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On today's podcast, Dom talks with DCANZ Executive Director Kimberly Crewther about Canada's disregard for the CPTPP rules and its effect on the NZ dairy industry... He talks with James and Debbie Stewart from Dairylands in Manawatu about receiving the 2024 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award... He catches up with Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning big at the NZ Champion...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with the Executive GM of Fibre Frontier, Anna Mitchell, about the main talking points from the recent Rural Connectivity Symposium... He talks with Amanda Johnson from Spy Valley Wine about breaking into the Kenyan market... He talks with Gareth Innes from PolyNatural about a new natural replacement for plastic trellis clips... And he catches up with NZ National Field...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Temuka farmer Clinton Fawthorpe about Alliance's call for capital raising... He talks with the founder of WoolAid Lucas Smith about the continuing growth of the award winning merino wool adhesive bandages... He talks with the new Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair in Manawatu/Rangitikei, Laura Morrison... And he catches up with Meat Industry Association Chair,...

In this episode of Real Optimism, food science expert and dairy farmer Anna Benny delves into the evolving world of dairy farming. She focuses on innovation, sustainability, and the challenges and opportunities brought by emerging technologies like precision fermentation. Anna explores the transformation of New Zealand's dairy industry following subsidy removal, its role as a global leader in dair...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Victorian famer and filmmaker Leila McDougall about her debut movie, Just a Farmer... He talks with Tahi Doonan from the South Island Dog Trials in Blenheim... He speaks with intrepid ag worker Jaime Triggs about duck hunting, working in Australia and her imminent stint in Canada... And he catches up with Deer Industry News Editor, Lynda Gray, about the recent DI...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley about its annual result... He talks with Amelia Dunbar from the Bitches' Box about their latest series of shows around rural NZ... He catches up with Southland dairy farmer Jason Herrick about his election as Federated Farmers local branch President... And he chats with REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel about all the latest REX...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.8%)... He talks with Stu Taylor, GM of Farming at Craigmore Sustainables, about investing innovation and the future of the NZ dairy industry... He talks with Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the Riddet Institute, Warren McNabb, about some interesting findings regarding once-a-day...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Tafi Manjala about his NZ farming odyssey, from his native Zimbabwe to Southland, Bay of Plenty and Northland, where he currently works as an agribusiness consultant for AgFirst... He talks with the host of the Real Optimism podcast, Julia Jones, about alternative proteins and the future of NZ farming systems... He catches up with Hurricanes' and All Blacks midfi...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jeremy Absolom from the Rissington Cattle Company about its link with Big Save Furniture and the Big Rural initiative... He talks with the Chair of the Otago Merino Association, Will Gibson, about its inaugural two tooth competition... He talks with the winner of the competition, Charlie Hore from Patearoa Station... And he catches up with the Carter's Brand Amba...

In this podcast episode, Julia Jones speaks with Devry Boughner Vorwerk, a global leader in sustainability about creating sustainable and secure global food systems by combining innovation with tradition.  They discuss the importance of collaborative solutions in agriculture, empowering small and mid-sized businesses, and the critical role of optimism and leadership in addressing challenges such a...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Fish & Game North Canterbury Officer Richard Cosgrove on the eve of the 2024 Duck Hunting Opening Weekend... He talks to Stu Gibson from the Onga-Tiko rugby and sports club about grassroots rugby and his colourful match reports for the Blue Boars... He catches up with the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Katrina Roberts... And he talks with WeatherWatch CEO P...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Lincoln Uni student and lamb trader Angus Grant about his unusual journey into farming... He chats with Highlanders hookers Henry Bell and Jack Taylor about growing up on their respective family farms, life as pro footy players and their BBQ methods... He talks with Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ and Allison Clark from Agritourism Tasmania about the partne...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with AgProud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton about the Southland dairy scene, local catchment groups and National Lamb Day... He talks with Fed Farmers ShareFarmer Chair Sam Ebbett about how to avoid contract disputes over pasture covers... He chats with Otago/Southland Dairy Trainee of the Year Shannon Butler... And he catches up with REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel....

