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Dom talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about what he's describing as heavy-handed tactics from Environment Southland regarding winter grazing compliance, some farmers being invoiced for compliance checks despite not breaching any rules and Environment Southland's rejection of these claims. 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 Event (-0.8%), the All Blacks and F1... He talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about what he's describing as heavy-handed tactics from Environment Southland regarding winter grazing compliance, some farmers being invoiced for compliance checks despite not breaching any rules and Environment Southland's rejection of these claims... And he talks with RaboResearch senior analyst Emma Higgins about its Q3 Global Dairy Quarterly Report, the rise of global milk supply and why that could test the market balance over the year ahead. 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 Event (-0.8%), the All Blacks and F1. 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 Holden, founder of Mates of Mates for Mates, about the latest iteration of the Rural Roundup at the upcoming Hawkes Bay A&P Show (Thurs Oct 23), what's on offer for attendees and what's happening at Kelso Genetics. 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 Matamata dairy farmer Matthew Zonderop, founder of Perfect Cow Breeding Solutions, about his AI breeding app, what it offers farmers and the future of AI-based technology in agriculture. 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 Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about his response to Mid-Canterbury farmer David Clark's concerns regarding the bureaucratic overreach of councils in relation to farming operations, the red tape and expense of renewing existing farming consents and what, if anything, he can do about it... He talks with Matamata dairy farmer Matthew Zonderop, founder of Perfect Cow Breeding Solutions, about his AI breeding app, what it offers farmers and the future of AI-based technology in agriculture... And he talks with Matt Holden, founder of Mates of Mates for Mates, about the latest iteration of the Rural Roundup at the upcoming Hawkes Bay A&P Show (Thurs Oct 23), what's on offer for attendees and what's happening at Kelso Genetics. 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 Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about his response to Mid-Canterbury farmer David Clark's concerns regarding the bureaucratic overreach of councils in relation to farming operations, the red tape and expense of renewing existing farming consents and what, if anything, he can do about 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 Julian Ashby, Beef+Lamb NZ GM of Insights and Strategic Planning, about the positive New Season Outlook for sheep and beef farmers, a return to profitability and the cost of afforestation. 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 Craig Smith, Findex Wealth Management Partner, about the likely cash windfall for Fonterra shareholders following the sale of its global consumer business to Lactalis, why many farmers are rethinking their priorities in terms of how to spend this tax-free capital return and what it could mean for rural communities and the future dairy 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 Mid-Canterbury farmer David Clark about his problems renewing his Farming Land Use Consent with Environment Canterbury, despite an A Grade Environmental Audit mark, what his options are and why it should be a concern for farming families across the country. 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 Mid-Canterbury farmer David Clark about his problems renewing his Farming Land Use Consent with Environment Canterbury, despite an A Grade Environmental Audit mark, what his options are and why it should be a concern for farming families across the country... He talks with Craig Smith, Findex Wealth Management Partner, about the likely cash windfall for Fonterra shareholders following the sale of its global consumer business to Lactalis, why many farmers are rethinking their priorities in terms of how to spend this tax-free capital return and what it could mean for rural communities and the future dairy in NZ... And he talks with Julian Ashby, Beef+Lamb NZ GM of Insights and Strategic Planning, about the positive New Season Outlook for sheep and beef farmers, a return to profitability and the cost of afforestation. 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 Longridge Deer Park Manager Len Geldenhuys about winning the Lumina Supplier/Finisher of the Year alongside Glen Dene Station in Hawea, how the two farms work in conjunction with each other and what prompted his move to NZ from South Africa nearly a decade ago. 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 Wool Impact Chief Executive Andy Caughey about his recent grower visits in Otago and Southland, the key messages delivered to growers and the future of strong wool. 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 Alex Johnston, FMG Chief Insurance Officer, about new legislative changes affecting farmers, what farmers need to be aware of and the latest Consumer NZ insurance report. 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 Deer Industry NZ Chief Executive Rhys Griffiths about the new Deer Code of Welfare, the outlook for the upcoming velvet season and the current state of the venison 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.

