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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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    The continuing evolution of dairy farming - Mike Borrie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 14:36


    Dom talks with Mike Borrie, DairyNZ Chief Farm Solutions & Engagement Officer, about his move to DairyNZ after working for Fonterra and its predecessors for over thirty years, what DairyNZ has on offer at Fieldays 2026 and the current state of the dairy 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.

    REX May 21 - Richard Kells, Sarah Barr and Mike Borrie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 51:45


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Kells, founder and Director of Kells Wool, about his decision to keep the company's wool auctions in Napier, despite the two biggest wool brokers in the country now operating their auctions out of Christchurch. They also discuss whether the decision to stay has paid off and the feedback from farmers... He talks with Sarah Barr from Rural Coach NZ about its new online resource regarding building a thriving farming family or business, the concept of a 'Family Charter' and how this can help with farm succession and the transfer of assets... And he talks with Mike Borrie, DairyNZ Chief Farm Solutions & Engagement Officer, about his move to DairyNZ after working for Fonterra and its predecessors for over thirty years, what DairyNZ has on offer at Fieldays 2026 and the current state of the dairy 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.

    "It's gone very well so far"; wool broker stands his ground - Richard Kells

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 15:59


    Dom talks with Richard Kells, founder and Director of Kells Wool, about his decision to keep the company's wool auctions in Napier, despite the two biggest wool brokers in the country now operating their auctions out of Christchurch. They also discuss whether the decision to stay has paid off and the feedback from 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.

    What is a 'Family Charter' & how can it help farming families? - Sarah Barr

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 18:06


    Dom talks with Sarah Barr from Rural Coach NZ about its new online resource regarding building a thriving farming family or business, the concept of a 'Family Charter' and how this can help with farm succession and the transfer of assets. 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.

    Why shearers and rural workers should be treated like athletes - Laura Hancock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 30:26


    Dom talks with Laura Hancock from Rural Works about her role as a movement educator and wellbeing specialist helping shearers and woolclassers with injury prevention, the concept of the Rural Athlete® and her 2023 Kellogg report looking at muscular skeletal health. They also discuss her role in co-founding WomoLife, being a masseuse for world record shearing attempts and her new role working for Devold. 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 20 - Stu Davison and Laura Hancock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 45:25


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.6%), how skim milk powder and protein are keeping dairy markets stable and tornado warnings in the Midwestern United States... And he talks with Laura Hancock from Rural Works about her role as a movement educator and wellbeing specialist helping shearers and woolclassers with injury prevention, the concept of the Rural Athlete® and her 2023 Kellogg report looking at muscular skeletal health. They also discuss her role in co-founding WomoLife, being a masseuse for world record shearing attempts and her new role working for Devold. 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.

    GDT, protein & tornadoes - Stu Davison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 10:48


    Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.6%), how skim milk powder and protein are keeping dairy markets stable and tornado warnings in the Midwestern United States. 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.

    What's the value of NZ's FTA with the EU? - Lawrence Meredith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 13:33


    Dom talks with Lawrence Meredith, EU Ambassador to NZ, about the economic impact of the NZ/EU FTA, which NZ commodities are benefiting the most and the EU's continuing involvement with 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.

    "They called in unfarmable swampland" - Phil & Lyneyre Hooper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 27:39


    Dom talks with dairy farmers Philip and Lyneyre Hooper about winning the Supreme Award at the Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards and how they turned a traditional sheep and beef unit into a precision dairy grazing operation since they purchased the property in 2003. They also discuss the couple's diversification into glamping, their DIY attitude and Phil's teaching role at the local high school. 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 19 - Phil & Lyneyre Hooper and Lawrence Meredith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 44:18


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with dairy farmers Philip and Lyneyre Hooper about winning the Supreme Award at the Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards and how they turned a traditional sheep and beef unit into a precision dairy grazing operation since they purchased the property in 2003. They also discuss the couple's diversification into glamping, their DIY attitude and Phil's teaching role at the local high school... And he talks with Lawrence Meredith, EU Ambassador to NZ, about the economic impact of the NZ/EU FTA, which NZ commodities are benefiting the most and the EU's continuing involvement with 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.

    From funding to farm; getting agritech to market - Wayne McNee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 13:27


    Dom talks with AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about being part of a joint investment aiming to boost farmer uptake of low-methane sheep genetics, why the Cool Sheep® Programme is one of the few emissions reduction tools currently available for New Zealand farmers and the two Australian companies it's recently invested in. 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.

    NZ/India FTA; a win for wool - Andy Caughey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 8:44


    Dom talks with Andy Caughey, Wool Impact CEO, about its new partnership with ASB, his recent trip to India as part of the NZ delegation to sign the Free Trade Agreement with India and what benefits it could deliver for the NZ strong wool 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.

    Results in hours; FECPAK's latest breakthroughs - Greg Mirams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 20:15


    Dom talks with Greg Mirams, founder and Managing Director of Techion Group, about the latest iteration of the FECPAK animal diagnostics digital microscope and AI reading tool, being named a finalist in the upcoming Fieldays Innovation Awards and its new partnership with Farmlands. 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 18 - Greg Mirams, Wayne McNee and Andy Caughey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 45:52


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Greg Mirams, founder and Managing Director of Techion Group, about the latest iteration of the FECPAK animal diagnostics digital microscope and AI reading tool, being named a finalist in the upcoming Fieldays Innovation Awards and its new partnership with Farmlands... He talks with AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about being part of a joint investment aiming to boost farmer uptake of low-methane sheep genetics, why the Cool Sheep® Programme is one of the few emissions reduction tools currently available for New Zealand farmers and the two Australian companies it's recently invested in... And he talks with Andy Caughey, Wool Impact CEO, about its new partnership with ASB, his recent trip to India as part of the NZ delegation to sign the Free Trade Agreement with India and what benefits it could deliver for the NZ strong wool 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.

    REX Recommends - Hayden Dillon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 24:33


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner, about concerns highlighted by recent research conducted among farmers showing nearly half of the respondents say they don’t have any advisory board or governance group support, why he thinks it's a misconceptions that structured advisory support is only relevant for very large farming operations and why it's a potential weakness affecting the agriculture 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.

    REX Recommends - Fred Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 42:19


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Fred Thomas from Thomas Brothers about their fresh fruit export business, being the largest kiwifruit grower in the South Island and being part of seven generations of the Thomas family on the farm at Riwaka in the Tasman District. 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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    From rocking horses to feed mixers; the Stallion story - Murray Burgess

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 21:42


    Dom talks with Murray Burgess, marketer and key account manager at Stallion, about origin of the agricultural products business, its calf feeding equipment and his background in the UK with the Royal Marines. 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.

    The Irish connection - Brendan Attrill & Ashley Primrose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 27:54


    Dom talks with Brendan Attrill, 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and Gordon Stephenson Trophy recipient, and Ashley Primrose, a New Zealander working for TeamAg Advisory in Ireland. They discuss Brendan's current visit to Ireland, the similarities and differences between Irish and NZ farming systems, plus Gaelic football and good creamy pints. 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 15 - Brendan Attrill & Ashley Primrose and Murray Burgess

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 52:21


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Brendan Attrill, 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and Gordon Stephenson Trophy recipient, and Ashley Primrose, a New Zealander working for TeamAg Advisory in Ireland. They discuss Brendan's current visit to Ireland, the similarities and differences between Irish and NZ farming systems, plus Gaelic football and good creamy pints... And he talks with Murray Burgess, marketer and key account manager at Stallion, about origin of the agricultural products business, its calf feeding equipment and his background in the UK with the Royal Marines. 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.

