Magic's Rural Exchange Catchup

Dom talks with Ben Johnson from Orere Angus about winning the Best Pure Bred Beef section at the Poverty Bay A&P show, his breeding objectives and the success of the stud. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about returning to profitability in 2025, the progress it's making two years into its five year strategy and the success of Farmlands Flex, which offers solar infrastructure and buying power to customers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project... He talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about returning to profitability in 2025, the progress it's making two years into its five year strategy and the success of Farmlands Flex, which offers solar infrastructure and buying power to customers... And he talks with Ben Johnson from Orere Angus about winning the Best Pure Bred Beef section at the Poverty Bay A&P show, his breeding objectives and the success of the stud. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Mike Arnold, LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, about the quality of this year's asparagus harvest, the nutritional benefits of the vegetable and preparation suggestions. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Gary Massicks, one of the organisers of this year's Hunterville Huntaway Festival, about preparations for this year's event (Nov 1), what's in store for this year's 'Shepherds' Shemozzle' and his consultancy work with BakerAg. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Wools of NZ CEO John McWhirter about joining forces with PGG Wrightson to explore possible ways to consolidate aspects of their wool logistics operations, what the two entities aim to achieve and the performance of Wool of NZ's wool carpets and tiles in the market. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Wools of NZ CEO John McWhirter about joining forces with PGG Wrightson to explore possible ways to consolidate aspects of their wool logistics operations, what the two entities aim to achieve and the performance of Wool of NZ's wool carpets and tiles in the market... He talks with Gary Massicks, one of the organisers of this year's Hunterville Huntaway Festival, about preparations for this year's event (Nov 1), what's in store for this year's 'Shepherds' Shemozzle' and his consultancy work with BakerAg... And he talks with Mike Arnold, LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, about the quality of this year's asparagus harvest, the nutritional benefits of the vegetable and preparation suggestions. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with NZ Young Farmers CEO Cheyne Gillooly about its new 'Gift a Membership' initiative, the growing popularity of Young Farmers clubs around the country and what led him to take up the CEO role. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Meg McFarlane, Chair of the Hurunui Garden Festival committee, about the frantic clean up efforts of the North Canterbury garden owners to get their properties back in shape after last week's storm, what the festival means to both the local community and visitors and the other events run in conjunction with the festival. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with champion axeman Jack Jordan about winning the coveted individual Timbersports world championship title in Milan for the first time, achieving a personal best in the Hot Saw section of the event following last year's hiccup which ultimately cost him the title and getting back to life on the farm in the King Country... He talks with NZ Young Farmers CEO Cheyne Gillooly about its new 'Gift a Membership' initiative, the growing popularity of Young Farmers clubs around the country and what led him to take up the CEO role... And he talks with Meg McFarlane, Chair of the Hurunui Garden Festival committee, about the frantic clean up efforts of the North Canterbury garden owners to get their properties back in shape after last week's storm, what the festival means to both the local community and visitors and the other events run in conjunction with the festival. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with champion axeman Jack Jordan about winning the coveted individual Timbersports world championship title in Milan for the first time, achieving a personal best in the Hot Saw section of the event following last year's hiccup which ultimately cost him the title and getting back to life on the farm in the King Country. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with dog trainer extraordinaire Lloyd Smith about the upcoming Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test at the Ashburton A&P Show (Oct 31-Nov 1), being selected for the NZ team alongside new dog Code and his involvement in training and competing over the decades. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Shaun Forgie, co-founder and director of Dung Beetle Innovations, about its ongoing quest for a national release policy for dung beetles, how they can assist with parasite reduction in livestock and the success of the Australian dung beetle in initiative. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Kass Rauber, Southland Federated Farmers Vice-President, about the dairy farms across the province still relying on generators to keep their cows milked, the support on offer to those affected by the recent storm and the dauting clean up ahead. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kass Rauber, Southland Federated Farmers Vice-President, about the dairy farms across the province still relying on generators to keep their cows milked, the support on offer to those affected by the recent storm and the dauting clean up ahead... He talks with Shaun Forgie, co-founder and director of Dung Beetle Innovations, about its ongoing quest for a national release policy for dung beetles, how they can assist with parasite reduction in livestock and the success of the Australian dung beetle in initiative... And he talks with dog trainer extraordinaire Lloyd Smith about the upcoming Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test at the Ashburton A&P Show (Oct 31-Nov 1), being selected for the NZ team alongside new dog Code and his involvement in training and competing over the decades. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural exports and meeting with MPs in Parliament this week along with other industry leaders. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with photographer, filmmaker and hunter Steve Couper about his involvement in the quest to document evidence of a small population of moose deep in the remote native Fiordland bush, the two separate alleged sightings of moose in the area by North American visitors earlier this year and his association with longtime NZ moose researcher Ken Tustin. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Marlborough farmer and endurance athlete Kieran Hickman about competing in this year's Yukon 1000, the world's longest canoe and kayak race, his career in endurance events such as Godzone and Ironman, and the physical and mental fortitude it takes to compete in such events. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Dan Lewis and Belinda Coco, managers of the Makikihi Hotel, about winning the Rural Guardian 2025 South Island Country Pub of the Year, why it's such a popular venue and the role it plays in the community. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Hamish Murray from Rotoiti Farm in North Canterbury about being named the 2025 Lumina Lamb Breeder of the Year, how he achieves consistency and some of the challenges he's faced along the way. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson about the devastating storms that hit the country this week, the calls for a review of the warnings issued ahead of the recent weather event in the Waitomo District and his take on the Alliance shareholders vote to sell 65% of the co-op to Dawn Meats, as well as the impending vote by Fonterra shareholders to sell the co-op's consumer products business to Lactalis. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson about the devastating storms that hit the country this week, the calls for a review of the warnings issued ahead of the recent weather event in the Waitomo District and his take on the Alliance shareholders vote to sell 65% of the co-op to Dawn Meats, as well as the impending vote by Fonterra shareholders to sell the co-op's consumer products business to Lactalis... He talks with Hamish Murray from Rotoiti Farm in North Canterbury about being named the 2025 Lumina Lamb Breeder of the Year, how he achieves consistency and some of the challenges he's faced along the way... And he talks with Dan Lewis and Belinda Coco, managers of the Makikihi Hotel, about winning the Rural Guardian 2025 South Island Country Pub of the Year, why it's such a popular venue and the role it plays in the community. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, UPL Product Manager, about the role and benefits of adjuvants in agrochemicals, how they work and whether they can be utilised for home gardeners. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with photographer, filmmaker and hunter Steve Couper about his involvement in the quest to document evidence of a small population of moose deep in the remote native Fiordland bush, the two separate alleged sightings of moose in the area by North American visitors earlier this year and his association with longtime NZ moose researcher Ken Tustin. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with photographer, filmmaker and hunter Steve Couper about his involvement in the quest to document evidence of a small population of moose deep in the remote native Fiordland bush, the two separate alleged sightings of moose in the area by North American visitors earlier this year and his association with longtime NZ moose researcher Ken Tustin... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.4%), why there were anomalous results yesterday and the political undertones of Fonterra's decision to sell its consumer products business to French company Lactalis... And he talks with Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, UPL Product Manager, about the role and benefits of adjuvants in agrochemicals, how they work and whether they can be utilised for home gardeners. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.4%), why there were anomalous results overnight and the political undertones of Fonterra's decision to sell its consumer products business to French company Lactalis. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Zellara Holden, Meet the Need GM, about teaming up with Metallica’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), to deliver a unique volunteer food packing event, putting the spotlight on food insecurity and the food charity's new campaign, 'It's Not Always Who You Think'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Mike and Antonia Radon from Arapawa Blue Pearls about how they got started as pearl farmers on Arapaoa Island at the top of the South Island, their farming and agritourism operations and their annual migration to Alaska for commercial salmon fishing. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jeff Grant, Alliance shareholder and Farmers Own Alliance spokesperson, about the vote in favour of a proposed $270 million investment from Irish meat processor Dawn Meats and what he thinks might happen now... He talks with Mike and Antonia Radon from Arapawa Blue Pearls about how they got started as pearl farmers on Arapaoa Island at the top of the South Island, their farming and agritourism operations and their annual migration to Alaska for commercial salmon fishing... And he talks with Zellara Holden, Meet the Need GM, about teaming up with Metallica’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), to deliver a unique volunteer food packing event, putting the spotlight on food insecurity and the food charity's new campaign, 'It's Not Always Who You Think'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Jeff Grant, Alliance shareholder and Farmers Own Alliance spokesperson, about the vote in favour of a proposed $270 million investment from Irish meat processor Dawn Meats and what he thinks might happen now. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Michael Brooks, the recently retired Executive Director of the Poultry Industry Association of NZ and the Egg Producers Federation, about his decision to retire after 23 years, the changes he's seen across the poultry industry during that time and his plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about farmer shareholders voting in favour of a proposed $270m joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats, the high voter turnout and what the next steps are in the process. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about farmer shareholders voting in favour of a proposed $270m joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats, the high voter turnout and what the next steps are in the process... And he talks with Michael Brooks, the recently retired Executive Director of the Poultry Industry Association of NZ and the Egg Producers Federation, about his decision to retire after 23 years, the changes he's seen across the poultry industry during that time and his plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Marlborough farmer and endurance athlete Kieran Hickman about competing in this year's Yukon 1000, the world's longest canoe and kayak race, his career in endurance events such as Godzone and Ironman, and the physical and mental fortitude it takes to compete in such events. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about this week's wind and rain warnings, the two systems set to hit the country and which areas are likely to be effected. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about this week's wind and rain warnings, the two systems set to hit the country and which areas are likely to be effected... And he talks with Marlborough farmer and endurance athlete Kieran Hickman about competing in this year's Yukon 1000, the world's longest canoe and kayak race, his career in endurance events such as Godzone and Ironman, and the physical and mental fortitude it takes to compete in such events. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Julia Jones chats with leadership expert and author Michael Jenkins about something we’ve all seen but rarely name out loud toxic behavior in leadership and on boards. From narcissists and micromanagers to gaslighters and manipulators, Michael shines a light on how these patterns erode trust, fuel blame, and stall progress. They also explore how early leadership development, honest conversations, and compassion can help prevent toxicity—and why boards play such a crucial role in shaping healthier organizations.

Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the Alliance Group shareholder vote on Monday, the pros and cons and whether she thinks the vote will go. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin about running a co-operative of more than 400 owner/operators, how its pricing model works for farmers and growers and what factors come into play when pricing goods for consumers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Chris Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chris Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee... He talks with Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin about running a co-operative of more than 400 owner/operators, how its pricing model works for farmers and growers and what factors come into play when pricing goods for consumers... And he talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the Alliance Group shareholder vote on Monday, the pros and cons and whether she thinks the vote will go. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Blake Holgate, Rabobank Head of Sustainable Business Development, about the key highlights of the latest survey by Rabobank and KiwiHarvest looking at how Kiwis shop and prepare food, where and what they eat and why Gen Z are planning on eating more red meat while ditching vegetarianism and veganism. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19)... And he talks with Blake Holgate, Rabobank Head of Sustainable Business Development, about the key highlights of the latest survey by Rabobank and KiwiHarvest looking at how Kiwis shop and prepare food, where and what they eat and why Gen Z are planning on eating more red meat while ditching vegetarianism and veganism. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate about rural mental health, the importance of regular health checks and a new gazebo. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Donald Nordeng, Chief Strategy Officer at BioGro NZ, about its concerns the proposed Gene Technology Bill could undermine property rights, organic certification and New Zealand’s global reputation for integrity and sustainability. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural exports and meeting with MPs in Parliament this week along with other industry leaders. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural exports and meeting with MPs in Parliament this week along with other industry leaders... He talks with Donald Nordeng, Chief Strategy Officer at BioGrow NZ, about its concerns the proposed Gene Technology Bill could undermine property rights, organic certification and New Zealand’s global reputation for integrity and sustainability... And he catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate about rural mental health, the importance of regular health checks and a new gazebo. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.