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 Recommends - Lilly Newton
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Lilly Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika about life as a helicopter pilot on the West Coast, a dog rescue earlier in the year that attracted global interest and working the film crew for the hit Netflix movie Apex. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on
Going global earns for Zentera, more strongwool in the mix - Angus Street
Jo Grigg talks with Zentera CEO Angus Street about the wool brokering company's increased profitability and the increase in strong wool (over 28 micron) to 46% of throughput. They also discuss the focus on Australia and South Africa growers, how brokering differs in NZ and the trend to 79% of farmers signing up to contracts. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your
Farming, tanning and running; the life of a rural content creator - Jorge Coplestone
Dom talks with fifth generation Taranaki farmer Jorge Coplestone about life as a rural content creator on social media. They discuss farming, tanning hides, dog trialling, distance running and her future farming plans with partner Rex Petersen. 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
REX Sep 11 - Jorge Coplestone and Angus Street
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with fifth generation Taranaki farmer Jorge Coplestone about life as a rural content creator on social media. They discuss farming, tanning hides, dog trialling, distance running and her future farming plans with partner Rex Petersen... And Jo Grigg talks with Zentera CEO Angus Street about the wool brokering company's increased profitability and the increas
NAIT levy increases, 1080 drops & TB testing - Sam McIvor
Dom talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the increase in the NAIT levies for farmers, the latest on the proposed 1080 operations for 2027 and how OPSRI's TB testing is performing, a year on from taking over testing duties from Asure Quality. 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
Spring outlook, the super El Niño & grumpy old men - Phil Duncan
Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about NZ recording its third warmest winter on record and why temperature maps appear to be a trigger for a certain cohort of the country's male population. They also discuss the outlook for Spring, the super El Niño and the Nepal floods. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexon
REX Sep 10 - Phil Duncan and Sam McIvor
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about NZ recording its third warmest winter on record and why temperature maps appear to be a trigger for a certain cohort of the country's male population. They also discuss the outlook for Spring, the super El Niño and the Nepal floods... And he talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the increase in the NAIT levies
Tractors, gold & cavalcades; Central Otago's packed ag calendar - Jono Robertson
Dom talks with Jono Robertson from Jono Robertson Livestock Ltd about the raft of rural and community events he's involved with around Central Otago, including an attempt to beat the world record for gathering of Massey Ferguson tractors in one place, the World Gold Panning Championship, the 34th annual Goldfields Cavalcade and the Postie Bike Rally. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest
AI, automation & politics; what does the future of NZ farming look like? - Jasper van Halder
Dom talks with Agnition CEO Jasper van Halder about what farming in NZ could potentially look like in the future. They discuss AI, automation and NZ's role in the burgeoning agri-tech sector. 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 Sep 9 - Jasper Van Halder and Jono Robertson
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Agnition CEO Jasper van Halder about what farming in NZ could potentially look like in the future. They discuss AI, automation and NZ's role in the burgeoning agri-tech sector... And he talks with Jono Robertson from Jono Robertson Livestock Ltd about the raft of rural and community events he's involved with around Central Otago, including an attempt to
Root cause; a conversation about regenerative farming - Dr Hugh Jellie
Dom talks with Dr Hugh Jellie, veterinarian and founder of Āta Verified Regenerative, about what regenerative farming actually means, whether it works and how farmers can tell if their and is genuinely getting healthier. 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 Sep 8 - Dr Hugh Jellie
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Hugh Jellie, veterinarian and founder of Āta Verified Regenerative, about what regenerative farming actually means, whether it works and how farmers can tell if their and is genuinely getting healthier. 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, F
"So much more than just on-farm skills" - Kristi Wright
Dom talks with Kristi Wright about being appointed the new Executive Director of the Fairlight Foundation, her extensive and varied background in agriculture and what she hopes to bring to the 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.
