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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.

In case you missed it, Dom talks with legendary NZ horse breeder Garry Chittick about his unconventional entry in to the business, what's made him successful over more than five decades breeding race horses and where he sees the industry 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.

Dom talks with Andrew Henderson, Fonterra GM of Organics, about the co-op's call for more organic milk suppliers, what's driving the demand and what's required to be certified organic. 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 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+6.7%), what's behind the result and what caused a glitch in the reporting system... He talks with Andrew Henderson, Fonterra GM of Organics, about the co-op's call for more organic milk suppliers, what's driving the demand and what's required to be certified organic... And he talks to 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.

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+6.7%), what's behind the result and what caused the delay. 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 her recent visit to Singapore for the International Agri Food Week, the idea behind Criffel Futures and the diversification initiatives they're undertaking on the 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 Peri Drysdale, founder and CEO of wool apparel company Untouched World, about the Untouched World Foundation, becoming the first fashion company in the world to be recognised by the UN for sustainability and whether the tide is turning in favour of sustainable materials in the textile industry. 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 delayed completion of the latest Global Dairy Trade Event, what's behind it and when we can expect the results... He talks with Peri Drysdale, founder and CEO of wool apparel company Untouched World, about the Untouched World Foundation, becoming the first fashion company in the world to be recognised by the UN for sustainability and whether the tide is turning in favour of sustainable materials in the textile industry... And he talks with Mandy Bell from Criffel Station about her recent visit to Singapore for the International Agri Food Week, the idea behind Criffel Futures and the diversification initiatives they're undertaking on the 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the delayed completion of the latest Global Dairy Trade Event, what's behind it and when we can expect the results. 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 actor and artist Amelia Guild from the The Bitches Box about her and Emma Newborn's recent performances playing their canine characters at the World Buskers Festival in Christchurch, the progress being made on their first feature film and life on the 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 legendary NZ horse breeder Garry Chittick about his unconventional entry in to the business, what's made him successful over more than five decades breeding race horses and where he sees the industry 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 legendary NZ horse breeder Garry Chittick about his unconventional entry in to the business, what's made him successful over more than five decades breeding race horses and where he sees the industry heading in the future... And he talks with actor and artist Amelia Guild from the The Bitches Box about her and Emma Newborn's recent performances playing their canine characters at the World Buskers Festival in Christchurch, the progress being made on their first feature film and life on the 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 Jack Taggart, winner of this year's Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest, about his experience competing in regional finals over the years, what helped him get across the line this year and his thoughts on the Grand Final in July. 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 author Brian de Lore about his latest book, 'The Horsemakers', why he's decided to focus primarily on the breeders and what he's managed to uncover about some of NZ's finest horse breeders. 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 author Brian de Lore about his latest book, 'The Horsemakers', why he's decided to focus primarily on the breeders and what he's managed to uncover about some of NZ's finest horse breeders... And he talks with Jack Taggart, winner of this year's Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest, about his experience competing in regional finals over the years, what helped him get across the line this year and his thoughts on the Grand Final in July. 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 six-time USA National Finals Rodeo qualifier Jordan Spears about what it takes to become one of the best bull riders in the world, his recent visit to NZ and his new podcast, Behind the Buckles. 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 Kristen Baxter, Zoetis global senior manager for sustainability integration, about the development of an Avian flu vaccine for poultry which is effective against the current global strain of H5N1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza which is killing poultry and wildlife (avian and mammalian) globally. 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 Lincoln University Associate Professor Racheal Bryant about a low nitrate farmlet trial led by DairyNZ, the results after two years of the trial, including an average 30-40% reduction in nitrate leaching per year, and how the results have been achieved. 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 Rachel Shearer, GM of Wool at PGG Wrightson, about the establishment of a single, national live wool auction, what it means for auctioneering in Napier and the key reasons behind the move. 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 Rachel Shearer, GM of Wool at PGG Wrightson, about the establishment of a single, national live wool auction, what it means for auctioneering in Napier and the key reasons behind the move... He talks with Lincoln University Associate Professor Racheal Bryant about a low nitrate farmlet trial led by DairyNZ, the results after two years of the trial, including an average 30-40% reduction in nitrate leaching per year, and how the results have been achieved... And he talks with Kristen Baxter, Zoetis global senior manager for sustainability integration, about the development of an Avian flu vaccine for poultry which is effective against the current global strain of H5N1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza which is killing poultry and wildlife (avian and mammalian) globally. 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 Barbara Kelly from Event Ready Bodies about working with farmers, contractors and tradies on keeping mobile, how to avoid injuries and what to do if you get them. 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 Professor Paul Kenyon, Professor of Sheep Husbandry and Head of Massey University's School of Agriculture & Environment, about the pros and cons of hogget lambing, best practice and the financial viability. 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 Fleur Fitzsimons, Public Service Association National Secretary, about its opposition to the government's plan to privatise meat inspection services, the possible motivations for the government's actions and why it could threaten one of NZ's most important export sectors. 