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In this episode…  We catch up with Aussie correspondent Stu Hodgson and the reaction across the ditch to our so-called ‘backdoor cow tax’...  We chat with NZX Head of Analytics Julia Jones and get her take on the continuing misinformation around farming and the environment…  And we chew the fat with Hunterville rugby club stalwart Sam Crowther…  You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am.

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REX Today’s Dominic George to chat about his recent 'Lean on a gate, chat to a mate' mental health golf tournament in the Waikato, the wave of regulation and legislation that keeps coming for farmers and a lack of connection with grassroots New Zealand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sponsored: PKE, or palm kernel expeller, is a by-product of the palm oil industry. It is predominantly exported out of Indonesia and Malaysia, who are its two biggest producers. Here in New Zealand, PKE has historically been a good cheap feed that fills feed gaps for farmers. Despite its popularity, PKE has also been associated with the destruction of rainforests and a reduction in biodiversity, so many farmers are now actively looking at alternative products. Pioneer Seeds’ Wade Bell and Ian Williams spoke to Rural Exchange’s Hamish McKay and Dominic George about what a future without PKE may look like for Kiwi farmers.

Sponsored: With inflation driving the price of everything from fertiliser to fuel upwards, many farmers are looking to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. You can’t control what you don’t know, so one way to do this is through smart tech on-farm monitoring systems, like Levno

Each week Rural Exchange hosts Hamish McKay and Dominic George speak to a different Member of Parliament, getting their take on all things rural as part of a segment known as 'Yes Minister'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sponsored: New research undertaken by ASB reveals that more than 40% of New Zealand farmers are investing in growing their business; however there are a few issues to consider when it comes to the financial sustainability of your farming operation, including compliance costs and succession planning. ASB’s General Manager of Rural Banking, Ben Speedy, spoke to REX Today’s Dominic George about the importance of planning and investing in order to grow your rural business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode;  We catch up with National Party leader Christopher Luxon…  We find out why Southland farmer Jason Herrick is keen to get a spot at the Feds’ top table…   And we look at the troublesome issue of housing sprawl on the Canterbury Plains…  And You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am.

In this episode…  We put the spotlight on He Waka Eke Noa with Dr. Robyn Dynes from AgResearch…  We find out how reducing stress for your livestock can result in better quality meat…  And we catch up with the newly elected Vice-President of the World Farmers Organisation, regular REX correspondent, Katie Milne…  You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8 am.

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NZPork CEO Brent Kleiss gave REX Today’s Dominic George his thoughts on an independent report commissioned by the Government into the proposed changes to the code of welfare for pigs. The report reveals if the code is adopted, consumers will pay over 18 percent more for NZ born and raised pork and could leave the local industry decimated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard spoke to REX Today’s Dominic George about the release of the He Waka Eke Noa proposal. He Waka Eke Noa is the agriculture sector's alternative to farming being included in the Emissions Trading Scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Lake, co-founder of The Brothers Green, says hemp crops can help NZ farmers diversify farm revenue and provide a greener food crop alternative, but a change in regulations is needed to realise the industry's potential. He spoke to REX Today’s Dominic George.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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CEO John Brakenridge has been in the United States for the announcement as part of the Prime Minister’s delegation and caught up with Rural Exchange’s Hamish McKay and Dominic George to tell them about the new initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, ACT MP Mark Cameron, spoke to REX about a range of rural news including the Government’s adoption of ACT’s Rural Health strategy, farm-flation, the Prime Minister’s US trip and gun reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pioneer Seeds’ Matt Dalley & Wade Bell spoke to Rural Exchange’s Hamish McKay and Dominic George about how farmers can reduce their reliance on imported feed by planning ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rural Exchange Podcast for Sunday the 5th of June, with Hamish McKay & Dom George…  On the show today;  we delve into the ever-increasing on-farm inflation, now at a 40-year high…  We look into the Wallaby infestation ravaging farms in Rotorua…  And we get the inside running ahead of the annual Hokonui Ute Muster in Gore…  And You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am

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This is The Rural Exchange Podcast for Saturday the 4th of June, with Hamish McKay & Dom George...  We assess reports of a weak agricultural offer from the EU, despite the record-breaking performance of our red meat sector…  And we get the View From the Top Paddock with Nathan Guy…  ** You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am

Pic’s Peanut Butter founder, Pic Picot, spoke to REX Today’s Dominic George about the journey that the brand has been on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The government was due to release its final proposed agricultural emissions pricing design on Thursday, but He Waka Eke Noa has been delayed and farmers will need to wait to find out exactly what it is that they'll be doing on-farm, in the years and decades to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan gave REX Today’s Dominic George some insight into what may be contributing to the mild temperatures that many across the country are currently experiencing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Deer Industry NZ Chief Executive Innes Moffat spoke to REX Today’s Dominic George about the upcoming trip and He Waka Eke Noa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Bleeker, owner of Makikihi Fries, spoke to REX Today’s Dominic George about winning gold at the recent 2022 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards for their unique 2 Scoops of Jacket Fries product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Iconic Kiwi apparel company Swanndri are on the hunt for someone who has a great yarn and a well worn Swanni that they’d like to swap for a new one. It’s all part of the company’s commitment to sustainable fashion. Swanndri CEO Mark Nevin spoke to Rural Exchange’s Hamish McKay and Dominic George about what's behind the initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the show today;  we take a look at what Swanndri are doing in the realm of sustainable apparel…  We profile Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean, who’s stepping down from politics after 17 years…  And we look at the rise and rise of sheep milk company, Spring Sheep Milk…

George Masefield stepped in when his Banks Peninsula community needed help in December 2021. 

The announcement of another round of consultation on animal welfare standards here in New Zealand is being felt by many as something of a kick in the guts. 

Coming up in this episode;   we talk going beyond the call of duty with Banks Peninsula farmer George Masefield…   We look at the benefits of having wetlands on your farm…  And we look at some of the issues around proposed changes to animal welfare with Bernadette Hunt…