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There's a growing debate about whether co-ops and other business structures are fit for purpose. This episode steps back from the noise to explore what really drives success or failure — governance, capital, and capability. 

Dom talks with United Wheatgrowers Chair Michael Tayler about the series of hailstorms in December that devastated some crops, the impact it's had and the current state of arable 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.

Dom talks with Wormwise Programme Manager Ginny Dodunski about the passing of eminent parasitologist Dr Dave Leathwick, his contribution to the field and NZ farming and the updated Wormwise Manual. 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 2025 All-Around Cowboy Ross Dowling about hosting some of the best cowboys in the world this summer in NZ, including Mason Stuller, Kade Bruno and Jordan Spears, the rising popularity of rodeo in NZ and what's driving its success. 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 2025 All-Around Cowboy Ross Dowling about hosting some of the best cowboys in the world this summer in NZ, including Mason Stuller, Kade Bruno and Jordan Spears, the rising popularity of rodeo in NZ and what's driving its success... He talks with Wormwise Programme Manager Ginny Dodunski about the passing of eminent parasitologist Dave Leathwick, his contribution to the field and NZ farming and the updated Wormwise Manual... And he talks with United Wheatgrowers Chair Michael Tayler about the series of hailstorms in December that devastated some crops, the impact it's had and the current state of arable 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Environment Southland councillor Jon Pemberton about the upcoming changes to the RMA, where it gets it right and the potential pitfalls of the new legislation. 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 Laura Morrison, Rangitikei farmer, member of the Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Executive, the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group and E-Tipu 2026 Steering Committee, about the importance of conferences like E-Tipu for NZ farming, whether there's two classes of farmer emerging in NZ and spending a day at the Basin Reserve. 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 Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about Wi-Fi in the motorhome for the holidays and the deals on offer. 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 Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the Christmas forecast around the country, the ghost of Christmas weather past and the value of good geography on TV. 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 Environment Southland councillor Jon Pemberton about the upcoming changes to the RMA, where it gets it right and the potential pitfalls of the new legislation. 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 Environment Southland councillor Jon Pemberton about the upcoming changes to the RMA, where it gets it right and the potential pitfalls of the new legislation... He talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the Christmas forecast around the country, the ghost of Christmas weather past and the value of good geography on TV... And he catches up with Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about Wi-Fi in the motorhome for the holidays and the deals on offer. 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 Marlborough farmer Kieran Hickman about competing in the recent GODZONE 2025 Adventure Race, how well his team of Go Fence farmers performed in the gruelling 600km expedition and highs and lows they experienced during the event.  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 Laura Morrison, Rangitikei farmer, member of the Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Executive, the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group and E-Tipu 2026 Steering Committee, about the importance of conferences like E-Tipu for NZ farming, whether there's two classes of farmer emerging in NZ and spending a day at the Basin Reserve. 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 Laura Morrison, Rangitikei farmer, member of the Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Executive, the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group and E-Tipu 2026 Steering Committee, about the importance of conferences like E-Tipu for NZ farming, whether there's two classes of farmer emerging in NZ and spending a day at the Basin Reserve... And he talks with Marlborough farmer Kieran Hickman about competing in the recent GODZONE 2025 Adventure Race, how well his team of Go Fence farmers performed in the gruelling 600km expedition and highs and lows they experienced during the event.  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 Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about wild weather, wild deer and the problem with velvet. 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 Beck Burgess from Beck Burgess Consulting in South Australia about her farm coaching and event management business, why she thinks micro breaks might be the answer for farmer well-being, rather than the 'get off farm' mantra, and her and husband Warren's microbrewery, Little Pete Brewing. 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 (-4.4%), what's causing the continued decline in auction prices and how long a recovery might take... He talks with Beck Burgess from Beck Burgess Consulting in South Australia about her farm coaching and event management business, why she think micro breaks might be the answer for farmer well-being, rather than the 'get off farm' mantra, and her and husband Warren's microbrewery, Little Pete Brewing... And he talks with Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about wild weather, wild deer and the problem with velvet. 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 (-4.4%), what's causing the continued decline in auction prices and how long a recovery might take. 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 Gretchen Parkes, Rural Directions Manager, about some of the varied roles currently on offer in the agriculture sector, the launch of its new real-time salary survey and the state of the current agriculture labour 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 Natasha Cave, GM of the Whanganui Region Catchment Collective and co-manager of Rotowai Farms, about receiving one of the inaugural 2025 B+LNZ Leadership Advancement Scholarships which allowed her to complete the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme, and her subsequent research examining how new technologies, like wearable devices, can enhance productivity in New Zealand’s beef 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 Dr Jason Archer from Beef+Lamb NZ Genetics about a new report looking into the sheep industry's genetic progress over the past thirty years, where the biggest gains have been made and where further progress is likely in the next few years. 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 Dr Jason Archer from Beef+Lamb NZ Genetics about a new report looking into the sheep industry's genetic progress over the past thirty years, where the biggest gains have been made and where further progress is likely in the next few years... He talks with Natasha Cave, GM of the Whanganui Region Catchment Collective and co-manager of Rotowai Farms, about receiving one of the inaugural 2025 B+LNZ Leadership Advancement Scholarships which allowed her to complete the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme, and her subsequent research examining how new technologies, like wearable devices, can enhance productivity in New Zealand’s beef industry... And he talks with Gretchen Parkes, Rural Directions Manager, about some of the varied roles currently on offer in the agriculture sector, the launch of its new real-time salary survey and the state of the current agriculture labour 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 Richard Johnston from Hazlett Livestock about Waikura Station's third annual on-farm sale last week at Hicks Bay in Gisborne, the success of the sale and what the event means for the local 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ross Hyland, Founder and CEO of GrowPay, about his motivation for setting up the new financial services platform for farmers, how the GrowPay system works and the benefits for farmers... And he talks with Richard Johnston from Hazlett Livestock about Waikura Station's third annual on-farm sale last week at Hicks Bay in Gisborne, the success of the sale and what the event means for the local 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 Ross Hyland, Founder and CEO of GrowPay, about his motivation for setting up the new financial services platform for farmers, how the GrowPay system works and the benefits for farmers. 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 Lee Matheson, Perrin Ag Managing Director, about celebrating 25 years in business, the changes he's experienced in agricultural consultancy since he joined the company nearly 20 years ago and what he role he sees farm consultancy playing 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Nic Turnbull, co-founder of Cryptocurrency NZ and founder/director of Crypto Consulting NZ, about using farmland to mine for bitcoin, being an expert witness in a murder trial and advising politicians on the way forward with bitcoin and blockchain 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.

