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Dom talks with David Birkett, arable farmer and Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Executive Chairperson, about the major issues facing arable farmers in NZ, some of the possible solutions and why NZ risks become a forgotten outcast following Bayer Crop Science's recent decision to close its Hastings research site. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council CEO Corina Jordan about the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill (submissions close Thurs 24 July), why she believes it's a crucial moment for NZ and the historical background to the legislation... He talks with David Birkett, arable farmer and Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Executive Chairperson, a...

Dom talks with Game Animal Council CEO Corina Jordan about the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill (submissions close Thurs 24 July), why she believes it's a crucial moment for NZ and the historical background to 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 Instag...

Dom talks with Alan Henderson, Erskine Owen director, about a new processing model developed by Mr Apple, one of NZ’s largest apple exporters, how it reduces the time between harvest and packing by 25%, helps boost fruit quality and shelf life for millions of consumers in Asia and the Middle East and how it's set to anchor a new property fund targeting $1 billion within five years. Tune in d...

Dom talks with Jason Lock, Sales Manager for Fully Equipped, about kitting out utes to make them fit for purpose, the advancements in equipment and accessories and his involvement in setting up the winch challenge series in Australia. 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 Lin...

Dom talks with Steve Chandler, CEO of Tasman Pine Forests, about the estimated 4000ha of forestry plantations damaged in the recent storms in Tasman, how they plan to salvage the trees and what effect it might have on timber 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 Link...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Steve Chandler, CEO of Tasman Pine Forests, about the estimated 4000ha of forestry plantations damaged in the recent storms in Tasman, how they plan to salvage the trees and what effect it might have on timber markets... He talks with Jason Lock, Sales Manager for Fully Equipped, about kitting out utes to make them fit for purpose, the advancements in e...

Dom talks with Richard Anderson, Westpac's new head of agribusiness, about his first few months in the role, travelling the length and breadth of the country and the bank's philosophy around its Sustainable Farm Loan. 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 Johnny Oswald, Chair of the South Marlborough Restoration Trust about the history of forest planting in the area, the danger of wilding pines wreaking havoc on the South Island hill country and the sudden departure of Jim Ward from Molesworth Station. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Johnny Oswald, Chair of the South Marlborough Restoration Trust about the history of forest planting in the area, the danger of wilding pines wreaking havoc on the South Island hill country and the sudden departure of Jim Ward from Molesworth Station... And he talks with Richard Anderson, Westpac's new head of agribusiness, about his first few months in...

Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ CEO Alan Thomson about the 2025 Director Roadshow, the implementation of its strategy refresh and the Red Meat Sector Conference beginning in Christchurch today. 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 Catchment Communities Aotearoa Chair Ben Ensor about a recent funding boost from the government and Rabobank, the work the group undertakes and the progress its made 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 Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about his recent submission to the the Environment Select Committee in relation to the Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill, his recent opinion piece on the Save Our Sheep campaign and his first few weeks in the role. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about his recent submission to the the Environment Select Committee in relation to the Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill, his recent opinion piece on the Save Our Sheep campaign and his first few weeks in the role... He talks with Catchment Communities Aotearoa Chair Ben Ensor about a recent fundi...

In case you missed it... Dom talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolus 'Emitless', which delivers over 75% methane reduction in cattle for 100 days from a single treatment, how it works and the possibility for farmers to be financially rewarded for using the product and...

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's primary produce. Tune in daily for the latest and g...

Dom talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolus 'Emitless', which delivers over 75% methane reduction in cattle for 100 days from a single treatment, how it works and the possibility for farmers to be financially rewarded for using the product and other methane inhibitors...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control tools... And he talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards fo...

Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control tools. 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 Reefton Distilling Co founder and CEO Patsy Bass about winning a platinum award in the 2025 SIP Awards design category for its Little Biddy Gin bottle series, edging out Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s newly launched “Gin & Juice” brand for 'Best in Class', winning an Innovation Award for its unique pounamu filtration process and claiming Gold for its Little Biddy Clas...

Dom talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role as one of the leading advocates for Filipino workers in the agriculture industries in NZ, her move from the Philippines to NZ in 2008 and running two businesses. 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 , Fac...

Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co....

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry... He talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role...

Dom catches up with Sally Coombe and John Dazley from CMK, along with Kevin and Nicole Oppert, as part of the new series of Milking It on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen.

Dom talks with Morris Pita, Co-Chair of the Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust, about winning the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy for being the top Māori sheep and beef farm in NZ, the history of the land and the effort that's gone in to making it a profitable farming business. 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...