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Reflecting on the Land & Water Forum report, lots of excitement in the build up to Young Farmers next weekend and some scathing sports analysis from the boys - all that and MORE in today's show!

SAFE walk out of an animal welfare hui, news on the resignation of OSPRI CEO Michelle Edge, and a touching tribute to Ren Apatu - all that and MORE in today's show.

All the action from part one of our 50th Fieldays Special, including interviews with Damian O'Connor, Fed Farmers president Katie Milne, and Daniel McGregor of Good George brewing - all that and MORE from Fieldays!

Building up to Fieldays 2018, the forecast for 2018/19 dairy and a short supply of NZ salmon - all this and MORE in today's show.

Sarah propositions an All Black, Hamish and Loey have a hard chat about men's health, and James Shaw joined us to discuss the public consultation on the Zero Carbon Bill - all that and MORE in todays show.

An easier way to implement farm environment plans, Terry Copeland spicing up Fed Farmers and how were going to become predator free by 2050 - all that and MORE in todays show.

A rural Land Rover adventure, the best one-liners ever from the author of Many a Muddy Morning, and a new dazzling apple - all that and MORE in todays show.

The Zespri success story, a pear-shaped chat with Rod Slater about National Lamb Day and some advice for investing off-farm - all this and MORE in todays show.

A chat with Damien OConnor ahead of the manage/eradicate decision, 100 years of the NZ Century Farm Awards, winter hemp, and carbon neutral cows - all this and MORE in todays show.

A potential long-term eradication plan for M.Bovis, 2018 Dairy Share Farmers of the Year, and a report from the heart of the M.Bovis crisis in Mid-Canterbury - all this and MORE in todays show.

Our Character of the Country is running up the Skytower tomorrow, the impact Budget 2018 will have on farmers, and extensive coverage of the Deer Industry Conference - all this and MORE in todays show.

The crazy price of lamb, a scientific perspective on regenerative agriculture, the ripple effect of household income on farmers, and a wonderful Mother's Day giveaway - all this and MORE in todays show.

Kiwifruit going to waste with not enough being picked, our Character of the Country is Will Gibson, National leader Simon Bridges joins us, and how are 15,000 cows going into McKenzie Basin? All this and MORE in todays show.

Badders won $50 (or $100, depending who you ask) from Hamish, new Beef+Lamb marketing, why Alliance wont adapt the national assurance program, and all things climate change - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

The gaffa Damien OConnor, reports from the Mai-Mai, how to catch a wild goat - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Its Sunday Punday, and todays show is filled with terribly hilarious puns. We also give away a personal locator beacon, discuss fodder beet, rural health and rescue helicopters - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

We stick up for irrigation, the Hurunui water scheme is almost over the line, and our character of the country is the Hawke's Bay Farmer of the Year - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Free rural legal advice, on-farm tips for avoiding M.Bovis, and Southlands best young farmer - all these stories and MORE in todays show. PLUS we call the winner of our Pimp My Ute competition!

We have an environmental theme today! Regenerative agriculture, cheapening solar energy, the Extension 350 initiative, and James Shaw MP on the new climate change task - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Aorangis Young Farmer of the Year, funding cuts to major irrigation schemes, and the future of dairy farming - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Crucial Te Anau air ambulance base to be axed, rural health services in dire straits, and record lamb & beef prices - all these stories and MORE in todays show.

Today on the show we speak to Rob Hewett from Silver Fern Farms about the improved financial position of Silver Fern Farms since the Chinese investment, We also speak to Andrew Wiffen after he successfully defends Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title. You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today on the show we speak to Nikki Johnson from NZ Kiwifruit Growers about the huge growth in the export market but how they still have huge problems in recruiting staff. As well speaking to Penny Hulse from Auckland Council. Auckland is one of the weediest cities, ⅔ of Auckland’s shore & seabirds are at risk of extinction and Kauri dieback has now made it the most heavily diseased area in NZ. You can find all that and more in today’s episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

It is Easter Sunday, the Rural Exchange team have the weekend off, This weekend we take a look back at some of the great people we have spoken to so far this year. So put your feet up and and get them hot-cross buns in the oven and have a listen to the best of Rural Exchange.