    Advisory support for farm businesses; "The evidence is pretty clear" - Hayden Dillon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 24:27


    Dom talks with Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner, about concerns highlighted by recent research conducted among farmers showing nearly half of the respondents say they don’t have any advisory board or governance group support, why he thinks it's a misconceptions that structured advisory support is only relevant for very large farming operations and why it's a potential weakness affecting the agriculture 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.

    "Guys, just chill out'; lowering the cost of solar is good for NZ - Mike Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 21:12


    Dom talks with Mike Casey, software developer, cherry orchardist, electrification advocate and CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, about the government's review into NZ's solar installation rules, his role in advising Regulation Minister David Seymour about the difficulty facing Kiwis wanting to adopt to solar power and why he's received some negative online attention about the 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.

    REX May 14 - Mike Casey and Hayden Dillon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 49:09


    Dom talks with Mike Casey, software developer, cherry orchardist, electrification advocate and CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, about the government's review into NZ's solar installation rules, his role in advising Regulation Minister David Seymour about the difficulty facing Kiwis wanting to adopt to solar power and why he's received some negative online attention about the initiative... And he talks with Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner, about concerns highlighted by recent research conducted among farmers showing nearly half of the respondents say they don’t have any advisory board or governance group support, why he thinks it's a misconceptions that structured advisory support is only relevant for very large farming operations and why it's a potential weakness affecting the agriculture 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.

    58 years of innovation & still evolving - Steve Chappell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 14:09


    Dom talks with Steve Chappell, Programme Manager for the New Zealand National Fieldays Society, about this year's Fieldays Innovation Awards, the range and mix of entrants for this year's awards and the evolution of the awards since they started alongside the inaugural Fieldays in 1968. 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.

    From humble beginnings to global exporter; the Thomas Brothers story - Fred Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 42:12


    Dom talks with Fred Thomas from Thomas Brothers about their fresh fruit export business, being the largest kiwifruit grower in the South Island and being part of seven generations of the Thomas family on the farm at Riwaka in the Tasman District. 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 13 - Fred Thomas and Steve Chappell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 59:25


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Fred Thomas from Thomas Brothers about their fresh fruit export business, being the largest kiwifruit grower in the South Island and being part of seven generations of the Thomas family on the farm at Riwaka in the Tasman District... And he talks with Steve Chappell, Programme Manager for the New Zealand National Fieldays Society, about this year's Fieldays Innovation Awards, the range and mix of entrants for this year's awards and the evolution of the awards since they started alongside the inaugural Fieldays in 1968. 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.

    Four decades of shearing and cooking - Peter & Elsie Lyon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 27:34


    Dom talks with Peter and Elsie Lyon from Peter Lyon Shearing about two events coming up this week; a Pink Ribbon breakfast event on Thursday the 14th May and the NZ Woolclassers Association 2026 AGM and Industry Professional Development Day Venue - both at the Peter Lyon Shearing Cook Shop in Alexandra. 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.

    A marketplace for nature investment - Andrew Hoggard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 15:35


    Dom talks with Associate Minister Environment Andrew Hoggard about the government's announcement to grow New Zealand's voluntary nature and carbon markets, how it works and how the new endorsement process aims to give buyers and landowners confidence in what they’re investing in. 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 12 - Peter & Elsie Lyon and Andrew Hoggard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 46:43


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Peter and Elsie Lyon from Peter Lyon Shearing about two events coming up this week; a Pink Ribbon breakfast event on Thursday the 14th May and the NZ Woolclassers Association 2026 AGM and Industry Professional Development Day Venue - both at the Peter Lyon Shearing Cook Shop in Alexandra... And he talks with Associate Minister Environment Andrew Hoggard about the government's announcement to grow New Zealand's voluntary nature and carbon markets, how it works and how the new endorsement process aims to give buyers and landowners confidence in what they’re investing in. 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.

