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Dom talks with Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) results, powered by a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software model, the benefits and advantages it can provide for farmers and the wider implications for the technology. 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 Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) results, powered by a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software model, the benefits and advantages it can provide for farmers and the wider implications for the technology... He talks with Rural Women NZ President Sandra Matthews about its centenary celebrations, the history of the organisation and its value for NZ's rural women... And he talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about its recent conference in Central Otago, recognising the pioneers of NZ's deer farming industry and the challenges facing the 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.

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Game Animal Council Chair Grant Dodson about the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's submission to have the herd formally designated as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park, why it's important for both conservation efforts and economic growth and why Forest & Bird are criticising the move. 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 Food HQ CEO Dr Victoria Hatton about the upcoming NZ Future Food and Fibre Summit in Palmerston North (May 26-28), the major topics up for discussion and the theme of this year's event, 'Growing the Sector Together'. 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 Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about its Moving Day special offer, a recent study by the Commerce Commission which found about half of consumers trying to change mobile phone or broadband providers ran into difficulty switching and how Netspeed is bucking the trend. 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 Woolchemy co-founder and CEO Derelee Potroz-Smith about its recent win at the IDEA® 2025 event in Miami, the opportunities it presents for the company in the US$125b industry and how they developed the world’s first hygiene-grade wool capable of replacing petroleum-based plastics in disposable hygiene products. 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 National Fieldays Chair Jenni Vernon about her extraordinary and groundbreaking career in agriculture, including becoming the first woman to receive a Nuffield Scholarship, her many and varied governance roles and preparations for this year's Fieldays at Mystery Creek (June 11-14). 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 Chair Grant Dodson about the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's submission to have the herd formally designated as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park, why it's important for both conservation efforts and economic growth and why Forest & Bird are criticising the move. 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 Chair Grant Dodson about the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's submission to have the herd formally designated as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park, why it's important for both conservation efforts and economic growth and why Forest & Bird are criticising the move... He talks with NZ National Fieldays Chair Jenni Vernon about her extraordinary and groundbreaking career in agriculture, including becoming the first woman to receive a Nuffield Scholarship, her many and varied governance roles and preparations for this year's Fieldays at Mystery Creek (June 11-14)... He talks with Woolchemy co-founder and CEO Derelee Potroz-Smith about its recent win at the IDEA® 2025 event in Miami, the opportunities it presents for the company in the US$125b industry and how they developed the world’s first hygiene-grade wool capable of replacing petroleum-based plastics in disposable hygiene products... And he catches up with Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about its Moving Day special offer, a recent study by the Commerce Commission which found about half of consumers trying to change mobile phone or broadband providers ran into difficulty switching and how Netspeed is bucking the trend. 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 Woodbourne Tavern co-owner Rowan Ingpen as part of the REX Rural Publican series, about the annual 'Woody Hunting Competition' on King's Birthday weekend, his participating in the upcoming Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge and the 110th anniversary of the Renwick Rugby Club in July. 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 ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley about its reduced 2024 profit, its added value payments for farmers and and how it's dealing with US tariffs. 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 Sean Goodwin, CEO of The Manuka Collective and Apiculture NZ board member, about his recent trip to India as part of the Prime Minister's trade delegation, the state of the NZ honey industry and progress on the implementation of the NZ Honey Strategy, which aims to double honey export value by 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sean Goodwin, CEO of The Manuka Collective and Apiculture NZ board member, about his recent trip to India as part of the Prime Minister's trade delegation, the state of the NZ honey industry and progress on the implementation of the NZ Honey Strategy, which aims to double honey export value by 2030... He talks with ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley about its reduced 2024 profit, its added value payments for farmers and how it's dealing with US tariffs... And he talks with Woodbourne Tavern co-owner Rowan Ingpen as part of the REX Rural Publican series, about the annual 'Woody Hunting Competition' on King's Birthday weekend, his participating in the upcoming Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge and the 110th anniversary of the Renwick Rugby Club in July.  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 Kiwifruit Growers Inc Ōpōtiki representative Chis Anstis about the 2025 harvest, his career in the kiwifruit industry and the key to a successful kiwifruit orchard. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with North Island Dog Trials spokesperson Bruce Parkinson about the recent event in Taihape, the growing popularity of dog trialling across NZ and the upcoming national event, which this year will double with the South Island Dog Trials, in Hanmer Springs later in May. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Food HQ CEO Dr Victoria Hatton about the upcoming NZ Future Food and Fibre Summit in Palmerston North (May 26-28), the major topics up for discussion and the theme of this year's event, 'Growing the Sector Together'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Food HQ CEO Dr Victoria Hatton about the upcoming NZ Future Food and Fibre Summit in Palmerston North (May 26-28), the major topics up for discussion and the theme of this year's event, 'Growing the Sector Together'... He talks with NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc Ōpōtiki representative Chis Anstis about the 2025 harvest, his career in the kiwifruit industry and the key to a successful kiwifruit orchard... And he talks with North Island Dog Trials spokesperson Bruce Parkinson about the recent event in Taihape, the growing popularity of dog trialling across NZ and the upcoming national event, which this year will double with the South Island Dog Trials, in Hanmer Springs later in May. 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 Lester White, Chair of Proprietors of Tawapata South, about its farm, Onenui Station on Mahia Peninsula, being named as a finalist in the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy and its partnership with Rocket Lab. 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 Duncan Humm from NZ Farming about its role in a recent survey which reveals many farmers are rejecting NZ's current ruminant methane strategy, why this is the case and what they'd like to see happen 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 NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated CEO Colin Bond about eclipsing last year's record crop in 2025, the recent EPA decision allowing growers to keep using the agrichemical Hi-Cane and the effect of US tariffs on the kiwifruit 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 NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated CEO Colin Bond about eclipsing last year's record crop in 2025, the recent EPA decision allowing growers to keep using the agrichemical Hi-Cane and the effect of US tariffs on the kiwifruit industry... He talks with Duncan Humm from NZ Farming about its role in a recent survey which reveals many farmers are rejecting NZ's current ruminant methane strategy, why this is the case and what they'd like to see happen as a result... And he talks with Lester White, Chair of Proprietors of Tawapata South, about its farm, Onenui Station on Mahia Peninsula, being named as a finalist in the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy and its partnership with Rocket Lab. 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 Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie about a new initiative in its campaign to see NZ exit the Paris Accord, the continuing conversion of farmland into forestry and a new survey which reveals farmers some farmers are rejecting NZ's current ruminant methane strategy.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with with Matt Gibson, GM of venison at First Light Farms, about the venison market, tariffs and the GE debate. 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 Fiona and Thomas Langford about winning the Share Farmers of the Year Award at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards over the weekend, their corporate backgrounds and their initiatives to drive positive staff culture. 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 Fiona and Thomas Langford about winning the Share Farmers of the Year Award at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards over the weekend, their corporate backgrounds and their initiatives to drive positive staff culture... He talks with Matt Gibson, GM of venison at First Light Farms, about the venison market, tariffs and the GE debate... And he talks with Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie about a new initiative in its campaign to see NZ exit the Paris Accord, the continuing conversion of farmland into forestry and a new survey which reveals farmers some farmers are rejecting NZ's current ruminant methane strategy.  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.

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In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning five trophies at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards, including the Champion of Champions for its Monte Cristo sheep milk cheddar and Champion Cheesemaker for Whitestone cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson. 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 Mīti founder Daniel Carson about the removal of the specialised equipment used to make the meat snacks, following Off-Piste Provisions pausing manufacturing at the New Zealand Food Innovation Network, what it means for the company and why he thinks it's a blight on the entire NZ meat industry, as there's now not a single facility in New Zealand where to co-pack or contract manufacture a high-value meat product. 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 Angus Gidley-Baird, Senior Animal Protein Analyst with Rabobank Australia, about why he's calling 2025 a pivotal moment for animal protein production, the impact of US tariffs and NZ lamb prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Charolais breeder and Charolais Magazine Editor Anna Fisher about the 2025 edition, the effects of the recent heavy rain at their farm at Silverstream near Christchurch and Silverstream Charolais' upcoming bull sale (June 11th). 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 Wade Bell and Matt Dalley, farm system specialists with Pioneer Brand Products, about their recent Rural Roadie, their 'Feed for Thought' podcast and tips for getting the most out of maize post-harvest. 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 Wade Bell and Matt Dalley, farm system specialists with Pioneer Brand Products, about their recent Rural Roadie, their 'Feed for Thought' podcast and tips for getting the most out of maize post-harvest... He talks with Charolais breeder and Charolais Magazine Editor Anna Fisher about the 2025 edition, the effects of the recent heavy rain at their farm at Silverstream near Christchurch and Silverstream Charolais' upcoming bull sale (June 11th)... And he talks with Angus Gidley-Baird, Senior Animal Protein Analyst with Rabobank Australia, about why he's calling 2025 a pivotal moment for animal protein production, the impact of US tariffs and NZ lamb prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Simon & Lou White from Ludlow Farms about being named the Regional Supreme Winners at the East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards, their extensive farming operation and investment in innovative technology, including the development of a cutting-edge seed drying facility. 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 Hayes Engineering Works Property Lead Leah Baldwin about the historic site, the impact of the Hayes family on the history of NZ farming and what's on offer to visitors to the 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.

