Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.
Dom talks with Marnco CEO Mark Been about its rocky beginning into the NZ fertiliser market, the impact it's made during its first 18 operating in NZ and its strategy for future growth. 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 Rabobank NZ Senior Animal Protein Analyst Jen Corkran about the buoyant red meat export market for NZ products, what factors are contributing to it and the outlook for Spring prices. 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.7%), the continuing demand for NZ butter and why geopolitical tensions are driving buyers towards NZ products... He talks with Rabobank NZ Senior Animal Protein Analyst Jen Corkran about the buoyant red meat export market for NZ products, what factors are contributing to it and the outlook for Spring prices... And he talks with Marnco CEO Mark Been about its rocky foray into the NZ fertiliser market, the impact it's made during its first 18 operating in NZ and its strategy for future growth. 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 (+0.7%), the continuing demand for NZ butter and why geopolitical tensions are driving buyers towards NZ products. 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 winemaker Jeremy McKenzie from Isabel Estate about its Wild Barrique Chardonnay being crowned Wine of the Year at the prestigious London Wine Competition, his viticulture career and his love of competing in ultra-endurance sporting events such as Godzone and Coast to Coast. 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 Andrew Hoggard, Associate Agriculture Minister, about the government providing $10 million over the next three years to to help with the eradication of wilding pines and invasive weeds, his recent discussions with Nuffield scholars and his visit to Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm in the Cotswolds in England. 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 Andrew Hoggard, Associate Agriculture Minister, about the government providing $10 million over the next three years to to help with the eradication of wilding pines and invasive weeds, his recent discussions with Nuffield scholars and his visit to Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm in the Cotswolds in England... And he talks with winemaker Jeremy McKenzie from Isabel Estate about its Wild Barrique Chardonnay being crowned Wine of the Year at the prestigious London Wine Competition, his viticulture career and his love of competing in ultra-endurance sporting events such as Godzone and Coast to Coast. 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 Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva about the 15% tariff imposed on NZ exports by the United States, what it means for red meat producers and some of the ways being considered to navigate the tariff increase. 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 with Grant Payton, GM Fleet & Business Development at UBCO, about investors rescuing the electric bike maker from receivership, what the new structure looks like under new owners Utility Fleet Vehicles and the extensive farm trials being undertaken to improve the bike's performance on farmland. 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 Matt Simpson from Ranui Station about his family's battle with the Mackenzie District Council planners, who have proposed that 65% of their 4100 ha property be classed as Outstanding Natural Landscape. 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 Matt Simpson from Ranui Station about his family's battle with the Mackenzie District Council planners, who have proposed that 65% of their 4100 ha property be classed as Outstanding Natural Landscape... He talks with Grant Payton, GM Fleet & Business Development at UBCO, about investors rescuing the electric bike maker from receivership, what the new structure looks like under new owners Utility Fleet Vehicles and the extensive farm trials being undertaken to improve the bike's performance on farmland... And he talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva about the 15% tariff imposed on NZ exports by the United States, what it means for red meat producers and some of the ways being considered to navigate the tariff increase. 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 Glenn Dobson, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency, about the spike in opioid use in the NZ workforce, how prolific drug use is in the rural workforce and his career in drug recognition, including his membership of the California Narcotics Officers' Association. 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 Sarah Barr from Rural Coach about Rabobank's White Paper ;Changing of the Guard', and the urgent need for clear farm succession planning, her role as a farm succession facilitator and the key things to get right when going through 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.
