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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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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years. 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 Rural Livestock board member John Faulks about the acquisition of NZ Farmers Livestock and Redshaw Livestock, what it means for the company and why the businesses will continue to trade under their respective brands. 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 Jen Corkran, RaboResearch senior animal proteins analyst, about the outlook for beef prices in 2026, the record farmgate prices experienced this year and what major factors are playing a role. 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 Tracy Crossan, Stud Manager at Trevalda Irish Sport Horses about the cancellation of Horse of the Year for 2026, what it means for her and the other top competitors in the country and the state of equestrian in NZ at the moment. 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.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tracy Crossan, Stud Manager at Trevalda Irish Sport Horses about the cancellation of Horse of the Year for 2026, what it means for her and the other top competitors in the country and the state of equestrian in NZ at the moment... He talks with Jen Corkran, RaboResearch senior animal proteins analyst, about the outlook for beef prices in 2026, the record farmgate prices experienced this year and what major factors are playing a role... And he talks with Rural Livestock board member John Faulks about the acquisition of NZ Farmers Livestock and Redshaw Livestock, what it means for the company and why the businesses will continue to trade under their respective brands. 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 Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony Wilson about the Government’s decision to approve regulations for a nationwide rural recycling scheme for agrichemicals and farm plastics, why he believes it's a landmark step for farmers and how it will work. 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 Hannah Forbes and Mitchell Hogg about their business, 'Back Acres Conveying and Tailing', the success they've had in just three years of operation and mentors and help they've had along the way. 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 Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years. 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.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years... He talks with Hannah Forbes and Mitchell Hogg about their business, 'Back Acres Conveying Tailing', the success they've had in just three years of operation and mentors and help they've had along the way... And he talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony Wilson about the Government’s decision to approve regulations for a nationwide rural recycling scheme for agrichemicals and farm plastics, why he believes it's a landmark step for farmers and how it will work. 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 Natalie Lloyd, Immediate Past President of the Companion Animal Veterinarian (CAV) Branch of the NZVA and CAV representative on the National Cat Management Group, about the inclusion of feral cats in the Predator Free 2050 strategy. 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 Dr Victoria Hatton, Food HQ CEO, about its recent panel discussion looking at the consumer trends NZ food and drink exporters need to be aware of to be successful in global markets and current attitudes towards meat and dairy. 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.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.3%), what's behind the string of negative results and what it means for the milk price... He talks with Dr Victoria Hatton, Food HQ CEO, about its recent panel discussion looking at the consumer trends NZ food and drink exporters need to be aware of to be successful in global markets and current attitudes towards meat and dairy... And he talks with Natalie Lloyd, Immediate Past President of the Companion Animal Veterinarian (CAV) Branch of the NZVA and CAV representative on the National Cat Management Group, about the inclusion of feral cats in the Predator Free 2050 strategy. 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.3%), what's behind the string of negative results and what it means for the milk price. 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 Dan Coup, CEO of the QEll National Trust, about the reduction of government funding in 2025, what it's meant for the number of conservation applications being either deferred or declined and what it means for the applicants wanting to put a covenant on their land. 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 Professor Mike Duke, Dean of Engineering at Waikato University and founding member of the Waikato Robotics Automation and Sensing (WaiRAS) Group, about being a keynote speaker at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch, applying horticultural robotic technology to the dairy sector and what the future of farming might look like. 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.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor Mike Duke, Dean of Engineering at Waikato University and founding member of the Waikato Robotics Automation and Sensing (WaiRAS) Group, about being a keynote speaker at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch, applying horticultural robotic technology to the dairy sector and what the future of farming might look like... And he talks with Dan Coup, CEO of the QEll National Trust, about the reduction of government funding in 2025, what it's meant for the number of conservation applications being either deferred or declined and what it means for the applicants wanting to put a covenant on their land. 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 Henry Caulton, Cardrona Distillery Acting Managing Director, about celebrating the distillery's 10th anniversary, the success of its products and his association with Distilled Spirits Aotearoa. 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 Professor David Rose, Elizabeth Creak Chair in Sustainable Agricultural Change at Harper Adams University (UK), about speaking at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch this week, the role of social science in precision dairy research and farmer behaviour when it comes to change. 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.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor David Rose, Elizabeth Creak Chair in Sustainable Agricultural Change at Harper Adams University (UK), about speaking at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch this week, the role of social science in precision dairy research and farmer behaviour when it comes to change... And he talks with Henry Caulton, Cardrona Distillery Acting Managing Director, about celebrating the distillery's 10th anniversary, the success of its products and his association with Distilled Spirits Aotearoa. 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.
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner. 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.
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