REX
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.
Episodes
REX July 8 - Stu Davison and Sam Harmer
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.9%), why it's the largest decline in two years and the weather conditions which could impact production around the world... And Jo Grigg talks with Sam Harmer, Monaro scholar and PGGW wool representative, about her Otago Merino Association-funded trip to Australia, prepping
Aussie insights & should grassfed wool become marketing lingo? - Sam Harmer
Jo Grigg talks with Sam Harmer, Monaro scholar and PGGW wool representative, about her Otago Merino Association-funded trip to Australia, prepping for the Merino shearing season and the family business at Castle Ridge Station. 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
GDT auction records largest drop in two years - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.9%), why it's the largest decline in two years and the weather conditions which could impact production around the world. 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.
The complexities of farm succession - Lawrence Field
Dom talks with Lawrence Field from Rural Field Consultants about his current series of succession planning workshops with Rabobank, coping with change and the issues discussed in Rabobank's latest whitepaper, 'Succession 20250; gearing up for NZ's food and agri future'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follo
The slippery slope of stress, mental health & farm injuries - Marc Gascoigne
Dom talks with Marc Gascoigne, Cambridge dairy farmer and Farmstrong ambassador, about how stress can potentially lead to poor mental health and on-farm injuries, his own experience with stress and some methods to help combat 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 LinkedIn
REX July 7 - Marc Gascoigne and Lawrence Field
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Marc Gascoigne, Cambridge dairy farmer and Farmstrong ambassador, about how stress can potentially lead to poor mental health and on-farm injuries, his own experience with stress and some methods to help combat it... And he talks with Lawrence Field from Rural Field Consultants about his current series of succession planning workshops with Rabobank, cop
Why health & safety gets the eye-roll - and how to fix it - Lindy Nelson
Dom talks with Safer Farms Ambassador Lindy Nelson about its current focus on women dairy farmers injuring themselves in and around calving season, the wider Farm Without Harm strategy and winning the Leadership award at the recent 2026 NZ Workplace Health and Safety Awards. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and
The history & trajectory of NZ Simmentals - Jon Knauf
Dom talks with Jon Knauf, NZ Simmental President and Kerrah Simmentals stud master, about the history of the breed in NZ, how it's progressed over the decades and the 2026 sale season. 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.
REX July 6 - Tom Slee, Lindy Nelson and Jon Knauf
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tom Slee, 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, about winning the title at the Grand Final in Taranaki over the weekend, becoming part of the first father and son duo to take out the title after father Richard's victory in 1999 and coming from third place ahead of the buzzer round to take the title... He talks with Safer Farms Ambassador Lindy Nelson about
2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year - Tom Slee
Dom talks with Tom Slee, 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, about winning the title at the Grand Final in Taranaki over the weekend, becoming part of the first father and son duo to take out the title after father Richard's victory in 1999 and coming from third place ahead of the buzzer round to take the title. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming
REX Recommends - Jim Ward & Matt Simpson
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Federated Farmers High Country Committee co-chairs Jim Ward and Matt Simpson about the Government’s Conservation Act Amendment Bill, the conflicting interpretations of Bill being disseminated online and what they'd like to see happen. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz
REX Recommends - Lucy McKnight
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Lucy McKnight, Marlborough farmer and florist, about her business Picks and Petals, the process of converting parts of Te Rapa farm for flower production and whether it's proving to be a successful venture. 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, Faceb
Could the Panama Canal and El Niño affect NZ ag exports? - Melissa Clark-Reynolds
Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds, futurist and founder of FutureCentre.nz, about how the Panama Canal, El Niño and changing demographics are influencing NZ agriculture. 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.