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 Fleur Fitzsimons, Public Service Association National Secretary, about its opposition to the government's plan to privatise meat inspection services, the possible motivations for the government's actions and why it could threaten one of NZ's most important export sectors... He talks with Professor Paul Kenyon, Professor of Sheep Husbandry and Head of Massey University's School of Agriculture & Environment, about the pros and cons of hogget lambing, best practice and the financial viability... And he talks with Barbara Kelly from Event Ready Bodies about working with farmers, contractors and tradies on keeping mobile, how to avoid injuries and what to do if you get them. 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 Gisborne/Wairoa President Charlie Reynolds about the recent adverse weather, the current situation facing the region and what can be done to alleviate the impact of similar events 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 anthropologist Dame Anne Salmond about the political phenomena of using environmental issues to sow division in the electorate, how to overcome this type of 'pernicious polarisation' and the work that's been undertaken at her property, Waikereru Ecosanctuary. 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 anthropologist Dame Anne Salmond about the political phenomena of using environmental issues to sow division in the electorate, how to overcome this type of 'pernicious polarisation' and the work that's been undertaken at her property, Waikereru Ecosanctuary... And he talks with Federated Farmers Gisborne/Wairoa President Charlie Reynolds about the recent adverse weather, the current situation facing the region and what can be done to alleviate the impact of similar events 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 Jess Murray from Bluff Station about organising this year's Starborough Hunt Club fundraiser, including a horse trek from Bluff Station to Muzzle Station in the Kaikoura Ranges and a raffle for a new 2026 Ford Ranger. 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 Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about his take on recent regenerative pasture trials, his own work on the establishment of clovers and his pasture advice following a wet start to summer. 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 Support Trust Chair Neil Bateup about his latest New Years Honours award, the success of the Rural Support Trust and his philosophy and strategies for helping people in need. 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 Rural Support Trust Chair Neil Bateup about his latest New Years Honours award, the success of the Rural Support Trust and his philosophy and strategies for helping people in need... He talks with Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about his take on recent regenerative pasture trials, his own work on the establishment of clovers and his pasture advice following a wet start to summer... And he talks with Jess Murray from Bluff Station about organising this year's Starborough Hunt Club fundraiser, including a horse trek from Bluff Station to Muzzle Station in the Kaikoura Ranges and a raffle for a new 2026 Ford Ranger. 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 Russell Tocker, NZ board member for the International Red Dairy Breed Federation, about NZ hosting the Red Dairy Cow Conference for the first time (March 2-5), what's on offer for attendees and what he finds appealing about the red dairy breeds. 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 six-time USA National Finals Rodeo qualifier Jordan Spears about what it takes to become one of the best bull riders in the world, his recent visit to NZ and his new podcast, Behind the Buckles. 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 six-time USA National Finals Rodeo qualifier Jordan Spears about what it takes to become one of the best bull riders in the world, his recent visit to NZ and his new podcast, Behind the Buckles... And he talks with Russell Tocker, NZ board member for the International Red Dairy Breed Federation, about NZ hosting the Red Dairy Cow Conference for the first time (March 2-5), what's on offer for attendees and what he finds appealing about the red dairy breeds. 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 Hort NZ CEO Kate Scott about the NZ FTA with India, which industries will see the most benefit and recent biosecurity threats. 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 Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan about the emerging Indian market, the current state of the wine industry and his impending retirement after more than four decades in the industry. 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 Hazlett CEO Mel Brooks about high farm-gate prices and the positive spin-offs for livestock service companies, the sorry state of rural connectivity and the increasing frequency of adverse weather events. 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 Hazlett CEO Mel Brooks about high farm-gate prices and the positive spin-offs for livestock service companies, the sorry state of rural connectivity and the increasing frequency of adverse weather events... He talks with NZ Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan about the emerging Indian market, the current state of the wine industry and his impending retirement after more than four decades in the industry... And he talks with Hort NZ CEO Kate Scott about the NZ FTA with India, which industries will see the most benefit and recent biosecurity threats. 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 Greg Hamill, Nedap Oceania GM, about the Dutch agri-tech company launching into the NZ market, its range of technology and the company's history within the dairy industry. 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 Geoff Pullar from Littlebourne Wapiti in Winton about setting a NZ record at auction for the sale of his 3-year-old bull White 8 for $95,000. 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 about attending the recent Global Forum for Food & Agriculture and the International Young Farmers Forum in Berlin, the wealth of knowledge he's accumulated and some of the major issues facing global farming. 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 about attending the recent Global Forum for Food & Agriculture and the International Young Farmers Forum in Berlin, the wealth of knowledge he's accumulated and some of the major issues facing global farming... He talks with Geoff Pullar from Littlebourne Wapiti in Winton about setting a NZ record at auction for the sale of his 3-year-old bull White 8 for $95,000... And he talks with Greg Hamill, Nedap Oceania GM, about the Dutch agri-tech company launching into the NZ market, its range of technology and the company's history within the dairy industry. 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 Scott Archbold, President of the Takaka Dog Trial Club, about celebrating the club's 130th anniversary this weekend, the history of the club and what they've got planned. 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 Mike Siermans, the new CEO of Federated Farmers, about his background, his vision for the organisation and NZ farming and what he hopes 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.5%), the role of geopolitical turmoil regarding dairy markets and upcoming dairy conferences in the US... He talks with Mike Siermans, the new CEO of Federated Farmers, about his background, his vision for the organisation and NZ farming and what he hopes to achieve... And he talks with Scott Archbold, President of the Takaka Dog Trial Club, about celebrating the club's 130th anniversary this weekend, the history of the club and what they've got planned. 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 (+1.5%), the role of geopolitical turmoil regarding dairy markets and upcoming dairy conferences in the US. 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 Barnett, founder of The Store Room and Pinot Junction Lakeside Cafe in the Cromwell Heritage Precinct and her family's history in pubs, farming and viticulture.  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.