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Dom talks with the GM of Bayleys Waikato and Head of Bayleys Country, Mark Dawe, about the current state of the rural real estate market, the effects of the drought on sales in the region and its support of the upcoming Bayleys DWN Success Through Inspiration Conference (1st-2nd 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 Sally Peter from the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre about the upcoming opening of the new museum (April 11th), the community effort to it's taken to get to this point following the 2016 earthquake and the extraordinary farming history of the Ward settlement. 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 Spring Sheep Milk Co. CEO Nick Hammond about its new strategic investors following a recent capital raise, its hard-won access into the Chinese market for its infant formula and its plans for further expansion. 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 Spring Sheep Milk Co. CEO Nick Hammond about its new strategic investors following a recent capital raise, its hard-won access into the Chinese market for its infant formula and its plans for further expansion... He talks with Sally Peter from the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre about the upcoming opening of the new museum (April 11th), the community effort to it's taken to get to this point following the 2016 earthquake and the extraordinary farming history of the Ward settlement... And he talks with the GM of Bayleys Waikato and Head of Bayleys Country, Mark Dawe, about the current state of the rural real estate market, the effects of the drought on sales in the region and its support of the upcoming Bayleys DWN Success Through Inspiration Conference (1st-2nd 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.

Julia chats with Harriet Watson, ANZCO's Europe-based marketing executive, about her life-changing move from rural Canterbury to Belgium. Harriet shares candid insights about navigating cultural differences, the global perceptions of New Zealand’s red meat sector, and the powerful lessons learned from living abroad. A heartfelt reminder of the importance of embracing change, staying curious, and appreciating the world—and ourselves—from new perspectives.