"We can't just lock the gate and walk away" - Jim Ward & Matt Simpson
Dom talks with Federated Farmers High Country Committee co-chairs Jim Ward and Matt Simpson about the Government’s Conservation Act Amendment Bill, the conflicting interpretations of Bill being disseminated online and what they'd like to see happen. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagr
REX July 3 - Jim Ward & Matt Simpson and Melissa Clark-Reynolds
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers High Country Committee co-chairs Jim Ward and Matt Simpson about the Government’s Conservation Act Amendment Bill, the conflicting interpretations of Bill being disseminated online and what they'd like to see happen... And he talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds, futurist and founder of FutureCentre.nz, about how the Panama Canal, E
Beef system overhaul wins accolades - Carey Pawson-Edwards
Dom talks with Carey Pawson-Edwards, Stock Manager at Caberfeidh Station, part of the Lone Star Farms portfolio, about winning the 2026 Rabobank Management Project Award, how the project is bein implemented at Caberfeidh and being selected to represent NZ at the 2026 Global Sheep Forum in Adelaide (July 5-10). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming
From farm to summit; Kathmandu partners with Zentera - Megan Welch
Dom talks with Kathmandu CEO Megan Welch about signing on with Zentera Wool Company as its latest brand partner, increasing the volume of merino wool for its apparel and the latest trends in outdoor fashion and manufacturing. 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
REX July 2 - Carey Pawson-Edwards and Megan Welch
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Carey Pawson-Edwards, Stock Manager at Caberfeidh Station, part of the Lone Star Farms portfolio, about winning the 2026 Rabobank Management Project Award, how the project is bein implemented at Caberfeidh and being selected to represent NZ at the 2026 Global Sheep Forum in Adelaide (July 5-10)... And he talks with Kathmandu CEO Megan Welch about signin
What it takes to become Rural Woman of the Year - Kate Acland
Dom talks with Kate Acland, Beef+Lamb NZ Chair, about winning the inaugural Rural Woman of the Year award at the recent Primary Industries NZ conference, her background in the agriculture sector and why she opted to pursue a governance 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 a
Dairy markets, fuel prices & currencies - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest GDT Pulse auction, what he thinks might be in store for the next full auction and which currencies are currently struggling on the global market. 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.
Bull prices and breeding tigers - Andrew Powdrell
Jo Grigg talks with Andrew Powdrell, stud master at Turiroa Angus, about its best sale ever, whether high priced bulls make sense for commercial beef farmers, the battle to secure top bulls this year and his Turiroa Tiger rams. 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
REX July 1 - Stu Davison, Andrew Powdrell and Kate Acland
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest GDT Pulse auction, what he thinks might be in store for the next full auction and which currencies are currently struggling on the global market... REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Andrew Powdrell, stud master at Turiroa Angus, about its best sale ever, whether high priced bulls make sense for commercia
Major challenges for the NZ wine industry - Philip Gregan
Dom talks with Philip Gregan, NZ Winegrowers CEO, about the vexed issue of matching grape supply with demand, how NZ wine is currently faring in key overseas markets and his last official day on the job. 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.
From pasture to petals - Lucy McKnight
Dom talks with Lucy McKnight, Marlborough farmer and florist, about her business Picks and Petals, the process of converting parts of Te Rapa farm for flower production and whether it's proving to be a successful venture. 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
REX June 30 - Philip Gregan and Lucy McKnight
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Philip Gregan, NZ Winegrowers CEO, about the vexed issue of matching grape supply with demand, how NZ wine is currently faring in key overseas markets and his last official day on the job... And he talks with Lucy McKnight, Marlborough farmer and florist, about her business Picks and Petals, the process of converting parts of Te Rapa farm for flower pro
The evolution of catchment groups - Ben Ensor
Dom talks with Ben Ensor, recently-retired Chair of the Catchment Communities Aotearoa group, about his tenure in the job, the role of the collective and what was discussed at the recent Catchment Communities Aotearoa National Forum. 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 Linke
REX June 29 - Alex Morrisey, Phil Duncan and Ben Ensor
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alex Morrisey from Little Farms NZ about the recent flooding in southern Wairarapa, the damage to the district after the third such weather event so far this year and the parts of the district still cut off... He talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about what's in store for July, more flooding in Wairarapa and the latest on El Niño... And he
July outlook, floods and El Niño - Phil Duncan
Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about what's in store for July, more flooding in Wairarapa and the latest on El Niño. 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.
