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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.

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    Stu Davison - GDT, butter & fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 19:13


    Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the first Global Dairy Trade Event of the new season (-1.6%), the reasons behind the continuing record high butter pries and his preferred method of 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.

    Willie & Millie Milton - Sustainable farming in action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 20:29


    Dom talks with Wille and Millie Milton from Glentoi Farm in Marlborough about winning the farming category at the recent Marlborough Environment Awards, the raft of chamges they've made to the property since purchasing it in 2014 and their upcoming field day (Wed, June 4th). 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.

    Jules Benton - Plenty on the go at DWN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 13:19


    Dom talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about its recent gala dinner, the Permission to Launch initiative and Milking It 2.0. 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.

    Tom Sturgess - Lone Star Farms' Southern Collection up for tender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 30:37


    Dom talks with Lone Star Farms founder Tom Sturgess about putting the Southern Farm Collection up for international tender (Caberfeidh, The Wandle and Barewood), the Headwaters breeding programme and Lumina lamb production and the idea behind Methane Mitigation Ventures. 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.

    REX June 3rd - Tom Sturgess from Lone Star Farms, Jules Benton from DWN and Willie & Millie Milton from Glentoi Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 67:24


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Lone Star Farms founder Tom Sturgess about putting the Southern Farm Collection up for international tender (Caberfeidh, The Wandle and Barewood), the Headwaters breeding programme and Lumina lamb production and the idea behind Methane Mitigation Ventures... He talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about its recent gala dinner, the Permission to Launch initiative and Milking It 2.0... And he talks with Wille and Millie Milton from Glentoi Farm in Marlborough about winning the farming category at the recent Marlborough Environment Awards, the raft of chamges they've made to the property since purchasing it in 2014 and their upcoming field day (Wed, June 4th). 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.

    Jack & Max Anderson - REX Recommends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 16:33


    In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with brothers Jack and Max Anderson about their luxury cabin business, Repose, making the move from Taranaki to Banks Peninsula and turning an ex-forestry block into pasture. 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.

    Phil Duncan - REX Recommends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 21:47


    In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his gardening injury, what June has in store for NZ and why the Antarctic Ice Sheet has gained mass. 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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    John Roberts - REX Recommends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 12:13


    In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Muttley's Estate Director John Roberts about its locally made pet wines, how it's become the world’s first manufacturer to have created a shelf-stable pet wine that can be stored for up to 12 months and how the commercial-scale farming of catnip will further diversify New Zealand’s horticultural 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.

    Craig Macalister - Investment Boost already proving popular with farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:13


    Dom talks with Craig Macalister, Tax Advisory Partner at Findex, about ‘Investment Boost’, the government tax incentive allowing tax deductions on new capital asset purchases, why it's generating a lot of interest and action across rural NZ and how it could help unlock productivity, modernisation, and sustainability across the primary industries. 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.

    Tanya Pouwhare - Wine, reality TV & ethical employment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 28:52


    Dom talks with Tanya Pouwhare, General Manager of Grapeworx Marlborough Ltd and Deputy Chair and Human Rights Lead of NZ Ethical Employers, about her various governance roles, the upcoming Ethical Employers Conference in Blenheim, her wide-ranging broadcasting roles in NZ and Australia and winning the second season of reality TV show Treasure Island. 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.

    Jack & Max Anderson - Repose luxury off-grid cabins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 16:26


    Dom talks with brothers Jack and Max Anderson about their luxury cabin business, Repose, making the move from Taranaki to Banks Peninsula and turning an ex-forestry block into pasture. 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.

    REX May 30th - Jack & Max Anderson from Repose, Tanya Pouwhare from NZ Ethical Employers and Craig Macalister from Findex

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 58:53


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with brothers Jack and Max Anderson about their luxury cabin business, Repose, making the move from Taranaki to Banks Peninsula and turning an ex-forestry block into pasture... He talks with Tanya Pouwhare, General Manager of Grapeworx Marlborough Ltd and Deputy Chair and Human Rights Lead of NZ Ethical Employers, about her various governance roles, the upcoming Ethical Employers Conference in Blenheim, her wide-ranging broadcasting roles in NZ and Australia and winning the second season of reality TV show Treasure Island... And he talks with Craig Macalister, Tax Advisory Partner at Findex, about ‘Investment Boost’, the government tax incentive allowing tax deductions on new capital asset purchases, why it's generating a lot of interest and action across rural NZ and how it could help unlock productivity, modernisation, and sustainability across the primary industries. 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.

