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Dom talks with Nick Siu, Director of Business and Entrepreneurship at the Asia New Zealand Foundation, about the purpose of the organisation, its role in facilitating farm and agriculture experiences and the best approach to marketing NZ's primary exports in Asia. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nick Siu, Director of Business and Entrepreneurship at the Asia New Zealand Foundation, about the purpose of the organisation, its role in facilitating farm and agriculture experiences and the best approach to marketing NZ's primary exports in Asia... He talks with Josh Rushton from the Hekeao Feed Company in Mid Canterbury about its humble origins, producing top quality equine feed and its impending foray into overseas markets... And he talks with Brad and Courtney Edwards about winning the Auckland/Hauraki Share Farmers of the Year title at the recent NZDIA event. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Southland dairy farmer Cam Smith about winning the Otago/Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest. 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 Agrecovery CEO Tony Wilson about the public consultation on the proposed regulation of Agrecovery’s Farm Plastics Product Stewardship Scheme, why it's a critical step forward and what the first stage of the scheme will cover. 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 Mark and Susannah Guscott from Glen Eden Farms in Ponatahi about being named the Regional Supreme Winners at the recent Greater Wellington Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the extraordinary history of the property and their successful diversification into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon and tourism. 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 Mark and Susannah Guscott from Glen Eden Farms in Ponatahi about being named the Regional Supreme Winners at the recent Greater Wellington Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the extraordinary history of the property and their successful diversification into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon and tourism... He talks with Agrecovery CEO Tony Wilson about the public consultation on the proposed regulation of Agrecovery’s Farm Plastics Product Stewardship Scheme, why it's a critical step forward and what the first stage of the scheme will cover... And he talks with Southland dairy farmer Cam Smith about winning the Otago/Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest. 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 Simon Quilty from Global AgriTrends about the US trade tariffs, why he thinks NZ is in a good place to weather the storm and why he's predicting record meat prices in the next 12-18 months. 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 Ross Dowling of Alexandra about taking out the All Around Cowboy national title for 2025, what it takes to win the title and his long career on the rodeo circuit, both in NZ and abroad. 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 Trish Pearce, Executive Adviser to the Equine Health Association, about a new system for tracking horses in NZ, why she believes it's needed and what will horse owners be required to do. 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 whether NZ should remain in the Paris Accord, the continued efforts to stay on top of wilding pines and his biggest concerns in his capacity as Biosecurity Minister. 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 Quilty from Global AgriTrends about the US trade tariffs, why he thinks NZ is in a good place to weather the storm and why he's predicting record meat prices in the next 12-18 months. 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 Simon Quilty from Global AgriTrends about the US trade tariffs, why he thinks NZ is in a good place to weather the storm and why he's predicting record meat prices in the next 12-18 months... He talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about whether NZ should remain in the Paris Accord, the continued efforts to stay on top of wilding pines and his biggest concerns in his capacity as Biosecurity Minister... And he talks with Dr Trish Pearce, Executive Adviser to the Equine Health Association, about a new system for tracking horses in NZ, why she believes it's needed and what will horse owners be required to do. 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 John Booker from Longfield Stud about the history of the stud, its upcoming centenary celebrations and the changes he's seen in the sheep industry through the decades. 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 Ross Dowling of Alexandra about taking out the All Around Cowboy national title for 2025, what it takes to win the title and his long career on the rodeo circuit, both in NZ and abroad. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  

Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva about the decision by the United States to impose tariffs on New Zealand exports, what implications it could have for our red meat producers and the cost to consumers. 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 Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva about the decision by the United States to impose tariffs on New Zealand exports, what implications it could have for our red meat producers and the cost to consumers... He talks with Ross Dowling of Alexandra about taking out the All Around Cowboy national title for 2025, what it takes to win the title and his long career on the rodeo circuit, both in NZ and abroad... And he talks with John Booker from Longfield Stud about the history of the stud, its upcoming centenary celebrations and the changes he's seen in the sheep industry through the decades. 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 newly-appointed Meet the Need Chair Nick Fisher about the importance of the farmer-led food charity, what he brings to the role and its plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Arjun Haszard, founder of Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur, about visiting coffee bean farmers in Sumatra and Colombia, how and why he started the company and the use of NZ dairy in its 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), Stu's imminent return to the US after his Kiwi summer sojourn and the Liam Lawson F1 saga... He talks with Arjun Haszard, founder of Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur, about visiting coffee bean farmers in Sumatra and Colombia, how and why he started the company and the use of NZ dairy in its products... And he talks with newly-appointed Meet the Need Chair Nick Fisher about the importance of the farmer-led food charity, what he brings to the role and its plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with STu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), Stu's imminent return to the US after his Kiwi summer sojourn and the Liam Lawson F1 saga. 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 Carolyn Haigh, Chair of Kaimanawa Heritage Horses, about this month's muster, the history of the herd and how people can adopt a Kaimanawa horse. 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 Leslie, President of the Middlemarch Ploughing Association, about this weekend's NZ National Ploughing Championships (5-6 April) in Middlemarch, what people can expect to see at the event and efforts to get more people involved in the sport. 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 Justin Miller, the new GM for Afimilk in NZ and Australia, about the company's history, the products it offers and its presence 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Justin Miller, the new GM for Afimilk in NZ and Australia, about the company's history, the products it offers and its presence in NZ... He talks with Sean Leslie, President of the Middlemarch Ploughing Association, about this weekend's NZ National Ploughing Championships (5-6 April) in Middlemarch, what people can expect to see at the event and efforts to get more people involved in the sport... And he talks with Carolyn Haigh, Chair of Kaimanawa Heritage Horses, about this month's muster, the history of the herd and how people can adopt a Kaimanawa horse. 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 Gareth McKerchar, winner of the 2025 Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year Contest, about securing back-to-back titles, his performance in last year's Grand Final and a change of jobs. 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 Scott Wickman from Wicked Hots about its chilli-growing enterprise, the secret to growing good chillies and how to use the Scoville scale to measure hotness. 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 Lesley Coppell, Beef + Lamb NZ's Eastern North Island Extension Manager, about her impressions of the recent Out the Gate conference, receiving the Women in Agriculture Award at the Tararua Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year Awards and her association with the Shepherdess Muster and Repost. 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 Lesley Coppell, Beef + Lamb NZ's Eastern North Island Extension Manager, about her impressions of the recent Out the Gate conference, receiving the Women in Agriculture Award at the Tararua Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year Awards and her association with the Shepherdess Muster and Repost... He talks with Scott Wickman from Wicked Hots about its chilli-growing enterprise, the secret to growing good chillies and how to use the Scoville scale to measure hotness... And he talks with Gareth McKerchar, winner of the 2025 Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year Contest, about securing back-to-back titles, his performance in last year's Grand Final and a change of jobs. 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 former international rugby referee Kelvin Deaker about his refereeing career, his current role as GM of TRS (Tractor Repairs & Spares) and his wide-ranging career in the agriculture sector. 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 Rob and Mandy Pye from Mangere Falls Farm about winning the Northland Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award, their respective teaching backgrounds and the philosophy that underpins their 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 former international rugby referee Kelvin Deaker about his refereeing career, his current role as GM of TRS (Tractor Repairs & Spares) and his wide-ranging career in the agriculture sector. 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 former international rugby referee Kelvin Deaker about his refereeing career, his current role as GM of TRS (Tractor Repairs & Spares) and his wide-ranging career in the agriculture sector. 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 Hawke's Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Manager of the Year Grace Te Kahika about winning the award, work-life balance and her future farming plans. 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 West Coast/Tasman MP Maureen Pugh about the major issues facing the electorate, the Spring and Summer farming conditions and the major infrastructure plans on the table 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.

