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Dom talks with Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about her recent trip to Scotland, her insights into Scottish farming and her newfound appreciation of Scotch and the St Andrews golf course. 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 about the importance of personal locator beacons (PLBs) for farmers and outdoor adventurers, what motivated him to set up his company, Gearshop, and his involvement in the search and rescue 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 Hamish Pirie about the importance of personal locator beacons (PLBs) for farmers and outdoor adventurers, what motivated him to set up his company, Gearshop, and his involvement in the search and rescue sector... He talks with Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about her recent trip to Scotland, her insights into Scottish farming and her newfound appreciation of Scotch and the St Andrews golf course... And he talks with Real Country's Laura Koot about the upcoming Hilux World Record attempt at the Real Country farm in Kingston (March 2), the latest Fairlight Foundation interns and the Real Country NZ farm experience. 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 rural mental health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about selling the farm, the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival and what he's got planned for 2025. 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 Primary Purpose founder Dr Scott Champion about a recent poll by Primary Purpose which shows positive sentiment towards key food production industries has grown significantly since a similar study in 2021, why this might be the case and how the data could benefit 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 Dr William Rolleston, former Federated Farmers President and Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, about the Gene Technology Bill, how it could benefit NZ agriculture and why it's important to leave emotion out of the debate... Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr William Rolleston, former Federated Farmers President and Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, about the Gene Technology Bill, how it could benefit NZ agriculture and why it's important to leave emotion out of the debate... He talks with Primary Purpose founder Dr Scott Champion about a recent poll by Primary Purpose which shows positive sentiment towards key food production industries has grown significantly since a similar study in 2021, why this might be the case and how the data could benefit the agriculture sector... And he catches up with rural mental health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about selling the farm, the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival and what he's got planned for 2025. 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 Two Rivers of Marlborough founder and winemaker Dave Clouston about wine, cricket and music, including the upcoming 'Brookby Beats' event (Feb 7) at his Brookby Hill Vineyard. 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 GM Craig Smith about its 'Sheep to Shop' strategy, whether the wool price is slowly moving out of the doldrums and the chance for two of Devold's merino growers to accompany him on a trip to Europe later this 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 Simon Cameron, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool vice chair, about the case for low-impact grazing on DOC land to manage pests and improve ecology, the evidence for the argument and the roadblocks which are causing delays with grazing licence applications... 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 Cameron, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool vice chair, about the case for low-impact grazing on DOC land to manage pests and improve ecology, the evidence for the argument and the roadblocks which are causing delays with grazing licence applications... He talks with Devold NZ GM Craig Smith about its 'Sheep to Shop' strategy, whether the wool price is slowly moving out of the doldrums and the chance for two of Devold's merino growers to accompany him on a trip to Europe later this year... And he talks with Two Rivers of Marlborough founder and winemaker Dave Clouston about wine, cricket and music, including the upcoming 'Brookby Beats' event (Feb 7) at his Brookby Hill Vineyard. 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 Reuben Moore from Moutere Downs Romney & Poll Dorset Stud about National Lamb Day (Fed 15), the art of barbecuing and playing in a rock band. 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 Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about its upcoming one-off ewe dispersal sale (Mon, Feb 10), his family's farming legacy and 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 Caroline Saunders ONZM about being made an Emeritus Professor at Lincoln University, some of the highlights of her distinguished career, including debunking the environmental impact of Food Miles, and the idea behind 'wellbeing economics'. 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 Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about its upcoming one-off ewe dispersal sale (Mon, Feb 10), his family's farming legacy and plans for the future... He talks with Caroline Saunders ONZM about being made an Emeritus Professor at Lincoln University, some of the highlights of her distinguished career, including debunking the environmental impact of Food Miles, and the idea behind 'wellbeing economics'... And he talks with Reuben Moore from Moutere Downs Romney & Poll Dorset Stud about National Lamb Day (Fed 15), the art of barbecuing and playing in a rock band. 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 Becky Dymond, Senior Advisor Farmer Engagement & Partnerships for Beef+LambNZ, about  the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts Programme, how farmers can get involved and why they should. 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 Fran Bailey, organiser of the Underground Festival 2025, a two-day festival celebrating soil, food and farming (Feb 19-20). 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 Hugh Dampier-Crossley about the biennial St James Horse sale tomorrow (Sat, Jan 25), why it attracts such a large amount of interest and his family's long involvement in the equine world. 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 Hugh Dampier-Crossley about the biennial St James Horse sale tomorrow (Sat, Jan 25), why it attracts such a large amount of interest and his family's long involvement in the equine world... He talks with Fran Bailey, organiser of the Underground Festival 2025, a two-day festival celebrating soil, food and farming (Feb 19-20)... And he talks with Becky Dymond, Senior Advisor Farmer Engagement & Partnerships for Beef+LambNZ, about  the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts Programme, how farmers can get involved and why they should. 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.

From a $3.90 payout to navigating postnatal depression, Aimee and Kerry Burt have faced and conquered immense challenges. As share milkers in Canterbury, their story is one of grit, resilience, and unwavering teamwork. Join us as they share their inspiring journey of building a thriving dairy business while staying grounded in family and community values. 