"The devastation is terrible"; third flood this year for Wairarapa - Alex Morrisey
Dom talks with Alex Morrisey from Little Farms NZ about the recent flooding in southern Wairarapa, the damage to the district after the third such weather event so far this year and the parts of the district still cut off. 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 mor
REX Recommends - Willy & Tess McSkimming
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Willy and Tess McSkimming from McSkimming Shearing in Kurow about their respective histories in the shearing industry, the evolution of the business and the new shearing app developed by Willy, The Shearing Board. 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 Recommends - Simon 'Pog' Cameron
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Pog Cameron, Federated Farmers West Coast Provincial President, about the Conservation Amendment Bill, why there's been so much misinformation about it and what the bill actually proposes. (Public submissions close July 2). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on
What it takes to host the FMG YF Grand Final - Sarah Avery & Emma Northcott
Dom talks with Sarah Avery and Emma Northcott, two of the main organisers of next week's FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Taranaki. They discuss what it involves to organise a Grand Final, how long it's taken and their respective backgrounds with their Young Farmer clubs. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co
New app for the shearing shed; a one-stop shop - Willy & Tess McSkimming
Dom talks with Willy and Tess McSkimming from McSkimming Shearing in Kurow about their respective histories in the shearing industry, the evolution of the business and the new shearing app developed by Willy, The Shearing Board. 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 f
REX June 26 - Willy & Tess McSkimming and Sarah Avery & Emma Northcott
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Willy and Tess McSkimming from McSkimming Shearing in Kurow about their respective histories in the shearing industry, the evolution of the business and the new shearing app developed by Willy, The Shearing Board... And he talks with Sarah Avery and Emma Northcott, two of the main organisers of next week's FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Tar
REX Replay; H5N1 vaccine - Kristen Baxter
In light of the cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu found in Western and South Australia, Dom replays a discussion he had with Kristen Baxter, Zoetis global senior manager for sustainability integration, about the development of an Avian flu vaccine for poultry, effective against the current global strain of H5N1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza which is killing poultry and wildlife (avian
The nuts & bolts of the ANZCO/Greenlea deal - Peter Conley
Dom talks with ANZCO CEO Peter Conley about the Christchurch-based meat processor and exporter signing a deal to buy Greenlea Group, what it means for both companies and what's required to make the deal complete. 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.
Hard antlers, velvet & Texas Longhorns - Kelly Bennett
Dom talks with Kelly Bennett, stud master and co-owner of Deer Genetics NZ, about his recent road trip to gather hard antlers for his Southern Velvet Buyers Ltd company, the growth of the business over the last twenty-five years and why he decided to establish his newest venture, Texas Longhorn NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vi
REX June 25 - Kelly Bennett, Peter Conley and Kristen Baxter
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kelly Bennett, stud master and co-owner of Deer Genetics NZ, about his recent road trip to gather hard antlers for his Southern Velvet Buyers Ltd company, the growth of the business over the last twenty-five years and why he decided to establish his newest venture, Texas Longhorn NZ... He talks with ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley about the Christchurch-ba
REX PINZ Special - Simon 'Pog' Cameron
Dom talks with Pog Cameron, Federated Farmers West Coast Provincial President, about the Conservation Amendment Bill, why there's been so much misinformation about it and what the bill actually proposes. (Public submissions close July 2). 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
REX PINZ Special - Todd Charteris
Dom talks with Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris about the release of Rabobank's latest annual white paper, 'Succession 2050 - gearing up for NZ's food and agri future', released at the Primary Industries NZ Summit in Auckland. 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 m
The ghost, the symbol & the Icelandic chef; The Beaumont Hotel story - Alison Mills
