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 Rabobank senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about how trade disruptions are expected to redirect global beef flows for the remainder of 2026. They discuss the factors behind this, including Chinese trade quotas, a looming suspension of Brazilian beef into the EU and the 90-day emergency tariff waiver implemented by the US, plus what it all means for NZ producers and exporters. 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 Finn McColl, aka the singing stock agent. They discuss his farming and shearing background, his current role as a stock agent and his music career; from being lead singer and guitarist of local band Bush Buds, to embarking on a solo album due for release on November 20th, with the first single set to be released next week... And he talks with Rabobank senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about how trade disruptions are expected to redirect global beef flows for the remainder of 2026. They discuss the factors behind this, including Chinese trade quotas, a looming suspension of Brazilian beef into the EU and the 90-day emergency tariff waiver implemented by the US, plus what it all means for NZ producers and exporters. 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 Finn McColl, aka the singing stock agent. They discuss his farming and shearing background, his current role as a stock agent and his music career; from being lead singer and guitarist of local band Bush Buds, to embarking on a solo album due for release on November 20th, with the first single set to be released 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.
Dom talks with Aiden Bichan from Kaiwaiwai Dairies about installing solar power on the company's dairy farm, the key pros and cons and other cost-saving methods the company has introduced. 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 Huntly farmer Geoff Lance about surviving sepsis. They discuss why awareness can save lives, especially in rural communities, what signs people need to look out for and his own harrowing journey, including having his right leg amputated. 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 Huntly farmer Geoff Lance about surviving sepsis. They discuss why awareness can save lives, especially in rural communities, what signs people need to look out for and his own harrowing journey, including having his right leg amputated... And he talks with Aidan Bichan from Kaiwaiwai Dairies about installing solar power on the company's dairy farm, the key pros and cons and other cost-saving methods the company has introduced. 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 Terry Copeland, MPI Programme Director Export Growth, about the government's primary export goal of doubling the value of NZ's exports by 2034. Specifically, they discuss the honey industry and the formation of Honey and Bees NZ, the state of the NZ wine industry and his ideas about connecting farmers and growers with consumers. 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 Terry Copeland, MPI Programme Director Export Growth, about the government's primary export goal of doubling the value of NZ's exports within ten years. Specifically, they discuss the honey industry and the formation of Honey and Bees NZ, the state of the NZ wine industry and his ideas about connecting farmers and growers with consumers... And he talks with Farmlands agronomist Brian Richards about all things brassicas. They discuss choosing the right cultivar, the benefits of planting brassicas and the key things to be aware of. 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 Farmlands agronomist Brian Richards about all things brassicas. They discuss choosing the right cultivar, the benefits of planting brassicas and the key things to be aware of. 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 Federated Farmers sharefarmer chair Sam Ebbett about why its welcoming Labour’s commitment to review the Sharemilking Agreements Act, what parts of the Act need closer inspection and which other major political parties are prepared to look into the legislation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Eliana Glover from FSL Foods about the burgeoning frozen fruit market. They discuss the company's brands, Fruzio, Goodness Kitchen and The Berry Fix, her family's legacy in the berry fruit industry going back nearly a hundred years and the trends she's seeing in consumer behaviour... And he talks with Federated Farmers sharefarmer chair Sam Ebbett about why its welcoming Labour’s commitment to review the Sharemilking Agreements Act, what parts of the Act need closer inspection and which other major political parties are prepared to look into the legislation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Eliana Glover from FSL Foods about the burgeoning frozen fruit market. They discuss the company's brands, Fruzio, Goodness Kitchen and The Berry Fix, her family's legacy in the berry fruit industry going back nearly a hundred years and the trends she's seeing in consumer behaviour. 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... Jo Grigg talks with arable farmer David Clark about publishing his five-year average returns from six crop types, with only carrot seed being profitable. They also discuss how all the rest lose between $1700 and $4000/hectare, how seed agents were 'stunned' at his figures and what banks are saying to 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.
