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REX Today Podcast - 24-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent research from ASB reveals that 30 percent of farmers are considering diversifying into off-farm activities, and nearly a quarter are considering a different farming type. GM Rural at ASB, Ben Speedy, spoke to REX Today’s Dominic George about what’s behind the increasing number of farmers looking at Diversification.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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REX Today Podcast - 23-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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REX Today Podcast - 22-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sponsored: Conrad Wilkshire, General Manager Rural at Property Brokers spoke to Rural Exchange’s Hamish McKay and Dominic George about why he believes we need to back our farmers to make the best long-term decisions for their land.

There is mounting pressure on farmers to meet environmental standards, with policies and regulations being introduced and updated at pace. Pioneer Seeds’ Matt Dalley and Ian Williams spoke to Rural Exchange’s Hamish McKay and Dominic George about the role that mazie can play in mitigating some of the environmental challenges that farmers face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REX Today Podcast - 21-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of Rural Exchange’s partnership with AgriTechNZ, the team have been profiling some of the leading lights in the NZ agri tech sector. This week REX’s Hamish McKay and Dominic George spoke to Biolumic’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Jason Wargent, about how the innovative company is using complex light technology to programme plants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are ramping up at Gloriavale as businesses act on the ERA ruling that the Christian community was in breach of labour laws, using child and volunteer labour. Gloriavale has sought a high court injunction forcing Westland Dairy Company to continue collecting milk from its three farms after it announced an indefinite suspension. Silver Fern Farms has also ceased operations with Gloriavale, while Alliance Group and ANZCO are still assessing their options. Gloriavale leaver and dairy farmer David Ready spoke to REX Today’s Dominic George.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REX Today Podcast - 20-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today’s episode; we chat with Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash…  We find out what’s making headlines in the rural print media with Tony Leggett…  And we profile agrtiech company Biolumic…  And You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am.

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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.

REX Today Podcast - 17-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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REX Today Podcast - 16-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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REX Today Podcast - 15-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

REX Today Podcast - 14-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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REX Today Podcast - 13-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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REX Today Podcast - 10-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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REX Today Podcast - 9-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

REX Today Podcast - 8-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REX Today Podcast - 7-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REX Today Podcast - 6-6-2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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