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 WoolAid founder Lucas Smith about the origin of the company, developing the world's first adhesive bandage made from Hyperfine merino wool and the continuing growth and expansion of the company into North America. 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 WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the flooding and slips currently affecting parts of the North Island, what's causing it and how long will it last?... And he talks with WoolAid founder Lucas Smith about the origin of the company, developing the world's first adhesive bandage made from Hyperfine merino wool and the continuing growth and expansion of the company into North America. 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 flooding and slips currently affecting parts of the North Island, what's causing it and how long will it last? 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 Jaz Mathisen, the station cook for Awakino station, about her new book, 'A Year at Awakino Station: home cooking and seasonal tales from a historic North Otago homestead', the impetus for writing the book and the history of the 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.
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dipton farmer Peter McDonald about his decision to run as Labour's candidate for the Southland electorate in the November election, his experience as a councillor with Environment Southland and the major issues he sees facing the electorate. 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 Lynda Gray, Editor of Deer Industry News, about a DINZ solar power and EV day in Gore this week, the deer industry's new AI tool, Seeka, and the official launch of a new immune functional product in South Korea this week, using premium NZ deer velvet. 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 Shane Kingston, T&G's Managing Director of Apples, about its ENVY™ apple brand surpassing NZD $1 billion in global retail sales, how it's become the first apple brand from NZ to reach the milestone and how it's used lessons from COVID and Cyclone Gabrielle to help develop and enhance its end-to-end supply chain 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.
Dom talks with Precision Farming CEO Chloe Walker about the origin of company and its software connecting fertiliser and chemical ordering systems to a farmer’s rural partners and machinery platforms, and its acquisition of NuPoint, a business specialising in cloud-based management systems. They also discuss the future of agri-tech, particularly AI. 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 Precision Farming CEO Chloe Walker about the origin of company and its software connecting fertiliser and chemical ordering systems to a farmer’s rural partners and machinery platforms, and its acquisition of NuPoint, a business specialising in cloud-based management systems. They also discuss the future of agri-tech, particularly AI... He talks with Shane Kingston, T&G's Managing Director of Apples, about its ENVY™ apple brand surpassing NZD $1 billion in global retail sales, how it's become the first apple brand from NZ to reach the milestone and how it's used lessons from COVID and Cyclone Gabrielle to help develop and enhance its end-to-end supply chain system... And he talks with Lynda Gray, Editor of Deer Industry News, about a DINZ solar power and EV day in Gore this week, the deer industry's new AI tool, Seeka, and the official launch of a new immune functional product in South Korea this week, using premium NZ deer velvet. 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 Findex Partner Craig Macalister about urging Fonterra shareholders to consider tax implications before spending the capital return, following the divestment of Mainland Group to Lactalis. They discuss why he's concerned there's been virtually no discussion referencing the structure of the shareholder ownership and the implications of using the funds for things other than reinvesting into the farm business, and why taking the funds out of the company without tax implications is not likely to be possible... And he talks with Jaz Mathisen, the station cook for Awakino station, about her new book, 'A Year at Awakino Station: home cooking and seasonal tales from a historic North Otago homestead', the impetus for writing the book and the history of the 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.
Dom talks with Jaz Mathisen, the station cook for Awakino station, about her new book, 'A Year at Awakino Station: home cooking and seasonal tales from a historic North Otago homestead', the impetus for writing the book and the history of the 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.
Dom talks with Findex Partner Craig Macalister about urging Fonterra shareholders to consider tax implications before spending the capital return, following the divestment of Mainland Group to Lactalis. They discuss why he's concerned there's been virtually no discussion referencing the structure of the shareholder ownership and the implications of using the funds for things other than reinvesting into the farm business, and why taking the funds out of the company without tax implications is not likely to be possible. 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 Victoria Hatton, Food HQ CEO, about its Future of Food series, what would happen if the United States was no longer an option for New Zealand food and fibre exports and the concept of 'deliberate resilience'. They also discuss the upcoming E Tipu: New Zealand’s Future Food and Fibre Summit (May 21-22) in Christchurch. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
Dom talks with Dave Heffernan, Rural and Lifestyle Sales Consultant at PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about the current state of the rural real estate market in North Otago, his farming background and current farming operation and his love of horse breeding and racing. 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 Victoria Hatton, Food HQ CEO, about its Future of Food series, what would happen if the United States was no longer an option for New Zealand food and fibre exports and the concept of 'deliberate resilience'. They also discuss the upcoming E Tipu: New Zealand’s Future Food and Fibre Summit (May 21-22) in Christchurch... And he talks with Dave Heffernan, Rural and Lifestyle Sales Consultant at PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about the current state of the rural real estate market in North Otago, his farming background and current farming operation and his love of horse breeding and racing. 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 Dipton farmer Peter McDonald about his decision to run as Labour's candidate for the Southland electorate in the November election, his experience as a councillor with Environment Southland and the major issues he sees facing the electorate. 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 Dipton farmer Peter McDonald about his decision to run as Labour's candidate for the Southland electorate in the November election, his experience as a councillor with Environment Southland and the major issues he sees facing the electorate... And he talks with farmer and apiarist Lis Giesen about life on the farm in Hunterville, the challenges of producing honey under the family's JAATE brand and the importance of sport for Lis and George's five children. 