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Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about the merger of the Crown Research Institutes into three mega science organisations, what it could mean for agriculture and the foundations of the science community. 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 Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about the merger of the Crown Research Institutes into three mega science organisations, what it could mean for agriculture and the foundations of the science community... And he talks with Agricademy founder and CEO Alister Shennan about its new partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, how to get people to consider agriculture as a career and what the agricademy course provides. 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 Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the Year regional competition, Jock Bourke. 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 Glen Herud from Happy Cow Milk about moving back to Canterbury following his extended North Island sojourn, the developments to his 'factory in a box' pasteurisation and refrigeration plant and the pros and cons feeding palm kernel as a supplementary feed. 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 Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Ardern about politics, dairy farming and having the fastest cowshed in the country. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with former Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Ardern about politics, dairy farming and having the fastest cowshed in the country... He talks with Glen Herud from Happy Cow Milk about moving back to Canterbury following his extended North Island sojourn, the developments to his 'factory in a box' pasteurisation and refrigeration plant and the pros and cons feeding palm kernel as a supplementary feed... And he talks with the winner of the Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the Year regional competition, Jock Bourke. 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.

Wool is more than just a fiber—it’s a story of resilience, innovation, and untapped potential. In this episode, Tom O’Sullivan shares his journey from farming to driving change in the wool industry. We dive into the challenges facing strong wool, the power of collaboration, and the exciting innovations shaping wool’s future. From Flock’s game-changing acoustic wool panels to the broader need for industry alignment, this conversation unpacks what it will take to revive and sustain New Zealand’s wool sector. 

Dom talks with Safer Farms Chair Lindy Nelson about its new partnership with ACC, what the funding will contribute to and the Safer Farms 'Farm Without Harm' strategy. 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 entrepreneur Doug Steiner about his recent appointment to the Board of the Cawthron Institute, his background starting, running and selling businesses in financial technology and behavioural science and where he sees the future of innovation and science in the context of NZ food production. 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 Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about his recent trip to the United States to promote Glen Dene Hunting, the challenges attracting hunters to NZ and what he thinks of the new Minister for Hunting & Fishing, James Meager. 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 Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about his recent trip to the United States to promote Glen Dene Hunting, the challenges attracting hunters to NZ and what he thinks of the new Minister for Hunting & Fishing, James Meager... He talks with entrepreneur Doug Steiner about his recent appointment to the Board of the Cawthron Institute, his background starting, running and selling businesses in financial technology and behavioural science and where he sees the future of innovation and science in the context of NZ food production... And he talks with Safer Farms Chair Lindy Nelson about its new partnership with ACC, what the funding will contribute to and the Safer Farms 'Farm Without Harm' strategy. 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 Brent Walton, CEO of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited, about the size and scale of the scheme, the history and future of it and the Kathmandu Coast to Coast, which begins today and sees competitors kayak 70km down the Waimakariri River as part of the iconic event. 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 Gowen, UK & Europe Regional Director for Beef + Lamb New Zealand and New Zealand Meat Board, about the relative strengths and weaknesses of NZ red meat in that part of the world, the recent Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin and some of the key lessons from the event. 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 Ben Picton, Rabobank Senior Market Strategist, about a new special report from RaboResearch analysing the US tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, the likelihood of tariffs being applied to NZ and Australia and what the implications might be for food producers. 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 Ben Picton, Rabobank Senior Market Strategist, about a new special report from RaboResearch analysing the US tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, the likelihood of tariffs being applied to NZ and Australia and what the implications might be for food producers... He talks with Alex Gowen, UK & Europe Regional Director for Beef + Lamb New Zealand and New Zealand Meat Board, about the relative strengths and weaknesses of NZ red meat in that part of the world, the recent Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin and some of the key lessons from the event... And he talks with Brent Walton, CEO of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited, about the size and scale of the scheme, the history and future of it and the Kathmandu Coast to Coast, which begins today and sees competitors kayak 70km down the Waimakariri River as part of the iconic event. 