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Damien O'Connor on MPI's bio-security issues and turning around rural confidence, the M.Bovis response manager gives us an update, and Rebekah Kelly shares Agri-Women's Development Trust experience.

We break down the new advice from OSPRI to help farmers be fully aware of their NAIT obligations, how one farmers has created a global wool business marketing to hotels and cruise ships, and why has farmer confidence plummeted into negative territory? All that and MORE in todays show.

Despite labour shortages, this Massey University student proves young, passionate farmers are on their way, Kiwi ag-tech company Autogrow poised to hit the billion dollar market, and Rural Woman of Influence winner Rebecca Keoghan joins the show.

On today's show; Haldon Station manager Paddy Boyd is frustrated with industry labour shortages, the $1.5 million fund encouraging farmers to re-purpose their land, and Synlait's CEO Leon Clement discuss their doubling profits.

In this episode; Nathan Guy and Nathan Penny, ASB Rural Economist, comment on Fonterra's "terrible" results - and after 50 years, changes are afoot for the Young Farmers competition -

On today's show: 4:20 Kylie Stewart - The Mudder, 14:50 Daniel Calcinai - Graincorp, 24:00 Aslan Wright-Stow - DairyNZ Environment Manager, 32:40 Jaiden Drought - Farm Trader magazine, 49:00 Sports Wrap, 53:15 Simon Upton - Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, 1:02:50 Charlotte Austin - M.Bovis response Manager, 1:22:40 Michelle Flay - Jersey Breeder

On today's show: 5:41 Craig Young - TUANZ, 18:15 Doug Steel - Rural Economist, 30:22 Michael Salvensen - leaked M bovis letter, 41:58 James McWha - Lincoln University, 57:00 Campbell Storey - Dairy Goat Co-Op, 1:16:18 Allan Pollard - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

On today's show: 3:23 Andrew Morrison - safer farms, 12:30 Nikki Johnson - kiwifruit worker shortage, 23:12 Rhys McKinlay - Koru Diagnostics, 33:30 Ash-Leigh Campbell - Young Farmers, 54:53 Nicky Hyslop - irrigation, 1:15:39 Derrick Moot - round up

On today's show, 6:21 Mike Chapman, 16:00 John Roche, 26:13 Melissa Sowden, 36:51 Katie Milne, 57:25 David Carter, 1:04:26 Megan Hands, 1:13:46 Damian O'Connor, 1:22:12 Brian Richards

It's our birthday! On todays show; 4:13 Andrew Burtt, 14:10 James Ryan, 21:41 Greg Campbell, 35:17 Paul Paynter, 56:30 Peter Maxwell, 1:14:14 Jayne Hrdlicka, 1:24:10 Gold Coast Giveaway announcement

On today's show; 4:08 Dr John Baker, 14:58 Cath Gerberich, 20:48 Esther Guy-Meakin, 35:15 Adam Boot, 57:27 Lloyd McCall, 1:08:32 Damien O'Conner, 1:21:03 Bryce Bevin

Today's interviews are; 5:30 Duncan Coull, 15:10 Andrew Watters, 23:35 Andy Bailey, 36:53 Jaiden Drought, 54:50 Sandra Hazelhurst, 1:05:10 Dr William Rolleston, 1:15:15 Ian Strahan, 1:22:18 Lesley Hamilton

Todays interviews are: 4:44 Graham Shortland Wallace, 14:57 Dave Scullin, 24:13 Murray King, 35:09 Allied Petroleum Gold Coast shout, 50:15 AFFCO Rural Sports Wrap, 54:36 Mike Chapman, 1:05:33 Rod Slater, 1:16:30 Stu Chapman, 1:22:30 Nathan Guy

Green MP Gareth Hughes on origin labelling and healthy homes, how to handle M.bovis on lifestyle properties and the 2018 TeenAg winners - all that and MORE in todays show!

Youg Farmer of the Year winner Logan Wallace is on the show, Synlait's new payment structure for enviro-friendly milk and vote to renew Horticulture NZ's levy funding - all that and MORE in today's show!

B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor on Air NZ offering "petri dish patties", as well as our regular catch-up with Damien O'Connor and a chance to WIN "Down a Country Road" - all that and more in today's show.

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