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 Aka Aka dairy farmer Justin Ruygrok about winning the Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final for the second year in a row, what he learned from last year's Grand Final experience and his plans for farm ownership. 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 Jo Ritchie, the Wilding Pine Network Co-ordinator, about role of the network, the current landscape around controlling wilding pines and whether any headway is being made. 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 Simon Berry, Whitestone Cheese Managing Director and Chair of the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association, about winning the Champion Commercial cheese for the second year running with its Monte Cristo sheep's milk cheddar. They also discuss the domestic retail environment and the need for clear country of origin labelling. 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 Simon Berry, Whitestone Cheese Managing Director and Chair of the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association, about winning the Champion Commercial cheese for the second year running with its Monte Cristo sheep's milk cheddar. They also discuss the domestic retail environment and the need for clear country of origin labelling... He talks with Jo Ritchie, the Wilding Pine Network Co-ordinator, about role of the network, the current landscape around controlling wilding pines and whether any headway is being made... And he talks with Aka Aka dairy farmer Justin Ruygrok about winning the Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final for the second year in a row, what he learned from last year's Grand Final experience and his plans for farm ownership. 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 Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the current state of Nitrogen supply in NZ, the inevitable rise in fertiliser prices due to the supply chain disruption in the Middle East and what mitigating factors can be applied in a NZ farming context. 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 Fenton Hazelwood from WestAg about his recent Substack article about the splintering of productive NZ, how the recent plant closure announcements from Heinz Wattie's and McCain Foods are symptomatic of wider problems and the ramifications for NZ food security. 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 Scott Higgins from Optiweigh NZ about the introduction of the product into NZ from Australia, how it works and 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.
Dom talks with Dan Hawke, co-founder of Christchurch-based Forsana, about new research which reveals two-thirds of rainwater tanks tested exceeded acceptable levels of E. coli, why it's a problem for thousands of rural households that rely on tank water for drinking and what can be done to prevent 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 Levno CEO Oscar Ellison about data from its fuel tank sensors which suggests an increase in suspicious withdrawal events after 10pm in the last few weeks and what people can do to help guard against fuel theft. They also discuss Levno's expansion into Ireland and plans to roll out its trial of monitoring feed silos nationwide later this year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Levno CEO Oscar Ellison about data from its fuel tank sensors which suggests an increase in suspicious withdrawal events after 10pm in the last few weeks and what people can do to help guard against fuel theft. They also discuss Levno's expansion into Ireland and plans to roll out its trial of monitoring feed silos nationwide later this year... He talks with Dan Hawke, co-founder of Christchurch-based Forsana, about new research which reveals two-thirds of rainwater tanks tested exceeded acceptable levels of E. coli, why it's a problem for thousands of rural households that rely on tank water for drinking and what can be done to prevent it... And he talks with Scott Higgins from Optiweigh NZ about the introduction of the product into NZ from Australia, how it works and 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.
Dom talks with Jarlath Anderson, founder of mountaineering apparel brand 'Inselberg', about winning an award at a major UK trade show, starting the business in his father's dairy shed during Covid and the evolution of the brand domestically and overseas. 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 Brendan O'Connell, CEO of AgriTech NZ, about the science sector reprioritising some funding away from conventional bioeconomy research into the newly created technology channel, the impending evolution of AI and its involvement in the Fieldays Innovation 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 Brendan O'Connell, CEO of AgriTech NZ, about the science sector reprioritising some funding away from conventional bioeconomy research into the newly created technology channel, the impending evolution of AI and its involvement in the Fieldays Innovation Awards... And he talks with Jarlath Anderson, founder of mountaineering apparel brand 'Inselberg', about winning an award at a major UK trade show, starting the business in his father's dairy shed during Covid and the evolution of the brand domestically and overseas. 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.
There’s a lot happening globally and Simon Quilty breaks down the key forces shaping red meat markets right now, from Middle East disruption and input costs, to the powerful fundamentals of supply and demand. The message? Stay focused, think long-term, and panic slowly. 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 Angie Fisher, Beef+Lamb NZ Senior Agricultural Analyst, about the latest Beef+Lamb mid-season update, why sheep and beef farmers can expect continuing strong returns and how average farm profits are nearly double last season's. 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 South Canterbury veterinarian Ryan Luckman about the continuing development of his new app DAGI, how it will help farmers manage and ward off drench resistance in sheep parasites and the feedback from farmers using 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-3.4%), the major factors underpinning the result and Stu's biennial pilgrimage to Warbirds over Wanaka... He talks with South Canterbury veterinarian Ryan Luckman about the continuing development of his new app DAGI, how it will help farmers manage and ward off drench resistance in sheep parasites and the feedback from farmers using it... And he talks with Angie Fisher, Beef+Lamb NZ Senior Agricultural Analyst, about the latest Beef+Lamb mid-season update, why sheep and beef farmers can expect continuing strong returns and how average farm profits are nearly double last season's. 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 (-3.4%), the major factors underpinning the result and Stu's biennial pilgrimage to Warbirds over Wanaka. 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 Wendy Paul, Growing Future Farmers CEO, about its new Dairy Pilot programme, the changing shape of agriculture and what the sector will need from its future 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.