It is Easter Saturday, the Rural Exchange team have the weekend off, Theyve put their hot-cross buns in the oven and settled in for an Easter break, This weekend we take a look back at some of the great people we have spoken to so far this year. So put your feet up and and get them hot-cross buns in the oven and have a listen to the best of Rural Exchange.

Today on the show we speak about honey, kiwifruit and grapes we aren't all just beef and lamb on this show. We also speak to Jenny Burke from Genesis about the companys hero initiative to drive young New Zealanders into learning cool stuff about energy.You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today on the show we speak to Duncan Coull from the Fonterra Shareholders Council about the fall in shareholder dividends after losses in China, despite a lift in payout and Theo Spierings departure, We also speak to Loshni Manikham Winner of the 2018 Fonterra Dairy Women of the Year and Richard comes in via a sometimes crackly phone line at the 24hr Shear-A-Thon at Whiterock Station.You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today on the show we speak to Simon Cook a Kiwifruit grower from Te Puke who is one of five new 2018 Nuffield Scholars, We talk sport, meat and Central Districts field days with Guy Coleman from Affco, You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today on the show we speak to Raewyn Loader at Manchester Square in Fielding about the Feilding Farmers Market, We learn about the new shadow cabinet line-up and National leader Simon Bridges about his party and what he can do for rural NZ.You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today on the show we speak to Ross Dowling ahead of the NZ Rodeo Finals in Wanaka, our character of the country is George Wallis who is apart of the farming fabric in Wanaka as a rural contractor for over 30 years and the Winner of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Region. You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today on the show we speak to Kris Johnson on making kiwi farms more productive while achieving conservation gains, Dean Hamilton outgoing CEO of Silver Fern Farms to find out about his biggest achievements and Damian OConnor talk on the continual focus on eradicating not just managing M.Bovis. You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today on the show we speak to Linda Sissons from Primary ITO about how the previous National government has set a target of doubling annual export income from Farming, Horticulture, Seafood and other primary industries from 2015-2025, and we talk to Steve Carden from Pamu Farms (formerly Landcorp) who says it will plant up 1000 hectares of land in trees the 2018 winter, as part of the Government's forestry-planting programme, You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today on the show we speak to Brent Fisher from Silverstream Charolais Leading up to the 50th Silverstream Charolais sale at the Fishers property in Canterbury and Jill Angus Burney talks to us about a new documentary being filmed in and around the Golden Shears in Te Kuiti, You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today on the show we find out how devastating the stink bug would be to NZ horticulture, Sarah takes us to the NZ Sheep Transformation Project at Geordie Hill Station and why a Poll on NZ Farming FB page says 63% of rural people still struggling to run their business on poor internet connectivity. You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

Today we look at the future of rural newspapers, A man who didnt want his farm in auckland turned into more housing gave it away and What is Flystrike and and how to prevent it how to deal with it. You can find all that and more in todays episode, For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

The first episode in a monthly series in ThoughtHUB - a hub of thought for the primary sector - kicks off with Terry Copeland. The city slicker, David Bowie loving, wine buff running New Zealand Young Farmers talks to Sarah Perriam from Rural Exchange about the gapping hole in the need for more highly skilled labour in the 'food' industry. There's serious money some of these young people based in the 'primary sector' are making - $100,000 by age 26 with no qualifications! We talk isolation among st young people in rural despite being the most 'technologically connected generation and how NZ Young Farmers growing membership connects people to enhance their careers & lives. Terry states 'if we are going to be able to produce more valuable food from the same amount of land leaving less of a footprint behind we need the people to do so!'

