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On this episode, We profile inspirational Aussie female farmer Jackie Elliott, We look at the vexed issue of ag emissions pricing with former Zanda McDonald Award winner Dean Rabbidge, And this week’s View From the Top Paddock features the one and only Katie Milne.

On today's show, Hamish McKay jumps in the hot seat for a look into the weekend of sport ahead, Conrad Wilkshire from Property Brokers gives us our Market Update, and Joining Dom from across the ditch is Shane Bird, a Former NZ Farmer turned Lifecoach over in Australia.

Continuing reaction to the government's proposal for ag-emissions pricing - Andrew Morrison from Beef + LambNZ and Act Party Ag Spokesperson Mark Cameron join the show, and Ngāti Porou has joined forces with the Riddet Institute to support the local Iwi's sustainable economic growth and future in farming and administration. To find out more, the CEO of Ngāti Porou Holding Company Shayne Walker joins Dom on REX Today.

Ngāti Porou has joined forces with the Riddet Institute to support the local Iwi's sustainable economic growth and future in farming and administration. To find out more, CEO of Ngāti Porou Holding Company Shayne Walker joins Dom on REX Today.

Mark Cameron, the Act Parties Ag Spokesperson joins Dom to share his views and reaction to the govt's proposal for ag-emissions pricing

Continuing reaction to the govt's proposal for ag-emissions pricing - Andrew Morrison from Beef + LambNZ joins Dom on REX Today.

More fallout from the Governments announcement surrounding Farmers paying for emissions by 2025: National Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition Christoper Luxon and Groundswell NZ Co-Founder Bryce McKenzie join Dom for their reaction to the polarising news.

Groundswell NZ Co-Founder Bryce McKenzie joins Dom after the fallout from the Governments announcement surrounding Farmers paying for emissions by 2025.

National Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition Christoper Luxon joins Dom after the fallout from the Governments announcement surrounding Farmers paying for emissions by 2025.

Only one news story made headlines in Rural New Zealand today, as Kiwi farmers are set to pay for emissions by 2025. We were joined by Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard and He Waka Eke Noa Programme Director Kelly Forster joined Dom for their reactions to the news.

Ahead of the He Waka Eke Noa and Govt announcement today regarding farmers set to pay for emissions by 2025, Kelly Forster, He Waka Eke Noa Programme Director joined Dom for more reaction and coverage.

After today's news that the Government has announced plans for farmers to pay for emissions from 2025, Dom was joined by Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard to hear his reaction to the news.

French wine producer Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Wines has bought Central Otago vineyard Akarua Estate, which it hopes will eventually produce 60,000 bottles a year of premium organic pinot noir. To tell us more, Dom is joined by French winemaker Ann Escalle, and A new book being released today shares tales from alpine mountains beyond Molesworth Station and all the way to the Pacific. The Clarence – People and Places of Waiau Toa Author Tim Fulton joins us to tell us more.

A new book being released today shares tales from alpine mountains beyond Molesworth Station and all the way to the Pacific. The Clarence – People and Places of Waiau Toa Author Tim Fulton joins us to tell us more.

French wine producer Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Wines has bought Central Otago vineyard Akarua Estate, which it hopes will eventually produce 60,000 bottles a year of premium organic pinot noir. To tell us more, Dom is joined by French winemaker Ann Escalle.

On today’s episode; We catch up with Green Party co-leader and Climate Change spokesperson James Shaw… We pick the brain of former NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Mike Petersen… And we hear from HUnting HQ Director Marc Featherstone…

We’ve heard in recent months about wallabies ravaging farmland, as well as the usual culprits like rabbits and deer… And while it’s a massive problem for many parts of rural NZ, there are some measures you can take… To tell us more, we’re joined now by Hunting HQ Director Marc Featherstone.

A new strain of M.bovis has been identified on one of the four confirmed properties in Mid Canterbury. MPI will ramp up summer testing after their genomic testing revealed the new strain on one property. Ag Research Infections Diseases Principal Scientist Axel Heiser updates us further.

Alright, let’s head to the Hawkes Bay now, where we find farmer and former NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy, Mike Petersen…

On this episode… We chat with former World Rugby Referee and farmer Nicky Ewins… We talk with the founder of Boring Oat MilkMorgan Maw… And we catch up with Fairlight Foundation Executive Director Laura Koot…

REX is shining the spotlight on rural women this month so Hamish and Bex caught up with Sally Coombe - a Dairy Women's Network volunteer regional leader, dairy farmer, chartered accountant and the treasurer of Multiples Taranaki. Click here for your chance to win $5,000 in travel vouchers.

It's been a big few weeks in Southland for Laura Koot from Real Country and the Fairlight Foundation. REX caught up with her to hear all about the new Fairlight Station interns and what's needed for young women in the rural sector.

After a big week of Political Forestry announcements and comments, Andy Scott from 50 Shades of Green joins REX to tell us more.

Zero fossil fuels in horticulture - can it be done?... Well that's exactly what Forest Lodge Orchard in Cromwell has done - growing cherries with zero fossil fuels… And founder Mike Casey has just launched a new company, NZ Zero to help other farmers and growers achieve the same thing… He joins us on REX to tell us more.