Dom talks with Kara Tait, Pāmu Head of Communications and Engagement, about the 140-year history of the state-owned collection of farms, the evolution of the enterprise and the outlook for the 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.
Dom talks with Mark Maitland, Gallagher Business Development Manager, about Gallagher's latest integrations with farm management platform Trev and the AngusNZ registry, the business and logistics of capturing data and his recent performance for the Dog Show Racing in the Coast to Coast. 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 Maitland, Gallagher Business Development Manager, about Gallagher's latest integrations with farm management platform Trev and the AngusNZ registry, the business and logistics of capturing data and his recent performance for the Dog Show Racing in the Coast to Coast... He talks with Kara Tait, Pāmu Head of Communications and Engagement, about the 140-year history of the state-owned collection of farms, the evolution of the enterprise and the outlook for the future... And he talks with Wendy Paul, Growing Future Farmers CEO, about its new Dairy Pilot programme, the changing shape of agriculture and what the sector will need from its future 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.
Dom talks with Natasha and Alan Cave from Rotowai Farms near Te Kuiti about being early adopters of Halter wearable technology, whether it's proven valuable for the farm and the Rotowai Angus stud and Natasha's 2025 Kellogg report, 'Beef on the Brink of a Tech Revolution: Wearables on NZ Hill Country'. 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 Marianne Awburn, co-founder of Springarm with husband Ric, about the unique origin story of the popular on-farm accessory in water troughs, winning the Fieldays Innovation Prototype Award in 2021 and the growth of the product since then. 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 Ron Park, CEO and founder of Canterbury-based health supplements company Kōrure, about winning the 2026 Meat Industry Association Dragon’s Den competition for his 'Kiwi Tender' range of premium New Zealand red meat products with “tongue-soft” texture for elderly or unwell people. They also discuss the process of achieving it and why he's known as the 'Mussel King'. 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 Ron Park, CEO and founder of Canterbury-based health supplements company Kōrure, about winning the 2026 Meat Industry Association Dragon’s Den competition for his 'Kiwi Tender' range of premium New Zealand red meat products with “tongue-soft” texture for elderly or unwell people. They also discuss the process of achieving it and why he's known as the 'Mussel King'... He talks with Marianne Awburn, co-founder of Springarm with husband Ric, about the unique origin story of the popular on-farm accessory in water troughs, winning the Fieldays Innovation Prototype Award in 2021 and the growth of the product since then... And he talks with Natasha and Alan Cave from Rotowai Farms near Te Kuiti about being early adopters of Halter wearable technology, whether it's proven valuable for the farm and the Rotowai Angus stud and Natasha's 2025 Kellogg report, 'Beef on the Brink of a Tech Revolution: Wearables on NZ Hill Country'. 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 Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the current state of Nitrogen supply in NZ, the inevitable rise in fertiliser prices due to the supply chain disruption in the Middle East and what mitigating factors can be applied in a NZ farming context. 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 Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the current state of Nitrogen supply in NZ, the inevitable rise in fertiliser prices due to the supply chain disruption in the Middle East and what mitigating factors can be applied in a NZ farming context... He talks with Silver Fern Farms Limited CEO Dan Bolton about its 2025 financial result, what factors are behind the $70m turnaround and how it's handling the current geopolitical disruptions... And he talks with Richard Lindroos, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO, about the water infrastructure at Mystery Creek being upgraded with the help of a Regional Infrastructure Fund loan of $1.35 million, why it's important for the infrastructure to be upgraded and what other projects have been identified as being crucial for the longevity of the venue. 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 Lindroos, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO, about the water infrastructure at Mystery Creek being upgraded with the help of a Regional Infrastructure Fund loan of $1.35 million, why it's important for the infrastructure to be upgraded and what other projects have been identified as being crucial for the longevity of the venue. 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 Silver Fern Farms Limited CEO Dan Bolton about its 2025 financial result, what factors are behind the $70m turnaround and how it's handling the current geopolitical disruptions. 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 Te Aroha sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton about winning the Waikato/Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final. 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 Fenton Hazelwood from WestAg about his recent Substack article about the splintering of productive NZ, how the recent plant closure announcements from Heinz Wattie's and McCain Foods are symptomatic of wider problems and the ramifications for NZ food security. 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 Fenton Hazelwood from WestAg about his recent Substack article about the splintering of productive NZ, how the recent plant closure announcements from Heinz Wattie's and McCain Foods are symptomatic of wider problems and the ramifications for NZ food security... And he talks with Te Aroha sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton about winning the Waikato/Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final. 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 Shane Nolan, the new Chief Revenue Office at Aimer Farming, about its AIMER flagship technology for measuring and forecasting pasture growth, how it's helping dairy farmers and the next phases of the product's development. 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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