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Dom talks with Eitan Dan, CropX Managing Director for Australasia, about winning the Growth & Scale Award at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards, the science and tech behind the CropX system and the benefits it provides to farmers. 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 Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris about a new white paper by Rabobank called 'Changing of the Guard, which reveals over the next decade, more than half of all New Zealand farm and orchard owners will reach the age of 65, representing a conservative estimate of over $150 billion in farming assets that will depend on a successful succession process. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris about a new white paper by Rabobank called 'Changing of the Guard, which reveals over the next decade, more than half of all New Zealand farm and orchard owners will reach the age of 65, representing a conservative estimate of over $150 billion in farming assets that will depend on a successful succession process... He talks with Eitan Dan, CropX Managing Director for Australasia, about winning the Growth & Scale Award at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards, the science and tech behind the CropX system and the benefits it provides to farmers... And he talks with health and performance coach Aaron Callaghan about the causes of stress, how best to manage it and its upside. 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 its contract out for last season lambs at 10.20/kg carcass weight delivered before mid September, the particulars of the contract and the general state of the red meat 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.

Dom talks with Devold NZ General Manager Craig Smith about the second instalment of the Sheep to Shop Educational Programme, the importance of communication in the wool shed and breaking down barriers between growers, wool teams and brands. 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 Tasman Pine Forests CEO Steve Chandler about winning the Forest Company Section of the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, its work restoring native forests, protecting native species and controlling wilding pines, and restoring balance between forestry plantations and productive sheep and beef land. 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 Tasman Pine Forests CEO Steve Chandler about winning the Forest Company Section of the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, its work restoring native forests, protecting native species and controlling wilding pines, and restoring balance between forestry plantations and productive sheep and beef land... He talks with Devold NZ General Manager Craig Smith about the second instalment of the Sheep to Shop Educational Programme, the importance of communication in the wool shed and breaking down barriers between growers, wool teams and brands... And he talks with AFFCO National Livestock Manager Tom Young about its contract out for last season lambs at 10.20/kg carcass weight delivered before mid September, the particulars of the contract and the general state of the red meat 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.

