Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.
Dom talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker about the Responsible Dairy programme, part of the government's Land Use Flexibility package announced at Fieldays, how it will be led by DairyNZ on behalf of the sector and the outlook for dairy this 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.
Dom talks with Thijs Griffioen, CowManager Head of Global Offices and Strategic Accounts, about its smart ear sensor which tracks herd metrics, and its new milk sensor. They also discuss the origin of the company, founded in 2004 by his grandfather, a Dutch dairy farmer who revolutionized the industry by inventing the first smart ear sensors for cattle and its expansion into the NZ 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.
Dom talks with Rob Sharkie, Farmlands GM of Field and Technical Sales, about its new partnership with Rural Support Trust and digital wellbeing platform ignite to launch a free online mental health and wellbeing service for farmers and growers, how it can be accessed by people in rural communities and Rob's career in the agriculture 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.
Dom talks with Jack Jensen, Hawke's Bay farmer, extreme sports athlete, founder of MSFT Productions and the Spark That Chat charity, about his new initiative, Cut the Bull, in association with Farmstrong. They discuss his mental health advocacy, farmer wellbeing, content creation and his first trip to 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.
Dom talks with MPI Director-General Ray Smith about the 2026 'Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries' report released at Fieldays, the major factors behind NZ's expected export revenue to reach a record $64.3b (+6%) for the year to June 30 and NZ's top export markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Rob Clayton, the new CEO of Gallagher Animal Management, about his first few days in the role, his background in agriculture and the performance of the company over the past 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.
Dom talks with Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner, about what's on the horizon for interest rates, the rise of GLP-1's and the role NZ protein can play, and the economic outlook for 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 Richard Dawkins, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair, about his first time at Fieldays, Federated Farmers five-point plan for the next government and the government's announcement around grater land use flexibility. 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 its role in the Livestock Innovation Farming Transformation (LIFT) Programme and how it aims to unlock the productivity potential of hill country by partnering with farmers to adopt and develop virtual fencing-enabled grazing systems. 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.
Special Episode Alert! We're recording on-site at Fieldays and were able to catch up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon! Chris and Dom chat about the raft of agricultural announcements being made by the government at Fieldays 2026, what motivates him to remain in politics and how he occupies his spare time. 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 Tirau dairy farmers Brett and Linda Coubrough about installing NZ's first GEA DairyRobot system, what factors they considered and what advantages they expect from the system. They also discuss the origins of the family farm in 1907, Brett's decision to return to farm in his 50s and Linda's decision to escape the city and work in the family business with father Brett and her brother. 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 outlook for June, which areas of NZ are needing rain and an update on the El Niño 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 talks with Mike Green, co-founder the Rural Industry Leaders dinner, debate and auction fundraiser, about the success of last year's inaugural event, what's on offer this year and some of the auction items up for grabs. They also discuss the debating teams, raising money for the Rural Support Trust and its strategic partnership 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.
Dom talks with Sean Goodwin, CEO of the Manuka Collective and Apiculture NZ board member, about the decision to rebrand Apiculture NZ and NZ Beekeeping Inc into a new entity to look after the interests of commercial beekeepers, what led to the move and the current state of the beekeeping industry 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.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sean Goodwin, CEO of the Manuka Collective and Apiculture NZ board member, about the decision to rebrand Apiculture NZ and NZ Beekeeping Inc into a new entity to look after the interests of commercial beekeepers, what led to the move and the current state of the beekeeping industry in NZ... He talks with Mike Green, co-founder the Rural Industry Leaders dinner, debate and auction fundraiser, about the success of last year's inaugural event, what's on offer this year and some of the auction items up for grabs. They also discuss the debating teams, raising money for the Rural Support Trust and its strategic partnership with Fieldays... And he talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for June, which areas of NZ are needing rain and an update on the El Niño 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 talks with Liz Muller, CEO of Herd-i, about its AI in-shed camera which monitors body condition score and lameness in cows, what farmers are saying about the system and what's new for the Herd-i platform. 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 National Fieldays Society President Graeme Austin about changes to the infrastructure at Mystery Creek for the 2026 event, a record number of exhibitors and the amount of money the event makes for the NZ economy. They also discuss the increase in international delegations, the logistics of Fieldays and what's in it 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.