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The plight of horses, and animals, has been widely publicised following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle… A large group of volunteers is working hard to coordinate the search for missing animals, and get much-needed supplementary feed and essential supplies into Hawke’s Bay… We’re joined today by Elizabeth Charleston of NZ Equestrian Scene

For this week’s View From Top Paddock, hopefully, it’s not a sodden one in the Horowhenua… Former Govt Minister now Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ Chair Hon. Nathan Guy joins the show…

A new Integrated Farm Planning workshop is available to farmers in the Wairarapa - BakerAg sheep and beef consultant Rachel Joblin joins us now to tell us more.

Something a bit different for you now, The Matahuru Valley Walk, in North Waikato is the brainchild of three farming women, who all happen to be neighbours - Sian Noble-Campbell, Kirsten Evans and Mary Mickleson. They met a few years ago with the formation of the Matahuru Water Catchment Group, and the rest, as they say, is history. Sian Noble-Campbell joins us now to tell us more

Joining us on REX for our coverage of the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle is Federated Farmers President and Kiwitea Farmer Andrew Hoggard.

A remarkable week calls for a debrief with our remarkable REX Today host, who has been outstanding in providing vital information across Rural NZ this week through his show, (12-12:30 Weekdays on TodayFM) - Dom George.

A large group of volunteers is working hard to co-ordinate the search for missing animals, and get much needed supplementary feed and essential supplies into Hawke’s Bay. Hamish and Rebecca spoke to Elizabeth Charleston of NZ Equestrian Scene on Friday 17th.

Gisborne Federated Farmers Sandra Faulkner is leading the Gisborne District Council's Rural Coordination response. We spoke to her about what they're doing, how they're contacting isolated families and what their biggest concerns are right now. Karen Williams FMG Rural Propositions Manager about what best to do during times of crisis when it comes to damage and insurance, and how to lodge any claims. And Brad Lake, The Brothers Green Co-Founder catches up with Dom for a chat about their new product offerings.

Brad Lake, The Brothers Green Co-Founder catches up with Dom for a chat about their new product offerings.

Gisborne Federated Farmers Sandra Faulkner is leading the Gisborne District Council's Rural Coordination response. We spoke to her on Friday 17th about what they're doing, how they're contacting isolated families and what their biggest concerns are right now.

Julianne and Aaron Carpenter farm in the remote Hawke’s Bay area of Puketitiri, under the Kawekas. The whole area of Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri has been cut off, with no power and limited communications. REX caught up with Julianne on Friday 17 Feb.

Dom caught up with Karen Williams FMG Rural Propositions Manager about what best to do during times of crisis when it comes to damage and insurance, and how to lodge any claims.

As Cyclone Gabrielle caused chaos across much of New Zealand, ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron is calling for increased support to farmers facing significant animal welfare and financial problems. And we stay up north for more coverage of the aftermath of the Cyclone with the former Mayor of Kaipara and Farmer Dr Jason Smith.

We stay up north for more coverage of the aftermath of the Cyclone with the former Mayor of Kaipara and Farmer Dr Jason Smith.

As Cyclone Gabrielle caused chaos across much of New Zealand, ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron is calling for increased support to farmers facing significant animal welfare and financial problems.

For a look at the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, we're joined by REX host and resident of the Tararua District Rebecca Greaves. To see what it's like on the ground in the affected areas, we spoke to DairyNZ's General Manager for farm performance, Sarah Speight. And we had Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins on the show for a well-being catchup in the aftermath of the Cyclone for farmers and rural folk.

We had Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins on the show for a well-being catchup in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

To see what it's like on the ground in the affected areas, we spoke to DairyNZ's General Manager for farm performance, Sarah Speight

For a look at the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, we're joined by REX host and resident of the Tararua District Rebecca Greaves.

To give us some insight on Cyclone Gabrielle, we're joined by WeatherWatchNZ's Phil Duncan. And with more discussion on the Cyclone, we're joined by Federated Farmers Northland President Colin Hannah. Get all updates on Cyclone Gabrielle at todayfm.co.nz - including live webcams and valuable online resources.

With more discussion on the Cyclone, we're joined by Federated Farmers Northland President Colin Hannah.

To give us some insight on Cyclone Gabrielle, we're joined by WeatherWatchNZ's Phil Duncan. weatherwatch.co.nz ruralweather.co.nz

What is our national food security plan? Are we thinking strategically about where our food is coming from and the way it is being grown to ensure New Zealanders have continued access to basic ingredients and nutritious food to keep us healthy? Angela Clifford, the Eat NZ CEO joins Dom to tell us more. With summer at our doorstep - a lot of kiwis (Dom included) have been enjoying Salmon over the last few months - the share in our enjoyment of the fresh fish, and to let us in on how we can all get our hands on Salmon in every corner of the country within 24 hours, we're joined by Brett Sellers - Seafood Buyer and Operations Manager for Foodstuffs.

With summer at our doorstep - a lot of kiwis (Dom included) have been enjoying Salmon over the last few months - to share in our enjoyment of the fresh fish and to let us in on how we can all get our hands on Salmon in every corner of the country within 24 hours, we're joined by Brett Sellers - Seafood Buyer and Operations Manager for Foodstuffs.

What is our national food security plan? Are we thinking strategically about where our food is coming from and the way it is being grown to ensure New Zealanders have continued access to basic ingredients and nutritious food to keep us healthy? Angela Clifford, the Eat NZ CEO joins Dom to tell us more.

On today’s episode: We profile the Canterbury winemakers taking on the scourge of modern slavery, We catch up with Greens Ag Spokesperson Teanau Tuiono, And we talk with Rangitikei farmer Andrew Stewart about diversifying your farming business.