Dom talks with East Coast Farming Expo Organiser Sue WIlson about preparations ahead of this year's event on the 19th and 20th of February in Wairoa. 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 National Lamb Day Committee Chair Jon Pemberton about what's in store for this year, the positive signs for the 2025 farming year and his Nuffield scholarship 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, RaboResearch Australia & NZ GM, about a new podcast series looking at the top trends impacting NZ food and agri to 2030, including a shift towards in-home alcohol consumption, a rise in the use of anti-obesity medications and increasing demand for dairy products tailored to older 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 Stefan Vogel, RaboResearch Australia & NZ GM, about a new podcast series looking at the top trends impacting NZ food and agri to 2030, including a shift towards in-home alcohol consumption, a rise in the use of anti-obesity medications and increasing demand for dairy products tailored to older consumers...  He talks with National Lamb Day Committee Chair Jon Pemberton about what's in store for this year, the positive signs for the 2025 farming year and his Nuffield scholarship... ... And he talks with East Coast Farming Expo Organiser Sue Wilson about preparations ahead of this year's event on the 19th and 20th of February in Wairoa. 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 Adam Winter, co-founder of The Four Saucemen, about its Manuka Hot Honey Rub being named the sixth best meat rub on the planet at the world's largest BBQ competition.

Dom talks with Woolchemy CEO Derelee Potroz-Smith about its neweFlex product used for nappies and other disposable hygiene products, the science that underpins it and what the future holds for the company. 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 (+1.4%), the harsh Chicago winter and Trump's inauguration. 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 (+1.4%), the brutally cold weather in Chicago and the Trump inauguration... He talks with Woolchemy CEO Derelee Potroz-Smith about its neweFlex product, how it's being used in nappies and other disposable hygiene products and the future plans for the company... And he talks with Adam Winter, co-founder of The Four Saucemen, about its Manuka Hot Honey Rub being named the sixth best meat rub on the planet at the world's largest BBQ competition. 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 Livestock Visibility Solutions CEO Richard Appleby about its AI driven product Flow, how it can reduce milking time and his time as a dairy tech specialist in developing countries. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about shearing standards and animal welfare issues brought to light by PETA, a lift in meat prices and National Lamb Day preparations. 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 MyFarm CEO Andrew Watters about agriculture investments, where to put your money and navigating the trends. 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 MyFarm CEO Andrew Watters about the intricacies of agriculture investment, navigating trends and the best current investments... He talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about the lift in meat prices, shearing standard accusations by PETA and preparations for National Lamb Day... And he talks with Richard Appleby, CEO of Livestock Visibility Solutions, about its Flow product, its use of AI to improve consistency in the management of the backing gate and how his time as an overseas dairy tech specialist led to the creation of Flow. 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 Bovonic co-founder Liam Kampshof about the success of its new mastitis detection product QuadSense and the opening of a new facility in Tauranga. 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 his accurate prediction of an absence of La Nina this NZ summer and what's ahead for the next couple of weeks. 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 Federated President Katie Milne about summer on the West Coast, predators and the government's call to plant trees on farmland. 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 Feds President and current Lake Brunner Catchment Community Care Group Chair, Katie Milne, about summer on the West Coast, her Predator Free work and the government's latest initiative to plant trees on Crown land... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his pre-Christmas predictions, why he was right and what's in store for the next couple of weeks... And he talks with Bovonic founder Liam Kampshof about the success of its QuadSense mastitis detection product, how it works and plans for 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 episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Anna Johns from The Wrekin Vineyard in Marlborough about her family's move from Auckland to Marlborough in the late 1990s, her background as an acoustics engineer, her battle with melanoma, the success of the vineyard and winning a game of '9 in 10' with Paul Henry. 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 episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Jim Harre, who's recently retired from his role as Air New Zealand's Wine Ambassador, about his 50-year career working for the national carrier, the changes he's seen during that time and why it just may be one of the greatest jobs 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 episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Eat What You Kill founder Tim Kavermann about how he came up with the idea for EWYK, his 'burnout', and the relationship between food and 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 episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Kirsty McKay, co-owner of Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room in Matakana, about becoming the first brewery in NZ to achieve B Corp certification, the consolidation of the craft beer market and the changing tastes of beer drinkers. 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 episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Farmers Weekly senior journalist Neal Wallace about his recent Meeting the Market tour, in which he visited seven countries in six weeks to find out more about New Zealand’s key agricultural export countries. 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 episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about its new campaign to remove hemp from the Misuse of Drugs Act and Medicines Act to enable a new billion-dollar primary 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 episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Dr Jason Archer, Head of Genetics at Beef+Lamb NZ, about a recent genetics trial on a North Canterbury farm to limit methane emissions by beef cattle using portable accumulation chambers. 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 episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with renowned hunter and author Kim Swan about her latest book, 'Hogs, Dogs and a Rifle', her love of hunting and working outdoors and her future 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 Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations about the benefits of dung beetles on livestock farms, their environmental and economic impact and why they aren't more prevalent 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 Nathan Casey from The Village Press about its olive oil brands, the health benefits of olive oil and how far the industry has come in NZ during the last two 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 Danica Wells who, along with her husband John, has moved from Northland to take up positions on a large station in Queensland. 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 Marlborough farmer Richard Dawkins about his recent trip to Asia as part of the Silver Fern Farms shareholder supplier delegation and his insights into those markets. 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 Domenico Cortesi, a quail breeder in Dunedin who was born in Italy, raised in South Africa, emigrated to Australia and has been a farmer, animal genetics lecturer and manufacturer of equipment for food processing, 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.

Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about artificial proteins. 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.