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Those wanting a health boost should look at macadamia nuts grown in Aotearoa New Zealand as an option.

New research says changing what we farm, and where, could provide all New Zealanders with a healthy diet, improve waterways, cut green-house gas emissions, and grow our economy. Two National Science Challenges published detail today how the land-use change in the near future is unavoidable and we need to strategically design a nationwide health and climate-focused food production system. Author Professor Richard McDowell joins the show to tell us more.

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The Forever Farming NZ syndicate has been forced to withdraw its bid to save the iconic Mangaohane Station after discovering two Treaty of Waitangi Claims on the property. We caught up with founder Mike Barham to discuss what happened and what's next.

On the show today, Wilson & Dorset, designers and makers of beautiful sheepskin furnishings based in Wānaka, has just launched a series of home décor pieces that are now “fully woolly” – both outside and in. Collaborating with a similarly future-focused wool brand – Wisewool – Amanda and her husband Ben Wilson’s stunning sheepskin cushions and stackable ‘stone’ sets are now filled with Wisewool’s revolutionary engineered wool. - Amanda joins Dom to tell him more. And the average pig farm faces upgrade costs of about $2m, NZ Pork chief executive Brent Kleiss says. He joins the show to tell us more.

The average pig farm faces upgrade costs of about $2m, NZ Pork chief executive Brent Kleiss says. He joins the show to tell us more.

Wilson & Dorset, designers and makers of beautiful sheepskin furnishings based in Wānaka, has just launched a series of home décor pieces that are now “fully woolly” – both outside and in. Collaborating with a similarly future-focused wool brand – Wisewool – Amanda and her husband Ben Wilson’s stunning sheepskin cushions and stackable ‘stone’ sets are now filled with Wisewool’s revolutionary engineered wool. - Amanda joins Dom to tell him more.

Changes to the firearms act will be coming into force by the end of the year and gun owners aren't too happy. The Council of Licensed Firearm Owners spokesman Hugh Devereux-Mack joins the show. Federated Farmers are urging their members with poor or unreliable internet connectivity to sign up for Govt assistance with the just-announced remote users' scheme. To find out more, Fed Farmers Telecommunications Spokesperson Richard McIntyre joined Dom. The Breast Cancer Foundation is fundraising for a new, state-of-the-art Pink Campervan that will allow its specialist breast nurses to reach more women in the country’s most isolated rural communities. To find out more, Dom was joined by Ah-Leen Rayner, The Chief Executive of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ,

The Breast Cancer Foundation is fundraising for a new, state-of-the-art Pink Campervan that will allow its specialist breast nurses to reach more women in the country’s most isolated rural communities. The latest figures show the regions that have the lowest participation rates in the national breast screening programme: Waikato (56.3%), Tairāwhiti (58.7%), Northland (63%) and Bay of Plenty (63.3%)1. These rates fall well short of BreastScreen Aotearoa’s 70% target. to find out more, Dom was joined by Ah-Leen Rayner, The Chief Executive of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ,

Federated Farmers are urging their members with poor or unreliable internet connectivity to sign up for Govt assistance with the just-announced remote users' scheme. To find out more, Fed Farmers Telecommunications Spokesperson Richard McIntyre joined Dom.

Changes to the firearms act will be coming into force by the end of the year and gun owners aren't too happy. A new police firearms unit is set to be launched, the first stage of a firearm registry system opening, and gun clubs and ranges also face new regulations. The Council of Licensed Firearm Owners spokesman Hugh Devereux-Mack joins the show now.

REX Podcast for Sunday the 20th of November, with Hamish McKay & Rebecca Greaves… On today’s episode; We get the latest on the sale of Mangaohane Station with syndicate organiser Mike Barham… We catch up with … Nicky Ewins… And this week’s Yes Minister features the ACT Party’s, Mark Cameron… And You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8 am.

