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Dom talks with Hugh Jackson, winner of the Waikato/BOP FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional 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 Blair and Penelope Drysdale from Te Miro farm in Manawatu about its organic milk production, what the possible introduction of the Gene Technology Bill could have for them and other organic producers and the Year of the Weed. 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 (-0.6%), what it means for the payout and why he's back in the Southern Hemisphere. 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 (-0.6%), what it means for the payout and why he's back in the Southern Hemisphere... He talks with Blair and Penelope Drysdale from Te Miro farm in Manawatu about its organic milk production, what the possible introduction of the Gene Technology Bill could have for them and other organic producers and the Year of the Weed... And he talks with Hugh Jackson, winner of the Waikato/BOP FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional 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.

As part of the ongoing series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK Dom catches up with John Dazley and Sally Coombe from CMK Accountants. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen.

Dom talks with Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair Keith Cooper about the upcoming Wanaka A&P Show (March 7-8), the Wanaka A&P Foundation and some of the grants it's handed out over the last year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Dr Lucy Hall, post doctoral scientist at DairyNZ, about her novel research into sleep deprivation in dairy farmers, what she learned from the research and her current focus on understanding and accelerating farm productivity. 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 Toula Finlayson from Southland Carbon about its biochar product, how and why it's useful to agriculture and the process of making and applying it. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with Toula Finlayson from Southland Carbon about its biochar product, how and why it's useful to agriculture and the process of making and applying it... He talks with Dr Lucy Hall, post doctoral scientist at DairyNZ, about her novel research into sleep deprivation in dairy farmers, what she learned from the research and her current focus on understanding and accelerating farm productivity... And he talks with Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair Keith Cooper about the upcoming Wanaka A&P Show (March 7-8), the Wanaka A&P Foundation and some of the grants it's handed out over the last year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Allan MacGillivray, Volac International Consultant with Nutrinza, about its Ecosyl and Ecocool products, the key things to remember when making silage and the best ways to avoid Dry Matter losses. 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 Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about his nearly forty years in the agronomy world, changes he's seen over that time and his tip tips for establishing autumn crops and pasture. 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 Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about his nearly forty years in the agronomy world, changes he's seen over that time and his tip tips for establishing autumn crops and pasture... And he talks with Allan MacGillivray, Volac International Consultant with Nutrinza, about its Ecosyl and Ecocool products, the key things to remember when making silage and the best ways to avoid Dry Matter losses. 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 Catherine van der Meulen, founder of Climate Action Marlborough and co-creator of NZ2125, about what those groups do, what she's learned from her recent trips to the Netherlands about nature-based developments in agriculture and how they can be applied to a NZ setting. 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 Totara Estate Property Lead Jacqui Allison about the role it played in the first shipment of frozen meat to leave NZ stores in 1882, the centenary celebrations at Totara back in 1982 and what's planned for this year's National Lamb Day. 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 First MP Mark Patterson about how chops and cutlets can bring politicians from both sides of the aisle together, more farms being converted into forests and Fast Track projects. 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 First MP Mark Patterson about how chops and cutlets can bring politicians from both sides of the aisle together, more farms being converted into forests and Fast Track projects... He talks with Totara Estate Property Lead Jacqui Allison about the role it played in the first shipment of frozen meat to leave NZ stores in 1882, the centenary celebrations at Totara back in 1982 and what's planned for this year's National Lamb Day... And he talks with Catherine van der Meulen, founder of Climate Action Marlborough and co-creator of NZ2125, about what those groups do, what she's learned from her recent trips to the Netherlands about nature-based developments in agriculture and how they can be applied to a NZ setting. 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 Shane Bird, former NZ farmer turned Life Coach in Sydney, about New Year's resolutions and how to get back on track. 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 Sara Black, CEO of the Amuri Irrigation Company, about the irrigation scheme in North Canterbury, the challenges posed by last year's drought and water storage 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 Maniototo farmer and National Lamb Day committee member Emma Crutchley about this year's campaign, the purpose of the day and conditions on the family farm. 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 Maniototo farmer and National Lamb Day committee member Emma Crutchley about this year's campaign, the purpose of the day and conditions on the family farm... He talks with Sara Black, CEO of the Amuri Irrigation Company, about the irrigation scheme in North Canterbury, the challenges posed by last year's drought and water storage plans for the future... And he talks with Shane Bird, former NZ farmer turned Life Coach in Sydney, about New Year's resolutions and how to get back on track. 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 Agricademy founder and CEO Alister Shennan about its new partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, how to get people to consider agriculture as a career and what the agricademy course provides. 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 Hugh Campbell from Otago University about the merger of the Crown Research Institutes into three mega science organisations, what it could mean for agriculture and the foundations of the science community. 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 Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about the merger of the Crown Research Institutes into three mega science organisations, what it could mean for agriculture and the foundations of the science community... And he talks with Agricademy founder and CEO Alister Shennan about its new partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, how to get people to consider agriculture as a career and what the agricademy course provides. 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 Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the Year regional competition, Jock Bourke. 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 Glen Herud from Happy Cow Milk about moving back to Canterbury following his extended North Island sojourn, the developments to his 'factory in a box' pasteurisation and refrigeration plant and the pros and cons feeding palm kernel as a supplementary feed. 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 Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Ardern about politics, dairy farming and having the fastest cowshed in 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 former Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Ardern about politics, dairy farming and having the fastest cowshed in the country... He talks with Glen Herud from Happy Cow Milk about moving back to Canterbury following his extended North Island sojourn, the developments to his 'factory in a box' pasteurisation and refrigeration plant and the pros and cons feeding palm kernel as a supplementary feed... And he talks with the winner of the Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the Year regional competition, Jock Bourke. 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.

