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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), Stu's imminent return to the US after his Kiwi summer sojourn and the Liam Lawson F1 saga... He talks with Arjun Haszard, founder of Quick Brown Fox Coffee Liqueur, about visiting coffee bean farmers in Sumatra and Colombia, how and why he started the company and the use of NZ dairy in its products... And he talks with newly-appointed Meet the Need Chair Nick Fisher about the importance of the farmer-led food charity, what he brings to the role and its 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 STu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), Stu's imminent return to the US after his Kiwi summer sojourn and the Liam Lawson F1 saga. 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 Carolyn Haigh, Chair of Kaimanawa Heritage Horses, about this month's muster, the history of the herd and how people can adopt a Kaimanawa horse. 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 Sean Leslie, President of the Middlemarch Ploughing Association, about this weekend's NZ National Ploughing Championships (5-6 April) in Middlemarch, what people can expect to see at the event and efforts to get more people involved in the sport. 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 Justin Miller, the new GM for Afimilk in NZ and Australia, about the company's history, the products it offers and its presence 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Justin Miller, the new GM for Afimilk in NZ and Australia, about the company's history, the products it offers and its presence in NZ... He talks with Sean Leslie, President of the Middlemarch Ploughing Association, about this weekend's NZ National Ploughing Championships (5-6 April) in Middlemarch, what people can expect to see at the event and efforts to get more people involved in the sport... And he talks with Carolyn Haigh, Chair of Kaimanawa Heritage Horses, about this month's muster, the history of the herd and how people can adopt a Kaimanawa horse. 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 Gareth McKerchar, winner of the 2025 Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year Contest, about securing back-to-back titles, his performance in last year's Grand Final and a change of jobs. 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 Scott Wickman from Wicked Hots about its chilli-growing enterprise, the secret to growing good chillies and how to use the Scoville scale to measure hotness. 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 Lesley Coppell, Beef + Lamb NZ's Eastern North Island Extension Manager, about her impressions of the recent Out the Gate conference, receiving the Women in Agriculture Award at the Tararua Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year Awards and her association with the Shepherdess Muster and Repost. 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 Lesley Coppell, Beef + Lamb NZ's Eastern North Island Extension Manager, about her impressions of the recent Out the Gate conference, receiving the Women in Agriculture Award at the Tararua Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year Awards and her association with the Shepherdess Muster and Repost... He talks with Scott Wickman from Wicked Hots about its chilli-growing enterprise, the secret to growing good chillies and how to use the Scoville scale to measure hotness... And he talks with Gareth McKerchar, winner of the 2025 Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year Contest, about securing back-to-back titles, his performance in last year's Grand Final and a change of jobs. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with former international rugby referee Kelvin Deaker about his refereeing career, his current role as GM of TRS (Tractor Repairs & Spares) and his wide-ranging career in 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.

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Rob and Mandy Pye from Mangere Falls Farm about winning the Northland Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award, their respective teaching backgrounds and the philosophy that underpins their farming operation. 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 international rugby referee Kelvin Deaker about his refereeing career, his current role as GM of TRS (Tractor Repairs & Spares) and his wide-ranging career in 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with former international rugby referee Kelvin Deaker about his refereeing career, his current role as GM of TRS (Tractor Repairs & Spares) and his wide-ranging career in 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 Hawke's Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Manager of the Year Grace Te Kahika about winning the award, work-life balance and her future farming plans. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with West Coast/Tasman MP Maureen Pugh about the major issues facing the electorate, the Spring and Summer farming conditions and the major infrastructure plans on the table for the region. 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 Ed Harrison from BakerAg about its legendary 'AgLetter' that's been around for nearly 40 years, how they source their material and the current state of the farming 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 Ed Harrison from BakerAg about its legendary 'AgLetter' that's been around for nearly 40 years, how they source their material and the current state of the farming sector... He talks with West Coast/Tasman MP Maureen Pugh about the major issues facing the electorate, the Spring and Summer farming conditions and the major infrastructure plans on the table for the region... And he talks with the Hawke's Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Manager of the Year Grace Te Kahika about winning the award, work-life balance and her future farming plans. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom catches up with rural health 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.