From dog rescues to film crews; the life of a West Coast chopper pilot - Lilly Newton
Dom talks with Lilly Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika about life as a helicopter pilot on the West Coast, a dog rescue earlier in the year that attracted global interest and working the film crew for the hit Netflix movie Apex. 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 L
REX Sep 7 - Lilly Newton and Kristi Wright
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Lilly Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika about life as a helicopter pilot on the West Coast, a dog rescue earlier in the year that attracted global interest and working the film crew for the hit Netflix movie Apex... And he talks with Kristi Wright about being appointed the new Executive Director of the Fairlight Foundation, her extensive and va
REX Recommends - Nigel Griffiths
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Backcou
REX Recommends - Luke J. Lindberg
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture, about his recent trip to NZ, the current trade relationship between NZ and the USA and the initiatives underway to promote agricultural trade between the two countries. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on you
Potential win for sharemilkers; StoneX levels the dairy field - Ty Phillips
Dom talks with Ty Phillips from Figured about its strategic partnership with StoneX, how the global commodity trader has just received regulatory approval from the FMA in NZ to offer milk price risk-management and financial hedging solutions directly to retail dairy farmers and sharemilkers, and what it means for NZ dairy farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your
"We've got a product farmers want" - Chris Morgan
Dom talks with Bovonic Managing Director Chris Morgan about increasing sales of its mastitis screening technology, QuadSense, by over 50% in the last year, the rollout of the product into the UK and Ireland, and the development of the next version of the technology. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us
The week in ag reviewed - Jo Grigg
Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the spring outlook, avocados and a casting call for a tall, weathered and wild individual for a new international commercial. 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 Sep 4 - Jo Grigg, Chris Morgan and Ty Phillips
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the spring outlook, avocados and a casting call for a tall, weathered and wild individual for a new international commercial... He talks with Bovonic Managing Director Chris Morgan about increasing sales of its mastitis screening technology, QuadSense, by over 50% in the last year, th
Winter crops, A&P shows & rugby clubs - Morgan Hunt
Dom talks with Morgan Hunt from Cates about being the supervising agronomist for three of the winning crops at the Ellesmere A&P Show Winter Crop competition, his thoughts on winter crop trends and performance, and how growers are faring in Mid-Canterbury heading into summer. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz
"NZ is going to be seen as a food destination for the first time" - Taylor Cullen
Dom talks with Taylor Cullen, executive chef at Sugarloaf at Flockhill, about winning the Luxury Lodge Chef of the Year title at the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Awards. They also discuss growing up in hospitality, plying his trade around the world, defining NZ cuisine and his thoughts on the The Michelin Guide entering NZ for the first time this year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural
REX Sep 3 - Morgan Hunt and Taylor Cullen
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Morgan Hunt from Cates about being the supervising agronomist for three of the winning crops at the Ellesmere A&P Show Winter Crop competition, his thoughts on winter crop trends and performance, and how growers are faring in Mid-Canterbury heading into summer... And he talks with Taylor Cullen, executive chef at Sugarloaf at Flockhill, about winnin
Brad Pitt's stunt double! Opportunity of a lifetime for kiwi ag pilot - Nigel Griffiths
Dom talks with Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Backcountry Pilots Association.
REX Sep 2 - Nigel Griffiths and Stu Davison
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Ba
Protein demand continues to drive dairy market - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.9%), the continuing demand for protein and why cheddar has fallen to its lowest price on the GDT platform in five 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.
Deep roots; four decades in forestry recognised - Phil Woodward
Dom talks with Phil Woodward from M&R Forestland Management about winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards, his career spanning more than four decades in the industry and his thoughts on the major issues facing the forestry sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz a
Dedication to design excellence and leather craftsmanship - Emma McCutcheon
Dom talks with Emma McCutcheon from Harrier NZ about her range of hand crafted leather products, growing up driving tractors and riding horses among a family of agricultural contractors and her latest innovations incorporating NZ wool into her products. 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 Sep 1 - Phil Woodward and Emma McCutcheon
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Woodward from M&R Forestland Management about winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards, his career spanning more than four decades in the industry and his thoughts on the major issues facing the forestry sector... And he talks with Emma McCutcheon from Harrier NZ about her range of hand crafted leather
Ambitious health hub project backed by Kurow community - Kate Gibbon & Juliet Gray
Dom talks with Kate Gibbon and Juliet Gray from the Waitaki Valley Health Trust about a bold initiative to build a modern, purpose-built healthcare facility to replace the region's outdated medical centre. They discuss the fundraising efforts of the entire community, what the Waitaki Valley Health Hub in Kurow will offer the rural population and building on the legacy of Kurow's history of providi
REX Exclusive; USDA Under Secretary for Trade & Foreign Ag Affairs visits NZ - Luke J. Lindberg
Dom talks with Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture, about his recent trip to NZ, the current trade relationship between NZ and the USA and the initiatives underway to promote agricultural trade between the two countries. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming pla