    Craig Wiggins - On the road again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:48


    Dom talks with rural health advocate Craig Wiggins about career choices, dog trials and Fieldays. 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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    Lisa Rogers & Matt Hampton - Growing food & fibre leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 22:24


    Dom talks with Rural Leaders CEO Lisa Rogers and Marketing & Communications Manager Matt Hampton about the launch of the MyLead platform, how it matches people with relevant leadership courses within the food and fibre sector and how it could help strengthen the leadership capabilities in the 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.

    Tom Sanson - Golden run for Simmental stud

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 12:47


    Dom talks with Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmentals near Gisborne about its recent successful bull sale, the history of the stud and the ongoing effects of Cyclone Gabrielle. 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.

    REX May 29th - Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmentals, Lisa Rogers & Matt Hampton from Rural Leaders and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 49:27


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmentals near Gisborne about its recent successful bull sale, the history of the stud and the ongoing effects of Cyclone Gabrielle... He talks with Rural Leaders CEO Lisa Rogers and Marketing & Communications Manager Matt Hampton about the launch of the MyLead platform, how it matches people with relevant leadership courses within the food and fibre sector and how it could help strengthen the leadership capabilities in the sector... And he talks with rural health advocate Craig Wiggins about career choices, dog trials and Fieldays. 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.

    Matt Black - National Sheepdog trials reach the pointy end

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:25


    Dom talks with Canterbury Sheepdog Trial Association President Matt Black about the 2025 Pro Plan South Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships taking place this week at Lochiel Station in Hanmer Springs. 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.

    John Roberts - A tipple for your tabby?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 12:07


    Dom talks with Muttley's Estate Director John Roberts about its locally made pet wines, how it's become the world’s first manufacturer to have created a shelf-stable pet wine that can be stored for up to 12 months and how the commercial-scale farming of catnip will further diversify New Zealand’s horticultural 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.

    Phil Duncan - A song of falls and ice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 21:41


    Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his gardening injury, what June has in store for NZ and why the Antarctic Ice Sheet has gained mass. 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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    REX May 28th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, John Roberts from Muttley's Estate and Matt Black from the Canterbury Sheepdog Trial Association

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 48:29


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his gardening injury, what June has in store for NZ and why the Antarctic Ice Sheet has gained mass... He talks with Muttley's Estate Director John Roberts about its locally made pet wines, how it's become the world’s first manufacturer to have created a shelf-stable pet wine that can be stored for up to 12 months and how the commercial-scale farming of catnip will further diversify New Zealand’s horticultural sector... And he talks with Canterbury Sheepdog Trial Association President Matt Black about the 2025 Pro Plan South Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships taking place this week at Lochiel Station in Hanmer Springs. 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.

    Craig Lowry - Robotic milking; the next level

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 15:11


    Dom talks with Craig Lowry, Head of Sales & Service for GEA Farm Technologies New Zealand, about robotic milking systems for dairy cows, its latest technology and the inherent benefits for 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.

    George Bell - Degrees, injuries & playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 8:59


    Dom talks with Crusaders and All Blacks hooker George Bell about coming back from injury, graduating along with his sister from Lincoln University and the looming Super Rugby Pacific play-offs. 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.

    Bridie Virbickas - Stats, dairy farming & awards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 16:20


    Dom talks with Bridie Virbickas, Sharefarmer Chair for Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers, about the results of a survey conducted by The Sharefarming Consultants which reveals an alarming rate of financial and mental health issues within the industry, whether it's a true reflection of the sector and some of the mitigating factors. 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.

    REX May 27th - Bridie Virbickas from Federated Farmers, George Bell from the Crusaders and Craig Lowry from GEA Technologies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 44:29


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bridie Virbickas, Sharefarmer Chair for Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers, about the results of a survey conducted by The Sharefarming Consultants which reveals an alarming rate of financial and mental health issues within the industry, whether it's a true reflection of the sector and some of the mitigating factors... He talks with Crusaders and All Blacks hooker George Bell about coming back from injury, graduating along with his sister from Lincoln University and the looming Super Rugby Pacific play-offs... And he talks with Craig Lowry, Head of Sales & Service for GEA Farm Technologies New Zealand, about robotic milking systems for dairy cows, its latest technology and the inherent benefits for 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.

    John Gilbert - Case IH supports Meet the Need

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 9:15


    Dom talks with CNH NZ Business Manager John Gilbert about a new initiative from Case IH to support the Meet the Need food charity, its biggest ever Fieldays promotion and the volume of tractor and machinery sales so far this year. 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.