Dom talks with Longridge Deer Park Manager Len Geldenhuys about winning the Lumina Supplier/Finisher of the Year alongside Glen Dene Station in Hawea, how the two farms work in conjunction with each other and what prompted his move to NZ from South Africa nearly a decade ago. 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 Longridge Deer park Manager Len Geldenhuys about winning the Lumina Supplier/Finisher of the Year alongside Glen Dene Station in Hawea, how the two farms work in conjunction with each other and what prompted his move to NZ from South Africa nearly a decade ago... He talks with Deer Industry NZ Chief Executive Rhys Griffiths about the new Deer Code of Welfare, the outlook for the upcoming velvet season and the current state of the venison market... And he talks with Alex Johnston, FMG Chief Insurance Officer, about new legislative changes affecting farmers, what farmers need to be aware of and the latest Consumer NZ insurance report. 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 this episode of Real Optimism, Julia Jones chats with award-winning producer and director Celia Jaspers about the craft of storytelling—on screen, on farm, and in life. From What Now to Shark Week and a new feature film on New Zealand’s iconic Dog Show, Celia shares how resilience, creativity, and authenticity fuel her work. A candid kōrero on hustle, perspective, and finding optimism in every challenge.

Dom talks with Craig Wiggins and Slade McFarland about a new Memorandum of Understanding between Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate and Mates in Construction, how the two organisations are working together and what the pair are doing to spread their mental health message. 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 Whitney Conder from Central Orchard Management about her involvement in the upcoming Inspiring Wāhine event in Gore, what inspired the inaugural event last year and this year's second iteration, 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.

Dom talks with South Canterbury veterinarian Ryan Luckman about the development of his new app DAGI, how it will help farmers manage and ward off drench resistance in sheep parasites and his love of musical theatre. 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 South Canterbury veterinarian Ryan Luckman about the development of his new app DAGI, how it will help farmers manage and ward off drench resistance in sheep parasites and his love of musical theatre... He talks with Whitney Conder from Central Orchard Management about her involvement in the upcoming Inspiring Wāhine event in Gore, what inspired the inaugural event last year and this year's second iteration, and what attendees can expect... And he talks with Craig Wiggins and Slade McFarland about a new Memorandum of Understanding between Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate and Mates in Construction, how the two organisations are working together and what the pair are doing to spread their mental health message. 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 Mid-Canterbury farmer Frances Beeston about being elected to the board of Rural Women NZ, her previous role as a Mycoplasma bovis coordinator and her work as a Life Coach.   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.

Jo Grigg talks with award-winning Oamaru veterinarian Dave Robertson about lamb husbandry, insights into pain relief options, trials of castration clips, the why's and how's and which lambs might not need it at all. 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 Chief Executive Andy Caughey about his recent grower visits in Otago and Southland, the key messages delivered to growers and the future of strong wool. 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 Wool Impact Chief Executive Andy Caughey about his recent grower visits in Otago and Southland, the key messages delivered to growers and the future of strong wool... Jo Grigg talks with award-winning Oamaru veterinarian Dave Robertson about lamb husbandry, pain relief options and trials of castration clips... And Dom talks with Mid-Canterbury farmer Frances Beeston about being elected to the board of Rural Women NZ, her previous role as a Mycoplasma bovis coordinator and her work as a Life Coach.   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 Flagstaff Station Operations Manager Haydn Blatch about its recruitment drive for a Stock Manager at Tower Ridge in Northern Southland, how both properties work in conjunction with each other and the diversity of the farming operation. 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 Monty White, Agricom's Eastern North Island Territory Manager and Industry Support, about returning to Central Hawke's Bay, his time working in the UK and his lifelong interest in agronomy. 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 Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about the state-owned enterprise's turnaround in fiscal performance for the financial year, what were the major factors that contributed to the result and whether it's managed to silence some critics of its past performance. 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 Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about the state-owned enterprise's turnaround in fiscal performance for the financial year, what were the major factors that contributed to the result and whether it's managed to silence some critics of its past performance... He talks with Monty White, Agricom's Eastern North Island Territory Manager and Industry Support, about returning to Central Hawke's Bay, his time working in the UK and his lifelong interest in agronomy... And he talks with Flagstaff Station Operations Manager Haydn Blatch about its recruitment drive for a Stock Manager at Tower Ridge in Northern Southland, how both properties work in conjunction with each other and the diversity of the farming operation. 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 Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about some of the feature stories in the upcoming edition and the divided views on the proposed Maniototo Solar Farm. 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 Malcolm Rough from the Mahia Peninsula about his property featuring in a new book called 'New Zealand Rustic', the history of the Te Au homestead and learning farming from scratch. 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 Taranaki dairy farmer Sam Ebbett about his role as Federated Farmers ShareFarmer Chair, winter in Taranaki and his involvement in the local speedway scene. 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 Taranaki dairy farmer Sam Ebbett about his role as Federated Farmers ShareFarmer Chair, winter in Taranaki and his involvement in the local speedway scene... He talks with Malcolm Rough from the Mahia Peninsula about his property featuring in a new book called 'New Zealand Rustic', the history of the Te Au homestead and learning farming from scratch... And he talks with Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about some of the feature stories in the upcoming edition and the divided views on the proposed Maniototo Solar Farm. 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 The Brothers Green co-founder Brad Lake about its new distribution centre in Australia, the drop in this year's hemp harvest in NZ and why he's pessimistic hemp will be removed from the Misuse of Drugs Act 2006. 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 Potatoes NZ CEO Kate Trufitt about new research which reveals potatoes are suffering from a perception problem, the overall decline in fresh produce consumption nationally and what's on the table 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 and Jo catch up to swap notes from the last few weeks with Dom in the US and Jo holding taking the reins at REX HQ. 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.

