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Very sad news out of the King Country yesterday that local icon Karam Haddad passed away. One Half of Haddad's menswear in Otorohanga, the Haddad brothers Karam and John have dressed farmers from the top of the country to the bottom, who all share special memories of shopping in their store across many generations. Otorohanga Mayor Max Baxter joined us on REX Today to tell us more.

On todays show, we talk to FoodHQ's Abby Thompson as they have been looking at government investment in alternative proteins, and Dom caught up with Former NZ Farmer turned Life Coach Shane Bird.

FoodHQ has been looking at government investment in alternative proteins. It has found that governments in nine out of ten other countries are investing more than Aotearoa New Zealand to support the development of this sector. to tell us more, Abby Thompson joined the show.

Dom caught up with Former NZ Farmer turned Life Coach Shane Bird on Wednesdays REX Today.

The Queen loved her cows, and in particular Jerseys. Dom caught up with the General Manager at Jersey NZ, Pam Goodin to find out more, and Dom caught up with Natural Resources Monitoring Manager at the Northland Regional Council, Jason Donugnahy, to discuss the new drought-warning system that was successfully piloted in Northland is now being trialed in the Pacific Islands.

A new drought-warning-system successfully piloted in Northland is now being trialed in the Pacific Islands. To find out more, Dom caught up with Natural Resources Monitoring Manager at the NRC, Jason Donugnahy.

The Queen loved her cows, and in particular, Jerseys. Dom caught up with the General Manager at Jersey NZ, Pam Goodin to find out more.

On today's episode, Dom caught up with Happy Cow Milk founder Glen Herud about the recent Country Calander episode where Happy Cow Milk was proudly on display, and after Halter's smart Cow Collars met significant demand, Partnership Manager Steve Crowhurst joins REX Today after the announcement that the collars are now available NZ wide.

Smart cow collars from Halter are now available right across the country. The company expanded NZ-wide due to significant demand, and now only has limited slots remaining. Halter Partnership Manager Steve Crowhurst joined us on REX Today to give us his reaction to the demand.

Dom caught up with Happy Cow Milk founder Glen Herud about the recent Country Calander episode where Happy Cow Milk was proudly on display, and how the topic of taking calves away from their mothers created some heated discussion on Facebook.

A Queensland man has set up his own social enterprise, the Cow Cuddling Company, where you can hug cows as a form of mental health therapy. Founder Lawrence Fox joined REX from across the ditch.

Dung beetles could be one of the best solutions when it comes to breaking down the 100 million Tonnes of animal poo deposited on NZ pastures annually so REX spoke to Dung Beetle Innovations Co Founder Dr. Shaun Forgie.

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…

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.

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

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.