    Southland farmers urged to contribute to local govt reform - Chris Dillon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 20:39


    Dom talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Chris Dillon about urging Southland’s council leaders to move quickly and put forward a local government reform package, as part of Central Government's request for regions to come up with a credible plan for the future of local government. They also discuss the three-month timeframe and Federated Farmers desire to reduce Southland’s four existing councils into two unitary authorities. 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 11 - Chris Dillon and Marijke Dunselman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 40:23


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Chris Dillon about urging Southland’s council leaders to move quickly and put forward a local government reform package, as part of Central Government's request for regions to come up with a credible plan for the future of local government. They also discuss the three-month timeframe and Federated Farmers desire to reduce Southland’s four existing councils into two unitary authorities... And he talks with Marijke Dunselman, founder of Agritourism NZ, about the growing popularity of wellness and sleep tourism, how it fits in with NZ's agritourism offerings and the upcoming Global Agritourism Conference in Aberdeen. 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.

    The continuing rise of NZ's ag tourism market - Marijke Dunselman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 15:47


    Dom talks with Marijke Dunselman, founder of Agritourism NZ, about the growing popularity of wellness and sleep tourism, how it fits in with NZ's agritourism offerings and the upcoming Global Agritourism Conference in Aberdeen. 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 Recommends - Paul Hickman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 20:21


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus about its upcoming bull sale (June 15), breaking into the North American market and how they've developed the stud since Paul moved back to the family farm in the late 90s. 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 Recommends - Justine Kidd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 19:41


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with Justine Kidd, Head of Operations for Norsewear, about her decision to take on the role, the workshop she hosted at the 2026 Dairy Women's Network Conference and the concept of building a brand through credibility. 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.

    Balancing profitability & sustainability - Sam Bridgman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 24:51


    Dom talks with Sam Bridgman, Pāmu Head of Sustainability, about its progress in reducing GHG emissions in the last few years, how they've achieved it and how it links to profitability. 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.

    Books, comedy & farming - Te Radar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 20:54


    Dom talks with comedian Andrew Lumsden, aka Te Radar, about his Ruth Spencer's new book 'Kiwi Country; Rural NZ in 100 Objects', his family's farming background and the upcoming FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in New Plymouth (July 2-4). 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 8 - Te Radar and Sam Bridgman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 48:55


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with comedian Andrew Lumsden, aka Te Radar, about his Ruth Spencer's new book 'Kiwi Country; Rural NZ in 100 Objects', his family's farming background and the upcoming FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in New Plymouth (July 2-4)... And he talks with Sam Bridgman, Pāmu Head of Sustainability, about its progress in reducing GHG emissions in the last few years, how they've achieved it and how it links to profitability. 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.

    Breaking beef barriers - Paul Hickman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 20:14


    Dom talks with Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus about its upcoming bull sale (June 15), breaking into the North American market and how they've developed the stud since Paul moved back to the family farm in the late 90s. 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.

    Grit and innovation in the Aussie outback - Karen & Dan Penfold

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 24:50


    Dom talks with Karen and Dave Penfold from south-west Queensland about their 10,000-head cattle operation across 44,500ha, their Four Daughters Beef brand and their views on how to successfully navigate farm succession. 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 7 - Karen & Dave Penfold and Paul Hickman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 48:02


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Karen and Dave Penfold from south-west Queensland about their 10,000-head cattle operation across 44,500ha, their Four Daughters Beef brand and their views on how to successfully navigate farm succession... And he talks with Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus about its upcoming bull sale (June 15), breaking into the North American market and how they've developed the stud since Paul moved back to the family farm in the late 90s. 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 6 - Stu Davison, Hinehou Timutimu and Justine Kidd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 42:41


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.5%), the major factors behind the result and the ongoing war in Iran... He talks with Bay of Plenty leader and GM of Te Tawa Kaiti Lands Trust, Hinehou Timutimu, about being awarded the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year title, representing NZ as an expert speaker at the APEC Technical Cooperation Workshop in Bangkok and her Kellogg and being selected for the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in 2026... And he talks with Justine Kidd, Head of Operations for Norsewear, about her decision to take on the role, the workshop she hosted at the 2026 Dairy Women's Network Conference and the concept of building a brand through credibility. 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.