Dom George dials in from Wanaka and joins Bex and Hamish for a recap of the last week of Rural news.

We kicked things off this with a look at what’s happening in the rural print media, regular guest Tony Leggett joined us on REX

The Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in Auckland so we caught up with reff reviewer and selector Nicky Ewins (nee Inwood). She also played in New Zealand’s first women's rugby team, was the first international female referee and the first woman to referee at Twickenham stadium!

Boring Oat Milk is the country’s first 100% New Zealand-made oat milk to be sold on supermarket shelves and it’s really taking off as people discover the “oat milk revolution”. We caught up with entrepreneur and founder Morgan Maw.

On today's show, With a new strain of M-Bovis found in Mid-Canterbury, Federated Farmers Biosecurity spokesperson Wayne Langford joined Dom to update us on the situation. Dom caught up with Dr Mark Thomas for an update on the the Pams Berries/Hepatitis situation, and ahead of a big weekend of Kiwi sport, Dom caught up with REX host and Former sports broadcaster, Hamish McKay.

Ahead of a big weekend of Kiwi sport, Dom caught up with REX host and Former sports broadcaster, Hamish McKay.

There are currently 12 cases of the disease in the community linked to the consumption of frozen berries, seven of whom have been hospitalised. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is investigating the source of hepatitis A and urging Kiwis to "heat treat" all frozen berries in the meantime, Dom caught up with Dr Mark Thomas for an update on the situation.

With a new strain of M-Bovis found in Mid-Canterbury, Federated Farmers Biosecurity spokesperson Wayne Langford joined Dom to update us on the situation.

REX has teamed up with Dairy Women's Network and ASB to offer $5,000 in travel vouchers to one lucky winner gets together connecting and celebrating with the rural ladies in their life! Head to our Facebook page, Rural Exchange to find out how.

Celebrity Chef Nadia Lim joins us to tell us all about her new tv show "Nadia's Farm" launching tonight. Aiming to give an "unfiltered view" of farming, it showcases a year in the life on her and hubby Carlos Bagrie's Royalburn Station, situated on the Crown Range between Arrowtown and Wanaka.

On todays show, we catch up with one of our REX friends and favorites who is actually on the other side of the world right now. Head of Analytics at NZX Julia Jones joins us on the line from the Big Apple... New York City! We also get an update on GDT with Stu Davidson from NZX, and Wiggy's on the road this week for his weekly-wellbeing catchup with Dom.

Wiggy's on the road this week for his weekly-wellbeing catchup with Dom.

Time now for an update on GDT with Stu Davidson from NZX.

It's time to catch up with one of our REX friends and favorites who is actually on the other side of the world right now. Head of Analytics at NZX Julia Jones joins us on the line from the Big Apple... New York City!

In today's episode, Phillip Duncan from Weatherwatch updates Dom on the major Polar - Blast that's on its way, and Mount Albert Grammar's training farm has been secured for generations to come. ASB has gifted its 8.1-hectare inner-city farmland to the School's foundation, worth around 150 million dollars. MAGS Headmaster Patrick Drumm told Dom more on REX Today.

Mount Albert Grammar's training farm has been secured for generations to come. ASB has gifted its 8.1-hectare inner-city farmland to the School's foundation, worth around 150 million dollars. MAGS Headmaster Patrick Drumm joins the show and tells us what does this mean for the school and students?

Phillip Duncan from Weatherwatch updates Dom on the major Polar - Blast that's on its way.

On today's show, a new documentary released on Sunday highlighted the devastation that feral deer, goats, and pigs are causing to our forests. Geoff Reid, an Environmental Restoration Advocate joined Dom to tell us more, and after settling into their new digs recently, Dom caught up with Patsy Bass from the Reefton Distilling Co to reflect on the journey so far.

After settling into their new, fancy digs recently, Dom caught up with Patsy Bass from the Reefton Distilling Co to reflect on the journey so far.

A new documentary released on Sunday has highlighted the devastation that feral deer, goat,s and pigs are causing to our forests. Some Environmentalists are warning, our native forests are on the brink of collapse because of it. Geoff Reid, a Environmental Restoration Advocate joined Dom to tell us more.

In today’s episode; we look at the results of a low-input sheep trial in Canterbury…We discuss the implications of more RSE workers for our wine industry… And we put the spotlight on a major new wool campaign.

The Government's new winter grazing rules are set to come into effect in a month’s time, and most farmers are still left scratching their heads and screaming into the abyss with no framework on what they need to do… Federated Farmers National Board spokesperson, Water and Environment, Colin Hurst joins REX to tell us more.

Wools of New Zealand has launched a major consumer campaign to drive carpet sales as it prepares to mark 12 months since joining forces with CP Wool. To tell us more, we’re joined by John McWhirter, chief executive of Wools of New Zealand.

Livestock exports by sea will cease next year after the government passed a bill to ban them this week… Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says the ban will protect New Zealand's reputation for world-leading animal welfare standards… But ACT Party Ag Spokesperson Mark Cameron reckons it’s yet another slap in the face for rural communities… He joined us for this week’s Yes Minister…

Researchers in New Zealand and Singapore are looking at the alternative protein and superfood potential from native and international seaweeds. Riddet Institute Food Innovation Manager Arup Nag joined us on REX to tell us more.