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Dom talks with Professor Joanne Hort, Director of Massey University's Food Experience and Sensory Testing Lab, about a new study which reveals consumers can taste differences in milk depending on what cows eat, alongside the stage of lactation at which the milk is produced. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and f...

Dom talks with Jason Herrick, Federated Farmers Southland President, about new requirements for every farmer in Gore to have resource consents assessed against Ngāi Tahu cultural values, why he thinks the move is excessive and unworkable, and what action is being taken to prevent it. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.c...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jason Herrick, Federated Farmers Southland President, about new requirements for every farmer in Gore to have resource consents assessed against Ngāi Tahu cultural values, why he thinks the move is excessive and unworkable, and what action is being taken to prevent it... He talks with Professor Joanne Hort, Director of Massey University's Food Experienc...

Dom talks with Pongaroa farmers David and Rebecca Buick about winning this year's Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year at the recent Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards, how they've achieved success in their farming operation and David's remarkable comeback to competitive shearing following a near-fatal farm accident in 2021. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural conte...

Dom talks with Nelson Mayor Nick Smith about the closure of the track to Harwoods Hole, the country's deepest natural sinkhole, in the Abel Tasman National Park, why DOC has closed the track and his message of support for beleaguered PM Christopher Luxon. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagr...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nelson Mayor Nick Smith about the closure of the track to Harwoods Hole, the country's deepest natural sinkhole, in the Abel Tasman National Park, why DOC has closed the track and his message of support for beleaguered PM Christopher Luxon... And he talks with Pongaroa farmers David and Rebecca Buick about winning this year's Tararua Sheep & Beef Fa...

Dom talks with Andy Irvine from Datamars Livestock about the Tru-Test autonomous walk-over-weigh scales, how they work and how useful are they 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.

Dom talks with Keith Cooper, Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair, about preparations for this week's Wanaka A&P Show, what's new this year and how it tracks success. 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 interim results, how its managed to turn around its performance and how it's tracking on its sustainability targets. 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 its interim results, how its managed to turn around its performance and how it's tracking on its sustainability targets... He talks with Keith Cooper, Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair, about preparations for this week's Wanaka A&P Show, what's new this year and how it tracks success... And he talks with Andy Irvine from...

Dom talks with Chris Houston, Head of Technical Policy at Beef+Lamb NZ, about proposed changes to the traceability regulations around sheep and farmed pigs in NZ, what options are in the table and which approach is favoured by industry bodies and 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 Instagr...

Dom talks with Mark Butterworth, an Investment Advisor with Craigs Investment Partners, about the payout options for farmers following Fonterra's Mainland sale, how farmers are looking to balance short term security with longer term resilience and a broader look at the agricultural economy. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexo...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Mark Butterworth, an Investment Advisor with Craigs Investment Partners, about the payout options for farmers following Fonterra's Mainland sale, how farmers are looking to balance short term security with longer term resilience and a broader look at the agricultural economy... He talks with dairy farmer David Reeseby about winning the 2026 Taranaki/Man...

Dom talks with dairy farmer David Reeseby about winning the 2026 Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the contest, how much he's learned since last winning the title back in 2022 and what prompted him to have another tilt at the crown 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...

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' project, how the new research could help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high risk regions and what the research team have discovered so far. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and f...

In case you missed it... Dom talks with David Stevens from AgResearch about convening the recent 11th International Deer Biology Conference in Dunedin, what the international delegates experienced in NZ and the big issues facing the deer sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram , Faceb...

Dom talks with Hawkes Bay deer farmer Harry Gaddum about the inaugural 'Gumboot Cup' rural cricket tournament last weekend, the idea behind it and farming conditions in 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.

Dom talks with Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' project, how the new research could help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high risk regions and what the research team have discovered 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 , F...

Dom talks with Sir David Fagan, sixteen-time Golden Shears winner, about this year's event in Masterton, the international presence in 2026 and the chances of the NZ competitors. 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 Sir David Fagan, sixteen-time Golden Shears winner, about this year's event in Masterton, the international presence in 2026 and the chances of the NZ competitors... He talks with Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' project, how the new research could help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high risk...

Dom talks with Duncan Macalister, Scottish Farmers Union Vice-President, about the recent National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham, the key issues facing UK farmers and whether people are drinking less whisky. 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 Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations, about using rejected kiwifruit to produce a leather alternative, how she came up with the idea and when it's expected to be available for use. 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 Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations, about using rejected kiwifruit to produce a leather alternative, how she came up with the idea and when it's expected to be available for use... And he talks with Duncan Macalister, Scottish Farmers Union Vice-President, about the recent National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham, the key is...

Dom talks with up and coming Blenheim driver Arthur Broughan about his performance in his second season racing in the Toyota 86 Championship, learning to drive in a paddock and what he hopes to achieve in motorsport. 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 Jen Corkran, Rabobank senior animal proteins specialist, about its Q1 Global Beef Quarterly Report, the outlook for 2026 and what effect geopolitical tensions could have on NZ's beef 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.