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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

REX Oct 14 - Andrew Preston from Galloway Station, Ag Minister Todd McClay and Kate Acland from Beef+Lamb NZ 13.10.2025

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...

Jen Corkran - NZ's $1.2b dairy beef opportunity 12.10.2025

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...

Nic Lees - The red meat co-op conundrum 12.10.2025

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.

Andrew Hoggard - "This is a challenge, but it's a science challenge" 12.10.2025

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...

REX Oct 13 - Associate Ag Minister Andrew Hoggard, Nic Les from Lincoln University and Jen Corkran from Rabobank 12.10.2025

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...

Jeff Grant - REX Recommends 11.10.2025

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...

Brent Irving - REX Recommends 10.10.2025

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...

Brad Siebert - NZ Avocados; the state of play 09.10.2025

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 ,...

REX Oct 10 - Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant, Brad Siebert from NZ Avocado Ltd and Lee-Ann Marsh from AGMARDT 09.10.2025

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,...

Lee-Ann Marsh - What is The Common Ground? 09.10.2025

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...

Jeff Grant - Why Alliance shareholders should vote 'No' on Dawn Meats deal 09.10.2025

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...

Phil Alexander-Crawford - Addressing training barriers for rural and Pacific workers 08.10.2025

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...

Angus Street - Resurgence for NZ merino wool 08.10.2025

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...

Mark Wynne - Watershed moment for Alliance 08.10.2025

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...

REX Oct 9 - Alliance Chair Mark Wynne, Angus Street from NZ Merino and Phil Alexander-Crawford from the Workforce Development Council 08.10.2025

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...

Jamie Boothman - Aussie shearing supremacy 07.10.2025

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...

Ruby Mulinder - Chatham's challenges & sheep milk 07.10.2025

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...

REX Oct 8 - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm and NSW shearer Jamie Boothman 07.10.2025

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...

Stu Davison - GDT, Xmas songs & Wuhan 07.10.2025

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.

Toby Stuart - Tasman luxury; great food, good chat & breathtaking views 06.10.2025

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...

Brent Irving - Does the price of sheep and beef farms still make economic sense? 06.10.2025

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...

REX Oct 7 - Brent Irving from Landify and Toby Stuart from Domu Retreat 06.10.2025

On today's REX Daily Podcast, 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... And he talks with international Michelin-starred restaura...

Richard Tosswill - Halter in the hill country 05.10.2025

Dom talks with Wairarapa farmer Richard 'Tozzie' Tosswill about his Te Awa Awa sheep and beef hill country farm, why he's adopted virtual fencing technology with Halter and what benefits and challenges he's experienced 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 fo...

Rachel Jackson-Hoare - The Novum Wines experience 05.10.2025

Dom talks with Novum Wines co-owner Rachel Jackson-Hoare about the history of the Marlborough vineyard, its emphasis on the traditional elements of wine-making, including using cork instead of screw caps, and the intricacies of being a small, premium brand. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Insta...

John Stevenson - Fonterra farmers; "a good history of making long-term decisions" 05.10.2025

Dom talks with Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson about its recent letter to shareholders revealing 96% of Councillors support the proposal to divest Mainland, why it believes it's a good deal for shareholders and what the role of the council is. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on...

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