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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Nick Beeby about the increase to a 12.5% general tariff imposed by the US to NZ sheepmeat exports, the implications for the sector and the general state of the red meat industry... And he talks with Jeremy Bryant, founder and CTO of Aimer Farming, about its latest capital investment from Cultivate Ventures, how the funding...

Dom talks with Nick Brown, Taranaki Federated Farmers President, about what the government's local body reform programme could mean for Taranaki, why it's accusing two councils of going rogue by asking ratepayers to foot a $1.3 million bill for a reform programme which the other two local councils don't want and what they'd like to see happen. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural co...

Dom talks with Duncan Garner from the 'Editor-in-Chief' podcast about the upcoming election, why he thinks The Opportunity Party is to the left of the Greens on the political spectrum and his thoughts o the current farming landscape 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 an...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Duncan Garner from the 'Editor-in-Chief' podcast about the upcoming election, why he thinks The Opportunity Party is to the left of the Greens on the political spectrum and his thoughts o the current farming landscape in NZ... And he talks with Nick Brown, Taranaki Federated Farmers President, about what the government's local body reform programme coul...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Charles Russell, CEO of Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, about winning the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori horticulture and the growth of the business from its establishment in 2018 to now owning more than 100 hectares of covered kiwifruit on three separate orchards in the Bay of Plenty. They also discuss the Collective becoming the largest M...

Jo Grigg talks with Hugh Cameron about growing wool on the 40,000 hectare Otematata Station, producing the Otago Merino Association Supreme Fleece and getting back into playing the bagpipes. 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 Charles Russell, CEO of Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, about winning the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori horticulture and the growth of the business from its establishment in 2018 to now owning more than 100 hectares of covered kiwifruit on three separate orchards in the Bay of Plenty. They also discuss the Collective becoming the largest Māori supplier of kiwifruit to...

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Kylie Dorr, owner of Southern Reproductive, about winning the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards at Parliament last night, the exponential growth and diversification of the Artificial Insemination business since she returned from the USA five years ago and her involvement in dirt biking, in which she's won a national series and...

In case you missed it... Dom talks with ACT MP and Northland dairy farmer Mark Cameron about his decision to leave politics due to health concerns, his time in Parliament over the last two terms and the current state of the primary 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 , Facebook an...

Dom talks with Kate Cocks from Mt Nicholas Merino and Nicola Wylie from Lora & Flok about a pop-up shop in Arrowtown next week (July 28-30), celebrating NZ wool, craftsmanship, photography and design. They discuss the various products they produce from wool directly off their respective farms, the concept of 'Made in NZ' and the other exhibitors featuring in the pop-up, Atér and Francin...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kylie Dorr, owner of Southern Reproductive, about winning the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards at Parliament last night, the exponential growth and diversification of the Artificial Insemination business since she returned from the USA five years ago and her involvement in dirt biking, in which she's won a national series...

Dom talks with Upper Clutha Rams No. 8 Jake Burtenshaw ahead of tomorrow's Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition final against Wakatipu, just one of many club finals up and down NZ this weekend. They discuss the team's success over the past few seasons and what makes country rugby special. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rex...

Dom talks with Kylie Dorr, owner of Southern Reproductive, about winning the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards at Parliament last night, the exponential growth and diversification of the Artificial Insemination business since she returned from the USA five years ago and her involvement in dirt biking, in which she's won a national series and represented New Zealand a...

Jo Grigg talks with James Parsons, founder of SmartGraze, about his work helping sheep and beef farmers navigate wearable technologies and the building blocks farmers need to get right to make the investment profitable. 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 Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers, growers and contractors across...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers,...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.5%), how the markets have responded to recent auctions and the aftermath of the football World Cup in North America... And he talks with Dr Gabriella Gronqvist, Massey University Senior Research Programme Manager, about its major project, Whenua Haumana, looking into the eff...

Dom talks with Dr Gabriella Gronqvist, Massey University Senior Research Programme Manager, about its major project, Whenua Haumana, looking into the effects of contemporary and regenerative pastoral systems. They discuss the first five years of the seven year project, what researchers have discovered so far and how the research can be applied to farming systems across NZ. Tune in daily for the la...

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.5%), how the markets have responded to recent auctions and the aftermath of the football World Cup in 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 ACT MP and Northland dairy farmer Mark Cameron about his decision to leave politics due to health concerns, his time in Parliament over the last two terms and the current state of the primary sector... And he talks with Georgina Woods, 2026 Royal Agricultural Society Rural Ambassador, about being selected for the role, her interest in the rural sector a...

Dom talks with Georgina Woods, 2026 Royal Agricultural Society Rural Ambassador, about being selected for the role, her interest in the rural sector and A&P shows and her job as an Environmental Advisor for Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd. 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...

Dom talks with ACT MP and Northland dairy farmer Mark Cameron about his decision to leave politics due to health concerns, his time in Parliament over the last two terms and the current state of the primary 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 , Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Kevin Judd, one of five new additions to the NZ Winegrowers roll of Fellows, about his early viticulture career, including his role as founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay, establishing Greywacke wine and his parallel career as a successful photographer, capturing the vineyards, regions and people of the industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favou...

Dom talks with Kate Acland, Beef+Lamb NZ Chair, about the US launching a safeguard investigation into its lamb imports, what that means for the NZ sheep meat industry and the NZ response to the US investigation. 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 Kate Acland, Beef+Lamb NZ Chair, about the US launching a safeguard investigation into its lamb imports, what that means for the NZ sheep meat industry and the NZ response to the US investigation... And he talks with Kevin Judd, one of five new additions to the NZ Winegrowers roll of Fellows, about his early viticulture career, including his role as fou...