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Dom talks with Silver Fern Farms Limited CEO Dan Bolton about its 2025 financial result, what factors are behind the $70m turnaround and how it's handling the current geopolitical disruptions. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Te Aroha sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton about winning the Waikato/Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final. 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 Fenton Hazelwood from WestAg about his recent Substack article about the splintering of productive NZ, how the recent plant closure announcements from Heinz Wattie's and McCain Foods are symptomatic of wider problems and the ramifications for NZ food security. 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 Fenton Hazelwood from WestAg about his recent Substack article about the splintering of productive NZ, how the recent plant closure announcements from Heinz Wattie's and McCain Foods are symptomatic of wider problems and the ramifications for NZ food security... And he talks with Te Aroha sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton about winning the Waikato/Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final. 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 Nolan, the new Chief Revenue Office at Aimer Farming, about its AIMER flagship technology for measuring and forecasting pasture growth, how it's helping dairy farmers and the next phases of the product's development. 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 Daniel Eb from Dirt Road Comms about taking a break from his Open Farms business to focus on politics, being named Deputy Leader of the Opportunity Party and where the party stands on agricultural and environmental policies. 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 Daniel Eb from Dirt Road Comms about taking a break from his Open Farms business to focus on politics, being named Deputy Leader of the Opportunity Party and where the party stands on agricultural and environmental policies... And he talks with Shane Nolan, the new Chief Revenue Office at Aimer Farming, about its AIMER flagship technology for measuring and forecasting pasture growth, how it's helping dairy farmers and the next phases of the product's development. 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... Dom talks with Rachael Thomas from Te Puia Springs, north of Gisborne, about her store general store which is renowned for its pies and KFC (Kai for Coasties), her involvement in the local community and why she bought a fire engine. 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... Dom talks with North Canterbury's Ben O'Carroll about his sheep scanning business BocScan Ultrasound, shearing with Scargill Valley Shearing, competing in the Coast to Coast with the Dogshow Racing team and his music career. 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 Henrik Frederiksen, an agricultural consultant in Greenland, about farming in Greenland and how geopolitics is effecting 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 Oscar Goodman, founder and CEO of the WildVision app, which uses weather data, animal behaviour patterns and information on hunting areas to predict where deer, tahr and chamois are likely to be on a given day, plus his thoughts on herd management 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 Colin Hannah, Federated Farmers Northland President, about the recent heavy rainfall, the damage it's caused and how much more is on the 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Colin Hannah, Federated Farmers Northland President, about the recent heavy rainfall, the damage it's caused and how much more is on the way... He talks with Oscar Goodman, founder and CEO of the WildVision app, which uses weather data, animal behaviour patterns and information on hunting areas to predict where deer, tahr and chamois are likely to be on a given day, plus his thoughts on herd management in NZ... And he talks with Henrik Frederiksen, an agricultural consultant in Greenland, about farming in Greenland and how geopolitics is effecting 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 Rachael Thomas from Te Puia Springs, north of Gisborne, about her store general store which is renowned for its pies and KFC (Kai for Coasties), her involvement in the local community and why she bought a fire engine. 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 John McWhirter, Wools of NZ CEO, about the launch of the new Direct Discovery Contract trading model, how it works to to link wool growers more directly with international customers and what the benefits are 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 WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the heavy rain and wind hitting parts of the country, which areas are worst effected and how long it's likely to last. 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 the heavy rain and wind hitting parts of the country, which areas are worst effected and how long it's likely to last... He talks with John McWhirter, Wools of NZ CEO, about the launch of the new Direct Discovery Contract trading model, how it works to to link wool growers more directly with international customers and what the benefits are for farmers... And he talks with Rachael Thomas from Te Puia Springs, north of Gisborne, about her store general store which is renowned for its pies and KFC (Kai for Coasties), her involvement in the local community and why she bought a fire engine. 