Dom talks with Alison Mills, owner of the Beaumont Hotel on the Clutha Gold Trail between Lawrence and Roxburgh, as part of the REX Rural Pubs and Publicans series. They discuss the hotel's history, social events and the obligatory ghost story. 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, Faceboo
From the wool shed to Europe with Devold - Craig Smith
Dom talks with Craig Smith, GM of Devold NZ, about the recent Sheep to Shop international trip with NZ growers to visit Bulgaria, Lithuania and Norway, the highlights of the trip and Devold's forward contract prices and structure for the 2027-2030 supply period. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on
REX June 23 - Craig Smith and Alison Mills
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Craig Smith, GM of Devold NZ, about the recent Sheep to Shop international trip with NZ growers to visit Bulgaria, Lithuania and Norway, the highlights of the trip and Devold's forward contract prices and structure for the 2027-2030 supply period... And he talks with Alison Mills, owner of the Beaumont Hotel on the Clutha Gold Trail between Lawrence and
Building an award-winning farm culture - Scott & Stacey Mackereth
Dom talks with Edendale dairy farmers Scott and Stacey Mackereth about winning this year's Share Farmers of the Year title at the recent NZ Dairy Industry Awards, how they entered the dairy industry and how they've managed to cultivate a successful team culture. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on
The business of mussel farming in NZ - Patrick Redwood
Dom talks with Patrick Redwood, GM of Omega Seafood in Marlborough, about the family mussel growing, processing and packaging business, how they entered the industry over forty years ago and the complexities involved in running a successful seafood export business. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us
REX June 22 - Patrick Redwood and Scott & Stacey Mackereth
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Patrick Redwood, GM of Omega Seafood in Marlborough, about the family mussel growing, processing and packaging business, how they entered the industry over forty years ago and the complexities involved in running a successful seafood export business... And he talks with Edendale dairy farmers Scott and Stacey Mackereth about winning this year's Share Fa
REX Recommends - Craig Wiggins & Slade McFarland
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Craig Wiggins and Slade McFarland at Fieldays about how the joint venture between the Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate charity and Mates in Construction is progressing, breaking the stigma around mental health and some of then cases they've encountered recently. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, v
REX Recommends - Paul Hickman
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Taimate Angus owner Paul Hickman about setting a NZ record for the highest priced bull across all breeds, following the sale of Lot 3 for $168,000 at its annual bull sale on Monday. They also discuss the bull's genetics, selling all 100 lots at a new national average high of $23,750 and the ensuing celebrations for the Taimate team. Tune in daily for the lat
"The best job in the world"; countdown to Young Farmer Grand Final - Cheyne Gilooly
Dom talks with Cheyne Gillooly, NZ Young Farmers CEO, about the upcoming Grand Final being held for the first time in Taranaki (July 2-4). They also discuss his first year in the role, the changes that have been made over the past twelve months to further strengthen the country's Young Farmer clubs and the new dating app for rural NZers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content
Turning grass into profit with speed; the Oxbury model - Symon Brewis-Weston
Dom talks with Symon Brewis-Weston from Oxbury Agricultural Finance Ltd about how the Oxbury model differs from larger, traditional banks, what products it offers and the origin of the bank in the UK in 2021. 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.
Wool education; creating 'renegade marketers' - Ryan Cosgrove
Dom talks with Ryan Cosgrove, Campaign for Wool NZ Chair, about the success of a pilot programme targeting Year 9 and 10 students to get them hands-on with wool, the already established education programmes for early childhood, primary and tertiary students and having Sir Sam Neill on board as the charity’s Global Ambassador. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on you
REX June 19 - Cheyne Gillooly, Ryan Cosgrove and Symon Brewis-Weston
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Cheyne Gillooly, NZ Young Farmers CEO, about the upcoming Grand Final being held for the first time in Taranaki (July 2-4). They also discuss his first year in the role, the changes that have been made over the past twelve months to further strengthen the country's Young Farmer clubs and the new dating app for rural NZers... He talks with Ryan Cosgrove,
