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Dom talks to NZ Cashmere Business Development Manager Olivia Sanders about diversifying into goats. 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 celebrates International Women's Day by talking to Maniototo farmer and agricultural advocate Emma Crutchley. 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 this heartfelt episode, Krispin Kannan shares his journey as a veterinarian, highlighting his deep passion for agriculture and overcoming personal burnout. He opens up about the delicate balance between meeting the needs of animals and their owners while reflecting on the challenges, lessons, and resilience that define both veterinary practice and everyday life.  

Dom talks with Trev CEO Scott Townshend about boosting efficiency and streamlining operations with Trev's farm reporting tools. 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 founder and CEO Phil Duncan about what to expect in and around Christmas Day and a new philosophy when it comes to predicting La Nina and El Nino weather patterns for 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 Scotland NFU member Duncan Macalister from Glenbarr Farms about the major issues facing Scottish farming and the parallels with NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with REX Scottish correspondent and member of the Scotland National Farmers Union, Duncan Macalister, about the major issues facing UK farmers, how 2024 has shaped up from a UK farming perspective and the parallels between NZ and Scottish farming trends... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the forecast for Christmas Day, a new philosophy when it comes to predicting the likelihood of La Nina and El Nino weather patterns and Phil's holiday plans... And he talks with Trev CEO Scott Townshend about how Trev's farm reporting tools are helping farmers improve Feed Conversion Efficiency (FCE), how Trev's partnership with Fonterra helps streamline subscription payments and how Fortuna Group is using Trev to help transform multi-farm operations.  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our listeners, we'll be back on January 20th, until then keep an eye out for the REX Re-loaded Summer Series coming your way! 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 chats with Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about connectivity solutions for the holiday period. 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 Executive Health & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan about managing stress and developing mental toughness. 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 Agriculture Minister and current Labour MP Damien O'Connor about life in opposition, why it's miserable and why he feels compelled to keep going. 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 agriculture minister and current Labour MP Damien O'Connor about being in opposition, the GE debate, live animal exports back on the table and freshwater farm plans left off it... He talks to Executive Health and Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan about managing stress and how to develop mental toughness and he catches up with Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett. 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 REX producer Jo Grigg about her REX highlights for 2024, new innovations on her Marlborough vineyard and she pays tribute to Margaret Hebbard, one of the first female blade shearers 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 Awapiri high country farmer Sally Smith about her recent mountain biking trip to Mongolia and her impressions and observations of farming in that part of the 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.

Dom talks with HighGround Dairy analyst Stu Davison about the latest GDT result (-2.8%). 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 (-2.8%), the latest results from the DairyNZ Econ Tracker and what he's getting up to for the holidays in Chicago... He talks with Awapiri high country farmer Sally Smith about her farming history, her recent mountain biking trip through Mongolia and the mountain bike tracks and hut at Awapiri... And he talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about some of her 2024 REX highlights, exciting new innovations on her Marlborough vineyard and she pays tribute to Margaret Hebbard, quite possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.   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 FarmIQ Sales & Marketing Manager Russell MacKay about new cloud-based integration for farm and livestock data. 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 JPEW Advisory & Analytics founder John Wilson about the most challenging time for the NZ wine industry in a decade. 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 QEll Trust CEO Dan Coup about what imminent funding cuts from the government could mean for future QEll covenants. 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 QEll Trust CEO Dan Coup about imminent funding cuts by the government, vacancies for the Board of Directors and the legacy of farmer and conservationist James Guild... He talks with John Wilson, founder of JPEW Advisory & Analytics, about his career in the wine industry, the outlook for the grape price and the prospects for the country's flagship Sauvignon blanc market... And he talks with Russell MacKay, Farm IQ Head of Sales & Marketing, about its new API (Application Programming Interface), how it works and the benefits for farmers' data collection 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.

Dom talks with DWN CEO Jules Benton about the permission to Lunch project, helping farmers with their business aspirations 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 Davies from Fogarty spraying about growing up in Wales, life as a competitive shearer and owning a business in Hawke's Bay 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 Ingrid Smith from Kiwi Kisses about the abuse she's received for wearing makeup while working on the farm and how she's using it to her advantage. 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 Ingrid Smith from Kiwi Kisses about why she's getting online flak for wearing makeup on farm, how she uses that criticism to her own advantage and the Pretty Useful project set up by her sister Storm Baynes-Ryan to highlight the treatment of some women in the agriculture sector... He talks with Stuart Davies from Fogarty Spraying about how a Welshman ended up calling Hawke's Bay home, his former life as a competitive shearer and drone technology... And he talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about the Permission to Launch project, her highlights from 2024 and what's in store for the new 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.

This episode delivers a dose of positivity and practical wisdom as Julia Jones chats with Bruce Weir, General Manager of Country Banking at Rabobank. They explore Rabo’s latest farmer confidence survey, uncovering how optimism is growing in the agriculture sector after a tough 18 months. From rising commodity prices and reduced interest rates to renewed investment focus, Bruce provides valuable insights into the resilience of New Zealand farmers, the power of knowing your numbers, and the shifting mindset shaping the future of farming.  

