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Craig Wiggins, caught up with  REX Today ’s Dominic George to chat about feedback he’s getting from farmers on the ground, a lack of synergy between He Waka Eke Noa and Climate Change Commission Chair Rod Carr and whether the price of fuel is making New Zealand less appealing to international tourists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As part of Rural Exchange’s partnership with AgriTechNZ, the team have been profiling some of the leading lights in the NZ agri tech sector. This week REX’s Hamish McKay and Dominic George spoke to AgriTechNZ CEO Brendan O’Connell, about the recent Rural Connectivity Symposium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four generations later, one block of raspberries has grown into hectares of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and boysenberries.

Untamed Earth Organics now grows and sells 45 different crops and vegetables, through local farmer's markets and veggie boxes delivered to your door. 

On today’s episode;  we chat with the winner of the 2022 FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final…  We farewell Chris Allen from Federated Farmers after more than a decade on the national council…  And we put the spotlight on organic farming with Untamed Earth Organics…  And You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am.

"It's been an absolute pleasure to be able to represent farmers' views at a national level."

On this episode…    we wrap the Silver Fern Farms Plate to Pasture conference with CEO Simon Limmer…  We hear from Central Otago farmer Nadia Lim…  You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am.  

There were awards, scholarships, announcements, workshops and lively debate over the three days in Christchurch. 

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A dairy-free yoghurt company in Raglan has taken out the overall Supreme Award at the Primary Industries Good Employers Awards.  From humble beginnings as a home kitchen experiment, Raglan Food Co is now a multi-million dollar business.  Co-founder, Latesha Randell, spoke to REX Today's Dominic George about the win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the impact of COVID-19 on global logistics to climate change, He Waka Eke Noa to evolving codes of welfare for animals, farmers continue to face a raft of challenges as we head into the second half of 2022. REX Today’s Dominic George caught up with Silver Fern Farms Chief Executive, Simon Limmer, on the many issues facing farmers at the 2022 Silver Fern Farms Plate to Pasture Conference in Ch...

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On today’s episode; we chew the fat with Laura Koot from the Fairlight Foundation…  We talk to Young Farmer Grand Finalist Tim Dangen ahead of the Grand Final next week… And Sheepworld opens it doors to tourists for the first time in a long time - we reveal all later in the show…  And You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am.

On this episode…   we discuss the idea of a national bipartisan approach to water capture with Irrigation NZ CEO Vanessa Winning…  We catch up with AgProud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton…  And we preview the first home test of the season against the Irish with former Highlander and Scottish international Brendan Laney…   You can also listen to Rural Exchange on TodayFM Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am.

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