Farming & tourism success on Banks Peninsula - Annabel Craw
Dom talks with Annabel Craw from Ridgecliff farm and accommodation about its collection of rural retreats on the farm in Banks Peninsula, why the family decided to add agritourism to its farming operation and how the two complement each other. 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
5 to 1 return on genetic investment - Callum Livingston
Dom talks with Callum Livingston from GenomNZ about its genetic improvement programmes over the decades and the difference it's made to the wider agriculture sector and sheep in particular. They also discuss the financial benefits to be gained by employing improved genetics across livestock, aquaculture and plants. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite strea
REX June 18 - Callum Livingston and Annabel Craw
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Callum Livingston from GenomNZ about its genetic improvement programmes over the decades and the difference it's made to the wider agriculture sector and sheep in particular. They also discuss the financial benefits to be gained by employing improved genetics across livestock, aquaculture and plants... And he talks with Annabel Craw from Ridgecliff farm
From tourism to dairy; taking every opportunity to learn - Lauren McConnachie
Dom talks with Lauren McConnachie, winner of the 2026 Dairy Manager of the Year title at the recent NZ Dairy Industry Awards, about her dairy career, what it takes to be a top manager and what her plans are 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 mor
REX June 17 - Paul Hickman, Stu Davison and Lauren McConnachie
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Taimate Angus owner Paul Hickman about setting a NZ record for the highest priced bull across all breeds, following the sale of Lot 3 for $168,000 at its annual bull sale on Monday. They also discuss the bull's genetics, selling all 100 lots at a new national average high of $23,750 and the ensuing celebrations for the Taimate team... He talks with Stu
GDT dips again - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Diary Trade Event overnight (-2.8%), what factors contributed to the result and the annual HighGround Dairy conference in Chicago. 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.
Record NZ bull price; "Gut feeling something special was gonna happen" - Paul Hickman
Dom talks with Taimate Angus owner Paul Hickman about setting a NZ record for the highest priced bull across all breeds, following the sale of Lot 3 for $168,000 at its annual bull sale on Monday. They also discuss the bull's genetics, selling all 100 lots at a new national average high of $23,750 and the ensuing celebrations for the Taimate team. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rura
"This is a no-brainer & it actually works" - Andrew Pegler
Dom talks with Andrew Pegler, FLEX Energy CEO, about the team's recent Fieldays experience, the nature of the conversations around solar energy on farms and its partnership with Farmlands. 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.
Regen ag; not fringe & very profitable - Chloe Dear
Dom talks with Chloe Dear, Quorum Sense Manager, about the history and purpose of Quorum Sense, its recent conference, 'Dairy Farm Resilience in a Changing World', and the growth of organic farming in NZ. 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.
Taking Resolution to the world & the One Direction connection - Paul Reddenklau & Ciara McAdden
Dom talks with Paul Ruddenklau and Ciara McAdden from Resolution Farming about the origin of the Resolution app and how it can simplify record-keeping, compliance and task management. They also discuss the growing success of the business, including international expansion, and the pair's interesting and wildly diverse backgrounds. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your
REX June 16 - Paul Ruddenklau & Ciara McAdden, Chloe Dear and Andrew Pegler
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Paul Ruddenklau and Ciara McAdden from Resolution Farming about the origin of the Resolution app and how it can simplify record-keeping, compliance and task management. They also the discuss the growing success of the business, including international expansion, and the pair's interesting and wildly diverse backgrounds... He talks with Chloe Dear, Quoru
The extraordinary legacy of the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme - Greg Millar
Dom talks with Greg Millar, the National Manager of Fundraising for IHC NZ, about the iconic IHC Calf & Rural Scheme, the history of the scheme and why it's endured for over 40 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.