Jo Grigg talks with Sally Neal about her life in the equine world, her business ventures, including Tweedy Fox Stocks and The Cleanest Horse NZ, launching this weekend, and her work with a local Iwi as Environmental Manager. 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 ongoing support farmers are receiving in the aftermath of the June floods, how the recovery effort is progressing and the spring outlook for 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nelson Federated Farmers President Kerry Irvine about the ongoing support farmers are receiving in the aftermath of the June floods, how the recovery effort is progressing and the spring outlook for the region... Jo Grigg talks with Sally Neal about her life in the equine world, her business ventures, including Tweedy Fox Stocks and The Cleanest Horse NZ, launching this weekend, and her work with a local Iwi as Environmental Manager... And Dom and Jo catch up to swap notes from the last few weeks with Dom in the US and Jo holding taking the reins at REX HQ. 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 Devold NZ GM Craig Smith about its renewed commitment to the shearing industry, why it's been undervalued in the past and what Devold is doing to address the issue. 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 2025 TB Plan Review, which regions require the most work and developments regarding the NAIT Replacement Project. 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 Southland Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Dean Rabbidge about the fallout of rampant carbon forestry in the region, why the government's ETS rules aren't working and the effect they're having on rural communities. 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 Southland Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Dean Rabbidge about the fallout of rampant carbon forestry in the region, why the government's ETS rules aren't working and the effect they're having on rural communities... He talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the 2025 TB Plan Review, which regions require the most work and developments regarding the NAIT Replacement Project... And he talks with Devold NZ GM Craig Smith about its renewed commitment to the shearing industry, why it's been undervalued in the past and what Devold is doing to address the issue. 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 the September forecast, spring weather patterns and US/NZ weather comparisons. 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 Potatoes NZ CEO Kate Trufitt about new research which reveals potatoes are suffering from a perception problem, the overall decline in fresh produce consumption nationally and what's on the table 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.3%), what factors led to the drop and the inner workings of NZ's trade relations... He talks with Potatoes NZ CEO Kate Trufitt about new research which reveals potatoes are suffering from a perception problem, the overall decline in fresh produce consumption nationally and what's on the table to address the situation... And he talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the September forecast, spring weather patterns and US/NZ weather comparisons. 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 (-4.3%), what factors led to the drop and the inner workings of NZ's trade relations. 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, Jo Grigg talks with Andrew Hoggard Act MP, about today's announcement on ACT's position on the NZ Emissions Reduction Plan, and how they want to review NZ's involvement in the Paris Agreement. From the archives, Dom George chats with Marie Taylor about her Hawke's Bay Nursey, her work with rescuing rare plants and the flood recovery process. 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.

ACT has just announced their position on NZ's Emissions Reduction Plans and they are campaigning to review New Zealand's targets in the Paris Agreement, with the line "Leave Paris if Paris won't change".Minister Andrew Hoggard  talks with Jo Grigg about what the review might look like, what ACT wants to see happen with split gas measurement and the implications for agriculture and trade. 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.