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It seems that Cyclone Gabrielle will be an inflationary event, to crunch the numbers we're joined by Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist Brad Olsen.

Ag Proud Chair joins Dom to share what they're doing to support Kiwis caught up in Cyclone-affected communities and how you can donate as well.

After looking over the Cyclone damage through many fly-overs and visits, Agriculture Minster Damien O'Connor shares stories from affected areas, and when the regions can expect more Government support, For an update on GDT we're joined by NZX Economist Amy Castleton, and Wool Impact and Data company Fusca have partnered for the dev of a strong wool price indicator - for more on this we're joined by Fusca CEO and Co-Founder Ryan Cosgrove.

Wool Impact and Data company Fusca have partnered for the dev of a strong wool price indicator - for more on this we're joined by Fusca CEO and Co-Founder Ryan Cosgrove.

For an update on GDT we're joined by NZX Economist Amy Castleton.

After looking over the Cyclone damage through many fly-overs and visits, Agriculture Minster Damien O'Connor shares stories from affected areas, and when the regions can expect more Government support.

Dr Mitloehner is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. He's in the country at the moment thanks to Beef + Lamb NZ to take part in lectures and explain the science behind methane’s impact on climate change and the work by the dairy industry in California to reduce its emissions. And DairyNZ says region-specific support is being offered to cyclone-affected farmers, who are responding to a range of different issues on farms across the North Island - Sarah Speight, DairyNZ General Manager for Farm Performance joins us to tell us more.

Dr Mitloehner is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. He's in the country at the moment thanks to Beef + Lamb NZ to take part in lectures and explain the science behind methane’s impact on climate change and the work by the dairy industry in California to reduce its emissions.

DairyNZ says region-specific support is being offered to cyclone-affected farmers, who are responding to a range of different issues on farms across the North Island - Sarah Speight, DairyNZ General Manager for Farm Performance joins us to tell us more.

We head to the East Coast, we’ve got MP Kiri Allan on the line, who’s been on the ground surveying the damage from Gabrielle. And the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle has been devastating for Wairoa and organisers have no option but to cancel next week's 2023 East Coast Farming Expo. Wairoa has been cut off, with regional and local roading damaged. East Coast Farming Expo Organiser Sandra Matthews joins us to tell us more about the difficult decision.

The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle has been devastating for Wairoa and organisers have no option but to cancel next week's 2023 East Coast Farming Expo. Wairoa has been cut off, with regional and local roading damaged. East Coast Farming Expo Organiser Sue Wilson joins us to tell us more about the difficult decision.

We head to the East Coast, we’ve got MP Kiri Allan on the line, who’s been on the ground surveying the damage from Gabrielle.

We look at the plight of horses and other animals in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle… We catch up with East Coast Labour MP Kiri Allan who’s been assessing the damage in her patch… And we find out how widespread the damage to crops has been with NZ Vegetables CEO John Murphy…

We get the latest on how Cyclone Gabrielle has affected the agriculture community with Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard, we talk with Puketitiri farmer Julianne Carpenter, and we catch up with BakerAg Consultant Rachel Joblin

As Sunday's edition of REX wrapped up, Hamish McKay and Rebecca Greaves debrief the week of damage, devastation, and destruction after Cyclone Gabrielle commanded the national conversation.

Heading south now for a break from the devastation to discuss AgriTech… We’re looking at subsurface drip irrigation systems… It provides water slowly and steadily to the root zone of the plant, as opposed to a traditional irrigation system which saturates the soil from the top down… Cust dairy grazer Gary Robinson has been trialling the system on his farm, and he joins us now.

Some incredible stories of rescues are emerging in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, with ordinary people stepping up to help those around them. We’ve got Tony Leggett, NZ Farm Life Media Managing Editor to tell us some of the stories from the ground.

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

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.

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.

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