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 Brychan Morgan from Raincliff Station about its new flower and maize agritourism venture, its recent annual Elk/Wapiti terminal sire sale and his family's history at Raincliff.  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 James Meager, the newly appointed Minister for the South Island, about what the portfolio entails, life as a politician and his pub quiz specialties.  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 in Chicago following the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.7%). 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 in Chicago following the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.7%)... He talks with James Meager, the newly appointed Minister for the South Island, about what the portfolio entails, life as a politician and his pub quiz specialties... And he talks with Brychan Morgan from Raincliff Station about its new flower and maize agritourism venture, its recent annual Elk/Wapiti terminal sire sale and his family's history at Raincliff.  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 Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional winner Justin Ruygrok about the event over the weekend, who encouraged him to compete and his preparations for the Grand Final in July in Invercargill. 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 outlook for February and the merger of NIWA and Metservice. 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 Toby Williams, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair, about the government’s recent announcement of a 2035 climate target of a 51-55% emissions reduction, why he thinks it's signing New Zealand up for a decade more of pine planting on productive land and why the 'split-gas' approach appears to have been jettisoned. 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 Toby Williams, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair, about the government’s recent announcement of a 2035 climate target of a 51-55% emissions reduction, why he thinks it's signing New Zealand up for a decade more of pine planting on productive land and why the 'split-gas' approach appears to have been jettisoned... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for February and the merger of NIWA and Metservice... And he talks with Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional winner Justin Ruygrok about the event over the weekend, who encouraged him to compete and his preparations for the Grand Final in July in Invercargill. 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 Catalyst Performance Agronomy CEO Patrick Davis about the upcoming 'Beers, Peers and Good Ideas' event in Palmerston North (Feb 26), what's on offer and the idea behind it. 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 McNaughton, Lower South Island GM for Pāmu, about its recent Open Day showcasing three deer farms in Te Anau, what was discussed and the farms' performances. 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 2024 Kellogg scholar Nick Martin about his report, 'Performance Psychology of Elite Canterbury Sheep & Beef farmers: How Top operators could win in the sport of Farming', what prompted the idea and what he discovered. 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 2024 Kellogg scholar Nick Martin about his report, 'Performance Psychology of Elite Canterbury Sheep & Beef farmers: How Top operators could win in the sport of Farming', what prompted the idea and what he discovered... He talks with Grant McNaughton, Lower South Island GM for Pāmu, about its recent Open Day showcasing three deer farms in Te Anau, what was discussed and the farms' performances... And he talks with Catalyst Performance Agronomy CEO Patrick Davis about the upcoming 'Beers, Peers and Good Ideas' event in Palmerston North (Feb 26), what's on offer and the idea behind it. 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 Campaign for Wool NZ GM Kara Biggs about Kāinga Ora's decision to give wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. 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 Plant & Food Research CEO Mark Piper about the government's decision to merge the Crown Research Institutes as part of sweeping changes to the science sector and what it means for the various entities. 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 Animal & Plant Health NZ Chief Executive Dr Liz Shackleton about co-signing a letter along with eleven other primary sector businesses and organisations, urging the government to take bold action to help clear the backlog of applications for new animal and plant health products. 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 Animal & Plant Health NZ Chief Executive Dr Liz Shackleton about co-signing a letter along with eleven other primary sector businesses and organisations, urging the government to take bold action to help clear the backlog of applications for new animal and plant health products... He talks with Plant & Food Research CEO Mark Piper about the government's decision to merge the Crown Research Institutes as part of sweeping changes to the science sector and what it means for the various entities... And he talks with Campaign for Wool NZ GM Kara Biggs about Kāinga Ora's decision to give wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. 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 Real Country's Laura Koot about the upcoming Hilux World Record attempt at the Real Country farm in Kingston (March 2), the latest Fairlight Foundation interns and the Real Country NZ farm experience. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about her recent trip to Scotland, her insights into Scottish farming and her newfound appreciation of Scotch and the St Andrews golf course. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Hamish Pirie about the importance of personal locator beacons (PLBs) for farmers and outdoor adventurers, what motivated him to set up his company, Gearshop, and his involvement in the search and rescue sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hamish Pirie about the importance of personal locator beacons (PLBs) for farmers and outdoor adventurers, what motivated him to set up his company, Gearshop, and his involvement in the search and rescue sector... He talks with Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about her recent trip to Scotland, her insights into Scottish farming and her newfound appreciation of Scotch and the St Andrews golf course... And he talks with Real Country's Laura Koot about the upcoming Hilux World Record attempt at the Real Country farm in Kingston (March 2), the latest Fairlight Foundation interns and the Real Country NZ farm experience. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with rural mental health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about selling the farm, the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival and what he's got planned for 2025. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Primary Purpose founder Dr Scott Champion about a recent poll by Primary Purpose which shows positive sentiment towards key food production industries has grown significantly since a similar study in 2021, why this might be the case and how the data could benefit the agriculture sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Dr William Rolleston, former Federated Farmers President and Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, about the Gene Technology Bill, how it could benefit NZ agriculture and why it's important to leave emotion out of the debate... Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr William Rolleston, former Federated Farmers President and Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, about the Gene Technology Bill, how it could benefit NZ agriculture and why it's important to leave emotion out of the debate... He talks with Primary Purpose founder Dr Scott Champion about a recent poll by Primary Purpose which shows positive sentiment towards key food production industries has grown significantly since a similar study in 2021, why this might be the case and how the data could benefit the agriculture sector... And he catches up with rural mental health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about selling the farm, the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival and what he's got planned for 2025. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Two Rivers of Marlborough founder and winemaker Dave Clouston about wine, cricket and music, including the upcoming 'Brookby Beats' event (Feb 7) at his Brookby Hill Vineyard. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Devold NZ GM Craig Smith about its 'Sheep to Shop' strategy, whether the wool price is slowly moving out of the doldrums and the chance for two of Devold's merino growers to accompany him on a trip to Europe later this year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Simon Cameron, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool vice chair, about the case for low-impact grazing on DOC land to manage pests and improve ecology, the evidence for the argument and the roadblocks which are causing delays with grazing licence applications... Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon Cameron, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool vice chair, about the case for low-impact grazing on DOC land to manage pests and improve ecology, the evidence for the argument and the roadblocks which are causing delays with grazing licence applications... He talks with Devold NZ GM Craig Smith about its 'Sheep to Shop' strategy, whether the wool price is slowly moving out of the doldrums and the chance for two of Devold's merino growers to accompany him on a trip to Europe later this year... And he talks with Two Rivers of Marlborough founder and winemaker Dave Clouston about wine, cricket and music, including the upcoming 'Brookby Beats' event (Feb 7) at his Brookby Hill Vineyard. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Reuben Moore from Moutere Downs Romney & Poll Dorset Stud about National Lamb Day (Fed 15), the art of barbecuing and playing in a rock band. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Mark Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about its upcoming one-off ewe dispersal sale (Mon, Feb 10), his family's farming legacy and plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Caroline Saunders ONZM about being made an Emeritus Professor at Lincoln University, some of the highlights of her distinguished career, including debunking the environmental impact of Food Miles, and the idea behind 'wellbeing economics'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with Mark Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about its upcoming one-off ewe dispersal sale (Mon, Feb 10), his family's farming legacy and plans for the future... He talks with Caroline Saunders ONZM about being made an Emeritus Professor at Lincoln University, some of the highlights of her distinguished career, including debunking the environmental impact of Food Miles, and the idea behind 'wellbeing economics'... And he talks with Reuben Moore from Moutere Downs Romney & Poll Dorset Stud about National Lamb Day (Fed 15), the art of barbecuing and playing in a rock band. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Becky Dymond, Senior Advisor Farmer Engagement & Partnerships for Beef+LambNZ, about  the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts Programme, how farmers can get involved and why they should. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Fran Bailey, organiser of the Underground Festival 2025, a two-day festival celebrating soil, food and farming (Feb 19-20). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.  

Dom talks with Hugh Dampier-Crossley about the biennial St James Horse sale tomorrow (Sat, Jan 25), why it attracts such a large amount of interest and his family's long involvement in the equine world. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.