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Dom talks with David Birkett, arable farmer and Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Executive Chairperson, about the major issues facing arable farmers in NZ, some of the possible solutions and why NZ risks become a forgotten outcast following Bayer Crop Science's recent decision to close its Hastings research site. 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 Game Animal Council CEO Corina Jordan about the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill (submissions close Thurs 24 July), why she believes it's a crucial moment for NZ and the historical background to the legislation... He talks with David Birkett, arable farmer and Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Executive Chairperson, about the major issues facing arable farmers in NZ, some of the possible solutions and why NZ risks become a forgotten outcast following Bayer Crop Science's recent decision to close its Hastings research site... And he talks with the Supreme winners at last night's NZ Bacon and Ham Awards; Jordan Hamilton from Wild Game in Hastings, who took home the Supreme Ham Award for their Old School Pressed Ham and Puvi Nadason from Sam’s Butchery in Silverdale, who won the Supreme Bacon winner for their Naturally Maple Streaky Bacon. 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 Game Animal Council CEO Corina Jordan about the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill (submissions close Thurs 24 July), why she believes it's a crucial moment for NZ and the historical background to the legislation. 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 Alan Henderson, Erskine Owen director, about a new processing model developed by Mr Apple, one of NZ’s largest apple exporters, how it reduces the time between harvest and packing by 25%, helps boost fruit quality and shelf life for millions of consumers in Asia and the Middle East and how it's set to anchor a new property fund targeting $1 billion within five years. 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 Lock, Sales Manager for Fully Equipped, about kitting out utes to make them fit for purpose, the advancements in equipment and accessories and his involvement in setting up the winch challenge series in Australia. 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 Chandler, CEO of Tasman Pine Forests, about the estimated 4000ha of forestry plantations damaged in the recent storms in Tasman, how they plan to salvage the trees and what effect it might have on timber 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 Steve Chandler, CEO of Tasman Pine Forests, about the estimated 4000ha of forestry plantations damaged in the recent storms in Tasman, how they plan to salvage the trees and what effect it might have on timber markets... He talks with Jason Lock, Sales Manager for Fully Equipped, about kitting out utes to make them fit for purpose, the advancements in equipmewnt and accessories and his involvement in setting up the winch challenge series in Australia... And he talks with Alan Henderson, Erskine Owen director, about a new processing model developed by Mr Apple, one of NZ’s largest apple exporters, how it reduces the time between harvest and packing by 25%, helps boost fruit quality and shelf life for millions of consumers in Asia and the Middle East and how it's set to anchor a new property fund targeting $1 billion within five years. 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 Anderson, Westpac's new head of agribusiness, about his first few months in the role, travelling the length and breadth of the country and the bank's philosophy around its Sustainable Farm Loan. 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 Johnny Oswald, Chair of the South Marlborough Restoration Trust about the history of forest planting in the area, the danger of wilding pines wreaking havoc on the South Island hill country and the sudden departure of Jim Ward from Molesworth Station. 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 Johnny Oswald, Chair of the South Marlborough Restoration Trust about the history of forest planting in the area, the danger of wilding pines wreaking havoc on the South Island hill country and the sudden departure of Jim Ward from Molesworth Station... And he talks with Richard Anderson, Westpac's new head of agribusiness, about his first few months in the role, travelling the length and breadth of the country and the bank's philosophy around its Sustainable Farm Loan. 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 Beef+Lamb NZ CEO Alan Thomson about the 2025 Director Roadshow, the implementation of its strategy refresh and the Red Meat Sector Conference beginning in Christchurch today. 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 Catchment Communities Aotearoa Chair Ben Ensor about a recent funding boost from the government and Rabobank, the work the group undertakes and the progress its made 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 Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about his recent submission to the the Environment Select Committee in relation to the Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill, his recent opinion piece on the Save Our Sheep campaign and his first few weeks in the role. 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 Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about his recent submission to the the Environment Select Committee in relation to the Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill, his recent opinion piece on the Save Our Sheep campaign and his first few weeks in the role... He talks with Catchment Communities Aotearoa Chair Ben Ensor about a recent funding boost from the government and Rabobank, the work the group undertakes and the progress its made so far... And he talks with Beef+Lamb NZ CEO Alan Thomson about the 2025 Director Roadshow, the implementation of its strategy refresh and the Red Meat Sector Conference beginning in Christchurch today. 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 George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolus 'Emitless', which delivers over 75% methane reduction in cattle for 100 days from a single treatment, how it works and the possibility for farmers to be financially rewarded for using the product and other methane inhibitors in 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's primary produce. 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 George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolus 'Emitless', which delivers over 75% methane reduction in cattle for 100 days from a single treatment, how it works and the possibility for farmers to be financially rewarded for using the product and other methane inhibitors in 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control tools... And he talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolus 'Emitless', which delivers over 75% methane reduction in cattle for 100 days from a single treatment, how it works and the possibility for farmers to be financially rewarded for using the product and other methane inhibitors in 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.

Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control tools. 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 Reefton Distilling Co founder and CEO Patsy Bass about winning a platinum award in the 2025 SIP Awards design category for its Little Biddy Gin bottle series, edging out Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s newly launched “Gin & Juice” brand for 'Best in Class', winning an Innovation Award for its unique pounamu filtration process and claiming Gold for its Little Biddy Classic Gin and a Double Gold for its Amber Little Biddy Gin. 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 Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role as one of the leading advocates for Filipino workers in the agriculture industries in NZ, her move from the Philippines to NZ in 2008 and running two businesses. 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 Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry. 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 Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry... He talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role as one of the leading advocates for Filipino workers in the agriculture industries in NZ, her move from the Philippines to NZ in 2008 and running two businesses... And he talks with Reefton Distilling Co founder and CEO Patsy Bass about winning a platinum award in the 2025 SIP Awards design category for its Little Biddy Gin bottle series, edging out Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s newly launched “Gin & Juice” brand for 'Best in Class', winning an Innovation Award for its unique pounamu filtration process and claiming Gold for its Little Biddy Classic Gin and a Double Gold for its Amber Little Biddy Gin. 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 catches up with Sally Coombe and John Dazley from CMK, along with Kevin and Nicole Oppert, as part of the new series of Milking It on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen.

Dom talks with Morris Pita, Co-Chair of the Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust, about winning the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy for being the top Māori sheep and beef farm in NZ, the history of the land and the effort that's gone in to making it a profitable farming business. 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 Christopher Winefield, from the Department of Wine, Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, about its world-first genome study which could help NZ’s billion-dollar wine export industry grow more disease-resistant grapevines and reduce fungicide use in the sector, how it works and the formation of a new commercial venture designed to democratise genomic testing for farms across New Zealand. 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 about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebrations... He talks with Associate Professor Christopher Winefield, from the Department of Wine, Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, about its world-first genome study which could help NZ’s billion-dollar wine export industry grow more disease-resistant grapevines and reduce fungicide use in the sector, how it works and the formation of a new commercial venture designed to democratise genomic testing for farms across New Zealand... And he talks with Morris Pita, Co-Chair of the Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust, about winning the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy for being the top Māori sheep and beef farm in NZ, the history of the land and the effort that's gone in to making it a profitable farming business. 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 about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebrations. 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 Mikaela Greig, Beef+Lamb NZ Western North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Rural Blokes Roundup (Aug 8), her own farming operation and her cricketing career. 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 Institute of Primary Industry Management CEO Jo Finer about the purpose and role of the organisation, its annual conference next month (Aug 26-27) and the Institute's bid to host the international Farm Management Conference in 2030. 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 Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work with Federated Farmers as Meat & Wool Chair of the Rotorua/Taupo branch and the national Meat & Wool Executive team, her role as an independent farm consultant and her and husband Sean's sheep milking flock. 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 Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work with Federated Farmers as Meat & Wool Chair of the Rotorua/Taupo branch and the national Meat & Wool Executive team, her role as an independent farm consultant and her and husband Sean's sheep milking flock... He talks with NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management CEO Jo Finer about the purpose and role of the organisation, its annual conference next month (Aug 26-27) and the Institute's bid to host the international Farm Management Conference in 2030... And he talks with Mikaela Greig, Beef+Lamb NZ Western North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Rural Blokes Roundup (Aug 8), her own farming operation and her cricketing career. 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 Agricom agronomist Allister Moorhead about combating winter porina, why we're seeing late winter flights of porina and his podcast with colleague Glenn Judson, 'The Al & Juddy Show'. 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 Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's primary produce. 