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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.

In case you missed it... 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.

Dom talks with Glenn Dick, Marlborough A&P Show Chair, about this year's event (Nov 8), what's on offer for attendees and what makes a successful A&P 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 Philp Hulme, Distinguished Professor of Plant Biosecurity from Lincoln University, about his role in developing the One Biosecurity Framework, the biggest concerns regarding biosecurity in NZ and what lessons were gleaned from Covid 19. 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 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, 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... He talks with Philp Hulme, Distinguished Professor of Plant Biosecurity from Lincoln University, about his role in developing the One Biosecurity Framework, the biggest concerns regarding biosecurity in NZ and what lessons were gleaned from Covid 19... And he talks with Glen Dick, Marlborough A&P Show Chair, about this year's event (Nov 8), what's on offer for attendees and what makes a successful A&P 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 Jo Ensor from Tyntesfield Blooms in Marlborough about her commercial flower growing business, her previous roles as an agronomist and her involvement in the Garden Marlborough event coming up 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 Director, strategic advisor and company founder Mark Cox about his involvement in agribusiness ventures over the years, including Craigmore Sustainables and the Coxco Group, his involvement in the dairy industry and what's made him successful in the agribusiness landscape. 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 Director, strategic advisor and company founder Mark Cox about his involvement in agribusiness ventures over the years, including Craigmore Sustainables and the Coxco Group, his involvement in the dairy industry and what's made him successful in the agribusiness landscape... And he talks with Jo Ensor from Tyntesfield Blooms in Marlborough about her commercial flower growing business, her previous roles as an agronomist and her involvement in the Garden Marlborough event coming up 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 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 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.