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Major General (Retired) John Howard about the major problems he sees facing the agriculture sector in light of current global conflicts. They discuss NZ's global trade relationships, logistics, defence capabilities, food security, fertiliser supply and fuel prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with ACT MP Andrew Hoggard about his argument that farmers should be free to specialise rather than diversify their farming operations, what's behind the drive for NZ farms to be a mosaic of land use types and the key messages he's delivering to the electorate ahead of the November election. 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 and Dansy Coppell from Repost about branching out into providing factory-seconds steel wire and netting to help farmers build and repair fences affordably, sending fence posts to Kaikoura to help repair flood-damages fences and the changes they're seeing in the wine industry at the moment. 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 ACT MP Andrew Hoggard about his argument that farmers should be free to specialise rather than diversify their farming operations, what's behind the drive for NZ farms to be a mosaic of land use types and the key messages he's delivering to the electorate ahead of the November election... And he talks with Greg and Dansy Coppell from Repost about branching out into providing factory-seconds steel wire and netting to help farmers build and repair fences affordably, sending fence posts to Kaikoura to help repair flood-damages fences and the changes they're seeing in the wine industry at the moment. 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 Shaun Monk from Island Hills Station about leasing the property for a range of tourism ventures, including accommodation, a walking track and hunting tours. They also discuss biodiversity projects on the property, farming at Island Hills, the annual NZ Skedaddle Trail Run and hosting an Agritourism NZ regional network day (Oct 5). 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 arable farmer David Clark about publishing his five-year average returns from six crop types, with only carrot seed being profitable. They also discuss how all the rest lose between $1700 and $4000/hectare, how seed agents were 'stunned' at his figures and what banks are saying to 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, Jo Grigg talks with arable farmer David Clark about publishing his five-year average returns from six crop types, with only carrot seed being profitable. They also discuss how all the rest lose between $1700 and $4000/hectare, how seed agents were 'stunned' at his figures and what banks are saying to farmers... And Dom talks with Shaun Monk from Island Hills Station about leasing the property for a range of tourism ventures, including accommodation, a walking track and hunting tours. They also discuss biodiversity projects on the property, farming at Island Hills, the annual NZ Skedaddle Trail Run and hosting an Agritourism NZ regional network day (Oct 5). 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 ewe and cow pregnancy scanner James Jarden and software developer Hamish Forbes about the creation of the Scanners Tally app. They discuss the idea behind it, the process of developing the app and the feedback from scanners and farmers so far. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with professional forager and author Peter Langlands about the decades he's spent documenting wild foods, his work as an educator and consultant for some of the country's top restaurants and his work protecting endangered bird species 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 Jack Jensen from mental health charity Spark That Chat about the Uncomfortable Challenge in October. They discuss what's involved, how to become part of the initiative and some examples of what people are doing to support it. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Nick Beeby about the upcoming Red Meat Sector Conference (28-29 Sep), the major issues facing the sector and the red meat industry's 2026 election manifesto. 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 Sepsis Trust CEO Ally Hossain about sepsis costing more than $1 billion in annual healthcare costs in NZ and being responsible for nearly 5% of national mortality. They also discuss Sepsis month, why people in rural NZ are more susceptible to it and the main symptoms to look out for. 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 NZ Sepsis Trust CEO Ally Hossain about sepsis costing more than $1 billion in annual healthcare costs in NZ and being responsible for nearly 5% of national mortality. They also discuss Sepsis month, why people in rural NZ are more susceptible to it and the main symptoms to look out for... He talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Nick Beeby about the upcoming Red Meat Sector Conference (28-29 Sep), the major issues facing the sector and the red meat industry's 2026 election manifesto... And he talks with Jack Jensen from mental health charity Spark That Chat about the Uncomfortable Challenge in October. They discuss what's involved, how to become part of the initiative and some examples of what people are doing to support it. 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 Major General (Retired) John Howard about the major problems he sees facing the agriculture sector in light of current global conflicts. They discuss NZ's global trade relationships, logistics, defence capabilities, food security, fertiliser supply and fuel prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Major General (Retired) John Howard about the major problems he sees facing the agriculture sector in light of current global conflicts. They discuss NZ's global trade relationships, logistics, defence capabilities, food security, fertiliser supply and fuel prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
In case you missed it... Dom talks with former NZ Olympic rower Ella Greenslade about competing in the recent Mongol Derby, regarded as one of the toughest and longest horse races on the planet. They discuss the hardships she battled, how she managed to finish in second-equal place, her rowing career and returning to the family farm in North Canterbury. 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 Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus about partnering with New World Blenheim to provide premium Angus beef for the supermarket, how the deal is breaking new ground for NZ producers and how the Blenheim store is breaking a twenty-five year hiatus of NZ supermarkets providing an in-house retail butcher service. 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 REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the government's proposed break-up of the supermarket duopoly, major ag projects receiving funding from MPI and what is cattle laundering? 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 former NZ Olympic rower Ella Greenslade about competing in the recent Mongol Derby, regarded as one of the toughest and longest horse races on the planet. They discuss the hardships she battled, how she managed to finish in second-equal place, her rowing career and returning to the family farm in North Canterbury. 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 former NZ Olympic rower Ella Greenslade about competing in the recent Mongol Derby, regarded as one of the toughest and longest horse races on the planet. They discuss the hardships she battled, how she managed to finish in second-equal place, her rowing career and returning to the family farm in North Canterbury... And he talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the government's proposed break-up of the supermarket duopoly, major ag projects receiving funding from MPI and what is cattle laundering? 