The Black Ferns’ Rugby World Cup win will go down in history for a variety of reasons… And that victory has opened up conversations around equality and equal pay with the All Blacks… One of REX’s good mates Nicky Ewins has already made it into the history books of NZ rugby and was also one of three referee performance reviewers and selectors for this World Cup… She joins us for a debrief…

It’s time to catch up on the workings of the beehive and the week in politics… Today ACT MP Mark Cameron is joining REX for Yes Minister…

The international tender for the sale of Mangaohane Station is just weeks away… As you know, we’ve been keeping a very close eye on the situation… A syndicate has been set up to buy the Station and keep it from being sold to international forestry interests… The man behind that is Mike Barham and he joins us now for an update…

At the start of this month, new winter grazing rules came into force, requiring farmers to get consent from the council… The last time we spoke to this Southland sheep and beef farmer, a few months ago, he had approached Environment Southland in regards to getting consent to plant his crop, which said they didn’t know what to do… So we thought it was time to catch up with Ben Dooley and see what’s been happening…

Christmas is just around the corner and we all know this is the most expensive time of the year… With farm-flation up, the cost of living crisis and farm profits down, it could be really tough for some… So we’ve got financial advisor Martin Hawes to join the show and give us some advice…

Rangitikei farmer, mum and Aotearoa Rural Maternity Support line founder Laura Morrison is a one (wo)man band, on the end of the phone and available to listen most nights of the week, particularly for those struggling with pregnancy uncertainty or pregnancy loss.

Rangitikei farmer, mum and Aotearoa Rural Maternity Support line founder Laura Morrison is a one woman band, on the end of the phone and available to listen most nights of the week, particularly for those struggling with pregnancy uncertainty or pregnancy loss.

This is The Rural Exchange Podcast for Saturday the 19th of November, with Dom George & Rebecca Greaves, On this episode… We shine a spotlight on Auld Distillery; the southernmost on-farm distillery in the world… We look at a new breed of sheep that don’t require shearing and can adapt to its climate… And we get the View From the Top Paddock with the former Ag Minister Nathan Guy… You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am.

Time to see what’s been happening in North Canterbury with the Carter’s Tyres Brand Ambassador, former All Black prop Richard Loe

Roles have been switched today! With Dom on hosting duties, we thought it only appropriate to get Hamish McKay to join us as Dom usually does for "A Week Of It".

Dom George with you this morning, filling in for Hamish McKay who’s down south in Central Otago. Out of the Palmerston North studio is Rebecca Greaves. Also in our Palmy studio this morning, the Managing Editor of NZ Dairy Exporter and Country Wide, Tony Leggett.

Southland's Auld Distillery has been turning the region's flavours into the finest spirits. We caught up with third generation farmer and entrepreneur Rob Auld to hear more about growing golden grain and turning it into spirits.

SheepMaster is one of the newest breeds of sheep in the country. It's self shedding, adapts to its climate and bred for meat quality, not wool. We caught up with Dean Martin, one of the first farmers in the country to have them.

Californian thistles cost around $700million every year in lost pasture and animal health issues - so how best can we tackle the problem? Corteva Agriscience's Ian Kirkland joined us to discuss its new pastures portfolio, designed specifically for New Zealand growers.

Flood-affected New South Wales farmers are facing significant losses and most of the damage is uninsurable as the state battles rising waters that have killed one person with others missing - NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Policy Director Kathy Rankin is on the line to tell us what it's looking like on the ground over there. and live from Milbrook comes former Sports broadcaster and REX host Hamish McKay as he dodges the waining lawn mowers in the area and joins Dom for their weekly look ahead to the weekend of sport.

Live from Milbrook comes former Sports broadcaster and REX host Hamish McKay as he dodges the waining lawn mowers in the area and joins Dom for their weekly look ahead to the weekend of sport.

Flood-affected New South Wales farmers are facing significant losses and most of the damage is uninsurable as the state battles rising waters that have killed one person with others missing. Emergency services are calling it the largest flood operation in the state's history as people from around the world join rescue and relief efforts. NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Policy Director Kathy Rankin is on the line to tell us what it's looking like on the ground over there.

Time for this week’s View from the Top Paddock and we’re joined by the Chair of MIa and Apiculture NZ, Nathan Guy

On the show today, Alliance Group has announced a record profit before distribution and tax of $117.2 million for the year ending 30 September 2022. To find out more, Murray Taggart, Chair of the Alliance Group joins Dom, North Island farmer Jim Mather was still surprised to find a ham from one of his pigs that had won the highly coveted Supreme Award in the 2022 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards - He tells all to Dom, Stop the Farming Tax - that's the petition that's been delivered to Parliament today by Groundswell, and to find out more, their co-founder, Bryce Mackenzie joins the programme to tell us more.