Dom talks with Ed Harrison from BakerAg about its legendary 'AgLetter' that's been around for nearly 40 years, how they source their material and the current state of the farming sector. 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 Ed Harrison from BakerAg about its legendary 'AgLetter' that's been around for nearly 40 years, how they source their material and the current state of the farming sector... He talks with West Coast/Tasman MP Maureen Pugh about the major issues facing the electorate, the Spring and Summer farming conditions and the major infrastructure plans on the table for the region... And he talks with the Hawke's Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Manager of the Year Grace Te Kahika about winning the award, work-life balance and her future farming plans. 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 rural health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins. 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 and Andrea Closs from Te Hapu farm in Golden Bay about their farmstay cottages, the logistics of running an agritourism venture on a working farm and their involvement in the North West Golden Bay catchment group. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Stefan Vogel, General Manager – RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand, about increasingly challenging trade logistics for NZ's agriculture sector with the escalating tensions in the Red Sea disrupting global 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stefan Vogel, General Manager – RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand, about increasingly challenging trade logistics for NZ's agriculture sector with the escalating tensions in the Red Sea disrupting global trade... He talks with Alex and Andrea Closs from Te Hapu farm in Golden Bay about their farmstay cottages, the logistics of running an agritourism venture on a working farm and their involvement in the North West Golden Bay catchment group... And he catches up with rural health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins. 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, Devold NZ GM, about the Norwegian company's new shareholder, Fenix Outdoor International, the implications for NZ merino growers and the Devold 'Sheep to Shop' training days currently taking place at various locations around 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 Dr Robyn Dynes from AgResearch about being awarded the Bledisloe Medal, Lincoln University's highest accolade, her agriculture-focused research and her thoughts on the future of farming 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 Charles Fergusson, Synlait's Director of On-Farm Excellence, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, about its half-year result, how it managed to return to profitability after a tumultuous twelve months and what it's focusing on in the second half of the financial 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Charles Fergusson, Synlait's Director of On-Farm Excellence, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, about its half-year result, how it managed to return to profitability after a tumultuous twelve months and what it's focusing on in the second half of the financial year... He talks with Dr Robyn Dynes from Lincoln University and AgResearch about being awarded the Bledisloe Medal, Lincoln University's highest accolade, her agriculture-focused research and her thoughts on the future of farming in NZ... And he talks with Craig Smith, Devold NZ GM, about the Norwegian company's new shareholder, Fenix Outdoor International, the implications for NZ merino growers and the Devold 'Sheep to Shop' training days currently taking place at various locations around 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 the winner of the 2025 Taranaki Diary Manager of the Year Martin Keegan about how he got into dairy farming, his background as a diesel mechanic and his plans for farm ownership. 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 the winner of the 2025 Tasman Young Farmer of the Year Contest George Letham about the competition, working for Fonterra and his preparations for the Grand Final in Invercargill (July 3-5). 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 Rob and Mandy Pye from Mangere Falls Farm about winning the Northland Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award, their respective teaching backgrounds and the philosophy that underpins their 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rob and Mandy Pye from Mangere Falls Farm about winning the Northland Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award, their respective teaching backgrounds and the philosophy that underpins their farming operation... He talks with the winner of the 2025 Tasman Young Farmer of the Year Contest George Letham about the competition, working for Fonterra and his preparations for the Grand Final in Invercargill (July 3-5)... And he talks with the winner of the 2025 Taranaki Diary Manager of the Year Martin Keegan about how he got into dairy farming, his background as a diesel mechanic and his plans for farm ownership. 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 Lilly Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika about her family's extraordinary aviation legacy, what prompted their move from a sheep and beef farm in Taranaki to the West Coast and the type of work she's involved in, including making videos and painting. 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 Grasslanz Technology CEO Megan Skiffington about winning the Supreme Award at the recent 2025 Science New Zealand Awards, the merger of Crown Research Institutes and the Gene Editing Bill. 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.