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Dom talks with Joe Higgins, PGG Wrightson South Canterbury Livestock Manager, about recent sales in the area, the prices for livestock and the trends he's seeing in the market. 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 London-based NZ chef and restauranteur Mel Brown about hosting a NZ Lamb Day event at her restaurant, The Laundry in Brixton, her famous Sunday roasts and cooking in the wild. 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 Irving from PGG Wrightson Real Estate about the rural market in Otago, the diversification of land use in the region and his role on the advisory board for Landify, a platform where interested parties can privately explore farming partnership 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with London-based NZ chef and restauranteur Mel Brown about hosting a NZ Lamb Day event at her restaurant, The Laundry in Brixton, her famous Sunday roasts and cooking in the wild... He talks with Brent Irving from PGG Wrightson Real Estate about the rural market in Otago, the diversification of land use in the region and his role on the advisory board for Landify, a platform where interested parties can privately explore farming partnership options... And he talks with Joe Higgins, PGG Wrightson South Canterbury Livestock Manager, about recent sales in the area, the prices for livestock and the trends he's seeing in the market. 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 Phillips and Luciana Schwarz from Northland Field Days about the upcoming event (26th-28th Feb), celebrating forty years in existence and what attendees can expect. 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 US author and keynote speaker Joel Steele about his new book, Life Switch, how it encourages people to think differently of they want different results and how he went from staring down the barrel of a shotgun and facing jail time in New Jersey, to entrepreneurship and co-owning a successful financial firm. 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 Warren Ferguson from Ferdon Genetics in Otorohanga about the fallout from the recent floods in the area, how the community is holding up and receiving the 2026 NZ Dairy Event Outstanding Service & Achievement 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Warren Ferguson from Ferdon Genetics in Otorohanga about the fallout from the recent floods in the area, how the community is holding up and receiving the 2026 NZ Dairy Event Outstanding Service & Achievement Award... He talks with US author and keynote speaker Joel Steele about his new book, Life Switch, how it encourages people to think differently of they want different results and how he went from staring down the barrel of a shotgun and facing jail time in New Jersey, to entrepreneurship and co-owning a successful financial firm... And he talks with John Phillips and Luciana Schwarz from Northland Field Days about the upcoming event (26th-28th Feb), celebrating forty years in existence and what attendees can expect. 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 George Masefield from Goughs Bay on Banks Peninsula about the aftermath of the recent heavy rain event, the damage to the area and whether high prices for red meat will continue. 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 Sally Newall, farmer, veterinarian and advocate for better rural bus services, about the loss of her Hawke's Bay community's primary school bus service, how widespread the issue is and the flow-on effects for rural communities. 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 Corrinne Smit, endurance athlete and kiwifruit grower, about competing in last week's Coast to Coast, her background in endurance and multisport events and growing up on a Bay of Plenty dairy farm. 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 Nigel Oke, former soldier and founder of AgriVista, about his journey from defence to agri-tech entrepreneurship, how his drone-based aerial mapping and thermal imaging can help farmers get a detailed view of their land and how it can also aid in identifying irrigation leaks, detecting pest activity, assessing erosion damage and locating missing animals. 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 Nigel Oke, former soldier and founder of AgriVista, about his journey from defence to agri-tech entrepreneurship, how his drone-based aerial mapping and thermal imaging can help farmers get a detailed view of their land and how it can also aid in identifying irrigation leaks, detecting pest activity, assessing erosion damage and locating missing animals... And he talks with Corrinne Smit, endurance athlete and kiwifruit grower, about competing in last week's Coast to Coast, her background in endurance and multisport events and growing up on a Bay of Plenty dairy farm. 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 Tristan Vincent, Farm Manager at Riverside Community Farm near Motueka, about the WWll-era pacifist origins of the farm, how it's evolved over time and how the farm operates. 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 George Masefield from Goughs Bay on Banks Peninsula about the aftermath of the recent heavy rain event, the damage to the area and whether high prices for red meat will continue. 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 George Masefield from Goughs Bay on Banks Peninsula about the aftermath of the recent heavy rain event, the damage to the area and whether high prices for red meat will continue... And he talks with Tristan Vincent, Farm Manager at Riverside Community Farm near Motueka, about the WWll-era pacifist origins of the farm, how it's evolved over time and how the farm operates. 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 First MP Mark Patterson about National Lamb Day, rural bus services and Southern Field 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 Sally Newall, farmer, veterinarian and advocate for better rural bus services, about the loss of her Hawke's Bay community's primary school bus service, how widespread the issue is and the flow-on effects for rural communities. 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 Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Diary Trade Event (+3.6%), what factors are behind the result and what it means for NZ.... He talks with Sally Newall, farmer, veterinarian and advocate for better rural bus services, about the loss of her Hawke's Bay community's primary school bus service, how widespread the issue is and the flow-on effects for rural communities... And he talks with NZ First MP Mark Patterson about National Lamb Day, rural bus services and Southern Field 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Diary Trade Event (+3.6%), what factors are behind the result and what it means for NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Bryce Win, winner of the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest, about his last ditch effort to take the title, working on the family farm and getting married. 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 David Hicks from Rad Kitchen in Invercargill about his involvement in National Lamb Day, the origin of his business and consistently making some of the finest burgers 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.