Dom talks with Alex and Andrea Closs from Te Hapu farm in Golden Bay about their farmstay cottages, the logistics of running an agritourism venture on a working farm and their involvement in the North West Golden Bay catchment group. 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, General Manager – RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand, about increasingly challenging trade logistics for NZ's agriculture sector with the escalating tensions in the Red Sea disrupting global trade. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stefan Vogel, General Manager – RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand, about increasingly challenging trade logistics for NZ's agriculture sector with the escalating tensions in the Red Sea disrupting global trade... He talks with Alex and Andrea Closs from Te Hapu farm in Golden Bay about their farmstay cottages, the logistics of running an agritourism venture on a working farm and their involvement in the North West Golden Bay catchment group... And he catches up with rural health 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.

Dom talks with Craig Smith, Devold NZ GM, about the Norwegian company's new shareholder, Fenix Outdoor International, the implications for NZ merino growers and the Devold 'Sheep to Shop' training days currently taking place at various locations around 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 Dr Robyn Dynes from AgResearch about being awarded the Bledisloe Medal, Lincoln University's highest accolade, her agriculture-focused research and her thoughts on the future of farming 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 Charles Fergusson, Synlait's Director of On-Farm Excellence, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, about its half-year result, how it managed to return to profitability after a tumultuous twelve months and what it's focusing on in the second half of the financial 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Charles Fergusson, Synlait's Director of On-Farm Excellence, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, about its half-year result, how it managed to return to profitability after a tumultuous twelve months and what it's focusing on in the second half of the financial year... He talks with Dr Robyn Dynes from Lincoln University and AgResearch about being awarded the Bledisloe Medal, Lincoln University's highest accolade, her agriculture-focused research and her thoughts on the future of farming in NZ... And he talks with Craig Smith, Devold NZ GM, about the Norwegian company's new shareholder, Fenix Outdoor International, the implications for NZ merino growers and the Devold 'Sheep to Shop' training days currently taking place at various locations around 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 the winner of the 2025 Taranaki Diary Manager of the Year Martin Keegan about how he got into dairy farming, his background as a diesel mechanic and his plans for farm ownership. 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 2025 Tasman Young Farmer of the Year Contest George Letham about the competition, working for Fonterra and his preparations for the Grand Final in Invercargill (July 3-5). 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 Rob and Mandy Pye from Mangere Falls Farm about winning the Northland Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award, their respective teaching backgrounds and the philosophy that underpins their farming operation. 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 Rob and Mandy Pye from Mangere Falls Farm about winning the Northland Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award, their respective teaching backgrounds and the philosophy that underpins their farming operation... He talks with the winner of the 2025 Tasman Young Farmer of the Year Contest George Letham about the competition, working for Fonterra and his preparations for the Grand Final in Invercargill (July 3-5)... And he talks with the winner of the 2025 Taranaki Diary Manager of the Year Martin Keegan about how he got into dairy farming, his background as a diesel mechanic and his plans for farm ownership. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Lilly Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika about her family's extraordinary aviation legacy, what prompted their move from a sheep and beef farm in Taranaki to the West Coast and the type of work she's involved in, including making videos and painting. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Grasslanz Technology CEO Megan Skiffington about winning the Supreme Award at the recent 2025 Science New Zealand Awards, the merger of Crown Research Institutes and the Gene Editing Bill. 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 GM of Bayleys Waikato and Head of Bayleys Country, Mark Dawe, about the current state of the rural real estate market, the effects of the drought on sales in the region and its support of the upcoming Bayleys DWN Success Through Inspiration Conference (1st-2nd May). 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 Sally Peter from the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre about the upcoming opening of the new museum (April 11th), the community effort to it's taken to get to this point following the 2016 earthquake and the extraordinary farming history of the Ward settlement. 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 Spring Sheep Milk Co. CEO Nick Hammond about its new strategic investors following a recent capital raise, its hard-won access into the Chinese market for its infant formula and its plans for further 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 REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Spring Sheep Milk Co. CEO Nick Hammond about its new strategic investors following a recent capital raise, its hard-won access into the Chinese market for its infant formula and its plans for further expansion... He talks with Sally Peter from the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre about the upcoming opening of the new museum (April 11th), the community effort to it's taken to get to this point following the 2016 earthquake and the extraordinary farming history of the Ward settlement... And he talks with the GM of Bayleys Waikato and Head of Bayleys Country, Mark Dawe, about the current state of the rural real estate market, the effects of the drought on sales in the region and its support of the upcoming Bayleys DWN Success Through Inspiration Conference (1st-2nd May). 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.