Dom talks with Transporting NZ CEO Dom Kalasih about a dramatic fall in excessive road cone use and temporary traffic management spending, how it reached a tipping point and the cost of unnecessary delays for freight. 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 Glenn Dobson, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency, about the spike in opioid use in the NZ workforce, how prolific drug use is in the rural workforce and his career in drug recognition, including his membership of the California Narcotics Officers' Association. 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 Grant Dobson, CEO of The Drug Detection Agency, about the spike in opioid use in the NZ workforce, how prolific drug use is in the rural workforce and his career in drug recognition, including his membership of the California Narcotics Officers' Association... And he talks with Transporting NZ CEO Dom Kalasih about a dramatic fall in excessive road cone use and temporary traffic management spending, how it reached a tipping point and the cost of unnecessary delays for freight. 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 Mick Withers from Rural Livestock about the healthy state of the beef market, what factors are causing it and concerns around supply. 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 Bramley, DairyNZ Southern Northland & Auckland Senior Area Manager, about the re-introduction of the DairyNZ discussion groups, why they stopped them and what format they'll take in 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 Sarah Barr from Rural Coach about Rabobank's White Paper ;Changing of the Guard', and the urgent need for clear farm succession planning, her role as a farm succession facilitator and the key things to get right when going through 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 Sarah Barr from Rural Coach about Rabobank's White Paper ;Changing of the Guard', and the urgent need for clear farm succession planning, her role as a farm succession facilitator and the key things to get right when going through the process... He talks with Mick Withers from Rural Livestock about the healthy state of the beef market, what factors are causing it and concerns around supply... And he talks with Mike Bramley, DairyNZ Southern Northland & Auckland Senior Area Manager, about the re-introduction of the DairyNZ discussion groups, why they stopped them and what format they'll take in 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 catches up with rural health advocate Craig Wiggins about life on the road, the corporatisation of NZ farming and the upcoming FCANZ conference. 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 Alastair Taylor, Chief Customer Officer with Overseer, about aligning Overseer with MPI's new Dairy and Red Meat Grass-Fed Administrative Standards, how the software can now help farmers' grass feeding regimes and how they can prove their system meets the standards. 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 Paul Clark, Industry Economist with Westpac, the proliferation of agritech on NZ farms, the level of investment required and whether it's beyond the capabilities of many small farmers. 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 Paul Clark, Industry Economist with Westpac, the proliferation of agritech on NZ farms, the level of investment required and whether it's beyond the capabilities of many small farmers... He talks with Alastair Taylor, Chief Customer Officer with Overseer, about aligning Overseer with MPI's new Dairy and Red Meat Grass-Fed Administrative Standards, how the software can now help farmers' grass feeding regimes and how they can prove their system meets the standards... And he catches up with rural health advocate Craig Wiggins about life on the road, the corporatisation of NZ farming and the upcoming FCANZ conference. 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 Malcolm Scott, Business Partner at Spartan Finance, about asset finance, the current state of the rural economy and decades spent in the farming finance sector. 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 Steve McFall and Geoff Fitzgerald from the NZ Pig Hunting Association, about the Status of wild pigs in NZ, how the association has helped organise big clean-ups of pigs and its initiative to help raise the bar with pig hunting. 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 Annette Litherland, NZ Landcare Trust Nelson/Marlborough Regional Coordinator, about its Flood Resilient Fencing webinar tonight (7-8pm), re-thinking fencing on flood plains and the clean-up effort underway following recent flood damage in the region. 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 Annette Litherland, NZ Landcare Trust Nelson/Marlborough Regional Coordinator, about its Flood Resilient Fencing webinar tonight (7-8pm), re-thinking fencing on flood plains and the clean-up effort underway following recent flood damage in the region... He talks with Steve McFall and Geoff Fitzgerald from the NZ Pig Hunting Association, about the Status of wild pigs in NZ, how the association has helped organise big clean-ups of pigs and its initiative to help lift the bar with pig hunting... And he talks with Malcolm Scott, Business Partner at Spartan Finance, about asset finance, the current state of the rural economy and decades spent in the farming finance sector. 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 Rita Hammond from Sustaina Grow about its wool gardening and landscaping products, her and husband Dave's sheep and beef finishing block in Ohakune and their firewood business. 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 forecast rain for this week, what August has in store and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). 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 Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the recent annual Red Meat Sector Conference, the need to unlock more economic value through trade policy and improved market access and concerns around livestock supply. 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 Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the recent annual Red Meat Sector Conference, the need to unlock more economic value through trade policy and improved market access and concerns around livestock supply... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about forecast rain for this week, what August has in store and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)... And he talks with Rita Hammond from Sustaina Grow about its wool gardeing and landscaping products, her and husband Dave's sheep and beef finishing block in Ohakune and their firewood business. 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 David Birkett, arable farmer and Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Executive Chairperson, about the major issues facing arable farmers in NZ, some of the possible solutions and why NZ risks become a forgotten outcast following Bayer Crop Science's recent decision to close its Hastings research site. 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 Johnny Oswald, Chair of the South Marlborough Restoration Trust, about the history of forest planting in the area, the danger of wilding pines wreaking havoc on the South Island hill country and the sudden departure of Jim Ward from Molesworth Station. 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 Waimakariri Irrigation Scheme CEO Brent Walton about a government loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, what it means for the scheme and the progress being made. 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 Kate Spencer from Farm & Leisure Tours about starting the business with her mum Jane, some of the places they take NZ and Australian farmers to experience agriculture around the globe and return visits to NZ. 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 Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay about the NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) legislation being passed into law, reaching a deal with Canada following the long-running dairy trade dispute and his thoughts around opposition to NZ remaining a signatory of the Paris Accord Agreement. 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 Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay about the NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) legislation being passed into law, reaching a deal with Canada following the long-running dairy trade dispute and his thoughts around opposition to NZ remaining a signatory of the Paris Accord Agreement... He talks with Kate Spencer from Farm & Leisure Tours about starting the business with her mum Jane, some of the places they take NZ and Australian farmers to experience agriculture around the globe and return visits to NZ... And he talks with Waimakariri Irrigation Scheme CEO Brent Walton about a government loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, what it means for the scheme and the progress being made. 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 the Supreme winners at last night's NZ Bacon and Ham Awards; Jordan Hamilton from Wild Game in Hastings, who took home the Supreme Ham Award for their Old School Pressed Ham and Puvi Nadason from Sam’s Butchery in Silverdale, who won the Supreme Bacon winner for their Naturally Maple Streaky Bacon. 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 David Birkett, arable farmer and Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Executive Chairperson, about the major issues facing arable farmers in NZ, some of the possible solutions and why NZ risks become a forgotten outcast following Bayer Crop Science's recent decision to close its Hastings research site. 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 Game Animal Council CEO Corina Jordan about the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill (submissions close Thurs 24 July), why she believes it's a crucial moment for NZ and the historical background to the legislation... He talks with David Birkett, arable farmer and Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Executive Chairperson, about the major issues facing arable farmers in NZ, some of the possible solutions and why NZ risks become a forgotten outcast following Bayer Crop Science's recent decision to close its Hastings research site... And he talks with the Supreme winners at last night's NZ Bacon and Ham Awards; Jordan Hamilton from Wild Game in Hastings, who took home the Supreme Ham Award for their Old School Pressed Ham and Puvi Nadason from Sam’s Butchery in Silverdale, who won the Supreme Bacon winner for their Naturally Maple Streaky Bacon. 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 Game Animal Council CEO Corina Jordan about the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill (submissions close Thurs 24 July), why she believes it's a crucial moment for NZ and the historical background to the legislation. 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 Alan Henderson, Erskine Owen director, about a new processing model developed by Mr Apple, one of NZ’s largest apple exporters, how it reduces the time between harvest and packing by 25%, helps boost fruit quality and shelf life for millions of consumers in Asia and the Middle East and how it's set to anchor a new property fund targeting $1 billion within five years. 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 Jason Lock, Sales Manager for Fully Equipped, about kitting out utes to make them fit for purpose, the advancements in equipment and accessories and his involvement in setting up the winch challenge series in Australia. 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 Steve Chandler, CEO of Tasman Pine Forests, about the estimated 4000ha of forestry plantations damaged in the recent storms in Tasman, how they plan to salvage the trees and what effect it might have on timber markets. 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 Steve Chandler, CEO of Tasman Pine Forests, about the estimated 4000ha of forestry plantations damaged in the recent storms in Tasman, how they plan to salvage the trees and what effect it might have on timber markets... He talks with Jason Lock, Sales Manager for Fully Equipped, about kitting out utes to make them fit for purpose, the advancements in equipmewnt and accessories and his involvement in setting up the winch challenge series in Australia... And he talks with Alan Henderson, Erskine Owen director, about a new processing model developed by Mr Apple, one of NZ’s largest apple exporters, how it reduces the time between harvest and packing by 25%, helps boost fruit quality and shelf life for millions of consumers in Asia and the Middle East and how it's set to anchor a new property fund targeting $1 billion within five years. 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 Richard Anderson, Westpac's new head of agribusiness, about his first few months in the role, travelling the length and breadth of the country and the bank's philosophy around its Sustainable Farm Loan. 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 Johnny Oswald, Chair of the South Marlborough Restoration Trust about the history of forest planting in the area, the danger of wilding pines wreaking havoc on the South Island hill country and the sudden departure of Jim Ward from Molesworth Station. 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 Johnny Oswald, Chair of the South Marlborough Restoration Trust about the history of forest planting in the area, the danger of wilding pines wreaking havoc on the South Island hill country and the sudden departure of Jim Ward from Molesworth Station... And he talks with Richard Anderson, Westpac's new head of agribusiness, about his first few months in the role, travelling the length and breadth of the country and the bank's philosophy around its Sustainable Farm Loan. 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 Beef+Lamb NZ CEO Alan Thomson about the 2025 Director Roadshow, the implementation of its strategy refresh and the Red Meat Sector Conference beginning in Christchurch today. 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 Catchment Communities Aotearoa Chair Ben Ensor about a recent funding boost from the government and Rabobank, the work the group undertakes and the progress its made so far. 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.
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