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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Brendan O'Connell, CEO of AgriTech NZ, about the science sector reprioritising some funding away from conventional bioeconomy research into the newly created technology channel, the impending evolution of AI and its involvement in the Fieldays Innovation Awards... And he talks with Jarlath Anderson, founder of mountaineering apparel brand 'Inselberg', a...

There’s a lot happening globally and Simon Quilty breaks down the key forces shaping red meat markets right now, from Middle East disruption and input costs, to the powerful fundamentals of supply and demand. The message? Stay focused, think long-term, and panic slowly. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.n...

Dom talks with Angie Fisher, Beef+Lamb NZ Senior Agricultural Analyst, about the latest Beef+Lamb mid-season update, why sheep and beef farmers can expect continuing strong returns and how average farm profits are nearly double last season's. 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...

Dom talks with South Canterbury veterinarian Ryan Luckman about the continuing development of his new app DAGI, how it will help farmers manage and ward off drench resistance in sheep parasites and the feedback from farmers using it. 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 Link...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-3.4%), the major factors underpinning the result and Stu's biennial pilgrimage to Warbirds over Wanaka... He talks with South Canterbury veterinarian Ryan Luckman about the continuing development of his new app DAGI, how it will help farmers manage and ward off drench resistan...

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-3.4%), the major factors underpinning the result and Stu's biennial pilgrimage to Warbirds over Wanaka. 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 Wendy Paul, Growing Future Farmers CEO, about its new Dairy Pilot programme, the changing shape of agriculture and what the sector will need from its future 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 Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Kara Tait, Pāmu Head of Communications and Engagement, about the 140-year history of the state-owned collection of farms, the evolution of the enterprise and the outlook for the future. 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 Mark Maitland, Gallagher Business Development Manager, about Gallagher's latest integrations with farm management platform Trev and the AngusNZ registry, the business and logistics of capturing data and his recent performance for the Dog Show Racing in the Coast to Coast. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonlin...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Mark Maitland, Gallagher Business Development Manager, about Gallagher's latest integrations with farm management platform Trev and the AngusNZ registry, the business and logistics of capturing data and his recent performance for the Dog Show Racing in the Coast to Coast... He talks with Kara Tait, Pāmu Head of Communications and Engagement, about the 1...

Dom talks with Natasha and Alan Cave from Rotowai Farms near Te Kuiti about being early adopters of Halter wearable technology, whether it's proven valuable for the farm and the Rotowai Angus stud and Natasha's 2025 Kellogg report, 'Beef on the Brink of a Tech Revolution: Wearables on NZ Hill Country'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform...

Dom talks with Marianne Awburn, co-founder of Springarm with husband Ric, about the unique origin story of the popular on-farm accessory in water troughs, winning the Fieldays Innovation Prototype Award in 2021 and the growth of the product since then. 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...

Dom talks with Ron Park, CEO and founder of Canterbury-based health supplements company Kōrure, about winning the 2026 Meat Industry Association Dragon’s Den competition for his 'Kiwi Tender' range of premium New Zealand red meat products with “tongue-soft” texture for elderly or unwell people. They also discuss the process of achieving it and why he's known as the 'Mussel King'....

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ron Park, CEO and founder of Canterbury-based health supplements company Kōrure, about winning the 2026 Meat Industry Association Dragon’s Den competition for his 'Kiwi Tender' range of premium New Zealand red meat products with “tongue-soft” texture for elderly or unwell people. They also discuss the process of achieving it and why he...

Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the current state of Nitrogen supply in NZ, the inevitable rise in fertiliser prices due to the supply chain disruption in the Middle East and what mitigating factors can be applied in a NZ farming context. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexo...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the current state of Nitrogen supply in NZ, the inevitable rise in fertiliser prices due to the supply chain disruption in the Middle East and what mitigating factors can be applied in a NZ farming context... He talks with Silver Fern Farms Limited CEO Dan Bolton about its 2025 financ...

Dom talks with Richard Lindroos, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO, about the water infrastructure at Mystery Creek being upgraded with the help of a Regional Infrastructure Fund loan of $1.35 million, why it's important for the infrastructure to be upgraded and what other projects have been identified as being crucial for the longevity of the venue. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX ru...

Dom talks with Silver Fern Farms Limited CEO Dan Bolton about its 2025 financial result, what factors are behind the $70m turnaround and how it's handling the current geopolitical disruptions. 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 Te Aroha sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton about winning the Waikato/Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final. 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 Fenton Hazelwood from WestAg about his recent Substack article about the splintering of productive NZ, how the recent plant closure announcements from Heinz Wattie's and McCain Foods are symptomatic of wider problems and the ramifications for NZ food security. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and...

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Fenton Hazelwood from WestAg about his recent Substack article about the splintering of productive NZ, how the recent plant closure announcements from Heinz Wattie's and McCain Foods are symptomatic of wider problems and the ramifications for NZ food security... And he talks with Te Aroha sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton about winning the Waikato/Bay o...

Dom talks with Shane Nolan, the new Chief Revenue Office at Aimer Farming, about its AIMER flagship technology for measuring and forecasting pasture growth, how it's helping dairy farmers and the next phases of the product's development. 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 Daniel Eb from Dirt Road Comms about taking a break from his Open Farms business to focus on politics, being named Deputy Leader of the Opportunity Party and where the party stands on agricultural and environmental policies. 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 Daniel Eb from Dirt Road Comms about taking a break from his Open Farms business to focus on politics, being named Deputy Leader of the Opportunity Party and where the party stands on agricultural and environmental policies... And he talks with Shane Nolan, the new Chief Revenue Office at Aimer Farming, about its AIMER flagship technology for measuring...

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Rachael Thomas from Te Puia Springs, north of Gisborne, about her store general store which is renowned for its pies and KFC (Kai for Coasties), her involvement in the local community and why she bought a fire engine. 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...