Dom talks with farmer, veterinarian and Wormwise spokesperson Jeremy Leigh about a paper he's written, titled 'Wormise Advanced Farm Systems', outlining how to set up and manage an intensive beef finishing system, whether it's cost effective and the feeling among farmers regarding increasing drench resistance. 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 Farm Environment Trust Chair Brendon Cross about the history of the Trust, its overseeing of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards and the role of the awards in helping improve the environmental standards of NZ 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 Sturrock Saunders and daughter Leigha-Rose about attending the final day of the Royal Highland Show near Edinburgh, their respective highlights and Leigha-Rose's role with Innovis Breeding Sheep in Scotland. 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 Sturrock Saunders and daughter Leigha-Rose about attending the final day of the Royal Highland Show near Edinburgh, their respective highlights and Leigha-Rose's role with Innovis Breeding Sheep in Scotland... He talks with NZ Farm Environment Trust Chair Brendon Cross about the history of the Trust, its overseeing of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards and the role of the awards in helping improve the environmental standards of NZ farming... And he talks with farmer, veterinarian and Wormwise spokesperson Jeremy Leigh about a paper he's written, titled 'Wormise Advanced Farm Systems', outlining how to set up and manage an intensive beef finishing system, whether it's cost effective and the feeling among farmers regarding increasing drench resistance. 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 2021 Fairlight Foundation graduate Emma Foss about what she learned during her time at Fairlight, her current role as a hypnotherapist and her desire to specialise in rural mental health. 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 Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki about being announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase in Wellington, continuing the work of previous generations at the family's Huinga dairy farm and his investigation and trials into liquorice as a new crop. 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 WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about winning the prestigious Agricultural Communicator of the Year Award at Fieldays, what the award means to him and what the rest June has in store up and down 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 Mackenzie Nicol, OSPRI’s national manager for Mycoplasma bovis, about new requirements for raw milk being moved off farm to be used as cattle feed, what's involved and the current status of the Mycoplasma bovis Eradication Programme. 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 rower Ben Taylor about winning gold with Oliver Welch in the Men's Pair at the first World Cup regatta of the season in Italy, overcoming the disappointment of missing out on racing at the Paris Olympics and his family connection to NZ sporting royalty. 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 Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki about being announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase in Wellington, continuing the work of previous generations at the family's Huinga dairy farm and his investigation and trials into liquorice as a new crop. 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 Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki about being announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase in Wellington, continuing the work of previous generations at the family's Huinga dairy farm and his investigation and trials into liquorice as a new crop... He talks with NZ rower Ben Taylor about winning gold with Oliver Welch in the Men's Pair at the first World Cup regatta of the season in Italy, overcoming the disappointment of missing out on racing at the Paris Olympics and his family connection to NZ sporting royalty... And he talks with Mackenzie Nicol, OSPRI’s national manager for Mycoplasma bovis, about new requirements for raw milk being moved off farm to be used as cattle feed, what's involved and the current status of the Mycoplasma bovis Eradication Programme. 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 Transport Spokesperson Mark Hooper about changes to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) that would cost every farmer thousands of dollars each year, why it's calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to urgently rule out the changes and why the proposal completely ignores the reality of how farmers use their vehicles. 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 Charlotte Glass, founder of Agri Magic Consultancy, about helping farmers design farm systems fit for the future, the rise in the number of applications for dairy farm conversions in Canterbury and the strengths and weaknesses of young people entering the agriculture 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the Global Dairy Trade Event overnight (-1%), geopolitical tensions and losing his phone... He talks with Charlotte Glass, founder of Agri Magic Consultancy, about helping farmers design farm systems fit for the future, the rise in the number of applications for dairy farm conversions in Canterbury and the strengths and weaknesses of young people entering the agriculture industry... And he talks with Federated Farmers Transport Spokesperson Mark Hooper about changes to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) that would cost every farmer thousands of dollars each year, why it's calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to urgently rule out the changes and why the proposal completely ignores the reality of how farmers use their vehicles. 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 Global Dairy Trade Event overnight (-1%), geopolitical tensions and losing his phone. 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 winning the Early-Stage Award at the 2025 Fieldays Innovation Awards, what it means for the company, Alps2Ocean Foods Tapui Ltd and the idea of transforming bobby calf waste from the dairy industry into a high-value, low-carbon protein 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 2021 Fairlight Foundation graduate Emma Foss about what she learned during her time at Fairlight, her current role as a hypnotherapist and her desire to specialise in rural mental health. 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 2021 Fairlight Foundation graduate Emma Foss about what she learned during her time at Fairlight, her current role as a hypnotherapist and her desire to specialise in rural mental health... He talks with Mīti founder Daniel Carson about winning the Early-Stage Award at the 2025 Fieldays Innovation Awards, what it means for the company, Alps2Ocean Foods Tapui Ltd and the idea of transforming bobby calf waste from the dairy industry into a high-value, low-carbon protein product... And he talks with Kevin and Nicole Oppert as part of the new series of Milking It on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. 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 DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker from Mystery Creek about the latest 'View from the Cowshed' report, released at Fieldays, the major talking points and the headwinds facing the sector this season and beyond. 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 Coby Warmington (Te Mahurehure, Ngāpuhi) about being named the winner of the 2025 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award, his work as farm manager with Waima Topu Beef in the South Hokianga and his 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 WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about winning the prestigious Agricultural Communicator of the Year Award at Fieldays, what the award means to him and what the rest June has in store up and down 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 WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about winning the prestigious Agricultural Communicator of the Year Award at Fieldays, what the award means to him and what the rest June has in store up and down the country... He talks with Coby Warmington (Te Mahurehure, Ngāpuhi) about being named the winner of the 2025 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award, his work as farm manager with Waima Topu Beef in the South Hokianga and his future farming plans... And he talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker from Mystery Creek about the latest 'View from the Cowshed' report, released at Fieldays, the major talking points and the headwinds facing the sector this season and beyond. 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 Hayden Dillon, Managing Partner and head of Agribusiness NZ for Findex, about a loophole in the recent announcements regarding Fringe Benefit Tax which could negatively impact NZ ute buyers, the growing use of AI in the agriculture sector and the impact of geopolitics on NZ 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.

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with PGG Wrightson Real Estate agent John Priebee about being a horse-riding double for actor Robert Morgan in an upcoming Netflix series filmed near Wedderburn, his involvement in rodeo, his previous role as a rural policeman and being a foster parent. 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.

Introducing Kevin and Nicole Oppert as part of the new series of Milking It on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Dom catches up with the pair at Fieldays at Mystery Creek to find out about their farming operation and why they want to be part of the Milking It series. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen.

Dom talks with Scott Horgan from Airborne Solutions about the proliferation of drone use on farms, the types of drones being used and the training required to operate them efficiently. 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 Resolution software co-director Henry Douglas about the Resolution app, the origins of the company and what they're planning 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.