Stop the Farming Tax - that's the petition that's been delivered to Parliament today by Groundswell, and to find out more, their co-founder, Bryce Mackenzie joins Dom.

North Island farmer Jim Mather takes great pride in “growing fantastic animals” on his farm near Foxton – but he was still surprised to find a ham from one of his pigs had won the highly coveted Supreme Award in the 2022 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards

Alliance Group has announced a record profit before distribution and tax of $117.2 million for the year ending 30 September 2022. The profit result, which is a 186 per cent increase on the previous year, is based on a record turnover of $2.2 billion. The co-operative will be making an $11.3m profit distribution to its farmer shareholders, and in addition, a $10 million bonus share issue of one share per qualifying stock unit. To find out more, Murray Taggart, Chair of the Alliance Group, joins Dom.

On the show today, DairyNZ, Beef+Lamb NZ, and Federated Farmers leaders have met in Christchurch to discuss emissions pricing and to establish common positions. The three organisations have agreed on nine core principles to raise directly with the Government on behalf of farmers across the country. Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard joins Dom to tell us more. For our regular update on GDT, we cross the Stu Davidson from the NZX for some clarification and forecasting. And our regular chat with the Outgoing Agriculture Communicator of the year, Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins.

Time now for our regular chat with the Outgoing Agriculture Communicator of the year, Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins.

For our regular update on GDT, we cross the Stu Davidson from the NZX for some clarification and forecasting.

DairyNZ, Beef+Lamb NZ, and Federated Farmers leaders have met in Christchurch to discuss emissions pricing and to establish common positions. The three organisations have agreed on nine core principles to raise directly with the Government on behalf of farmers across the country. Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard joins Dom to tell us more.

On the show today, Wool Impact has embarked on its mission to create new demand and value for NZ Strong Wool, to fund out more, Wool Impard CEO Andy Caughey joins Dom. And A&P and show season is finally upon us after a rather long hiatus with M.bovis and covid… And with nerves still on edge around biosecurity, some shows are going the extra mile to make sure all their cattle are kept safe and sound… Lisa Berthold made sure all the beef and dairy cattle at the Carterton A&P show were tracked, traced, scrubbed down and separated ready for their show and tell…

A&P and show season is finally upon us after a rather long hiatus with M.bovis and covid… And with nerves still on edge around biosecurity, some shows are going the extra mile to make sure all their cattle are kept safe and sound… One of those is Lisa Berthold who made sure all the beef and dairy cattle at the Carterton A&P show were tracked, traced, scrubbed down and separated ready for their show and tell…

Wool Impact has embarked on its mission to create new demand and value for NZ Strong Wool, to fund out more, Wool Impard CEO Andy Caughey joins Dom.

On Todays show, Jono Frew: Owner, Natural Performance Ltd & Young Famers Club Hits 75th Jubilee - John Duncan: Pendarves Young Farmers Club Chair

On today’s episode; We hear from shearer Jack Fagan at the NZ Agricultural Show in Christchurch… We hear from DairyNZ CEO Tim Mackle…

A New Zealand company has developed a world-first fire-resistant, acoustic wall panel made entirely from New Zealand strong wool… T&R Interior Systems Limited has spent the past two years refining its wool panels to ensure they meet New Zealand’s strict building and fire compliance standards, and are now taking their product to market… REX Today host Dom George caught up with T&R technical director Hedda Landreth to learn more…

No deal is better than a bad deal… That’s the word from DairyNZ on the government’s ag emissions pricing plan which it says has seven key differences to the plan the He Waka Eke Noa partnership put forward… Chief Executive Tim Mackle joins us now…

The New Zealand Farm Assurance programme is making gains in the industry, with more than 8,000 farmers now signed up, as well as a number of red meat and wool companies… The voluntary farm assurance programmes aim to provide confidence and certainty to consumers worldwide that the meat and wool produced from New Zealand's sheep, beef and deer farms is authentic, genuine, and safe… General Manager Megan Mounsey Smith joins the show now…

A sign of the times - Oamaru’s iconic Whitestone Cheese has been forced to close its Auckland cheese bar in Wynyard Quarter, simply because it can’t find staff… To tell us more, we’re joined now by Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry…