Magic's Rural Exchange Catchup

Dom talks with Mid-Canterbury farmer Frances Beeston about being elected to the board of Rural Women NZ, her previous role as a Mycoplasma bovis coordinator and her work as a Life Coach. 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 talks with award-winning Oamaru veterinarian Dave Robertson about lamb husbandry, insights into pain relief options, trials of castration clips, the why's and how's and which lambs might not need it at all. 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 Wool Impact Chief Executive Andy Caughey about his recent grower visits in Otago and Southland, the key messages delivered to growers and the future of strong wool. 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 Wool Impact Chief Executive Andy Caughey about his recent grower visits in Otago and Southland, the key messages delivered to growers and the future of strong wool... Jo Grigg talks with award-winning Oamaru veterinarian Dave Robertson about lamb husbandry, pain relief options and trials of castration clips... And Dom talks with Mid-Canterbury farmer Frances Beeston about being elected to the board of Rural Women NZ, her previous role as a Mycoplasma bovis coordinator and her work as a Life Coach. 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 Flagstaff Station Operations Manager Haydn Blatch about its recruitment drive for a Stock Manager at Tower Ridge in Northern Southland, how both properties work in conjunction with each other and the diversity of the farming operation. 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 Monty White, Agricom's Eastern North Island Territory Manager and Industry Support, about returning to Central Hawke's Bay, his time working in the UK and his lifelong interest in agronomy. 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 Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about the state-owned enterprise's turnaround in fiscal performance for the financial year, what were the major factors that contributed to the result and whether it's managed to silence some critics of its past performance. 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 Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about the state-owned enterprise's turnaround in fiscal performance for the financial year, what were the major factors that contributed to the result and whether it's managed to silence some critics of its past performance... He talks with Monty White, Agricom's Eastern North Island Territory Manager and Industry Support, about returning to Central Hawke's Bay, his time working in the UK and his lifelong interest in agronomy... And he talks with Flagstaff Station Operations Manager Haydn Blatch about its recruitment drive for a Stock Manager at Tower Ridge in Northern Southland, how both properties work in conjunction with each other and the diversity of the farming operation. 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 Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about some of the feature stories in the upcoming edition and the divided views on the proposed Maniototo Solar Farm. 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 Rough from the Mahia Peninsula about his property featuring in a new book called 'New Zealand Rustic', the history of the Te Au homestead and learning farming from scratch. 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 Taranaki dairy farmer Sam Ebbett about his role as Federated Farmers ShareFarmer Chair, winter in Taranaki and his involvement in the local speedway scene. 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 Taranaki dairy farmer Sam Ebbett about his role as Federated Farmers ShareFarmer Chair, winter in Taranaki and his involvement in the local speedway scene... He talks with Malcolm Rough from the Mahia Peninsula about his property featuring in a new book called 'New Zealand Rustic', the history of the Te Au homestead and learning farming from scratch... And he talks with Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about some of the feature stories in the upcoming edition and the divided views on the proposed Maniototo Solar Farm. 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 The Brothers Green co-founder Brad Lake about its new distribution centre in Australia, the drop in this year's hemp harvest in NZ and why he's pessimistic hemp will be removed from the Misuse of Drugs Act 2006. 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 Potatoes NZ CEO Kate Trufitt about new research which reveals potatoes are suffering from a perception problem, the overall decline in fresh produce consumption nationally and what's on the table to address the situation. 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 and Jo catch up to swap notes from the last few weeks with Dom in the US and Jo holding taking the reins at REX HQ. 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 talks with Sally Neal about her life in the equine world, her business ventures, including Tweedy Fox Stocks and The Cleanest Horse NZ, launching this weekend, and her work with a local Iwi as Environmental Manager. 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 Nelson Federated Farmers President Kerry Irvine about the ongoing support farmers are receiving in the aftermath of the June floods, how the recovery effort is progressing and the spring outlook for 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 Nelson Federated Farmers President Kerry Irvine about the ongoing support farmers are receiving in the aftermath of the June floods, how the recovery effort is progressing and the spring outlook for the region... Jo Grigg talks with Sally Neal about her life in the equine world, her business ventures, including Tweedy Fox Stocks and The Cleanest Horse NZ, launching this weekend, and her work with a local Iwi as Environmental Manager... And Dom and Jo catch up to swap notes from the last few weeks with Dom in the US and Jo holding taking the reins at REX HQ. 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 Devold NZ GM Craig Smith about its renewed commitment to the shearing industry, why it's been undervalued in the past and what Devold is doing to address the issue. 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 OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the 2025 TB Plan Review, which regions require the most work and developments regarding the NAIT Replacement Project. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Southland Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Dean Rabbidge about the fallout of rampant carbon forestry in the region, why the government's ETS rules aren't working and the effect they're having on rural communities. 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 Southland Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Dean Rabbidge about the fallout of rampant carbon forestry in the region, why the government's ETS rules aren't working and the effect they're having on rural communities... He talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the 2025 TB Plan Review, which regions require the most work and developments regarding the NAIT Replacement Project... And he talks with Devold NZ GM Craig Smith about its renewed commitment to the shearing industry, why it's been undervalued in the past and what Devold is doing to address the issue. 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 the September forecast, spring weather patterns and US/NZ weather comparisons. 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 Potatoes NZ CEO Kate Trufitt about new research which reveals potatoes are suffering from a perception problem, the overall decline in fresh produce consumption nationally and what's on the table to address the situation. 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 in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.3%), what factors led to the drop and the inner workings of NZ's trade relations... He talks with Potatoes NZ CEO Kate Trufitt about new research which reveals potatoes are suffering from a perception problem, the overall decline in fresh produce consumption nationally and what's on the table to address the situation... And he talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the September forecast, spring weather patterns and US/NZ weather comparisons. 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 in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.3%), what factors led to the drop and the inner workings of NZ's trade relations. 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, Jo Grigg talks with Andrew Hoggard Act MP, about today's announcement on ACT's position on the NZ Emissions Reduction Plan, and how they want to review NZ's involvement in the Paris Agreement. From the archives, Dom George chats with Marie Taylor about her Hawke's Bay Nursey, her work with rescuing rare plants and the flood recovery 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.