Dom talks with Sophie Smith from Tarras Downs about competing in this weekend's National Finals Rodeo, winning the Rookie Breakaway of the Year title and competing in Australia and the United States. 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 Hamish Pirie from Gearshop about fatigue management for farmers, what people can do to mitigate it and his recent search and rescue work. 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 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks 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... He talks with Hamish Pirie from Gearshop about fatigue management for farmers, what people can do to mitigate it and his recent search and rescue work... And he talks with Sophie Smith from Tarras Downs about competing in this weekend's National Finals Rodeo, winning the Rookie Breakaway of the Year title and competing in Australia and the United States. 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 NZDIA Manawatu Dairy Trainee of the Year, Eva Wooller, about working on Fonterra's Longburn Farm, how she got into farming and her efforts to change the negative connotations associated with dairy farming. 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 Julius Cousins from Hiamoe farm in Manawatu about his family winning the Supreme Award at the Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the diversity of the family farming operation and the host of other awards they collected. 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 Agricultural Economist Phil Journeaux about drought mitigation via reticulated water schemes, his report into the economic benefits of such schemes back in 2016 and in what ways it's still relevant today. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (0.0%), the uncertainty in the market due to geopolitical tensions and the opening weekend of Formula 1... He talks with Agricultural Economist Phil Journeaux about drought mitigation via reticulated water schemes, his report into the economic benefits of such schemes back in 2016 and in what ways it's still relevant today... He talks with Julius Cousins from Hiamoe farm in Manawatu about his family winning the Supreme Award at the Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the diversity of the family farming operation and the host of other awards they collected... And he talks with NZDIA Manawatu Dairy Trainee of the Year, Eva Wooller, about working on Fonterra's Longburn Farm, how she got into farming and her efforts to change the negative connotations associated with dairy farming. 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 (0.0%), the uncertainty in the market due to geopolitical tensions and the opening weekend of Formula 1. 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 inaugural Young Deer Farmer of the Year Eddie Millichamp about the competition, his passion for the deer industry and his studies at Lincoln University. 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 Wilcox from AS Wilcox & Sons Ltd about the fourth generation business in Pukekohe, the summer harvest and the new yellow watermelons. 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 Hazlett Ltd CEO Mel Brooks about her move from the irrigation sector into livestock, the future of selling livestock and the other facets of the business...  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hazlett Ltd CEO Mel Brooks about her move from the irrigation sector into livestock, the future of selling livestock and the other facets of the business... He talks to Simon Wilcox from AS Wilcox & Sons Ltd about the fourth generation business in Pukekohe, the summer harvest and the new yellow watermelons... And he talks with the inaugural Young Deer Farmer of the Year Eddie Millichamp about the competition, his passion for the deer industry and his studies at Lincoln University. 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 Island Agricultural Field Days President Andrew Stewart about the upcoming event (March 26-28), the new initiatives for this year at Kirwee and the optimism in the industry heading into next week. 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 recent coverage of Cyclone Alfred, why WeatherWatch dominated the space and why the event was a lightning rod for wild online weather theories. 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 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks 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... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the recent coverage of Cyclone Alfred, why WeatherWatch dominated the space and why the event was a lightning rod for wild online weather theories... And he talks with South Island Agricultural Field Days President Andrew Stewart about the upcoming event (March 26-28), the new initiatives for this year at Kirwee and the optimism in the industry heading into next week. 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, here's another one of Dom's highlights form the week - NZ First's Shane Jones talking about the New Zealand Aquaculture Development Plan, among other things. 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 Stuart Neill from Pukatea Dairy Farms, recently recognised for their commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and ethical farming practices at the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Dom talks with Kurow Museum committee member and volunteer John Brocas about the museum, the intriguing history of the town and some of the characters that have have contributed to its success since it was established in the 1860s. 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 Indevin CEO Simon Limmer about the 2025 harvest, the implications of potential trade tariffs on the NZ wine industry and how the industry is adapting to the changing tastes and preferences of 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 Indevin CEO Simon Limmer about the 2025 harvest, the implications of potential trade tariffs on the NZ wine industry and how the industry is adapting to the changing tastes and preferences of consumers... And he talks with Kurow Museum committee member and volunteer John Brocas about the museum, the intriguing history of the town and some of the characters that have have contributed to its success since it was established in the 1860s. 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 former NZ farmer, turned Sydney-based Life Coach Shane Bird. 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 Central Districts Field Days Event Manager Jonathan Paul about what visitors can expect this year (March 13-15), its emphasis on showcasing the latest in agriculture and rural innovations and this year's hosting of the Southern North Island Wood Council Golden Loader Championships. 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 Te Mania GM and Stud Master Will Wilding about winning the Innovation Award at the recent Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards, its emphasis on investing in technology and people while continuing to produce world-class bulls and heifers and the ongoing feed intake and methane emission trials on the property. 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 Brown, Agricom Australasia Brand Manager, about the debate over plantain's role in reducing nitrate leaching in dairy systems, what the opposing science says and what the most recent research from Ireland and NZ reveals. 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 Brown, Agricom Australasia Brand Manager, about the debate over plantain's role in reducing nitrate leaching in dairy systems, what the opposing science says and what the most recent research from Ireland and NZ reveals... He talks with Te Mania GM and Stud Master Will Wilding about winning the Innovation Award at the recent Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards, its emphasis on investing in technology and people while continuing to produce world-class bulls and heifers and the ongoing feed intake and methane emission trials on the property... He talks with Central Districts Field Days Event Manager Jonathan Paul about what visitors can expect this year (March 13-15), its emphasis on showcasing the latest in agriculture and rural innovations and this year's hosting of the Southern North Island Wood Council Golden Loader Championships... And he catches up with former NZ farmer, turned Sydney-based Life Coach Shane Bird. 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 Hanlin Johnstone and Nika Schroeder from the Silver Fern Farms Career Graduate Programme about their current roles, their respective non-traditional pathways into the ag sector and what the programme offers. 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 Jonathan Clark, Agriculture & Environment Manager at FTP Solutions, about its AI predator traps, the history behind its development and the implications for the technology in the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Stuart Neill from Pukatea Dairy Farms in the Amuri Basin about winning the Supreme award at the recent Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the nature of the farming operation and why it's successful. 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 Stuart Neill from Pukatea Dairy Farms in the Amuri Basin about winning the Supreme award at the recent Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the nature of the farming operation and why it's successful... He talks with Jonathan Clark, Agriculture & Environment Manager at FTP Solutions, about its AI predator traps, the history behind its development and the implications for the technology in the future... And he talks with Hanlin Johnstone and Nika Schroeder from the Silver Fern Farms Career Graduate Programme about their current roles, their respective non-traditional pathways into the ag sector and what the programme offers. 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 SealesWinslow National Sales Manager Ryan Scholes about tupping, nutrition and supplementary feed options. 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 Silver Fern Farms Chair Anna Nelson about her background, what she wants to achieve in the role and her vision 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 Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones about the launch of the New Zealand Aquaculture Development Plan, how it could turn aquaculture into a $3b a year industry and a $9.9 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to improve Havelock Marina. 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 Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones about the launch of the New Zealand Aquaculture Development Plan, how it could turn aquaculture into a $3b a year industry and a $9.9 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to improve Havelock Marina... He talks with Silver Fern Farms Chair Anna Nelson about her background, what she wants to achieve in the role and her vision for the future... And he talks with SealesWinslow National Sales Manager Ryan Scholes about tupping, nutrition and supplementary feed options. 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 Justine Kidd, Beef+LambNZ's General Manager of Extension, about the upcoming 'Out the Gate' event (March 26) in Rotorua, what's involved and the speaker line-up. 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 AFFCO National Livestock Manager Tom Young about the state of the red meat sector, the challenges facing the industry and some possible solutions. 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 East Coast FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional winner James Robbie about the event, what brought him back to farming after studying political science and working in the corporate world and his governance roles. 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 East Coast FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional winner James Robbie about the event, what brought him back to farming after studying political science and working in the corporate world and his governance roles... He talks with AFFCO National Livestock Manager Tom Young about the state of the red meat sector, the challenges facing the industry and some possible solutions... He talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about its latest initiative to get ducks included on the pest register, why he's encouraging people in Southland to not get their licenses for this year's duck hunting season and Southland Feds' ongoing battle with local Fish & Game... And he talks with Justine Kidd, Beef+LambNZ's General Manager of Extension, about the upcoming 'Out the Gate' event (March 26) in Rotorua, what's involved and the speaker line-up. 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 its latest initiative to get ducks included on the pest register, why he's encouraging people in Southland to not get their licenses for this year's duck hunting season and Southland Feds' ongoing battle with local Fish & Game.

Dom talks with Pablo Gregorini, Head of the Lincoln University Centre of Excellence for Designing Future Productive Landscapes, and Phd student Ella Wilson about their research. 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 CEO Andy Caughey about the current state of the wool industry, his recent trip to India and the importance of adding value to raw material. 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 Kate Meyer, Founding Director of the Planetary Accounting Network, about the idea behind the business, the notion of 'Planetary Facts' labels for products and services and other applications 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.

Dom talks with ACT Leader David Seymore about school lunches, Auckland traffic and Central Otago. 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, from the Wanaka A&P Show, Dom talks with ACT Leader David Seymore about school lunches, Auckland traffic and Central Otago... He talks with Kate Meyer, Founding Director of the Planetary Accounting Network, about the idea behind the business, the notion of 'Planetary Facts' labels for products and services and other applications for the technology... He talks with Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about the current state of the wool industry, his recent trip to India and the importance of adding value to raw material... And he talks with Pablo Gregorini, Head of the Lincoln University Centre of Excellence for Designing Future Productive Landscapes, and Phd student Ella Wilson about their research. 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.