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For this week’s View From Top Paddock, hopefully, it’s not a sodden one in the Horowhenua…  Former Govt Minister now Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ Chair Hon. Nathan Guy joins the show…

A new Integrated Farm Planning workshop is available to farmers in the Wairarapa -  BakerAg sheep and beef consultant Rachel Joblin joins us now to tell us more.

Something a bit different for you now, The Matahuru Valley Walk, in North Waikato is the brainchild of three farming women, who all happen to be neighbours - Sian Noble-Campbell, Kirsten Evans and Mary Mickleson. They met a few years ago with the formation of the Matahuru Water Catchment Group, and the rest, as they say, is history. Sian Noble-Campbell joins us now to tell us more

Joining us on REX for our coverage of the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle is Federated Farmers President and Kiwitea Farmer Andrew Hoggard.

A remarkable week calls for a debrief with our remarkable REX Today host, who has been outstanding in providing vital information across Rural NZ this week through his show, ( 12-12:30 Weekdays on TodayFM ) - Dom George.

A large group of volunteers is working hard to co-ordinate the search for missing animals, and get much needed supplementary feed and essential supplies into Hawke’s Bay. Hamish and Rebecca spoke to Elizabeth Charleston of NZ Equestrian Scene on Friday 17th. 

Gisborne Federated Farmers Sandra Faulkner is leading the Gisborne District Council's Rural Coordination response. We spoke to her about what they're doing, how they're contacting isolated families and what their biggest concerns are right now.  Karen Williams FMG Rural Propositions Manager about what best to do during times of crisis when it comes to damage and insurance, and how to lodge any cla...

Brad Lake, The Brothers Green Co-Founder catches up with Dom for a chat about their new product offerings.

Gisborne Federated Farmers Sandra Faulkner is leading the Gisborne District Council's Rural Coordination response. We spoke to her on Friday 17th about what they're doing, how they're contacting isolated families and what their biggest concerns are right now. 

Julianne and Aaron Carpenter farm in the remote Hawke’s Bay area of Puketitiri, under the Kawekas. The whole area of Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri has been cut off, with no power and limited communications. REX caught up with Julianne on Friday 17 Feb. 

Dom caught up with Karen Williams FMG Rural Propositions Manager about what best to do during times of crisis when it comes to damage and insurance, and how to lodge any claims. 

As Cyclone Gabrielle caused chaos across much of New Zealand, ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron is calling for increased support to farmers facing significant animal welfare and financial problems. And we stay up north for more coverage of the aftermath of the Cyclone with the former Mayor of Kaipara and Farmer Dr Jason Smith.

We stay up north for more coverage of the aftermath of the Cyclone with the former Mayor of Kaipara and Farmer Dr Jason Smith.

As Cyclone Gabrielle caused chaos across much of New Zealand, ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron is calling for increased support to farmers facing significant animal welfare and financial problems.

For a look at the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, we're joined by REX host and resident of the Tararua District Rebecca Greaves. To see what it's like on the ground in the affected areas, we spoke to DairyNZ's General Manager for farm performance, Sarah Speight. And we had Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins on the show for a well-being catchup in the aftermath of the Cyclone for farmers and rural folk.

We had Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins on the show for a well-being catchup in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

To see what it's like on the ground in the affected areas, we spoke to DairyNZ's General Manager for farm performance, Sarah Speight

For a look at the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, we're joined by REX host and resident of the Tararua District Rebecca Greaves.

To give us some insight on Cyclone Gabrielle, we're joined by WeatherWatchNZ's Phil Duncan. And with more discussion on the Cyclone, we're joined by Federated Farmers Northland President Colin Hannah. Get all updates on Cyclone Gabrielle at todayfm.co.nz - including live webcams and valuable online resources.

With more discussion on the Cyclone, we're joined by Federated Farmers Northland President Colin Hannah.

To give us some insight on Cyclone Gabrielle, we're joined by WeatherWatchNZ's Phil Duncan. weatherwatch.co.nz ruralweather.co.nz

What is our national food security plan? Are we thinking strategically about where our food is coming from and the way it is being grown to ensure New Zealanders have continued access to basic ingredients and nutritious food to keep us healthy? Angela Clifford, the Eat NZ CEO joins Dom to tell us more. With summer at our doorstep - a lot of kiwis (Dom included) have been enjoying Salmon over the l...

With summer at our doorstep - a lot of kiwis (Dom included) have been enjoying Salmon over the last few months - to share in our enjoyment of the fresh fish and to let us in on how we can all get our hands on Salmon in every corner of the country within 24 hours, we're joined by Brett Sellers - Seafood Buyer and Operations Manager for Foodstuffs.

What is our national food security plan? Are we thinking strategically about where our food is coming from and the way it is being grown to ensure New Zealanders have continued access to basic ingredients and nutritious food to keep us healthy? Angela Clifford, the Eat NZ CEO joins Dom to tell us more.

On today’s episode: We profile the Canterbury winemakers taking on the scourge of modern slavery, We catch up with Greens Ag Spokesperson Teanau Tuiono, And we talk with Rangitikei farmer Andrew Stewart about diversifying your farming business.