Rabobank’s Jen Corkran joins Julia to break down the Rabobank dairy beef report. They dive into genetics, global trends, farmer realities, and the untapped potential sitting inside New Zealand’s dairy herd. Practical, future-focused, and full of insight. 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 North Otago farming couple Nick and Kate Webster about expanding their business to include the Totara store, which opened this week, their purchase of the nearby The Natural Dairy bottled whole milk business and the former organic market garden next to the store, and why they're so keen to highlight local produce. 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 Lee Matheson, Perrin Ag Managing Director, about celebrating 25 years in business, the changes he's experienced in agricultural consultancy since he joined the company nearly 20 years ago and what he role he sees farm consultancy playing 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 Lee Matheson, Perrin Ag Managing Director, about celebrating 25 years in business, the changes he's experienced in agricultural consultancy since he joined the company nearly 20 years ago and what he role he sees farm consultancy playing in the future... And he talks with North Otago farming couple Nick and Kate Webster about expanding their business to include the Totara store, which opened this week, their purchase of the nearby The Natural Dairy bottled whole milk business and the former organic market garden next to the store, and why they're so keen to highlight local produce. 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 Open Farms founder Daniel Eb about his decision to not run a national open farm day in 2026, the reasons behind the decision and what the next iteration of Open Farms might look like. 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 Sarah Barr from Rural Coach about what makes a good farm employer, how to deal with and interpret honest feedback and what's involved with People 360 programme. 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 Sarah Barr from Rural Coach about what makes a good farm employer, how to deal with and interpret honest feedback and what's involved with People 360 programme... And he talks with Open Farms founder Daniel Eb about his decision to not run a national open farm day in 2026, the reasons behind the decision and what the next iteration of Open Farms might look like. 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 Nic Turnbull, co-founder of Cryptocurrency NZ and founder/director of Crypto Consulting NZ, about using farmland to mine for bitcoin, being an expert witness in a murder trial and advising politicians on the way forward with bitcoin and blockchain 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 Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about changes to the RMA, the introduction of more flexibility around freshwater farm plans and new rules for small-scale butchers. 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 Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about changes to the RMA, the introduction of more flexibility around freshwater farm plans and new rules for small-scale butchers... And he talks with Nic Turnbull, co-founder of Cryptocurrency NZ and founder/director of Crypto Consulting NZ, about using farmland to mine for bitcoin, being an expert witness in a murder trial and advising politicians on the way forward with bitcoin and blockchain 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 catches up with Kevin and Nicole Oppert, as part of the Milking It 2.0 series on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen.