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Grant McBeath, CEO of Rockit Global, about its new marketing strategy using Chinese influencer Wang Yibo, the introduction of the localised Le Qi brand in China and the challenges exporting to the Middle East... He talks with NZ National Fieldays Society President Graeme Austin about changes to the infrastructure at Mystery Creek for the 2026 event, a record number of exhibitors and the amount of money the event makes for the NZ economy. They also discuss the increase in international delegations, the logistics of Fieldays and what's in it for farmers... And he talks with Liz Muller, CEO of Herd-i, about its AI in-shed camera which monitors body condition score and lameness in cows, what farmers are saying about the system and what's new for the Herd-i platform. 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 Grant McBeath, CEO of Rockit Global, about its new marketing strategy using Chinese influencer Wang Yibo, the introduction of the localised Le Qi brand in China and the challenges exporting to the Middle East. 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 Dr Annabel Robertson, Senior Veterinarian at Royal Canin, about the major findings from its Future of Pets Report 2026, including social media and misinformation, the cost-of-care crisis and the human-pet bond. 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 Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his decision to step down from the business, what his plans are for the future and his upcoming intrepid travel plans. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Mike Robinson, National Sales Manager for Farmers Industries NZ Ltd (FIL), about its Active Teat Conditioner, why it's an effective product in wintry conditions and challenging periods, and how it fits in with automated systems. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Andrew Craw, JAC NZ General Manager, about its foray into the NZ market with its diesel utes and light trucks, the launch of the T9 PHEV ute at Fieldays and its status as Official Ute & Truck partner for Fieldays 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.
Dom talks with Dr Annabel Robertson, Senior Veterinarian at Royal Canin, about the major findings from its Future of Pets Report 2026, including social media and misinformation, the cost-of-care crisis and the human-pet bond. 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 Dr Annabel Robertson, Senior Veterinarian at Royal Canin, about the major findings from its Future of Pets Report 2026, including social media and misinformation, the cost-of-care crisis and the human-pet bond... He talks with Andrew Craw, JAC NZ General Manager, about its foray into the NZ market with its diesel utes and light trucks, the launch of the T9 PHEV ute at Fieldays and its status as Official Ute & Truck partner for Fieldays 2026... And he talks with Mike Robinson, National Sales Manager for Farmers Industries NZ Ltd (FIL), about its Active Teat Conditioner, why it's an effective product in wintry conditions and challenging periods, and how it fits in with automated systems. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Andrew Pegler, CEO of Flex Energy, about its partnership with Farmlands, how the custom-built solar systems can save farmers up to 50% on their power bill and how the business is tracking since its launch a year ago. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Richard Appleby, Livestock Visibility Solutions CEO, about its product Flow - a camera-based AI solution for backing gates, the benefits if offers to dairy farmers and how the idea was born out of a stint in Peru via a PM's scholarship to help improve production for dairy smallholders. 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 Richard Appleby, Livestock Visibility Solutions CEO, about its product Flow - a camera-based AI solution for backing gates, the benefits if offers to dairy farmers and how the idea was born out of a stint in Peru via a PM's scholarship to help improve production for dairy smallholders... And he talks with Andrew Pegler, CEO of Flex Energy, about its partnership with Farmlands, how the custom-built solar systems can save farmers up to 50% on their power bill and how the business is tracking since its launch a year ago. 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 Iris Heinz, Head of DEInternational Projects and & Services at the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, about the purpose and role of the organisation, the biggest growth areas for trade between the two countries and the Chamber hosting the German Pavilion at Fieldays for the first time. 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 Mark Paulsen, Galloway Group GM, about its Aqua Tanks brand, how it can offer NZ's longest warranty on water tanks and the various models it offers. They also discuss what's on offer by way of Fieldays specials and where to find Aqua Tanks at Mystery Creek. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.6%), the major factors behind the result and the resilience of the dairy market in the face of widespread economic volatility... He talks with Iris Heinz, Head of DEInternational Projects and & Services at the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, about the purpose and role of the organisation, the biggest growth areas for trade between the two countries and the Chamber hosting the German Pavilion at Fieldays for the first time... And he talks with Mark Paulsen, Galloway Group GM, about its Aqua Tanks brand, how it can offer NZ's longest warranty on water tanks and the various models it offers. They also discuss what's on offer by way of Fieldays specials and where to find Aqua Tanks at Mystery Creek. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.6%), the major factors behind the result and the resilience of the dairy market in the face of widespread economic volatility. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his decision to step down from the business, what his plans are for the future and his upcoming intrepid travel plans... And he talks with Mat Macrae from Whitespurs farm in Masterton about the family's decision to use palaMountains Revive for ewes pre-lambing, the benefits they've seen and their foray into shedding sheep. 