REX August 31 - Luke J. Lindberg and Kate Gibbon & Juliet Gray
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture, about his recent trip to NZ, the current trade relationship between NZ and the USA and the initiatives underway to promote agricultural trade between the two countries... And he talks with Kate Gibbon and Juliet Gray from the Wait
REX Recommends - Angela MacKenzie
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Angela MacKenzie, Top of the South Wood Council Executive Officer, about winning the Forestry Hero Award at the Top of the South Forestry Awards, her career in forestry and whether forestry some of the major issues facing the sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and fo
REX Recommends - Sandy Campbell
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Sandy Campbell from Alba Livestock Scanning about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the North Island. They also discuss feed levels, the technology he uses to improve his efficiency and how he fell in love with farming after emigrating with his family to NZ from Scotland as an eight-year-old. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX ru
REX August 28 - Angela MacKenzie and Mary Bowron
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Angela MacKenzie, Top of the South Wood Council Executive Officer, about winning the Forestry Hero Award at the Top of the South Forestry Awards, her career in forestry and whether forestry some of the major issues facing the sector... And Jo Grigg talks with Mary Bowron about her impressive 2% hogget dry rate on their Marlborough Sounds farm and her aw
Fantastic in-lamb hogget rates & award winning vet-farmer - Mary Bowron
Jo Grigg talks with Mary Bowron about her impressive 2% hogget dry rate on their Marlborough Sounds farm and her award as Best Sheep & Beef Veterinarian 2026. They also discuss the key to scanning 174% in hoggets while maintaining a 2% dry rate, her strategy for bringing change to farm systems and helping farmers navigate the complex world of parasite management. Tune in daily for the la
Is forestry a convenient scapegoat? - Angela MacKenzie
Dom talks with Angela MacKenzie, Top of the South Wood Council Executive Officer, about winning the Forestry Hero Award at the Top of the South Forestry Awards, her career in forestry and whether forestry some of the major issues facing the sector. 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, Fac
"Not one more voice lost" - Hinehou Timutimu
Dom talks with 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, Hinehou Timutimu, about her recently completed research as part of the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme, her research topic and some of the key findings. 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 result for Pāmu; what's changed? John Rae
Dom talks with John Rae, Pāmu Chair, about a record net operating profit for the 2026 financial year, the myriad factors behind the result and the outlook for the State-Owned Enterprise. 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 NZ Wool Collective; the new merger - Ross McIsaac
Dom talks with Ross McIsaac, Chief Executive of the newly formed New Zealand Wool Collective, about the merger of Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ into the new entity, what's the purpose behind it and what it's setting out to achieve. 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 August 27 - Ross McIsaac, John Rae and Hinehou Timutimu
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ross McIsaac, Chief Executive of the newly formed New Zealand Wool Collective, about the merger of Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ into the new entity, what's the purpose behind it and what it's setting out to achieve... He talks with John Rae, Pāmu Chair, about a record net operating profit for the 2026 financial year, the myriad factors behind th
Measuring methane in the field; ZELP's breakthrough wearable - Hayden Montgomery
Dom talks with Hayden Montgomery, Global Methane Hub Agriculture Program Director, about its co-funding of a new wearable device called ZELP Sense, a wearable device for real-world livestock emissions measurement at scale. They also discuss the development of the product, how it works and Hayden's former career as a New Zealand Ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Tune in daily for the
For the love of farming; scanning, crutching & farm ownership - Sandy Campbell
Dom talks with Sandy Campbell from Alba Livestock Scanning about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the North Island. They also discuss feed levels, the technology he uses to improve his efficiency and how he fell in love with farming after emigrating with his family to NZ from Scotland as an eight-year-old. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favou
REX August 26 - Sandy Campbell and Hayden Montgomery
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sandy Graham from Alba Livestock Scanning about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the North Island. They also discuss feed levels, the technology he uses to improve his efficiency and how he fell in love with farming after emigrating with his family to NZ from Scotland as an eight-year-old... And he talks with Hayden Montgomery, Global
Farming, focus groups & the outback - Toni Walker
Dom talks with Toni Walker, Beef+Lamb NZ Mid Northern North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Shepherd to Shareholder focus groups, the raft of other events planned for the region in 2026 and Toni's time working for the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and
The NZHIA Seed Project; the start of an industry? - Richard Barge
Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about the NZHIA Seed Project, how it's giving everyday NZers the opportunity top grow industrial hemp and why he hopes it could usher in the beginning of a NZ hemp industry. 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, Fac
REX August 25 - Richard Barge and Toni Walker
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about the NZHIA Seed Project, how it's giving everyday NZers the opportunity top grow industrial hemp and why he hopes it could usher in the beginning of a NZ hemp industry... And he talks with Toni Walker, Beef+Lamb NZ Mid Northern North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Shepherd to
The solar boom; fad or paradigm shift? - Henry Cassin
Dom talks with Henry Cassin from Trade Depot about the rise in solar uptake across NZ, the opportunities for rural households and farm infrastructure and the latest solar innovations hitting the 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.
