, the man in charge of the cattle competitions at the Royal A&P Show of New Zealand, hosted by The Canterbury A&P Association, about the expectations for this year's event, the show being given Royal status this year and his family's involvement with the event. 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 Helen Ryder, Westpac Managing Director of Consumer Banking & Wealth, about its community banking vans initiative, the success of the mobile banking service in Southland and plans to roll out similar operations in Northland and Canterbury. 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 Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the continued strong returns from red meat exports, the progress being made on a free trade deal with India and the recent Alliance and Fonterra shareholder votes. 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 AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about its Year in Review report, its latest investments in companies developing tools to reduce methane emissions and whether the political will for agricultural methane reduction is still prevalent. 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 AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about its Year in Review report, its latest investments in companies developing tools to reduce methane emissions and whether the political will for agricultural methane reduction is still prevalent... He talks with Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the continued strong returns from red meat exports, the progress being made on a free trade deal with India and the recent Alliance and Fonterra shareholder votes... And he talks with Helen Ryder, Westpac Managing Director of Consumer Banking & Wealth, about its community banking vans initiative, the success of the mobile banking service in Southland and plans to roll out similar operations in Northland and Canterbury. 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 Rural Women NZ President Sandra Matthews about its ongoing centenary celebrations, the role it plays in the rural community and what's on offer for members. 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 Jim Aitken, owner of Mahurangi Oysters, about its ongoing battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflow contaminating its oyster crops in the Mahurangi River, how many oyster farmers are struggling to stay in business and what is being done to address the situation. 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 Jim Aitken, owner of Mahurangi Oysters, about its ongoing battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflow contaminating its oyster crops in the Mahurangi River, how many oyster farmers are struggling to stay in business and what is being done to address the situation... And he talks with Rural Women NZ President Sandra Matthews about its ongoing centenary celebrations, the role it plays in the rural community and what's on offer for members. 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 OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the next phase of the TB Plan Review, the latest on the NAIT Replacement Project and ironing out the issues with the new Animal Status Declaration forms. 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 Chatham Islander Tommi Gregory-Hunt and Alister Shennan from Agricademy about the upcoming Chatham Islands Shearing School initiative, what it involves and the importance of hands-on wool harvesting education. 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 Derek Burchell-Burger, Naki Honey GM of sales and marketing, about the release of its $500,000 two-litre vessels of mānuka honey, the inspiration behind its Eternal Gold limited-edition collection and its recent unveiling at the New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata in Le Quesnoy, France. 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 Derek Burchell-Burger, Naki Honey GM of sales and marketing, about the release of its $500,000 two-litre vessels of mānuka honey, the inspiration behind its Eternal Gold limited-edition collection and its recent unveiling at the New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata in Le Quesnoy, France... He talks with Chatham Islander Tommi Gregory-Hunt and Alister Shennan from Agricademy about the upcoming Chatham Islands Shearing School initiative, what it involves and the importance of hands-on wool harvesting education... And he talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the next phase of the TB Plan Review, the latest on the NAIT Replacement Project and ironing out the issues with the new Animal Status Declaration forms. 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 Liz Hayes from Nest Tree Houses about winning the Airbnb NZ Host Awards' Best Design Stay in 2025, how the agritourism operation is incorporated into a working farm in the Hakataramea Valley and possible plans for suture expansion. 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 Sophie Hurley from Honest Wolf about winning a Deloitte 2025 Fast 50 award, the growth trajectory of the brand since the launch of the original wool shopping bag five years ago and plans for the future. 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.

Fresh from a trip to China, dairy analyst and farmer Stu Davison joins Julia to share what he saw — from bakery expos and whipping cream trends to how fast-moving consumer habits are reshaping global dairy demand. They discuss what Fonterra’s strategy gets right, why “China speed” matters and how New Zealand needs to listen before leading. 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 Dominic Emeschajmer, Operations Manager at Motortech 4x4 in Auckland, about how to get more out of your ute, accessories and customisation. 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 Ian Gardner, the man in charge of this year's Hoof to Hotplate competition at the Amberley A&P Show, about the history of the competition, what it involves and who won. 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 Steve Pellet from Stanley Estates in Marlborough about building brand new 24-bed 'HomeStar' rated accommodation for vineyard workers, the path that led him from the UK to growing grapes in NZ and his foray into motorsport. 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.