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 Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's primary produce... And he talks with Agricom agronomist Allister Moorhead about combating winter porina, why we're seeing late winter flights of porina and his podcast with colleague Glenn Judson, 'The Al & Juddy Show'. 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 Karen Fraser and Stacey Cosnett, aka The Calf Experts, about their latest nationwide tour hosting events for farmers on rearing calves, the success of their roadshow and social media platforms and some of the key things to consider when calf rearing. 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, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges in Marlborough about his recent trip to China, the deluge of rain that's hit the region in the last week and his unique suggestion for helping to fix some of the problems with the NZ wool industry. 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 Nelson Federated Farmers President Kerry Irvine about the extent of the damage to farms following recent flooding in the region, the mental toll on the local farmers and how people can help the recovery effort. 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 ferreter James Curry about his pest control business Jim's Bunny Hunters, how he trains and uses ferrets and dogs to catch rabbits and other pests and the recent success of his social media platforms. 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 GreenXperts Principal Scientist Susan Harris about why she thinks the ETS Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill could be detrimental to NZ, how restricting carbon forestry could prevent hill country farmers earning extra income and why she believes the debate isn't as simple as forests vs sheep. 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 GreenXperts Principal Scientist Susan Harris about why she thinks the ETS Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill could be detrimental to NZ, how restricting carbon forestry could prevent hill country farmers earning extra income and why she believes the debate isn't as simple as forests vs sheep... He talks with ferreter James Curry about his pest control business Jim's Bunny Hunters, how he trains and uses ferrets and dogs to catch rabbits and other pests and the recent success of his social media platforms... And he talks with Nelson Federated Farmers President Kerry Irvine about the extent of the damage to farms following recent flooding in the region, the mental toll on the local farmers and how people can help the recovery effort. 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 Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting NZ, about the Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study, why he thinks it's a bad idea and why it's a critical time for New Zealand’s supply chain and transport 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with independent economist Cameron Bagrie about whether New Zealand has become economically risk averse, the rise of political division and his major takeaways from Fieldays... And he talks with Dom Kalasih, CEO of Transporting NZ, about the Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study, why he thinks it's a bad idea and why it's a critical time for New Zealand’s supply chain and transport 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 independent economist Cameron Bagrie about whether New Zealand has become economically risk averse, the rise of political division and his major takeaways from Fieldays. 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 Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about Club Connect, the government's plans to relax anti-money laundering checks and recent changes at Federated Farmers. 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 Aratiatia farm manager Carl Carmichael about applications being open for Pāmu's apprenticeship scheme, what the apprenticeship involves and the idea behind paying students while they're training in Taupō. 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 Onside co-founder and CEO Ryan Higgs about the launch of the agri-tech company's PCBU Enterprise, how the industry-first digital platform is designed to revolutionise shared safety management across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand and the success of the company 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Onside co-founder and CEO Ryan Higgs about the launch of the agri-tech company's PCBU Enterprise, how the industry-first digital platform is designed to revolutionise shared safety management across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand and the success of the company so far... He talks with Aratiatia farm manager Carl Carmichael about applications being open for Pāmu's apprenticeship scheme, what the apprenticeship involves and the idea behind paying students while they're training in Taupō... And he catches up with Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about Club Connect, the government's plans to relax anti-money laundering checks and recent changes at Federated Farmers. 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 Chris Ireland from the Bragato Research Institute about a current trial looking at using ultra violet light to kill powdery mildew out in the vineyard, the principle behind it and other research projects he's been involved in. 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 Jake Linklater, the 2025 NZ Young Plant Producer of the Year, about the event in Christchurch, his current studies at Lincoln University and his role as nursery manager at Nova Natives in Templeton. 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.