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about artificial proteins... He talks with Alliance CEO Willie Wiese about asking farmer shareholders for capital... He chats with AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about the latest developments in accelerating the reduction of ag emissions... And he catches up with Harry Godfrey from the Hurricanes about growing up on the f...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Anastasia Tristram from Floating Peaks wool products about their woolen tree guards from poplar poles... He talks with Olivia Ellis from Kelso Genetics about being named as an Ambassador on the Global Sheep Forum Next Generation Programme... He catches up with Charolais Breeder Magazine editor Anna Fisher about the latest edition... And he talks with Gore sheep f...

In this podcast episode, Siobhan O'Malley shares her journey from being a classicist to becoming a dairy farmer and entrepreneur in sustainable agriculture in Kokatahi, West Coast New Zealand.  She discusses her experiences with share milking, winning the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, and co-founding the hemp-based knitwear brand Hemprino.  Siobhan also touches on the challenges and triumphs...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Agrifood and food systems policy analyst Antony So about his perceptions of NZ farming following a recent visit... He speaks with Hurricanes outside back Josh Moorby about growing up on a dairy farm and 'Canes unbeaten run in Super Rugby... He talks with Ray Mountford from Foresta about its pine chemicals and wood pellets, which are a direct coal replacement... A...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Westland Milk Products CEO Richard Wyeth about its record breaking annual results... He talks with the West Coast/Top of the South Share Farmer of the year, Michael Shearer... He speaks with the founder of Island Gelato Co. Ana Schwarz... And he catches up with Bronwyn Farquharson from Rissington in Hawke's Bay about its ANZAC Day commemorations and the stunning...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Anna Flowerday from Te Whare Ra Wines about the 2024 harvest, wine reviews and troubles with the Australian wine industry... He talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the First RMA Amendment Bill and what it means for farmers... He catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins... And he finds out what's happening in the REX social media landscape with Libby Mc...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to NZ Cashmere Business Development Manager Olivia Sanders about diversifying into goats... He talks to Wairarapa farmer Pattie O'Boyle about her insights into the financial stress on sheep and beef farmers... He brings us part 2 of his chat with Nicky and Jamie Gaddum from Matangi Angus Beef, this time focusing on their new boutique butchery in Hastings... And he cat...

In this podcast episode, Keri Johnston, a natural resources engineer, Agri leader and farmer, delves into the complex and highly emotional relationship between water management, community welfare, and environmental sustainability.  She discusses the need for standardised water data collection and adaptive management strategies in New Zealand, addressing challenges such as water storage and its imp...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Nicky & Jamie Gaddum from Matangi Angus Beef, following their win in the 'Paddock' category at the 2024 Outstanding Food Producer Awards... He discusses the end of El Nino with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan... He speaks with experienced health and performance coach Aaron Callaghan about what men's health actually means... And he talks with Perry Cornish from O...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Associate Ag Minister Andrew Hoggard about freshwater plans and biosecurity... He talks with Adam Winter from the Four Saucemen about their award-winning rubs and sauces (plus your chance to win some product!)... He catches up with Laura Koot from Real Country and the Fairlight Foundation... And he chats with Tim Rhodes, Chair of the Waipaoa Station Farm Cadet Tr...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest GDT Event (+0.1%)... He talks with Warren Ferguson from Ferdon Genetics about its upcoming 75th anniversary sale (April 22)... He catches up with REX socail media guru Libby Mckinnel... And he chats with the former Brazilian Army sniper, turned Canterbury/North Otago Share Farmer of the Year, Alan da Veiga. Tune...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about the acquisition of SealesWinslow... He talks with Marnco Fertiliser's NZ Commercial Manager Jamie Thompson about its first foray into NZ... He chats with the newest addition to the REX stable, Hannah Wilkins... And he talks with the winner of the Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest, Caleb Eady. Tune in daily for the la...