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On today’s episode; We catch up with former Federated Farmers national board member Chris Lewis, who’s looking for a spot on the DairyNZ board… We talk to a man who’s discovered the therapeutic benefits of cuddling cows… And we profile the 2022 Viticulturist of the Year…

Let’s take a look now at what’s happening at Fairlight Station, The Fairlight Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to advancing more women in NZ's rural industry, and Executive Director Laura Koot joined us on the Sunday edition of REX to tell us more.

Dom and Hamish caught up with NZ Farm Life's Tony Leggett to reflect on the late Queen Elizabeth's interests in NZ Farming, and how King Charles' work in Climate Action reflects his views on Rural sectors

A few months ago Dairy industry leader Chris Lewis joined REX and told us he wanted to “slow down” after stepping down from the Federated Farmers’ Board… But it appears he may have had a quick re-think… The dairy farmer has now thrown his hat into the ring, seeking election as a DairyNZ Director…

On this episode… We catch up with Southland farmer Jason Herrick who’s proposing education over regulation… We look at the latest AgritechNZ report with CEO Brendan O’Connell… And we put the spotlight on another rural podcast; this week we feature From the Ground Up with Rebecca Greaves…

This week in the world of rural podcasting, REX caught up with Rebecca Greaves who hosts the "From the Ground Up" podcast.

Dom and Hamish caught up for to look at the week that was, with a focus on the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, Hamish's recent jaunt to Hawaii, the Impact of Gisborne/Wairoa flood damage, and more...

A new AgriTechNZ report has been released on how fast technology's growing throughout the primary industries, so REX caught up with chief executive Brendan O’Connell.

Safety on-farm is paramount, so Will Green, who was acknowledged for his attention to farm safety at this year’s Dairy Industry Awards joined Hamish and Dom to talk more about it.

Time now for this week’s edition of View From the Top Paddock, and it’s a very warm welcome to a man with more roles than a tuck shop, former Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.

Federated Farmers' Jason Herrick spoke to REX about why he's calling out the Government over “poorly thought out policies”, saying the industry needs education over regulation.

In today's episode, Otago University PhD candidate Nick Foster talks to Dom about his interesting theory around pest eradication and Rangiora Senior Police Constable Tony Moore as Sheep rustlers are giving the cops a runaround with thefts across the region.

Rangiora Senior Police Constable Tony Maw talks to Dom George as Sheep rustlers are giving the cops a runaround with thefts across the region.

Otago University PhD candidate Nick Foster talks to Dom about his interesting theory around pest eradication.

On today's show, Stu Davidson from the NZX joins Dom George after a 4.9% increase in global dairy trading overnight and the first growth in the market since early June, and we catch up with Agriculture Communicator of the Year, Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins.

Dom George caught up with Wiggy ahead of a busy time for many farmers across the country.

With a 4.9% increase in global dairy trading overnight and the first growth in the market since early June, Dom caught up with NZX's Stu Davidson to hear his, and many other farmers' relief at the news.

In today's episode, we talk about the recent Lamb theft in North Canterbury and wider stock rustling with Richard McIntyre, and is it time to drop the meal kits and make cooking simple again? Kiwi cookbook author Linda Duncan gives us some tips on why we should have more "trail and error" in the kitchen.

Kiwi accountant turned bestselling cookbook author Linda Duncan joined Dom George on REX Today to talk about the growing amount of food waste, Kiwis evolving relationship with food, and why she thinks we should drop the meal-kits, and get back in the kitchen for some "trial and error".

After the recent Lamb theft in North Canterbury, Dom George caught up Federated Farmers board member and rural policing spokesperson Richard McIntyre for an insight on stock rustling and how to prevent futher thefts.

On today's episode, Dom caught up with Prof Danny Donaghy from Massey University to look ahead to the most comprehensive pastural farming study in NZ history, and Dom welcomes in NZ Young Viticulturist of the Year Tarin Mason after his big win.

Dom George caught up with 2022 NZ Young Viticulturist of the Year Tahryn Mason after last weeks big win.

The newly announced, most comprehensive study into pastural farming ever undertaken in NZ was announced by Minister for Agriculture Damien O'Connor last week. To fnd out more Dom caught up with Prof Danny Donaghy from Massey University who is leading the reseatch.

A rural King Country builder and sheep farmer persuades his clients to use wool as much as possible during their builds and renos, so we caught up with him to discuss what he wants to see to make using wool easier.

There's a lot going on in the AgriTech sector right now, including Gallagher getting set to release its new virtual fencing system for beef farmers. We talked what's been happening in Hamilton with Lisbeth Jacobs, Global GM for Animal Management at Gallagher.

WeatherWatch is at war with Government funded forecasters MetService and NIWA. Founder Philip Duncan told REX the system is broken and accused them of blocking data that taxpayers have already paid for.

ACT Agriculture spokesperson Mark Cameron graced REX with his presence for the regular "Yes Minister" segment, to discuss the world in politics.