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 Laura Morrison from The Gullies in Rangitikei about taking on the role of acting President of Whanganui Federated Farmers, facilitating a discussion at the recent Central Districts Field Days which broached the subject of the role of industry good bodies in the current climate and the issue of food security 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 Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges in Marlborough about the experience of being featured on Country Calendar, the performance of his Romney stud and the Kaituna Ridges garment and bag business. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges in Marlborough about the experience of being featured on Country Calendar, the performance of his Romney stud and the Kaituna Ridges garment and bag business... And he talks with Laura Morrison from The Gullies in Rangitikei about taking on the role of acting President of Whanganui Federated Farmers, facilitating a discussion at the recent Central Districts Field Days which broached the subject of the role of industry good bodies in the current climate and the issue of food security 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 Nukuhia Hadfield, Chair of the Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee, about this year's awards for Excellence in Māori Horticulture, the history of the trophy and key events coming up on the calendar, including the finalists' field days and the awards dinner (June 5). 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 North Canterbury's Ben O'Carroll about his sheep scanning business BocScan Ultrasound, shearing with Scargill Valley Shearing, competing in the Coast to Coast with the Dogshow Racing team and his music career. 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 North Canterbury's Ben O'Carroll about his sheep scanning business BocScan Ultrasound, shearing with Scargill Valley Shearing, competing in the Coast to Cost with the Dogshow Racing team and his music career... And he talks with Nukuhia Hadfield, Chair of the Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee, about this year's awards for Excellence in Māori Horticulture, the history of the trophy and key events coming up on the calendar, including the finalists' field days and the awards dinner (June 5). 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.

Jo Grigg talks with Simon Paterson from Armidale Merino Stud about judging the Marlborough Merino Two-tooth competition, the Wanaka A&P Show and the importance of on-farm sheep competitions. 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 Robert Peacock, President of the NZ Hereford Association, about his stud at Orari Gorge Station in Geraldine, his recent trip to the US for the World Herford Conference in Kansas and what the future holds for the breed. 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 Robert Peacock, President of the NZ Hereford Association, about his stud at Orari Gorge Station in Geraldine, his recent trip to the US for the World Herford Conference in Kansas and what the future holds for the breed... And Jo Grigg talks with Simon Paterson from Armidale Merino Stud about judging the Marlborough Merino Two-tooth competition, the Wanaka A&P Show and the importance of on-farm sheep competitions. 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... Dom talks with 2025 Kellogg graduate Matt Scarf about his research topic, which asks what happens to organic farmers and supply chains if NZ loses its GE free status? 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... Dom talks with Andrew Olsen, CEO of Rural Contractors NZ, about the rising cost of fuel, how contractors and farmers can reach an understanding in the current climate and the complex nature of geopolitics. 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 Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the Ministry for Education’s move to review school bus policy changes, after he wrote to the Minister advocating for rural families affected, CD Field Days and the cost of fuel. 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 Craig Wiggins about receiving government funding for the Whatever With Wiggy Charitable Trust, CD Field Days and the recent Rural Games. 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 Moar, owner of Marlborough Helicopters and Agricultural Aviation Association board member, about the effect of fuel hikes on the agricultural aviation industry, how it's handling the situation and how farmers are responding. 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 Moar, owner of Marlborough Helicopters and Agricultural Aviation Association board member, about the effect of fuel hikes on the agricultural aviation industry, how it's handling the situation and how farmers are responding... He talks with Craig Wiggins about receiving government funding for the Whatever With Wiggy Charitable Trust, CD Field Days and the recent Rural Games... And he talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the Ministry for Education’s move to review school bus policy changes, after he wrote to the Minister advocating for rural families affected, CD Field Days and the cost of fuel. 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 Chris van der Loo, Head of New Product Development at Waikato Milking Systems, about the progress they've made with the ErgoPOD semi-robotic milking system since winning a National Fieldays Innovation Award in 2023, the advancements in robotic milking in recent years and what the future holds in this space. 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 2025 Kellogg graduate Matt Scarf about his research topic, which asks what happens to organic farmers and supply chains if NZ loses its GE free status? 