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Dom talks with South Island Agricultural Field Days President Andrew Stewart about the upcoming event (March 26-28), the new initiatives for this year at Kirwee and the optimism in the industry heading into next week. 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 recent coverage of Cyclone Alfred, why WeatherWatch dominated the space and why the event was a lightning rod for wild online weather theories. 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 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks 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... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the recent coverage of Cyclone Alfred, why WeatherWatch dominated the space and why the event was a lightning rod for wild online weather theories... And he talks with South Island Agricultural Field Days President Andrew Stewart about the upcoming event (March 26-28), the new initiatives for this year at Kirwee and the optimism in the industry heading into next week. 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, here's another one of Dom's highlights form the week - NZ First's Shane Jones talking about the New Zealand Aquaculture Development Plan, 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.

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Stuart Neill from Pukatea Dairy Farms, recently recognised for their commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and ethical farming practices at the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Dom talks with Kurow Museum committee member and volunteer John Brocas about the museum, the intriguing history of the town and some of the characters that have have contributed to its success since it was established in the 1860s. 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 Indevin CEO Simon Limmer about the 2025 harvest, the implications of potential trade tariffs on the NZ wine industry and how the industry is adapting to the changing tastes and preferences of 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 Indevin CEO Simon Limmer about the 2025 harvest, the implications of potential trade tariffs on the NZ wine industry and how the industry is adapting to the changing tastes and preferences of consumers... And he talks with Kurow Museum committee member and volunteer John Brocas about the museum, the intriguing history of the town and some of the characters that have have contributed to its success since it was established in the 1860s. 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 former NZ farmer, turned Sydney-based Life Coach Shane Bird. 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 Central Districts Field Days Event Manager Jonathan Paul about what visitors can expect this year (March 13-15), its emphasis on showcasing the latest in agriculture and rural innovations and this year's hosting of the Southern North Island Wood Council Golden Loader Championships. 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 Mania GM and Stud Master Will Wilding about winning the Innovation Award at the recent Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards, its emphasis on investing in technology and people while continuing to produce world-class bulls and heifers and the ongoing feed intake and methane emission trials 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.

Dom talks with Mark Brown, Agricom Australasia Brand Manager, about the debate over plantain's role in reducing nitrate leaching in dairy systems, what the opposing science says and what the most recent research from Ireland and NZ reveals. 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 Brown, Agricom Australasia Brand Manager, about the debate over plantain's role in reducing nitrate leaching in dairy systems, what the opposing science says and what the most recent research from Ireland and NZ reveals... He talks with Te Mania GM and Stud Master Will Wilding about winning the Innovation Award at the recent Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards, its emphasis on investing in technology and people while continuing to produce world-class bulls and heifers and the ongoing feed intake and methane emission trials on the property... He talks with Central Districts Field Days Event Manager Jonathan Paul about what visitors can expect this year (March 13-15), its emphasis on showcasing the latest in agriculture and rural innovations and this year's hosting of the Southern North Island Wood Council Golden Loader Championships... And he catches up with former NZ farmer, turned Sydney-based Life Coach Shane Bird. 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 Hanlin Johnstone and Nika Schroeder from the Silver Fern Farms Career Graduate Programme about their current roles, their respective non-traditional pathways into the ag sector and what the programme offers. 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 Jonathan Clark, Agriculture & Environment Manager at FTP Solutions, about its AI predator traps, the history behind its development and the implications for the technology in 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 Stuart Neill from Pukatea Dairy Farms in the Amuri Basin about winning the Supreme award at the recent Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the nature of the farming operation and why it's successful. 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 Stuart Neill from Pukatea Dairy Farms in the Amuri Basin about winning the Supreme award at the recent Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the nature of the farming operation and why it's successful... He talks with Jonathan Clark, Agriculture & Environment Manager at FTP Solutions, about its AI predator traps, the history behind its development and the implications for the technology in the future... And he talks with Hanlin Johnstone and Nika Schroeder from the Silver Fern Farms Career Graduate Programme about their current roles, their respective non-traditional pathways into the ag sector and what the programme offers. 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 SealesWinslow National Sales Manager Ryan Scholes about tupping, nutrition and supplementary feed options. 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 Silver Fern Farms Chair Anna Nelson about her background, what she wants to achieve in the role and her vision 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 Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones about the launch of the New Zealand Aquaculture Development Plan, how it could turn aquaculture into a $3b a year industry and a $9.9 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to improve Havelock Marina. 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 Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones about the launch of the New Zealand Aquaculture Development Plan, how it could turn aquaculture into a $3b a year industry and a $9.9 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to improve Havelock Marina... He talks with Silver Fern Farms Chair Anna Nelson about her background, what she wants to achieve in the role and her vision for the future... And he talks with SealesWinslow National Sales Manager Ryan Scholes about tupping, nutrition and supplementary feed options. 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 Justine Kidd, Beef+LambNZ's General Manager of Extension, about the upcoming 'Out the Gate' event (March 26) in Rotorua, what's involved and the speaker line-up. 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 AFFCO National Livestock Manager Tom Young about the state of the red meat sector, the challenges facing the industry and some possible solutions. 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 East Coast FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional winner James Robbie about the event, what brought him back to farming after studying political science and working in the corporate world and his governance roles. 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 East Coast FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional winner James Robbie about the event, what brought him back to farming after studying political science and working in the corporate world and his governance roles... He talks with AFFCO National Livestock Manager Tom Young about the state of the red meat sector, the challenges facing the industry and some possible solutions... He talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about its latest initiative to get ducks included on the pest register, why he's encouraging people in Southland to not get their licenses for this year's duck hunting season and Southland Feds' ongoing battle with local Fish & Game... And he talks with Justine Kidd, Beef+LambNZ's General Manager of Extension, about the upcoming 'Out the Gate' event (March 26) in Rotorua, what's involved and the speaker line-up. 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 Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about its latest initiative to get ducks included on the pest register, why he's encouraging people in Southland to not get their licenses for this year's duck hunting season and Southland Feds' ongoing battle with local Fish & Game.