Julia chats with Harriet Watson, ANZCO's Europe-based marketing executive, about her life-changing move from rural Canterbury to Belgium. Harriet shares candid insights about navigating cultural differences, the global perceptions of New Zealand’s red meat sector, and the powerful lessons learned from living abroad. A heartfelt reminder of the importance of embracing change, staying curious, and appreciating the world—and ourselves—from new perspectives.

Dom talks with Sophie Smith from Tarras Downs about competing in this weekend's National Finals Rodeo, winning the Rookie Breakaway of the Year title and competing in Australia and the United States. 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 from Gearshop about fatigue management for farmers, what people can do to mitigate it and his recent search and rescue work. 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 Grasslanz Technology CEO Megan Skiffington about winning the Supreme Award at the recent 2025 Science New Zealand Awards, the merger of Crown Research Institutes and the Gene Editing Bill. 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 Grasslanz Technology CEO Megan Skiffington about winning the Supreme Award at the recent 2025 Science New Zealand Awards, the merger of Crown Research Institutes and the Gene Editing Bill... He talks with Hamish Pirie from Gearshop about fatigue management for farmers, what people can do to mitigate it and his recent search and rescue work... And he talks with Sophie Smith from Tarras Downs about competing in this weekend's National Finals Rodeo, winning the Rookie Breakaway of the Year title and competing in Australia and the United States. 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 NZDIA Manawatu Dairy Trainee of the Year, Eva Wooller, about working on Fonterra's Longburn Farm, how she got into farming and her efforts to change the negative connotations associated with dairy farming. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Julius Cousins from Hiamoe farm in Manawatu about his family winning the Supreme Award at the Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the diversity of the family farming operation and the host of other awards they collected. 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 Agricultural Economist Phil Journeaux about drought mitigation via reticulated water schemes, his report into the economic benefits of such schemes back in 2016 and in what ways it's still relevant today. 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 (0.0%), the uncertainty in the market due to geopolitical tensions and the opening weekend of Formula 1... He talks with Agricultural Economist Phil Journeaux about drought mitigation via reticulated water schemes, his report into the economic benefits of such schemes back in 2016 and in what ways it's still relevant today... He talks with Julius Cousins from Hiamoe farm in Manawatu about his family winning the Supreme Award at the Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the diversity of the family farming operation and the host of other awards they collected... And he talks with NZDIA Manawatu Dairy Trainee of the Year, Eva Wooller, about working on Fonterra's Longburn Farm, how she got into farming and her efforts to change the negative connotations associated with dairy farming. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (0.0%), the uncertainty in the market due to geopolitical tensions and the opening weekend of Formula 1. 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 inaugural Young Deer Farmer of the Year Eddie Millichamp about the competition, his passion for the deer industry and his studies at Lincoln University. 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 Wilcox from AS Wilcox & Sons Ltd about the fourth generation business in Pukekohe, the summer harvest and the new yellow watermelons. 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 Hazlett Ltd CEO Mel Brooks about her move from the irrigation sector into livestock, the future of selling livestock and the other facets of the 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 Hazlett Ltd CEO Mel Brooks about her move from the irrigation sector into livestock, the future of selling livestock and the other facets of the business... He talks to Simon Wilcox from AS Wilcox & Sons Ltd about the fourth generation business in Pukekohe, the summer harvest and the new yellow watermelons... And he talks with the inaugural Young Deer Farmer of the Year Eddie Millichamp about the competition, his passion for the deer industry and his studies at Lincoln University. 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.