Wool is more than just a fiber—it’s a story of resilience, innovation, and untapped potential. In this episode, Tom O’Sullivan shares his journey from farming to driving change in the wool industry. We dive into the challenges facing strong wool, the power of collaboration, and the exciting innovations shaping wool’s future. From Flock’s game-changing acoustic wool panels to the broader need for industry alignment, this conversation unpacks what it will take to revive and sustain New Zealand’s wool sector. 

Dom talks with Safer Farms Chair Lindy Nelson about its new partnership with ACC, what the funding will contribute to and the Safer Farms 'Farm Without Harm' 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 entrepreneur Doug Steiner about his recent appointment to the Board of the Cawthron Institute, his background starting, running and selling businesses in financial technology and behavioural science and where he sees the future of innovation and science in the context of NZ food production. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about his recent trip to the United States to promote Glen Dene Hunting, the challenges attracting hunters to NZ and what he thinks of the new Minister for Hunting & Fishing, James Meager. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about his recent trip to the United States to promote Glen Dene Hunting, the challenges attracting hunters to NZ and what he thinks of the new Minister for Hunting & Fishing, James Meager... He talks with entrepreneur Doug Steiner about his recent appointment to the Board of the Cawthron Institute, his background starting, running and selling businesses in financial technology and behavioural science and where he sees the future of innovation and science in the context of NZ food production... And he talks with Safer Farms Chair Lindy Nelson about its new partnership with ACC, what the funding will contribute to and the Safer Farms 'Farm Without Harm' 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 Brent Walton, CEO of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited, about the size and scale of the scheme, the history and future of it and the Kathmandu Coast to Coast, which begins today and sees competitors kayak 70km down the Waimakariri River as part of the iconic 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 Alex Gowen, UK & Europe Regional Director for Beef + Lamb New Zealand and New Zealand Meat Board, about the relative strengths and weaknesses of NZ red meat in that part of the world, the recent Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin and some of the key lessons from the 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 Ben Picton, Rabobank Senior Market Strategist, about a new special report from RaboResearch analysing the US tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, the likelihood of tariffs being applied to NZ and Australia and what the implications might be for food producers. 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 Ben Picton, Rabobank Senior Market Strategist, about a new special report from RaboResearch analysing the US tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, the likelihood of tariffs being applied to NZ and Australia and what the implications might be for food producers... He talks with Alex Gowen, UK & Europe Regional Director for Beef + Lamb New Zealand and New Zealand Meat Board, about the relative strengths and weaknesses of NZ red meat in that part of the world, the recent Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin and some of the key lessons from the event... And he talks with Brent Walton, CEO of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited, about the size and scale of the scheme, the history and future of it and the Kathmandu Coast to Coast, which begins today and sees competitors kayak 70km down the Waimakariri River as part of the iconic 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 Brychan Morgan from Raincliff Station about its new flower and maize agritourism venture, its recent annual Elk/Wapiti terminal sire sale and his family's history at Raincliff.  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 James Meager, the newly appointed Minister for the South Island, about what the portfolio entails, life as a politician and his pub quiz specialties.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago following the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.7%). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago following the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.7%)... He talks with James Meager, the newly appointed Minister for the South Island, about what the portfolio entails, life as a politician and his pub quiz specialties... And he talks with Brychan Morgan from Raincliff Station about its new flower and maize agritourism venture, its recent annual Elk/Wapiti terminal sire sale and his family's history at Raincliff.  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 Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional winner Justin Ruygrok about the event over the weekend, who encouraged him to compete and his preparations for the Grand Final in July in Invercargill. 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 outlook for February and the merger of NIWA and Metservice. 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 Toby Williams, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair, about the government’s recent announcement of a 2035 climate target of a 51-55% emissions reduction, why he thinks it's signing New Zealand up for a decade more of pine planting on productive land and why the 'split-gas' approach appears to have been jettisoned. 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 Toby Williams, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair, about the government’s recent announcement of a 2035 climate target of a 51-55% emissions reduction, why he thinks it's signing New Zealand up for a decade more of pine planting on productive land and why the 'split-gas' approach appears to have been jettisoned... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for February and the merger of NIWA and Metservice... And he talks with Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional winner Justin Ruygrok about the event over the weekend, who encouraged him to compete and his preparations for the Grand Final in July in Invercargill. 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 Catalyst Performance Agronomy CEO Patrick Davis about the upcoming 'Beers, Peers and Good Ideas' event in Palmerston North (Feb 26), what's on offer and the idea behind it. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Grant McNaughton, Lower South Island GM for Pāmu, about its recent Open Day showcasing three deer farms in Te Anau, what was discussed and the farms' performances. 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 2024 Kellogg scholar Nick Martin about his report, 'Performance Psychology of Elite Canterbury Sheep & Beef farmers: How Top operators could win in the sport of Farming', what prompted the idea and what he discovered. 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 2024 Kellogg scholar Nick Martin about his report, 'Performance Psychology of Elite Canterbury Sheep & Beef farmers: How Top operators could win in the sport of Farming', what prompted the idea and what he discovered... He talks with Grant McNaughton, Lower South Island GM for Pāmu, about its recent Open Day showcasing three deer farms in Te Anau, what was discussed and the farms' performances... And he talks with Catalyst Performance Agronomy CEO Patrick Davis about the upcoming 'Beers, Peers and Good Ideas' event in Palmerston North (Feb 26), what's on offer and the idea behind it. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Campaign for Wool NZ GM Kara Biggs about Kāinga Ora's decision to give wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. 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 Plant & Food Research CEO Mark Piper about the government's decision to merge the Crown Research Institutes as part of sweeping changes to the science sector and what it means for the various entities. 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.