On today’s episode; we catch up with ACT’s Ag spokesperson Mark Cameron… We look at the weather wars playing out in the NZ weather forecasting space with Phil Duncan from Weather Watch… And we put the spotlight on agritech with Lisbeth Jacobs from Gallagher…

As some countries face tougher effluent spreading controls, one Canterbury Irishman may have the answer. Central Injection Agri specialises in redistributing slurry in an environmentally friendly way. Owner Tom O’Keefe told us all about it.

Dom caught up with Sustainable Tarras about Christchurch Airports' plan to build a new airport in Central Otago - is it Greenwashing or Climate Positive?

Let's have a look into Local Body Elections, and to talk more about their recent drop in voter turnout, Dom caught up with Otago Federated Farmers President Mark Patterson.

Dominic George hosted REX alone this weekend while co-host Hamish McKay relaxed in Hawaii. So Dom just had to interrupt his sunbathing, all-you-can eat buffets and check in with him to discuss food and produce from 'where you'd rather be'.

RabobankNZ is trying to cut through the climate change noise and help farmers and growers understand the opportunities within the challenges. CEO Todd Charteris joined REX to discuss some key actions to help guide our food and fibre industry forward.

We check out what's happening in the world of rural real estate, and talk the changing rural land use across the country with Property Brokers General Manager of Rural.

Robyn Mare won the 2022 West Coast Top of the South Dairy Manager of the Year title earlier this year. REX spoke to her about her recent move to the Waikato and how her first season contract milking was going.

We’re all about helping farmers farm better here on REX - and one of the best ways to do that is through podcasts, featuring experts from the agri sector. This week we put the spotlight on NextGen Agri and their podcast 'The Head Shepherd'.

On this episode… cow’s milk vs plant-based alternatives; we look at a new study comparing the two… we look at the challenges and opportunities for the NZ ag sector with Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris… And we get the View From the Top Paddock with World Farmers’ Organisation Vice President Katie Milne…

On the show today, we talk Tomatoes and the rising costs surrounding them with Barry O'Neil from Tomatoes NZ, Fonterra and the Rural Support Trusts' new partnership, and we look ahead to the Carters Tyres South Island Endurance series.

Given that Hamish McKay is sunning himself in Hawaii, we still needed some sports chat on a Friday! So to do so we caught up with Gary Carter from Carters Tyre Service and look ahead to the Carters Tyres South Island Endurance series.

With Fonterra and the Rural Support Trust partnering up to provide resilience and wellbeing services to farmers, Neil Bateup, Chair of the National Council of the Rural Support Trust, caught up with Dom to tell us more.

Tomatoes New Zealand hopes that feedback from growers about the issues they're facing will show both consumers and the Government how hard it has become to grow the fruit. To tell us more, Barry O'Neil, the Chair of Tomatoes NZ, caught up with Dom George to tell us more.

On todays show, we talk to Riddet Institutes Warren McNabb about their research into new plant based milk alternatives, Groundswell NZ's Bryce McKenzie on today's Harbour Bridge protests, and Apiculture CEO Karin Kos as we move into Bee-Awareness month.

Dom George caught up with Warren McNabb to discuss new research into Plant-Based Milk substitutes for Cows Milk on Tursdays edition of REX Today.

Bee Keepers are calling on Bee-Lovers to learn more about bees and what actions they can take to support the health and resiliance of Bee populations across Aotearoa. To find out more, Dom George caught up with Karin Kos, the CEO of Apiculture NZ.

Groundswell kicked off their "Say No" noncompliance campaign with a protest across Auckland's Harbour Bridge today, to find out more Dom George caught up with Bryce McKenzie to find out what the campaigns all about.

In today's episode, we talk about Local Body elections with Otago Federated Farmers President Mark Patterson, former farmer turned life coach Shane Bird, and we catch up with Donna Kennedy from Riding for the Disabled to mark their 60th birthday.

We talk 'Weather wars' with Phil Duncan on today's show, and we chat to Veronica Shale ahead of the Aotearoa Zero Food waste challenge.

On today's show, we chat with Sustainable Tarras about Christchurch Airports' plan to build a new airport in Central Otago - is it Greenwashing or Climate Positive? and Dom catches up with Ashley O' Connell from the newest young famers club in the country down in Te Anau All thanks to the team at Netspeed - They provide fast, reliable locally supported home phone and broadband packages available throughout New Zealand in rural and city areas, mobile homes, caravans, baches, and almost anywhere else you can think of!

On today’s episode; we catch up with NZ First Leader Winston Peters… We profile successful dairy enterprise Mosa Farming in Southland… And we take a look at a new podcast series covering everything from grazing to governance… And You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am.

This month farmers have the opportunity to access the knowledge of some of the industry’s leading thinkers, in a new podcast series covering everything from grazing to governance… “The Tune Up” is produced by farm reporting software company, Trev… And we we’re joined by Treve CEO Scott Townshend to tell us a bit more on the Sunday edition of REX.