    Tor Pedersen - Continuing the family legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 13:00


    Dom talks with Tor Pedersen of Broomore Farm in Raglan about winning the regional supreme title at the Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards, his efforts to continue the family’s dedication to balancing environmental stewardship with profitability and his love of motocross. 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.

    James Bayly - Modernising one of the world's oldest industries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 25:25


    Dom talks with MindHive Global CEO James Bayly about winning the Start-up and Agritech categories at the recent 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, its use of AI to detect blemishes and grade the quality of hides at leather tanneries and its global expansion, including a partnership with the world's largest leather processor. 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.

    REX May 26th - James Bayly from MindHive Global, Tor Pedersen from Broomore Farm and John Gilbert from Case IH

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 51:06


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with MindHive Global CEO James Bayly about winning the Start-up and Agritech categories at the recent 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, its use of AI to detect blemishes and grade the quality of hides at leather tanneries and its global expansion, including a partnership with the world's largest leather processor... He talks with Tor Pedersen of Broomore Farm in Raglan about winning the regional supreme title at the Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards, his efforts to continue the family’s dedication to balancing environmental stewardship with profitability and his love of motocross... And he talks with CNH NZ Business Manager John Gilbert about a new initiative from Case IH to support the Meet the Need food charity, its biggest ever Fieldays promotion and the volume of tractor and machinery sales so far this year. 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.

    Anna Flowerday - REX Recommends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 26:38


    In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third best NZ winery, what it means for the vineyard and the value of persistence. 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.

    Greg Mirams - REX Recommends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 24:19


    In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) results, powered by a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software model, the benefits and advantages it can provide for farmers and the wider implications for the technology. 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.

    Marijke Dunselman - Global accolade for Agritourism Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 13:11


    Dom talks with Agritourism NZ founder and CEO Marijke Dunselman about being awarded Best Use of Technology in Agritourism at the 2025 World Agritourism Awards, what it means for her Agritourism Academy and how the academy is helping people diversify their farming operations. 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.

    Richard McIntyre - Budget 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 10:46


    Dom talks with Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Richard McIntyre about Budget 2025, what's in it for farmers and a recent survey of contract milkers which has revealed some alarming results. 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.

    Jeremy Baker - Helping to double primary export value

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 15:57


    Dom talks with Jeremy Baker, CEO of Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector, about its role in leading a sector drive to build the workforce capability needed to support the Government’s goal of doubling export value by 2034, what the existing problems are and what solutions are being sought. 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.

    REX May 23rd - Jeremy Baker from Muka Tangata, Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 43:23


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jeremy Baker, CEO of Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector, about its role in leading a sector drive to build the workforce capability needed to support the Government’s goal of doubling export value by 2034, what the existing problems are and what slutions are being sought... He talks with Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Richard McIntyre about Budget 2025, what's in it for farmers and a recent survey of contract milkers which has revealed some alarming results... And he talks with Agritourism NZ founder and CEO Marijke Dunselman about being awarded Best Use of Technology in Agritourism at the 2025 World Agritourism Awards, what it means for her Agritourism Academy and how the academy is helping people diversify their farming operations. 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.

    Jack Murray - Great start for bull sale season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 14:27


    Dom talks with Jack Murray from Matariki Herefords about its upcoming bull sale (June 17th), the wider family involvement in the business and the impressive start to the bull sale season. 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.

    Ben Davidson - Using AI to pinpoint mastitis bacteria

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 16:41


    Dom talks with DairySmart CEO Ben Davidson about its AI-powered milk culturing system which allows farmers to find and identify different bacteria in a short time frame, how it works and his involvement with Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch. 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.

    Anna Flowerday - Vintage year for Te Whare Ra Wines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 26:31


    Dom talks with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third best NZ winery, what it means for the vineyard and the value of persistence. 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.

    REX May 22nd - Anna Flowerday from Te Whare Ra Vineyard, Ben Davidson from DairySmart and Jack Murray from Matariki Herefords

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 61:11


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third best NZ winery, what it means for the vineyard and the value of persistence... He talks with DairySmart CEO Ben Davidson about its AI-powered milk culturing system which allows farmers to find and identify different bacteria in a short time frame, how it works and his involvement with Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch... And he talks with Jack Murray from Matariki Herefords about its upcoming bull sale (June 17th), the wider family involvement in the business and the impressive start to the bull sale season. 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.

    Emily Hargreaves - Netball, farming & academia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 11:13


    Dom talks with recent Lincoln University graduate Emily Hargreaves about her netball sports scholarship, moving back to the family dairy farm, her summer internship at Halter and training to become an AB technician. 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.

    Laura Morrison - Reflections on Singapore, AgirZeroNZ & Fed Farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 24:36


    Dom talks with Laura Morrison, who farms at The Gullies in Marton with husband Richard, about being elected as Vice-President of the Manawatu/Rangitikei Federated Farmers branch, her recent trip to Singapore as part of a NZ delegation and her role on the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group. 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.

    REX May 21st - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Laura Morrison from The Gullies and Lincoln Sports Scholarship Graduate Emily Hargreaves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 54:20


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the final Global Dairy Trade Event for the 2024-25 season overnight (-0.9%), record dairy prices and his prediction for Fonterra's 2025-26 opening Farmgate Milk Price forecast next week... He talks with Laura Morrison, who farms at The Gullies in Marton with husband Richard, about being elected as Vice-President of the Manawatu/Rangitikei Federated Farmers branch, her recent trip to Singapore as part of a NZ delegation and her role on the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group... And he talks with recent Lincoln University graduate Emily Hargreaves about her netball sports scholarship, moving back to the family dairy farm, her summer internship at Halter and training to become an AB technician. 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.

    Stu Davison - $10.50 opening milk price?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 14:45


    Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the final Global Dairy Trade Event for the 2024-25 season overnight (-0.9%), record dairy prices and his prediction for Fonterra's 2025-26 opening Farmgate Milk Price forecast next week. 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.

    Dr Emma Leonard - The future of farm automation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 18:52


    Dom talks with Dr Emma Leonard, founder of Agriknowhow, about the use of automation on farm, barriers to adoption and the fourth wave of innovation in agriculture. 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.

    Jo Grigg - Century farm awards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 14:56


    Dom talks with REX Producer and farmer Jo Grigg about the recent Century Farms NZ Awards in Lawrence, her family's participation in this year's event and the importance of the awards in preserving NZ's farming legacy. 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.

    Mike Casey - Adopt a cherry tree

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 16:22


    Dom talks with Mike Casey, co-creator of all-electric cherry orchard Forest Lodge near Cromwell and chief executive of Rewiring Aotearoa, about his latest initiative, 'Adopt a Cherry Tree', deploying the world's first electric sprayer and the success of the last season's cherry harvest. 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.

    REX May 20th - Mike Casey from Forest Lodge, Jo Grigg from Tempello and Dr Emma Leonard from Agriknowhow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 53:31


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Mike Casey, co-creator of all-electric cherry orchard Forest Lodge near Cromwell and chief executive of Rewiring Aotearoa, about his latest initiative, 'Adopt a Cherry Tree', deploying the world's first electric sprayer and the success of the last season's cherry harvest... He talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the recent Century Farms NZ Awards in Lawrence, her family's participation in this year's event and the importance of the awards in preserving NZ's farming legacy... And he talks with Dr Emma Leonard, founder of Agriknowhow, about the use of automation on farm, barriers to adoption and the fourth wave of innovation in agriculture. 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.

    Mark McCoard - NZ Deer Farmers Association celebrate 50th anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 14:19


    Dom talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about its recent conference in Central Otago, recognising the pioneers of NZ's deer farming industry and the challenges facing the industry. 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.

    Sandra Matthews - Centenary of Rural Women NZ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 19:29


    Dom talks with Rural Women NZ President Sandra Matthews about its centenary celebrations, the history of the organisation and its value for NZ's rural women. 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.

    Greg Mirams - AI breakthrough gives farmers instant FEC results

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 24:12


    Dom talks with Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) results, powered by a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software model, the benefits and advantages it can provide for farmers and the wider implications for the technology. 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.

    REX May 19th - Greg Mirams from Techion, Sandra Matthews from Rural Women NZ and Mark McCoard from the NZ Deer Farmers Association

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 60:58


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) results, powered by a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software model, the benefits and advantages it can provide for farmers and the wider implications for the technology... He talks with Rural Women NZ President Sandra Matthews about its centenary celebrations, the history of the organisation and its value for NZ's rural women... And he talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about its recent conference in Central Otago, recognising the pioneers of NZ's deer farming industry and the challenges facing the industry. 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.

    Grant Dodson - REX Recommends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 15:46


    In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Game Animal Council Chair Grant Dodson about the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's submission to have the herd formally designated as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park, why it's important for both conservation efforts and economic growth and why Forest & Bird are criticising the move. 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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