ACT has just announced their position on NZ's Emissions Reduction Plans and they are campaigning to review New Zealand's targets in the Paris Agreement, with the line "Leave Paris if Paris won't change".Minister Andrew Hoggard talks with Jo Grigg about what the review might look like, what ACT wants to see happen with split gas measurement and the implications for agriculture and trade. 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.

Amanda Collier talks with Jo Grigg about Ngata farm and garden. Amanda and Rob Collier are part of a farming venture called Spring Farms, with neighbouring farmers Mark and Rich Crystall. Together they manage six properties covering 3000 hectares, and wintering 30,000 stock units. Amanda has a huge project and passion - her Ngata garden - recently awarded four stars and a Garden of Significance. 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 Brothers Green co-founder Brad Lake about its new distribution centre in Australia, the drop in this year's hemp harvest in NZ and why he's pessimistic hemp will be removed from the Misuse of Drugs Act 2006. 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 George talks with The Brothers Green co-founder Brad Lake, about the new distribution centre in Australia and the reduction in this year's hemp harvest in New Zealand. Jo Grigg talks with Amanda Collier, Ngata farm, Taihape, about her and Rob's farming venture Spring Farms, together with the Chrystall family. Collectively they manage six properties carrying 30,000 stock units. Amanda continues the legacy of a fabulous garden at Ngata, which has been awarded 4 stars and designated a Garden of Significance. From the archives, Eric Roy reflects on his long career in farming, politics and fostering the next generation. 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 men's health and performance coach Aaron Callaghan about what it takes to begin making positive changes in your life, some hacks to get started and the importance of not chasing perfection. 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 George talks with Aaron Callaghan, mens health and performance coach, about what it takes to begin making positive changes in your life. And one from the archives, Dom talks with Waikato farmer and farm forestry award winner, Ian Brennan, about his vision for farming, forests and lifestyle blocks working in together. 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 Perry talks with Jo Grigg about the fantastic prizes for those hunters and landowners wanting to get involved in culling wild goats. With categories for landowners, hunters, junior hunters, best goat head and prizes for even 1 goat entry, there is something for everyone. Using the on-line Landowners Assist programme, keen hunters can get access to willing landowners who need goats culled. It was developed by NZDA, with input from DOC, Federated Farmers, and Forestry Owners Association, and provides a clear framework for safe and respectful hunting on private property. 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, Jo Grigg talks to Mike Perry, DOC Wild Animal Manager, about the Wild Goat Hunting Competition that is underway. Over $70,000 worth of prizes for hunters and landowners. Dom George talks with Emma Foss, about her career path from shepherd to hypnotherapist, and work with helping rural mental health. 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.