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 Norsewear Managing Director Time Deane about the company opening its first retail store in twenty years, why it's chosen the old Waipukurau train station in Central Hawke’s Bay as the venue and why it's decided to buck the trend of company's retreating from physical stores. 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 Jemma Whiten, T&G Head of Global Marketing for Apples, about the launch of the new JOLI apple in Vietnam over the weekend, why it could be the company's next billion-dollar apple and what goes into creating a new variety of apple for the global 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 Annabel Berry from Oamaru about her new women's fashion store Annabel, inspired by the tough farming conditions her family experienced during the 1980s. They discuss the local and national openings, what's on offer for customers and her business background. 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 Jemma Whiten, T&G Head of Global Marketing for Apples, about the launch of the new JOLI apple in Vietnam over the weekend, why it could be the company's next billion-dollar apple and what goes into creating a new variety of apple for the global market... He talks with Annabel Berry from Oamaru about her new women's fashion store Annabel, inspired by the tough farming conditions her family experienced during the 1980s. They discuss the local and national openings, what's on offer for customers and her business background... And he talks with Norsewear Managing Director Time Deane about the company opening its first retail store in twenty years, why it's chosen the old Waipukurau train station in Central Hawke’s Bay as the venue and why it's decided to buck the trend of company's retreating from physical stores. 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 Avocado Chief Executive Brad Siebert about what's happening around the country to mark National Guacamole Day, the goal of lifting the average avocado consumption of NZers by over 1kg per person annually and added domestic demand as growers head towards a potential record 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.1%), the latest DairyNZ modelling showing a possible national breakeven milk price of $9.07/kgMS and whether the recent All Blacks test in Baltimore made an impact in the US. 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 Hickman from Taimate Angus about partnering with New World Blenheim to provide premium Angus beef for the supermarket, how the deal is breaking new ground for NZ producers and how the Blenheim store is breaking a twenty-five year hiatus of NZ supermarkets providing an in-house retail butcher service. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus about partnering with New World Blenheim to provide premium Angus beef for the supermarket, how the deal is breaking new ground for NZ producers and how the Blenheim store is breaking a twenty-five year hiatus of NZ supermarkets providing an in-house retail butcher service... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.1%), the latest DairyNZ modelling showing a possible national breakeven milk price of $9.07/kgMS and whether the recent All Blacks test in Baltimore made an impact in the US... And he talks with NZ Avocado Chief Executive Brad Siebert about what's happening around the country to mark National Guacamole Day, the goal of lifting the average avocado consumption of NZers by over 1kg per person annually and added domestic demand as growers head towards a potential record 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 Mick Withers from Rural Livestock about the upcoming 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition (2-3 Nov), the latest from the Canterbury saleyards and the upcoming Lincoln DipAg 40th reunion for the class of 1986. 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 Geordie Eade about the art of setting up and managing hoggets before and during lambing for top lamb survival and what he's gained from being part of the high-achieving Hogget 150 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.
Dom talks with Allan Fong from the The Fresh Growers in Pukekohe about the glut of fresh vegetables in the NZ market, the importance of the government's decision to pause the key restrictive parts of Waikato PC1 for vegetable growers and the new products The Fresh Growers have in the pipeline. 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 Allan Fong from the The Fresh Grower in Pukekohe about the glut of fresh vegetables in the NZ market, the importance of the government's decision to pause the key restrictive parts of Waikato PC1 for vegetable growers and the new products The Fresh Growers have in the pipeline... Jo Grigg talks with Geordie Eade about the art of setting up and managing hoggets before and during lambing for top lamb survival and what he's gained from being part of the high-achieving Hogget 150 group... And Dom talks with Mick Withers from Rural Livestock about the upcoming 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition (2-3 Nov), the latest from the Canterbury saleyards and the upcoming Lincoln DipAg 40th reunion for the class of 1986. 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 Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony WIlson about the confirmation of regulations for the Rural Recycling Scheme to be out in place, what it means for farmers and growers looking to get rid of plastic form their farms and when the changes will take effect. 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 farmer, councillor and Ag Proud NZ co-founder Jon Pemberton about his Nuffield Scholarship report, 'Reputation vs Reality: Searching for our North Star'. They discuss whether NZ's farming identity and reputation has decoupled from the evidence, what he proposes can be done and which global examples he's identified to back up his findings. 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 farmer, councillor and Ag Proud NZ co-founder Jon Pemberton about his Nuffield Scholarship report, 'Reputation vs Reality: Searching for our North Star'. They discuss whether NZ's farming identity and reputation has decoupled from the evidence, what he proposes can be done and which global examples he's identified to back up his findings... And he talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony WIlson about the confirmation of regulations for the Rural Recycling Scheme to be out in place, what it means for farmers and growers looking to get rid of plastic form their farms and when the changes will take effect. 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 Hugh Jellie, veterinarian and founder of Āta Verified Regenerative, about what regenerative farming actually means, whether it works and how farmers can tell if their and is genuinely getting healthier. 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 Lilly Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika about life as a helicopter pilot on the West Coast, a dog rescue earlier in the year that attracted global interest and working the film crew for the hit Netflix movie Apex. 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 Zentera CEO Angus Street about the wool brokering company's increased profitability and the increase in strong wool (over 28 micron) to 46% of throughput. They also discuss the focus on Australia and South Africa growers, how brokering differs in NZ and the trend to 79% of farmers signing up to contracts. 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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