Do talks with Ag Emissions Centre Executive Director Dr Naomi Parker about its rebranding (formerly NZ Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre), its mission to lead and manage emissions reduction research and some of the research projects its involved with. 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 Hayden Dillon, Managing Partner and head of Agribusiness NZ for Findex, about a loophole in the recent announcements regarding Fringe Benefit Tax which could negatively impact NZ ute buyers, the growing use of AI in the agriculture sector and the impact of geopolitics on NZ 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.

Dom talks with Ginny Dodunski from the Beef+Lamb NZ Wormwise programme about the ongoing battle with drench resistance, the progress being made and the two awards she received at the recent NZ Veterinary Association Conference. 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 his recent switch from dairy farming to working with Afimilk, what prompted the move and the latest on Southland Feds' ongoing saga with the local Fish & Game branch. 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 Power Farming CEO Tom Ruddenklau about the government's 'Invest Boost' initiative and whether it's having an impact, the geopolitical effects on agribusiness and the inaugural Fieldays ball held last night. 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 MP Andrew Hoggard from Fieldays at Mystery Creek about an operational agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government on foot and mouth disease readiness and response, his upcoming announcement on a new 'nature credits' initiative and why MPI has proposed an increase to the amount of glyphosate allowed to be left on New Zealand wheat, barley and oats. 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 Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton at Fieldays at Mystery Creek about Farmlands Flex, an energy platform which enables New Zealand farmers to generate and sell electricity into the spot market when prices are highest, how it combines solar, battery storage and market integration software and the other potential benefits for farmers. 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 Rob Kelly, Chief Scientific Officer at TEO, about its Ovitage product, a bioactive protein made from sheep and lamb skins that would otherwise go to landfill, its unique amino acid profile and its Everee Women range. 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 Professor Jackie Benschop from Massey University about presenting at the recent NZ Veterinary Association conference on the latest research into leptospirosis, the discoveries made following Cyclones Gabrielle and Hale and the subsequent flooding in 2023 and the best preventative actions. 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 retired professor, ecologist and keen tramper David Norton about high deer numbers, the damage they're causing to native forests and farmland and what can be done to more effectively mange deer populations. 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 Samantha White from Whitehaven Wines in Marlborough about its association with marine environment group LegaSea via its Kōparepare wine brand, donating 100% of proceeds of Kōparepare to LegaSea for selected days in June and the nautical history of the vineyard, started by Samantha's parents in the 1990s. 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 Samantha White from Whitehaven Wines in Marlborough about its association with marine environment group LegaSea via its Kōparepare wine brand, donating 100% of proceeds of Kōparepare to LegaSea for selected days in June and the nautical history of the vineyard, started by Samantha's parents in the 1990s... He talks with retired professor, ecologist and keen tramper David Norton about high deer numbers, the damage they're causing to native forests and farmland and what can be done to more effectively mange deer populations... And he talks with Professor Jackie Benschop from Massey University about presenting at the recent NZ Veterinary Association conference on the latest research into leptospirosis, the discoveries made following Cyclones Gabrielle and Hale and the subsequent flooding in 2023 and the best preventative actions. 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 agribusiness leader Claire Nicholson about her progress from veterinarian to governance and board roles, including Pāmu, Farmlands and PKW, her role with the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre and developing new antimicrobials for the animal health 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 Snazzy Fruit Managing Director Josh Parlane about the new 'Fizz' apple variety developed through the Plant & Food Research breeding programme, the need for more growers to produce the pinky-red fleshed apples and what sets them apart from other apple varieties. 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 PGG Wrightson Real Estate agent John Priebee about being a horse-riding double for actor Robert Morgan in an upcoming Netflix series filmed near Wedderburn, his involvement in rodeo, his previous role as a rural policeman and being a foster parent. 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 PGG Wrightson Real Estate agent John Priebee about being a horse-riding double for actor Robert Morgan in an upcoming Netflix series filmed near Wedderburn, his involvement in rodeo, his previous role as a rural policeman and being a foster parent... He talks with agribusiness leader Claire Nicholson about her progress from veterinarian to governance and board roles, including Pāmu, Farmlands and PKW, her role with the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre and developing new antimicrobials for the animal health sector... And he talks with Snazzy Fruit Managing Director Josh Parlane about the new 'Fizz' apple variety developed through the Plant & Food Research breeding programme, the need for more growers to produce the pinky-red fleshed apples and what sets them apart from other apple varieties. 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.