Dom chat with former NZ farmer, now Sydney-based Life Coach, Shane Bird, about ways to handle the festive season

Dom talks with Nufarm Marketing Manager Emma Ault about achieving Toitu carbon reduce certification.

Dom talks with That Farming Physio Storm Baynes-Ryan about her new online initiative, Pretty Useful

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with That Farming Physio Storm Baynes-Ryan about a new initiative she's launched called 'Pretty Useful', how it was inspired by online attacks against her sister and the perceptions of women working in agriculture... He talks with Emma Ault, Nufarm Marketing Manager, about achieving Toitū carbon reduce certification, what the process involved and what it means for the company... And he catches up with Shane Bird, former NZ farmer, turned Life Coach, about how to deal with the pressure of the festive season. 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 Meatstock Festival Director Jay Beaumont about the upcoming event at Mystery Creek in February

Dom talks with Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie about why he's unhappy with the National government

Dom talks with Waikato dairy farmer Ben Purua about been named as a finalist for the 2025 Young New Zealander of the Year

Dom talks with Jay Changlani about the elusive FTA with India

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jay Changlani from one of the country’s largest independent accounting firms, Orb360, about how can NZ can go about securing an elusive FTA with India, whether it's likely in the current parliamentary term and how Australia managed to get its FTA across the line... He talks with award-winning Waikato dairy farmer Ben Purua, who's just been named a finalist for the 2025 Young New Zealander of the Year... He talks with Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie about the government's plan for a Farming Tax by 2030 and why he thinks it's fundamentally flawed... And he talks with Meatstock Festival Director Jay Beaumont about the February event at Mystery Creek. 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 Federated Farmers spokesperson about the tragic accident that claimed the life of former Feds national board member Chris Allen on his farm this week, its formal complaint to the Commerce Commission requesting an urgent investigation into the lending practices of New Zealand banks and the risk of banks defunding petrol stations by 2030 as part of their commitment to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance... He talks with Abby France, FMG Client Advice Manager, about its new campaign 'Under Pressure', the immense pressure on people to get things done at this time of year and how the campaign seeks to address some of the main issues... He talks with Gallagher Business Development Manager Mark Maitland about a new collaboration with FarmIQ that seeks to simplify data sharing and management for farmers, how it works and why more farmers need to weigh stock... And he talks with Harriet Mellish, GM of AgriFutures growAg in Australia, about its NZ launch earlier in the year, which NZ companies it's currently supporting and why its significant for the NZ agritech 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 Anna Mitchell, Fibre Frontier Executive GM, about how the copper retirement is going across NZ, the common misconceptions about what that means for rural NZ and what's coming down the pipeline for rural connectivity... He talks with Rabobank General Manager for Country Banking, Bruce Weir, about the fourth and final Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey of the year, why farmer confidence in the broader agri economy has risen again and which aspects of the sector are still concerning farmers... And he catches up with Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about her highlights from 2024, the current state of the velvet and venison sectors and the outlook 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jamie Gaddum from Matangi Angus Beef about its latest offering, export-quality lamb finished on chicory, the growing demand for its locally produced, premium meat and Matangi's showroom and boutique butchery... He talks with Louise Gibson, co-founder of The Sharefarming Consultants, about the idea for the business, the services it offers and some of the common questions they get asked... And he talks with Will Hinton and Kali Rangiawha, NZDIA 2024 Share Farmers of the Year, about the experience of entering, why they're encouraging others to do the same and the opportunities it's presented them 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.

In the first episode of Curious George, Dom George talks with Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox about life on the road, life outside golf and the upcoming 'Chasing the Fox' event.