Scott Rome - Lumina Lamb Finisher of the Year, talks with Jo Grigg about his lamb finishing operation on chicory, his stocking rate policy to get 250 grams/day average lamb growth rate while also matching the chicory growth curve. The Romes finish lambs all year round and grow arable crops and winter dairy cows. Scott talks about his wins and fails on the Southland farm and what he's learnt along the way. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with NZ Dairy Exporter Editor Sheryl Haitana about the Centenary issue of the magazine, why it's the final publication and the legacy it leaves for NZ dairy farming. 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 George talks with Sheryl Haitana, previous Editor of Dairy Exporter Magazine, about 100 years of dairy farming stories. Jo grigg catches up with Scott Rome, Southland farmer and 2025 Lumina Lamb Finisher of the Year, about his winning recipe for consistently good lamb growth rates on chicory, his stocking rate secrets and recent farm expansion. Dom George talks with Lawrence Field, on his farm successions masterclasses. 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.

Steve Morris - recently retired Professor of Animal Science at Massey University, reflects on beef breakthroughs over his career including measuring the buffering capacity of the cow, condition scoring and how good feeding and grazing management is key to getting the most from new technologies like wearables. And his work in helping small-scale beef farmers in Asia. 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, Jo Grigg talks with Steve Morris, recently retired Professor of Animal Science, Massey University, about his 50 year career in beef. Dom George talks with Emma Crutchley about her trip to Singapore and New Zealands food 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.

Richard Hill talks with Jo Grigg about managing 14,000 hectares at Flock Hill, including moving to a finer wool sheep, improving animal health, and growing lucerne baleage for dairy farmers on the West Coast from 500 hectares of flats. The stunning Canterbury property is home to a luxury lodge, where visitors are welcome to get involved in farm activities. Richard talks about weed and pest challenges, including the multi-million dollar wilding conifer clean-up and the success with trapping wild pigs, who were causing damage to crops. 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 Neudorf Vineyards co-founder Judy Finn about being awarded the NZ Winegrowers Fellow for 2025, why she and husband Tim decided to enter the fledgling NZ wine industry in the late 70's and her role in marketing both Neudorf wine and other NZ wine brands. 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 George talks with Judy Finn, Neudorf Wines about decades of marketing NZ products. Jo Grigg talks with Richard Hill, Manager of Flock Hill, a 14000 hectare Canterbury high country property, about changes to sheep genetics, baleage sales, the Flock Hill Lodge and tourism venture and pig trapping. To wrap up, Dom interviews Tom Sturgess, Lone Star Farms, about why he's put his three South island properties up for sale and his views on farming across the globe and his years of managing successful businesses. 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.

Rosie talks with Jo Grigg about the inspiration for the designs, the global markets for Kiwicrook and the benefits of having warm kennels. On-farm, Rosie is raising four calves per cow in a new nurse cow system, as well as growing Jersey bulls and lambing ewes. And taking the kids skiing thanks to the Make A Wish Foundation. 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 AgriZeroNZ Chief Executive Wayne McNee about the $60m they've invested so far in companies and research initiatives in an effort to help farmers reduce livestock emissions, which products will soon be available for use on NZ farms and the establishment of 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom Geroge talks with Wayne McNee, AgriZero CEO, about the $60 million they've invested so far in companies and research initiatives to help reduce livestock emissions and what products will be available soon. Jo Grigg talks with Rosie Dowling, farmer and creator of Kiwicrook - ideal for lambing, and the Kelvin Thermokennel and her new venture this year on the farm - nurse cows that are feeding four calves each. To wrap it up, Dom George talks with Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra about their wine success and market strategies. 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 talks with Dan Smith, lecturer at Lincoln University, about his research into rural contractors - what powers their businesses and success, and their relationships with farmer clients. 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, Jo Grigg talks with Dan Smith about what powers rural contracting and his insights into success for contractors, from his Lincoln University research. Dom George talks with farmer Laura Morrison, on her trip to Singapore with AgriZero NZ and work with Federated 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.

Professor Derrick Moot - his fascination with legumes, legumes on dairy farms and regenerative systems, and why nitrate is helpful and misunderstood. And he shares where he would buy a farm for the best pasture production in 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 Paul Schneider, co-founder of the Coromandel Distilling Company, about winning the 2025 World's Best Matured Gin at the World Gin Awards in London for its Awildian Manuka Gin, why he and partner Daniela Suess decided to leave their respective science careers in favour of distilling and their commitment to conservation in the Coromandel. 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 talks with the Executive Director of Pure Advantage about the movie premier this Wednesday night, that should put some 'lightning in a bottle' for the quest to regenerate indigenous forest. The film features farmers doing just that, and Simon explains where exotic forest fits, and doesn't fit, into the vision of Recloaking Papatuanuku. 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.