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 Mat Macrae from Whitespurs farm in Masterton about the family's decision to use palaMountains Revive for ewes pre-lambing, the benefits they've seen and their foray into shedding sheep. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his decision to step down from the business, what his plans are for the future and his upcoming intrepid travel plans. 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 Julia Sekula, Head of Nutrition at Beef+Lamb NZ, about a new document looking at the impact of GLP-1 medications on eating patterns, how products like Ozempic are becoming a key driver of emerging changes in food intake and how NZ lean red meat is well positioned to provide the ideal nutrition for people taking GLP-1s. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Johnny Oswald, Chairman of the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust, about the government's announcement of an extra $79m over three years to cull wilding pines in nine key areas, his decades-long battle with authorities to recognise and respond to the situation and why it's such a major issue for NZ if the continued control of wilding pines is left unchecked. 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 Dr Ross Gilmour, internationally renowned agronomist for Danish company Novonesis, about its range of biological solutions in NZ distributed by Blue Pacific Minerals, why they could be useful for NZ farmers and the return on on investment farmers can expect. 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 Julia Sekula, Head of Nutrition at Beef+Lamb NZ, about a new document looking at the impact of GLP-1 medications on eating patterns, how products like Ozempic are becoming a key driver of emerging changes in food intake and how NZ lean red meat is well positioned to provide the ideal nutrition for people taking GLP-1s. 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 Julia Sekula, Head of Nutrition at Beef+Lamb NZ, about a new document looking at the impact of GLP-1 medications on eating patterns, how products like Ozempic are becoming a key driver of emerging changes in food intake and how NZ lean red meat is well positioned to provide the ideal nutrition for people taking GLP-1s... And he talks with Dr Ross Gilmour, internationally renowned agronomist for Danish company Novonesis, about its range of biological solutions in NZ distributed by Blue Pacific Minerals, why they could be useful for NZ farmers and the return on on investment farmers can expect. 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 Greg Hamill, Nedap Livestock Management NZ GM, about the range of Nedap products available in NZ and what NZ farmers need to be looking out for in the growing wearables 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.
Dom talks with Emma Higgins, RaboResearch senior analyst, about its latest report, 'High milk prices, higher costs: The 2026/27 margin equation', the continuing profitability of the dairy sector and the inflationary impacts of geopolitical disruption. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Matt Baker, Silver Fern Farms GM of Global Markets and Sales, about his recent trip to China to assess the growth and value of the market, what's happening in the Middle East market and the continuing challenges of the global supply chain. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Matt Baker, Silver Fern Farms GM of Global Markets and Sales, about his recent trip to China to assess the growth and value of the market, what's happening in the Middle East market and the continuing challenges of the global supply chain... He talks with Emma Higgins, RaboResearch senior analyst, about its latest report, 'High milk prices, higher costs: The 2026/27 margin equation', the continuing profitability of the dairy sector and the inflationary impacts of geopolitical disruption... And he talks with Greg Hamill, Nedap Livestock Management NZ GM, about the range of Nedap products available in NZ and what NZ farmers need to be looking out for in the growing wearables 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.
Dom talks with Taranaki dairy farmer Nicola Bryant about becoming an Associate Director on the Dairy Women's Network board, her previous roles with DWN and her work in the local community with catchment groups, the community hall and local 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.
Dom talks with Julia Jones, GM of the Agri Women's Development Trust, about its decision to wind up the trust, what factors have led to the decision and the legacy of AWDT. 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 Mark Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about winning One Year of Halter for Free, what he thinks of the wearable system after the collars went on six months ago and the major benefits he's seen for his farm system. 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 Mark Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about winning One Year of Halter for Free, what he thinks of the wearable system after the collars went on six months ago and the major benefits he's seen for his farm system... He talks with Julia Jones, GM of the Agri Women's Development Trust, about its decision to wind up the trust, what factors have led to the decision and the legacy of AWDT... And he talks with Taranaki dairy farmer Nicola Bryant about becoming an Associate Director on the Dairy Women's Network board, her previous roles with DWN and her work in the local community with catchment groups, the community hall and local 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.
Dom talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required. 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 Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards. 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 Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards... And he talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required. 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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