Dom talks with Pablo Gregorini, Head of the Lincoln University Centre of Excellence for Designing Future Productive Landscapes, and Phd student Ella Wilson about their research. 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 Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about the current state of the wool industry, his recent trip to India and the importance of adding value to raw material. 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 Kate Meyer, Founding Director of the Planetary Accounting Network, about the idea behind the business, the notion of 'Planetary Facts' labels for products and services and other applications for the technology. 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 ACT Leader David Seymore about school lunches, Auckland traffic and Central Otago. 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, from the Wanaka A&P Show, Dom talks with ACT Leader David Seymore about school lunches, Auckland traffic and Central Otago... He talks with Kate Meyer, Founding Director of the Planetary Accounting Network, about the idea behind the business, the notion of 'Planetary Facts' labels for products and services and other applications for the technology... He talks with Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about the current state of the wool industry, his recent trip to India and the importance of adding value to raw material... And he talks with Pablo Gregorini, Head of the Lincoln University Centre of Excellence for Designing Future Productive Landscapes, and Phd student Ella Wilson about their research. 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 Reefton Distilling Co. CEO Patsy Bass about winning gold at the World Whiskies Awards, the recent DramFest event and Patsy's inclusion as one of the top 50 Women in Food & Drink 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 Open Farms founder Daniel Eb about its upcoming Open Farms day (Sunday March 9), which farms are taking part and the purpose of the open days. 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 Taranaki President Leedom Gibbs about the drought in the province, the dire situation facing many farmers and how they can access help. 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 Taranaki President Leedom Gibbs about the drought in the province, the dire situation facing many farmers and how they can access help... He talks with Open Farms founder Daniel Eb about its upcoming Open Farms day (Sunday March 9), which farms are taking part and the purpose of the open days... And he talks to Reefton Distilling Co. CEO Patsy Bass about winning gold at the World Whiskies Awards, the recent DramFest event and Patsy's inclusion as one of the top 50 Women in Food & Drink 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 champion fencer Tim Garrick about the upcoming Rural Games and Rural Sports Awards, his contracting business and joining the army. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Grant Verry, NZ Food Innovation Network CEO, about its Memorandum of Understanding with its Canadian counterpart, what it means for the NZ food production sector and the purpose and function of the Food Innovation Network. 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 (-0.5%), the US tariff scenario and his time back 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.5%), the US tariff scenario and his time back in NZ... He talks with Grant Verry, NZ Food Innovation Network CEO, about its Memorandum of Understanding with its Canadian counterpart, what it means for the NZ food production sector and the purpose and function of the Food Innovation Network... And he talks with champion fencer Tim Garrick about the upcoming Rural Games and Rural Sports Awards, his contracting business and joining the army. 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 Mandy Bell from Criffel Station about the upcoming Wanaka A&P Show (March 7-8), the new Agri Exchange site and the biggest challenges for the Upper Clutha region at the moment. 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 Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it heads towards Queensland, the dry areas in NZ and what's in store for March. 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 Insurance Council of NZ CEO Kris Faafoi about an insurance industry report into the 2023 North Island weather events (Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle), the number of claims made and the number processed. 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 Insurance Council of NZ CEO Kris Faafoi about an insurance industry report into the 2023 North Island weather events (Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle), the number of claims made and the number processed... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it heads towards Queensland, the dry areas in NZ and what's in store for March... And he talks with Mandy Bell from Criffel Station about the upcoming Wanaka A&P Show (March 7-8), the new Agri Exchange site and the biggest challenges for the Upper Clutha region at the moment. 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 Silver Fern Farms Innovation Manager Nick Rowe about his role with the company, the future of innovation in the red meat sector and what factors are currently driving innovation. 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 Agri business leader Rob Hewett about his involvement in a shareholder revolt at carpet maker Bremworth, the move to dump the current board due to a fall in sales and earnings and whether they have the numbers to force the change. 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 Agri business leader Rob Hewett about his involvement in a shareholder revolt at carpet maker Bremworth, the move to dump the current board due to a fall in sales and earnings and whether they have the numbers to force the change... He talks with Silver Fern Farms Innovation Manager Nick Rowe about his role with the company, the future of innovation in the red meat sector and what factors are currently driving innovation... And he talks with NZ Dairy Industry Awards GM Robin Congdon about two new awards for this year's programme - the Fonterra & ASB First Farm Award and the ASB Alumni of the Year Award. 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 Dairy Industry Awards GM Robin Congdon about two new awards up for grabs this year; the Fonterra & ASB First Farm Award (FFA) and the ASB Alumni of the Year Award (AAOTY). 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 Lester Rountree, owner of the Otira Stagecoach Hotel in Arthurs Pass, as part of the REX Rural Publican series. 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 with three-time World Trophy winning axeman Jack Jordan ahead of the NZ Rural Sports Awards, why the event has been 'axed' for this year and his quest for an elusive World Championship title. 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.