In this week’s episode, Julia dives into her whirlwind year of unexpected life lessons (seriously, where’s the return policy?), Florida adventures, and a touch of tequila-fueled wisdom. From biker bars with bra-covered ceilings to the red carpet for shrimp, it’s a rollercoaster of travel tales. Julia talks about the need for hope over hysteria, owning our narrative, and why sometimes the best lessons come with a side of shrimp cocktail. Oh, and there’s a parrot story.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pamu Chair John Rae about his first few months in the role, the challenges facing the SOE as the largest farming operation in NZ and the benefits he believes it could provide to the wider agriculture sector... He talks with Gordon McPhail, General Manager of Farming at LeaderBrand, about why sweet corn cobs will be hitting supermarkets early this year, what to look for when selecting the best cobs and the best way to enjoy them over the summer... And he talks with Kurow farmer, author and artist Emma Nowell about her new children's book, 'Punter the Hunter', her other creations, including the card game Go Muster and her written and illustrated history of Bellamore Station, and the farmstay 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bremworth CEO Greg Smith about Kainga Ora's decision to exclude wool carpet from state homes, why it could set a damaging precedent for the wool sector and why it could also conversely prove a catalyst for bipartisan agreement in favour of wool for future government builds... He talks with RaboResearch senior agricultural analyst Jen Corkran about a likely decline in global beef production in 2025, what factors suggest this might be the case and what it means for NZ beef exports... He talks with Prevar CEO Tony Martin about why he thinks the government's plan to introduce new GE legislation next year year will enable apple andpear growers to catch-up with the rest of the world, the benefits it offers to consumers and Prevar's National Grower Roadshow discussing the benefits and challenges of GE... And he talks with Agritourism NZ founder and CEO Marijke Dunselman about her recent trip to Scotland for the Scottish Agritourism Conference, what she learned and where NZ stacks up on the international agritourism stage. 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 Poultry Industry Association of NZ Executive Director Michael Brooks about the discovery of H7N6 avian influenza on an egg laying farm in Otago, the shockwaves it's sent throughout the industry and what the next steps are... He talks to Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%), what's driving the current auction prices and what headwinds are on the horizon... He talks with Dr Matthew Deighton, Chair of the Forage Technical Committee at the Plant & Breeders Association, about the 2024 National Forage Variety Trials, why its urging farmers to use it in order to make better ryegrass cultivar choices and what gains can be made... And he talks with Charles Miller-Brown about running the recent All Breed Sheep Classes at the Christchurch Show, run by the Canterbury A&P Association. 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 Miti founder Daniel Carson about a new study from AgResearch which shows dairy-derived beef raised to 10-18 months has a carbon footprint up to 48% lower than the average for mixed beef cattle in New Zealand, how it could lead to the creation of an entirely new category of meat unique to NZ and lead to more efficient utilisation of New Zealand’s meat processing infrastructure as well as a low-carbon leather for the high-end fashion sector... And he talks with Hare & Hunter founder Booke Caird about her range merino baby garments, life on the farm in Mangaweka and her their honey business, Mr. Manuka. 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 Matt Watson from ultimatefishing.tv and host of ITM Fishing about his involvement with the non-profit organisation LegaSea, the story of his beer, Swordfish Mojo, and his forever home on the Purerua Peninsula. 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.

Director of Strategy & Growth at Halter, Helen Moore joins Julia Jones to chat about her entrepreneurial spirit and the amount she has learnt from being involved in growing a business. They chat about the value of travel, experiencing different rural environments, the ability to adapt and change on the fly and much, much more.

On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with NZ Olympian Melissa Galloway about her performance in the dressage event at Paris 2024, selling her Olympic ride 'Joey' and competing at the top level overseas... He talks with Hawke's Bay deer farmer Harry Gaddum about his involvement in the Farmstrong book, 'Getting Through; recovering from extreme weather events', the lasting effects of Cyclone Gabrielle and the rejuvenation of the local rural cricket team... And he talks with NZ Nuffield Trustee Steve Wilkins about the value of Nuffield scholarship and his various roles with the Foundation for Arable Research, Rural Leaders and United Wheat Growers. 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 Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus about its successful sale of semen straws into the United States, the bull that produced it and how the sale exceeded his wildest expectations... He talks with Julianne Bainbridge from The Madagascan Ragwort Conundrum about its alarming proliferation on her Far North dairy farm, her efforts to try and get the issue recognised and why she believes it's NZ pastoral farming's biggest threat... And he talks with Ward farmer and musician Jim Rudd about his fundraising gig this weekend for the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre, his band The Aftershocks Collective and balancing music and 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Bill Kaye-Blake from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) about a new study he co-authored, commissioned by Organics Aotearoa NZ, which reveals NZ’s primary sector exports could reduce by $10-20b annually if genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were to be released into the environment... He talks with Catherine Ward from Pahi Coastal Walk about winning the Supreme Award at the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards, the idea behind the initiative at her Port Jackson farm and how it's become a successful enterprise... He talks with NZ Pork CEO Brent Kleiss about a significant influx of imported pork, why the gap is widening between between locally grown and imported pork and the best way to prepare a Christmas ham... And he catches up with rural health and wellbeing advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council GM Tim Gale about why he's stepping down from the role early next year, how the hunting landscape has changed during his tenure and what he's doing next... He talks with Gundy Anderson from Bog Roy Station about his keynote farmer address at the recent NZ Grassland Conference, the 16-year case study into his farm system change to focus on feeding stock legume-dominant pastures/crops and the success that's been generated as a result... And he talks with Dr Annabel Harris, NZ Veterinary Association AMR Committee Chair, about its series of myth-busting videos to mark World AMR Awareness Week, the decline in sales of veterinary and horticultural antibiotics in NZ and what type of antibiotic resistance we're seeing on NZ farms. 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 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... And he talks with Wayne Nichol, PGG Wrightson Seeds National Technical Manager, about why planning is key when it comes to the longevity of a pasture, new sub clover varieties out of Western Australia, planning for Autumn sowing and how crops can help break the internal parasite cycle. 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.

Join us as Staple Homestead Ltd Owner + General Manager Fraser Tasker chats about the Mid-Canterbury farms he and his wife run. He emphasises the value of learning from your mistakes, how important pasture management is regardless of what sort of farm you run, rural communities and more.