Dom talks with Central Plateau farmer Paul Koopal about winning the Cow Manager system for his dairy herd at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards two years ago and Kyle Kannan from Vet Plus about getting the most out of the comprehensive data it supplies. 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 Jon Pemberton from Ag Proud NZ about the preparations for National Lamb Day 2026, what's involved and how people can engage. 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 Jon Pemberton from Ag Proud NZ about the preparations for National Lamb Day 2026, what's involved and how people can engage... He talks with Central Plateau farmer Paul Koopal about winning the Cow Manager system for his dairy herd at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards two years ago and Kyle Kannan from Vet Plus about getting the most out of the comprehensive data it supplies... And he talks with Te Puke dairy farmers Keving and Nicole Oppert about being involved with the Milking It 2.0 series in association with CMK, DWN and Figured, the latest additions to the business and the current state of dairy 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.

Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the December Outlook, the presence of La Niña and the perils of summer camping in 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 Mark Stockdale, Policy & Advocacy Advisor for Transporting New Zealand, about new random road side drug testing being rolled out over the next few months, what it means for those operating vehicles and heavy machinery and what the test involves. 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 Steve Brown, CEO of Headwaters and Lumina Lamb, about the much improved premium for the 2024/25 season, the origin of the Headwaters and Lumina Lamb venture and its strategy to double the number of lambs in the programme in the next five years. 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 Steve Brown, CEO of Headwaters and Lumina Lamb, about the much improved premium for the 2024/25 season, the origin of the Headwaters and Lumina Lamb venture and its strategy to double the number of lambs in the programme in the next five years... He talks with Mark Stockdale, Policy & Advocacy Advisor for Transporting New Zealand, about new random road side drug testing being rolled out over the next few months, what it means for those operating vehicles and heavy machinery and what the test involves... And he talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the December Outlook, the presence of La Niña and the perils of summer camping in 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 Tracy Crossan, Stud Manager at Trevalda Irish Sport Horses about the cancellation of Horse of the Year for 2026, what it means for her and the other top competitors in the country and the state of equestrian in NZ at the moment. 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 Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years. 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 Livestock board member John Faulks about the acquisition of NZ Farmers Livestock and Redshaw Livestock, what it means for the company and why the businesses will continue to trade under their respective brands. 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 Jen Corkran, RaboResearch senior animal proteins analyst, about the outlook for beef prices in 2026, the record farmgate prices experienced this year and what major factors are playing a role. 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 Tracy Crossan, Stud Manager at Trevalda Irish Sport Horses about the cancellation of Horse of the Year for 2026, what it means for her and the other top competitors in the country and the state of equestrian in NZ at the moment. 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.