Record reproductive results for NZ dairy farmers - David Chin
Dom talks with LIC CEO David Chin about new season data showing a strong reproductive performance for the 2025/2026 season, a lift in key metrics compared to last season and the strong performance of the South Island in lifting the national average. 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, Fa
"If you can invest in yourself, you can make a fortune" - Craig Wiggins & Slade McFarland
Dom talks with Craig Wiggins and Slade McFarland at Fieldays about how the joint venture between the Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate charity and Mates in Construction is progressing, breaking the stigma around mental health and some of then cases they've encountered recently. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and
REX June 15 - Criag Wiggins & Slade McFarland, David Chin and Greg Millar
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Craig Wiggins and Slade McFarland at Fieldays about how the joint venture between the Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate charity and Mates in Construction is progressing, breaking the stigma around mental health and some of then cases they've encountered recently... He talks with LIC CEO David Chin about new season data showing a strong reproductive perform
REX Recommends - Ray Smith
In case you missed it... Dom talks with MPI Director-General Ray Smith about the 2026 'Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries' report released at Fieldays, the major factors behind NZ's expected export revenue to reach a record $64.3b (+6%) for the year to June 30 and NZ's top export markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vi
REX Recommends - Christopher Luxon
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about the raft of agricultural announcements being made by the government at Fieldays 2026, what motivates him to remain in politics and how he occupies his spare time. 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 a
Fieldays Day 3: What is the Responsible Dairy programme? - Campbell Parker
Dom talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker about the Responsible Dairy programme, part of the government's Land Use Flexibility package announced at Fieldays, how it will be led by DairyNZ on behalf of the sector and the outlook for dairy this season. 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,
Fieldays Day 3: From family farm to global tech - Thijs Griffioen
Dom talks with Thijs Griffioen, CowManager Head of Global Offices and Strategic Accounts, about its smart ear sensor which tracks herd metrics, and its new milk sensor. They also discuss the origin of the company, founded in 2008 by his father, a Dutch dairy farmer who revolutionized the industry by inventing the first smart ear sensors for cattle and its expansion into the NZ market. Tune i
Fieldays Day 3; - Boost for rural mental health access - Rob Sharkie
Dom talks with Rob Sharkie, Farmlands GM of Field and Technical Sales, about its new partnership with Rural Support Trust and digital wellbeing platform ignite to launch a free online mental health and wellbeing service for farmers and growers, how it can be accessed by people in rural communities and Rob's career in the agriculture industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural con
Fieldays Special: Cut the Bull, Start the Chat - Jack Jensen
Dom talks with Jack Jensen, Hawke's Bay farmer, extreme sports athlete, founder of MSFT Productions and the Spark That Chat charity, about his new initiative, Cut the Bull, in association with Farmstrong. They discuss his mental health advocacy, farmer wellbeing, content creation and his first trip to Fieldays. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming
Fieldays Day 2: NZ primary exports continue to break records - Ray Smith
Dom talks with MPI Director-General Ray Smith about the 2026 'Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries' report released at Fieldays, the major factors behind NZ's expected export revenue to reach a record $64.3b (+6%) for the year to June 30 and NZ's top export markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and f
Fieldays Day 1: "Agriculture is a game of inches" - Rob Clayton
Dom talks with Rob Clayton, the new CEO of Gallagher Animal Management, about his first few days in the role, his background in agriculture and the performance of the company over the past year. 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.
Fieldays Day 2: Interest rates, GLP-1's & the economic outlook - Hayden Dillon
Dom talks with Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner, about what's on the horizon for interest rates, the rise of GLP-1's and the role NZ protein can play, and the economic outlook for NZ. 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.
Fieldays Day 2: Feds Fieldays rookie - Richard Dawkins
Dom talks with Richard Dawkins, Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair, about his first time at Fieldays, Federated Farmers five-point plan for the next government and the government's announcement around grater land use flexibility. 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
Fieldays Day 2: Pāmu heading up wearables research on hill country - Mark Leslie
Dom talks with Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about its role in the Livestock Innovation Farming Transformation (LIFT) Programme and how it aims to unlock the productivity potential of hill country by partnering with farmers to adopt and develop virtual fencing-enabled grazing systems. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and
Luxon Special: 'We're backing farmers, not calling them villains'
Special Episode Alert! We're recording on-site at Fieldays and were able to catch up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon! Chris and Dom chat about the raft of agricultural announcements being made by the government at Fieldays 2026, what motivates him to remain in politics and how he occupies his spare time. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming
Fieldays; Day 1 - NZ's first GEA DairyRobot system - Brett & Linda Coubrough
Dom talks with Tirau dairy farmers Brett and Linda Coubrough about installing NZ's first GEA DairyRobot system, what factors they considered and what advantages they expect from the system. They also discuss the origins of the family farm in 1907, Brett's decision to return to farm in his 50s and Linda's decision to escape the city and work in the family business with father Brett and her brother.
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