Coming up on this episode, We profile shearing legend Sacha Bond, We take a look at animal welfare issues that have come to light recently, And we catch up with the Vice-President of the World Farmers’ Organisation Katie Milne.

Time for this week’s View From the Top Paddock, and we’re joined by a good friend of the show, the Vice-President of the World Farmers’ Organisation, Katie Milne.

Wellington’s Belmont Regional Park is a playground for 120,000 visitors who walk, run, trek, orienteer, mountain bike and horse ride over the park each year… Part of the park is leased and farmed commercially, in the public eye… But, Greater Wellington Regional Council, who own it, are proposing to remove farming from the park… As a result, a group of concerned park users has started a petition to save the farm and keep the park as it is… One of them, Sandra Stevenson, joins us now

This week all the industry bigwigs have been having a field day at the Farmed Landscapes Research Centre’s annual workshop in Palmerston North… In its 35th year, it's one of the highlights of the agri science calendar, with this year’s theme "creating and delivering diverse solutions for farmers”. Alastair Taylor from OverseerFM joins us now to debrief

Our next guest is a green thumb who lives on a kiwifruit and apple orchard in Gisborne, not only producing fruit, but also beautiful flowers… Kate Briant runs The Rural Florist, creating fresh and dried flower arrangements, grown from her own small flower farm… She joins us now.

Experts in controlling wilding pines are becoming increasingly worried all the work done in recent years to eliminate pines in the wrong places will be lost as funding is cut too soon, before work is complete.The Wilding Pine Network is fighting against this funding reduction which takes effect at the end of the 2023 financial year. Network chair Richard Bowman joined REX Today's Dom George to discuss.

Canterbury winemakers taking on the scourge of modern slavery are hoping to donate more than 50 thousand dollars by the end of the year… 27seconds produces wine grown sustainably on their boutique vineyard in Waipara, with 100% of their profits donated to help survivors of human trafficking and modern-day slavery… Co-Founder Alanna Chapman is on the line to tell us more

The Agri Women’s Development Trust has helped 670 farmers, growers and rural people navigate stress & change through its new programme - Know your Mindset, Do what Matters. They’ve been digging into the data, and have discovered two crucial insights that help farmers take action on their wellbeing during uncertain and changing times. Clinical Psychologist and programme facilitator Kate Steadman joins us now to discuss this further

Time to head up north or down south. To the middle of the country to catch up on the week in politics. Our man of the moment is Green Party Agriculture spokesman Teanau Tuiono

A fire at an Orini chicken factory that killed at least 50 thousand chickens has raised some concerns and questions about animal welfare this week… Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Managing Director Dr. Helen Beattie joins us now to discuss this

Alright, time to check in with Carter’s Brand Ambassador - North Canterbury farmer and former All Black prop Richard Loe.

New Zealand owned farm reporting software company Trev has a new product out in the market, tailored for sheep, beef and deer farmers… Let’s find out a bit more with Trev CEO and founder Scott Townshend.

Time now to look at the week that was with REX Today host Dom George from REX's Dunedin bureau.

Sacha Bond - She’s the absolute legend who smashed the women’s eight-hour lamb shearing record by one of the biggest margins in history… shearing 601 to beat the previous record by a whopping 91 lambs… But who is the woman behind the tally?... Sacha Bond joined us for Saturdays edition of REX to tell us more.

Ahead of the possibility of Cyclone Gabriel hitting the North Island this weekend, WeatherWatch's Phil Duncan joins Dom for an important update, and former sports Broadcaster and REX host Hamish McKay gives his 2 cents on the action across NZ and the globe

Former sports Broadcaster and REX host Hamish McKay gives his 2 cents on the action across NZ and the globe

Ahead of the possibility of Cyclone Gabriel hitting the North Island this weekend, WeatherWatch's Phil Duncan joins Dom for an important update.

Experts in controlling wilding pines are becoming increasingly worried all the work done in recent years to eliminate pines in the wrong places will be lost as funding is cut too soon before work is complete. The Wilding Pine Network is fighting against this funding reduction which takes effect at the end of the 2023 financial year. Network chair Richard Bowman joins us now to discuss. And Shane Bird, Former NZ Farmer turned Lifecoach in Australia joins Dom for his regular catch-up.

Former NZ Farmer turned Lifecoach Shane Bird in Australia joins Dom for his regular catch-up.

Experts in controlling wilding pines are becoming increasingly worried all the work done in recent years to eliminate pines in the wrong places will be lost as funding is cut too soon before work is complete. The Wilding Pine Network is fighting against this funding reduction which takes effect at the end of the 2023 financial year. Network chair Richard Bowman joins us now to discuss.

Farmer confidence in general economic conditions has hit a record low, according to the most recent Federated Farmers survey. Andrew Hoggard joins Dom to crunch the numbers. Stu Davison, The NZX Dairy Insights Manager provides a GDT update, And the Massey University Farmed Landscapes Research Centres (FLRC) annual workshop kicks off this week. In its 35th year, its one of the highlights of the agri science calendar with many of the big industry players taking part. FLRC Director Professor Chris Anderson joins us.

Massey University Farmed Landscapes Research Centres (FLRC) annual workshop kicks off this week. In its 35th year, its one of the highlights of the agri science calendar with many of the big industry players taking part. FLRC Director Professor Chris Anderson joins us now.

Stu Davison -The NZX Dairy Insights Manager provides a GDT update.

Farmer confidence in general economic conditions has hit a record low, according to the most recent Federated Farmers survey. Andrew Hoggard joins Dom to crunch the numbers.