    Credibility over clicks; how to build your brand - Justine Kidd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 19:34


    Dom talks with Justine Kidd, Head of Operations for Norsewear, about her decision to take on the role, the workshop she hosted at the 2026 Dairy Women's Network Conference and the concept of building a brand through credibility. 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.

    2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year - Hinehou Timutimu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 11:00


    Dom talks with Bay of Plenty leader and GM of Te Tawa Kaiti Lands Trust, Hinehou Timutimu, about being awarded the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year title, representing NZ as an expert speaker at the APEC Technical Cooperation Workshop in Bangkok and her Kellogg and being selected for the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in 2026. 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.

    Positive GDT result - Stu Davison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 9:24


    Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.5%), the major factors behind the result and the ongoing war in Iran. 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.

    All you need to know about forage cereals - Gerrard Pile

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 14:35


    Dom talks with Farmlands agronomist Gerrard Pile about the benefits of planting forage cereals, the role they play in farming systems and other aspects to consider, such as costs, timing and common vs proprietary seeds. 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.

    Meet one of the new Beef+Lamb ambassador chefs - Carlita Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 24:40


    Dom talks with Carlita Campbell, one of the three Beef+Lamb NZ Ambassador Chefs for 2026/27, about why it's something she's coveted since the age of 15, being head chef at Cellar 495 in Hastings and why she wants to encourage home cooks to use beef and lamb in their everyday meals. 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 5 - Carlita Campbell and Gerrard Pile

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 41:55


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Carlita Campbell, one of the three Beef+Lamb NZ Ambassador Chefs for 2026/27, about why it's something she's coveted since the age of 15, being head chef at Cellar 495 in Hastings and why she wants to encourage home cooks to use beef and lamb in their everyday meals... And he talks with Farmlands agronomist Gerrard Pile about the benefits of planting forage cereals, the role they play in farming systems and other aspects to consider, such as costs, timing and common vs proprietary seeds. 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.

    Chance to experience a dairy farm on the edge of the Gobi Desert - Brendan Hoare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 15:08


    Dom talks with Brendan Hoare, founder and Managing Director of Buy Pure NZ, about the upcoming China Study Tour (14-23 June), including a visit to the country's largest organic dairy farm on the edge of the Gobi desert. 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.

    What the red meat sector wants from politicians - Nathan Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 12:57


    Dom talks with Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the red meat sector's 2026 election manifesto, the NZ/India FTA and his upcoming visits to the UK, EU and US as New Zealand's Special Agricultural Trade Envoy. 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 4 - Phil Duncan, Nathan Guy and Brendan Hoare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 46:21


    On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan, WeatherWatch CEO, about the outlook for May, what is a 'super' El Niño and what are the chances it will form in the coming months... He talks with Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the red meat sector's 2026 election manifesto, the NZ/India FTA and his upcoming visits to the UK, EU and US as New Zealand's Special Agricultural Trade Envoy... And he talks with Brendan Hoare, founder and Managing Director of Buy Pure NZ, about the upcoming China Study Tour (14-23 June), including a visit to the country's largest organic dairy farm on the edge of the Gobi desert. 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.

    Why is everyone talking about a 'super' El Niño? - Phil Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 14:53


    Dom talks with Phil Duncan, WeatherWatch CEO, about the outlook for May, what is a 'super' El Niño and what are the chances it will form in the coming months. 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 Recommends - Melissa Clark-Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 29:33


    In case you missed it... Dom talks with futurist Melissa Clark-Reynolds about how she became a futurist, what it involves and the future of food, technology and agriculture. They also discuss the future of AI, the NZ general election, the Iran war and being a keynote speaker at the upcoming Ignite 26 Growth Summit (May 6). 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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