Dom talks with Wine Marlborough GM Marcus Pickens about the possibility of chlorine being added to water supplies, the effect it could have on wine production in the region and how it could affect the wider 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 Wine Marlborough GM Marcus Pickens about the possibility of chlorine being added to water supplies, the effect it could have on wine production in the region and how it could affect the wider industry... He talks with Hayes Engineering Works Property Lead Leah Baldwin about the historic site, the impact of the Hayes family on the history of NZ farming and what's on offer to visitors to the site... And he talks with Simon & Lou White from Ludlow Farms about being named the Regional Supreme Winners at the East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards, their extensive farming operation and investment in innovative technology, including the development of a cutting-edge seed drying facility. 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 Mīti founder Daniel Carson about the removal of the specialised equipment used to make the product, following Off-Piste Provisions pausing manufacturing at the New Zealand Food Innovation Network, what it means for the company and why he thinks it's a blight on the entire NZ meat industry, as there's now not a single facility in New Zealand where to co-pack or contract manufacture a high-value meat product... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Diary Trade Event (+4.6%), the race between Lactalis and Bega Cheese for Fonterra's consumer assets and the recent American Dairy Products Institute Conference in Chicago... And he talks with Agritourism NZ founder Marijke Dunselman about two upcoming free webinars about how to diversify your fam into agritourism (May 8th & 13th), World Agritourism Day and the Agritourism Academy. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Agritourism NZ founder Marijke Dunselman about two upcoming free webinars about how to diversify your fam into agritourism (May 8th & 13th), World Agritourism Day and the Agritourism Academy. 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 HighGroundDairy about the latest Global Diary Trade Event (+4.6%), the race between Lactalis and Bega Cheese for Fonterra's consumer assets and the recent American Dairy Products Institute Conference in Chicago. 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 Mīti founder Daniel Carson about the removal of the specialised equipment used to make the product, following Off-Piste Provisions pausing manufacturing at the New Zealand Food Innovation Network, what it means for the company and why he thinks it's a blight on the entire NZ meat industry, as there's now not a single facility in New Zealand where to co-pack or contract manufacture a high-value meat product. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with with Marg Forde, registrar for the NZ Wool Classers Association, about its Industry Professional Development day at Lincoln University on Friday (May 9th), the purpose of the day and the topics to be covered. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with with Autex Creative Director Jono Mountfort about the launch of the Autex Future Lab, the scientific evidence and closed-loop systems that go into the production of sustainable wool and its application for the Autex acoustic wall panels. 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 Toby Williams about the loopholes remaining in the government’s commitment to halt the locking up of high-quality farmland in carbon forest, how those loopholes can be closed and the risks of carbon farming to farmers and 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 Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about the loopholes remaining in the government’s commitment to halt the locking up of high-quality farmland in carbon forest, how those loopholes can be closed and the risks of carbon farming to farmers and rural communities... He talks with Autex Creative Director Jono Mountfort about the launch of the Autex Future Lab, the scientific evidence and closed-loop systems that go into the production of sustainable wool and its application for the Autex acoustic wall panels... And he talks with Marg Forde, registrar for the NZ Wool Classers Association, about its Industry Professional Development day at Lincoln University on Friday (May 9th), the purpose of the day and the topics to be covered. 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 Paul Kenyon, Professor of Sheep Husbandry and Head of the School of Agriculture and Environment at Massey University, about his role in editing a revised and updated version of the publication, 'Hogget Performance - Unlocking the Potential of Hogget Lambing', the new insights in contains and the biggest pitfalls to avoid. 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 former Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith about going from drought to excessive rain, the effect on the kumara harvest and the recent success of the Kauri Museum. 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 Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning five trophies at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards, including the Champion of Champions for its Monte Cristo sheep milk cheddar and Champion Cheesemaker for Whitestone cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson. 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 Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning five trophies at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards, including the Champion of Champions for its Monte Cristo sheep milk cheddar and Champion Cheesemaker for Whitestone cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson... He talks with former Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith about going from drought to excessive rain, the effect on the kumara harvest and the recent success of the Kauri Museum... And he talks with Paul Kenyon, Professor of Sheep Husbandry and Head of the School of Agriculture and Environment at Massey University, about his role in editing a revised and updated version of the publication, 'Hogget Performance - Unlocking the Potential of Hogget Lambing', the new insights in contains and the biggest pitfalls to avoid. 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 Tim Curr, TRS Wholesale Ltd's Business Development & Product Support Manager, about creating the world's first electric-driven sprayer, its current applications and what the future holds for electric technology on farms. 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 outgoing Bremworth CEO Greg Smith about the recent board coup, his legacy at the helm of the listed carpet manufacturer and what he plans to do next. 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.