In this episode, we finally get our hands on the Minister of Agriculture, Damien OConnor - and rest assured we gave him a grilling. We also heard from vet Mark Bryan who discussed his dissapointments over the handling of M.Bovis. Sarah and Loey were off galavanting at the Southern Fieldays, catching up with the Husqvarna team as well as a real life REX, Rex Kane, from Bayleys Southland. For all details on how to listen / watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit : www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

The second show packed with Field Days action, Sarah and Loey found Southlands biggest character in Mark Dowling, and they had a chat sideline at the Highlanders vs Crusaders pre-season game. We had lots of winning guest on the show actually; Hamish spoke to Bruce Campbell from Plant & Food Research, winners of the 2017 Prime Minister & Science Prize, and Patrick Crawshaw, the winner of yesterday's East Coast NZ Young Farmers Regional Final, joined us live. You can find all that and more in todays episode. For all details on how to listen / watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

In this episode, the exciting word is stability when the team talks to ASB Rural Economist Nathan Penny. We also discuss how NZ is performing in the post-Brexit CPTPP and hedge our bets on the best rural investment opportunities. And we go international with a call from Dan Wheeler in Scotland. All that and more in this episode of Rural Exchange. For all details on how to listen / watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit : www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

In this episode we are joined by Beau-James Wells, the NZ flag-bearer in last nights Winter Games opening ceremony. South Canterbury farmer Hamish Johnson lets us know how he has cut an hour off his milking time. We also heard a cheeky riddle from our own Hamish McKay that had us all stumped. All that and more in this episode of Rural Exchange. For all details on how to listen / watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit : www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

In this episode we discuss the difficulty that rural employers are having trying to source staff, with feedback from the Farming NZ Facebook page. National MP Ian McKelvie joins us to chat about tougher penalties for livestock rustlers. Also CEO of Deer Industry NZ Dan Coup, joins the team from the Wellington studio. For all details on how to listen / watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit : www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

In this episode we continue the discussion around NAITs effectiveness and the M.Bovis outbreak. Steve Attwood from Westland Milk gives us some more detail on exactly how much damage these storms have done to the west coast. We also chat to world champion shearer David Fagan in the lead up to the Mckay vs Mckay shear off. For all details on how to listen / watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit : www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

In this episode we chat to the Dairy NZ Wellbeing Manager about dealing with stress on the farm. Find out how Hamish performed in an Auction-Off against Maddo Taylor & Fiona Gower from Rural Woman debates the mess that is freedom camping in NZ. For all details on how to listen / watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit : www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

In this episode we chat to a UK farmer who joins us following his viral video addressing the rise in veganism & how hes Facetiming into Schools from his farm. Find out the 5 things most NZ farmers want achieved in 2018 from our opinion poll & enjoy the powerful songwriting about country life from this week's Toyota Starmaker winner, Brad Cox - youll love his song Water on the Ground! For all details on how to listen / watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit : www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

In this episode we speak to David Shaw about the rise in popularity of farming goats in South Otago, and Sarah and Loey speak to Jeremy Sutton about how to divide up the family farm following a divorce.

First show back for 2018 and the REX team are on fire! In this episode - Federated Farmers discuss bio-security and the lack of user-friendliness of the NAIT system; Nathan Guy defends the Primary Growth Partnership & David Yard discusses MPI's response to the M. bovis outbreak.

It's the best of Rural Exchange. We look at some of the best of Richards sense of humour, picking on his co-hosts! One thing the team realised early on is Sarah forgets shes live on air, and she's had some crackers. And hear about Hamish's 'A-Ha' moments this year.

It's the best of Rural Exchange. We look at some of the best of Richards sense of humour, picking on his co-hosts! One thing the team realised early on is Sarah forgets shes live on air, and she's had some crackers. And hear about Hamish's 'A-Ha' moments this year.

Heres what was on REX today: We spoke to the Agriculture Minister about the recent M.bovis outbreak, and catch up with RadioLIVE weather-man Richard Green for the last time this year. Plus, we have a Family Christmas Prize Pack brought to you by Husqvarna. The pack includes Husqvarna Earmuffs with FM Radio for Dad, Central Otago Pamper Hamper from Wakefield Wines for Mum, and toys for the kids. TEXT "SANTA" to 3920 or post on this page with your name, location & nominate a family that deserves it & why. For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex

On REX today: We spoke to Dr Rick Pridmore about this year's Dairy Environment Leaders forum, Katrina Cole from House of Travel helped us dream of cruising around Asia and Japan, and Irrigation NZs Andrew Curtis joined us with advice on efficient water use. For all details on how to listen/watch REX live on RadioLIVE or on-demand visit: www.radiolive.co.nz/rex