Dom talks with Murray Donald, the new Safer Farms Chair, about his farming and governance background, what attracted him to the role and what he wants to achieve. 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 Murray Donald, the new Safer Farms Chair, about his farming and governance background, what attracted him to the role and what he wants to achieve... He talks with David Hicks from Rad Kitchen in Invercargill about his involvement in National Lamb Day, the origin of his business and consistently making some of the finest burgers in the country... And he talks with Bryce Win, winner of the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest, about his last ditch effort to take the title, working on the family farm and getting married. 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 Craig Wiggins at Waimumu from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate, about the growth of the organisation, the impact it's having and the challenges facing rural 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 Rural Women NZ CEO Sandra Kirby about the organisation's centenary celebrations, the International Year of the Woman Farmer and the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards. 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 Pete McDonald at Southern Field Days, one of the original organisers of National Lamb Day, about where the idea to re-boot it came from, the significance of it and where he sees it heading 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pete McDonald at Southern Field Days, one of the original organisers of National Lamb Day, about where the idea to re-boot it came from, the significance of it and where he sees it heading in the future... He talks with Rural Women NZ CEO Sandra Kirby about the organisation's centenary celebrations, the International Year of the Woman Farmer and the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards... And he catches up with Craig Wiggins at Waimumu from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate, about the growth of the organisation, the impact it's having and the challenges facing rural 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Howard Moore, Keraplast CEO, about its quest to find wool accredited as 'Regenerative', for a new contract with farmers brokered by Wools of NZ, what products it produces using the keratin extracted from NZ wool and other products in the pipeline. 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 Simon 'Pog' Cameron, Haast farmer and Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Vice Chair, about further reflections on his recent trip to Berlin for the Global Forum for Food & Agriculture, the problem with succession in New Zealand farming and the vexed issue of gene 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 Amanda Hodgson about the upcoming NZ Diary Expo (Feb 18-19) which she owns and runs with husband Matt, the purpose of the expo and what attendees can expect. 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 Blair, former Massey University Science Professor and current Trustee of the C. Alma Baker Charitable Trust, about the role of the trust, the legacy of Alma Baker and the upcoming Open Day (Feb 17) at Limestone Downs sheep, beef and dairy farm near Port Waikato. 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 Hugh Blair, former Massey University Science Professor and current Trustee of the C. Alma Baker Charitable Trust, about the role of the trust, the legacy of Alma Baker and the upcoming Open Day (Feb 17) at Limestone Downs sheep, beef and dairy farm near Port Waikato... And he talks with Amanda Hodgson about the upcoming NZ Diary Expo (Feb 18-19) which she owns and runs with husband Matt, the purpose of the expo and what attendees can expect. 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 Katie Saunders, Technical Manager at AgriHealth, about its new partnership with Dairy Women's Network, what it involves and what's happening in the AgriHealth organisation. 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 Dave Martin, East Coast Farming Expo Event Director, about the upcoming event in Wairoa (Feb 18-19), what attendees can expect and the importance of the event 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 Canterbury dairy farmer Anna Gregan about competing in this year's Kathmandu Coast to Coast multisport event, what her training regime has consisted of in the lead up and competing alongside her father in the same event five years ago. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about this year's BBQ at the Beehive as part of National Lamb Day celebrations, what the politicians were saying and the positive outlook for meat and wool export revenue. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about this year's BBQ at the Beehive as part of National Lamb Day celebrations, what the politicians were saying and the positive outlook for meat and wool export revenue... He talks with Canterbury dairy farmer Anna Gregan about competing in this year's Kathmandu Coast to Coast multisport event, what her training regime has consisted of in the lead up and competing alongside her father in the same event five years ago... He talks with Dave Martin, East Coast Farming Expo Event Director, about the upcoming event in Wairoa (Feb 18-19), what attendees can expect and the importance of the event for the region... And he talks with Katie Saunders, Technical Manager at AgriHealth, about its new partnership with Dairy Women's Network, what it involves and what's happening in the AgriHealth organisation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In this episode of Real Optimism, Julia Jones speaks with Andy Caughey,CEO of Wool Impact, about what the latest data is really telling us about strong wool. The conversation explores early signs of improved market engagement, the role of commercial demand and traceability, and why progress in the sector is likely to be uneven and cyclical. It’s a pragmatic discussion about separating signal from noise and understanding where genuine opportunity may be emerging and where patience is still required.   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 Campbell, organiser of the Gravel in Paradise cycling series, about the origins and purpose of the event, where and when the events are taking place and the Ride Strong race class for the farming 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.

Dom talks with Angela Halliday, GM of the T. R. Ellett Agricultural Research Trust, about the history and legacy of Trevor Ellett, what type of research the trust funds and its future trajectory. 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 Angela Halliday, GM of the T. R. Ellett Agricultural Research Trust, about the history and legacy of Trevor Ellett, what type of research the trust funds and its future trajectory... And he talks with Grant Campbell, organiser of the Gravel in Paradise cycling series, about the origins and purpose of the event, where and when the events are taking place and the Ride Strong race class for the farming 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.

Dom talks with Howard Moore, Keraplast CEO, about its quest to find wool accredited as 'Regenerative', for a new contract with farmers brokered by Wools of NZ, what products it produces using the keratin extracted from NZ wool and other products in the pipeline. 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 David March, Operations Manager for Theland Tahi Farm Group, about his Kellogg scholarship research looking at wearable technology for cows and whether the technology brings financial advantages for larger dairy farms that are already high producing. 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 David March, Operations Manager for Theland Tahi Farm Group, about his Kellogg scholarship research looking at wearable technology for cows and whether the technology brings financial advantages for larger dairy farms that are already high producing... And he talks with Howard Moore, Keraplast CEO, about its quest to find wool accredited as 'Regenerative', for a new contract with farmers brokered by Wools of NZ, what products it produces using the keratin extracted from NZ wool and other products in the pipeline. 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 Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about the upcoming National Lamb Day (Feb 15), what the week entails in the lead-up and how you can register your BBQ to win prizes. 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 Thomas Slee, winner of the FMG Otago/Southland Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final, about his performance over the weekend, preparations for the Grand Final and his contract milking role in Southland. 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 'Pog' Cameron, Haast farmer and Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Vice Chair, about further reflections on his recent trip to Berlin for the Global Forum for Food & Agriculture, the problem with succession in New Zealand farming and the vexed issue of gene 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon 'Pog' Cameron, Haast farmer and Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Vice Chair, about further reflections on his recent trip to Berlin for the Global Forum for Food & Agriculture, the problem with succession in New Zealand farming and the vexed issue of gene technology... He talks with Thomas Slee, winner of the FMG Otago/Southland Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final, about his performance over the weekend, preparations for the Grand Final and his contract milking role in Southland... And he talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about the upcoming National Lamb Day (Feb 15), what the week entails in the lead-up and how you can register your BBQ to win prizes. 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 Chanelle O'Sullivan from the Underground Festival about this year's event (Feb 18-19), the aim of it and what attendees can expect. 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.