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 2025 Kellogg graduate Matt Scarf about his research topic, which asks what happens to organic farmers and supply chains if NZ loses its GE free status?... And he talks with Chris van der Loo, Head of New Product Development at Waikato Milking Systems, about the progress they've made with the ErgoPOD semi-robotic milking system since winning a National Fieldays Innovation Award in 2023, the advancements in robotic milking in recent years and what the future holds in this space. 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 (+0.1%), the rising cost of commodities due to the war in Iran and the effect it's having across the globe... He talks with Andrew Olsen, CEO of Rural Contractors NZ, about the rising cost of fuel, how contractors and farmers can reach an understanding in the current climate and the complex nature of geopolitics... And he talks with Kristy McGregor, founder of the Shepherdess magazine about the continuing success of the publication, the recent Shepherdess Muster event and the expansion of the brand into events, TV series and podcasts. 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 (+0.1%), the rising cost of commodities due to the war in Iran and the effect it's having across the globe. 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 Kristy McGregor, founder of the Shepherdess magazine about the continuing success of the publication, the recent Shepherdess Muster event and the expansion of the brand into events, TV series and podcasts. 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 Olsen, CEO of Rural Contractors NZ, about the rising cost of fuel, how contractors and farmers can reach an understanding in the current climate and the complex nature of geopolitics. 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 Rachael Fouhy, Pahiatua-based Production Animal Veterinarian, about being awarded the Tararua Rural Professional of the Year, her approach to vet work and her career in the ag industry. une 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 George Dodson and Chloe Butcher-Herries about being named Safer Farms regional ambassadors, what the roles entail and their respective farming careers and accolades. 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 Merino CEO Angus Street about the company's move to rebrand as Zentera, why it's decided to do it now and what it means for the growers across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa... He talks with George Dodson and Chloe Butcher-Herries about being named Safer Farms regional ambassadors, what the roles entail and their respective farming careers and accolades... And he talks with Rachael Fouhy, Pahiatua-based Production Animal Veterinarian, about being awarded the Tararua Rural Professional of the Year, her approach to vet work and her career in the ag 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 NZ Merino CEO Angus Street about the company's move to rebrand as Zentera, why it's decided to do it now and what it means for the growers across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. 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 Hawke's Bay farmer Edwin Laver about winning the FMG Young Farmer of the Year East Coast regional final, working on the family farm and competing in endurance events. 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 Dominic Blackie, Pamu's GM of Commercial and Optimisation, about overseeing the relationships with suppliers, getting the best value out of each product sold off farm and the benefits of engaging in assurance and sustainability programmes. 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 about its interim results, the success of its Flex solar programme and navigating the co-op through geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs. 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 Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about its interim results, the success of its Flex solar programme and navigating the co-op through geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs... He talks with Dominic Blackie, Pamu's GM of Commercial and Optimisation, about overseeing the relationships with suppliers, getting the best value out of each product sold off farm and the benefits of engaging in assurance and sustainability programmes... And he talks with Hawke's Bay farmer Edwin Laver about winning the FMG Young Farmer of the Year East Coast regional final, working on the family farm and competing in endurance events. 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... Dom talks with Kelly Wilson, Kaimanawa Legacy Foundation founding board member, about why this year's annual muster of Kaimanawa wild horses almost didn't happen, the importance of keeping the population under control to prevent culling it and how people can register to rehome a Kaimanawa horse following the upcoming 2026 muster. 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 high performance to personal reckoning. Charlie Butler shares a candid conversation about addiction, burnout and the moment she stopped blaming everything around her. This is a story about radical responsibility, hard truths and choosing to change.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Pongaroa farmers David and Rebecca Buick about winning this year's Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year at the recent Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards, how they've achieved success in their farming operation and David's remarkable comeback to competitive shearing following a near-fatal farm accident in 2021. 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.