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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural exports and meeting with MPs in Parliam...

Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about the government decision to not put a price on agricultural emissions, why the reduced methane targets will still be a challenge and why it's better to incentivise farmers to reduce emissions through carbon credits or subsidies.  Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline....

Dom talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methane targets for 2050, the recent strengthening of trade relationship with Australia and upcoming changes to the RMA. 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 Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms. 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 Linke...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms... He talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methane targets for 2050, the recent strengthening of tr...

Dom talks with RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about a new report suggesting now is the time for New Zealand’s agri sector to build a scalable, profitable dairy-beef system, how much it could be worth to the NZ economy and the challenges setting up such a system. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rex...

Dom talks with Nic Lees, Director of Agribusiness & Food Marketing at Lincoln University, about the upcoming Alliance shareholder vote to sell 65% of the co-op to Irish company Dawn Meats. 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 Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the government's decision to reduce methane reduction targets, the potential risks for NZ's trading reputation and why ACT is hailing it as the end of a “fantasyland assault on 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 Ins...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the government's decision to reduce methane reduction targets, the potential risks for NZ's trading reputation and why ACT is hailing it as the end of a “fantasyland assault on farmers"... He talks with Nic Lees, Director of Agribusiness & Food Marketing at Lincoln University, about the upcom...

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vi...

In case you missed it...  Dom talks with Brent Irving from the Landify Advisory Board and PGG Wrightson Real Estate about Keith Woodford's recent article suggesting the price of sheep and beef land is unsustainable, how equity partnerships can work in the current environment and succession challenges with an ageing farming population. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural conten...

Dom talks with NZ Avocado Ltd CEO Brad Siebert about the current state of the avocado market, the plight of growers in the face of adverse weather events and organisation's role in promoting and selling NZ avocados to key international 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 ,...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner... He talks with NZ Avocado Ltd CEO Brad Siebert about the current state of the avocado market,...

Dom talks with AGMARDT General Manager Lee-Ann Marsh about its funding of three pilot projects spanning horticulture, livestock health and future fibre as part of The Common Ground initiative, its focus on strengthening collaboration cross the sector's 150+ industry good organisations and how it's palling on turning feedback into action. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural con...

Dom talks with Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner. 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 Workforce Development Council Chief Executive Phil Alexander-Crawford about the launch of Project Fetu, a government-led pilot project in Otago designed to tackle training access barriers for rural and Pacific workers, the reasons behind it and what's involved. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and...

Dom talks with NZ Merino CEO Angus Street about the recent price increase for NZ merino wool, what impact the EpicFibre Strategy is having on prices and the wider business and the return to profitability for the company. 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...

REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Alliance Chair Mark Wynne about the proposed Joint Venture with Dawn Meats, the influence farmer-elected directors would have in governance decisions and the reasons why the Board is giving unanimous support for the 'Yes' vote. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on In...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Alliance Chair Mark Wynne about the proposed Joint Venture with Dawn Meats, the influence farmer-elected directors would have in governance decisions and the reasons why the Board is giving unanimous support for the 'Yes' vote... Dom talks with NZ Merino CEO Angus Street about the recent price increase for NZ merino wool, what impact t...

Dom talks with New South Wales shearer and farmer Jamie Boothman about winning the New Zealand Merino Shears open shearing title in Alexandra over the weekend, representing Australia on the international shearing circuit and the upcoming Trans-Tasman clash against NZ in South Australia later this month. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platfor...

Dom talks with Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work as an independent farm consultant on the Chatham Islands, the major farming challenges facing farmers in that part of the country and her and husband Sean's sheep milking operation on the western side of Lake Taupo. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz an...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.6%), why NZ cheese and butter are fetching premium prices at the moment and his pending travels to Singapore and China... He talks with Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work as an independent farm consultant on the Chatham Islands, the major farming challenges facin...

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.6%), why NZ cheese and butter are fetching premium prices at the moment and his pending travels to Singapore and China. 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 international Michelin-starred restaurant chef Toby Stuart about his and partner Sabina's newly opened high-end “slow stay” six-suite property overlooking the Abel Tasman National Park and Tasman Bay, the retreat’s showcasing of premium New Zealand produce from boutique suppliers and its “dinner and discourse” format. Tune in daily for the latest and gr...

Dom talks with Brent Irving from the Landify Advisory Board and PGG Wrightson Real Estate about Keith Woodford's recent article suggesting the price of sheep and beef land is unsustainable, how equity partnerships can work in the current environment and succession challenges with an ageing farming population. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming p...