NZ's pest problem; "we're not going to shoot our way out of this" - Richard Dawkins
Dom talks with Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Richard Dawkins about its second National Pests Survey and how it reveals NZ's pest problem has reached a crisis point. They also discuss how the problem is getting worse, despite farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests, and the need for a coordinated response across public and private land. Tune in daily for the latest
REX August 24 - Richard Dawkins and Henry Cassin
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Richard Dawkins about its second National Pests Survey and how it reveals NZ's pest problem has reached a crisis point. They also discuss how the problem is getting worse, despite farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests, and the need for a coordinated response across public and private land
REX Recommends - Clare Bradley
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Clare Bradley, AgriSea CEO, about her 2026 Nuffield Scholarship travels, her observations about how different countries talk about farming and whether NZ needs to frame its farming story beyond simply money. They also discuss what's new at AgriSea and the results of a trial using AgriSea Animal Nutrition which revealed a 29% increase in weight gain for newbo
REX Recommends - Michael Donaldson
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Michael Donaldson, Editor of the Pursuit of Hoppiness magazine and author of Friday Night Beers on Substack, about the announcement from French multinational Malteurop it's permanently closing its malting plant in Marton. They discuss whether the industry saw it coming, what it means for barley growers and brewers and the changing nature of alcohol consumpti
The Great Kiwi Sock Survey - Tim Deane
Dom talks with Norsewear Managing Director Tim Deane about the results of The Great Kiwi Sock Survey, how NZers have racked up a tally of 28 million orphaned socks and further revelations stemming from the company's ongoing annual brand tracking programme. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instag
The week in ag reviewed - Jo Grigg
Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the earliest harvest of Burgundy grapes in nearly 700 years, the decisions NZ farmers are facing with El Niño on the horizon and the latest news on trade and tariffs. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Inst
Are NZ rivers being mismanaged? - Jamie McFadden
Dom talks with Jamie McFadden, Groundswell NZ environment spokesperson and founder of Hurunui Natives, about what he believes is the mismanagement of rivers around the country, the government's latest proposals to address the issue and the planting projects his team is currently working on in North Canterbury. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming
REX August 21 - Jamie McFadden, Jo Grigg and Tim Deane
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jamie McFadden, Groundswell NZ environment spokesperson and founder of Hurunui Natives, about what he believes is the mismanagement of rivers around the country, the government's latest proposals to address the issue and the planting projects his team is currently working on in North Canterbury... He talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag sto
Eggs, bird flu & the lucky escape - Belinda Rutherford
Dom talks with Belinda Rutherford from Hurunui Hens about her free range egg operation in North Canterbury, the vigilance required in the face of bird flu detected in NZ and the gust of wind last year that almost cost more than just her hen shed. 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
"Destiny in our own hands" - Andrew Hoggard
Dom talks with Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard about proposed government changes in which Freshwater farm plans will be required only on areas of farms where high-risk activity occurs, how the changes could reduce pressure on growers and some of the other government proposals announced recently to cut agricultural red tape and regulation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX
REX August 20 - Andrew Hoggard and Belinda Rutherford
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard about proposed government changes in which Freshwater farm plans will be required only on areas of farms where high-risk activity occurs, how the changes could reduce pressure on growers and some of the other government proposals announced recently to cut agricultural red tape and regulation... And he talks
The difference between spraying and spray performance - Pieter Van Der Westhuizen
Dom talks with Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, UPL NZ Technical Market Development Manager, about the role of adjuvants in spray performance, the key things to consider when it comes to adjuvant selection and the changing perceptions around adding adjuvants to spray treatments. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and fo
Spring sowing choices to maximise that rain - Andrew Johnston
Jo Grigg talks with Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about why lucerne is king at turning water into feed, why he rates chicory mixes with top-flowering legumes and tips to establish forage crops and pastures in the face of El Nino. 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 Lin
REX August 19 - Stu Davison, Andrew Johnston and Pieter Van Der Westhuizen
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+2.3%), how record high Northern Hemisphere temperatures and the spectre of El Niño are motivating buyers and why GLP-1s and health products are driving up the price for skim milk powder... Jo Grigg talks with Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about why lucerne is king
GLP-1s & weather conditions behind a solid GDT auction - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+2.3%), how record high Northern Hemisphere temperatures and the spectre of El Niño are motivating buyers and why GLP-1s and health products are driving up the price for skim milk powder. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline
Potato perfection & the next generation of vege growers - Robin Oakley
Dom talks with Robin Oakley, founder of Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables, about hosting students for the Farm2Future educational camp last month, his career in the vegetable industry over the last four decades and the current challenges in the vegetable industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us o
From the Rhône to Rimapere; the French Knight of NZ wine - Anne Escalle
Dom talks with Anne Escalle, GM of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ, including the Rimapere vineyard in Marlborough and the Akarua estate in Central Otago. They discuss her appointment as a Knight of the French National Order for Agricultural Merit by the French Embassy for bridging French wine expertise with New Zealand's pioneering viticulture over the last twenty years. Tune in daily for the la
REX August 18 - Anne Escalle and Robin Oakley
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Anne Escalle, GM of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ, including the Rimapere vineyard in Marlborough and the Akarua estate in Central Otago. They discuss her appointment as a Knight of the French National Order for Agricultural Merit by the French Embassy for bridging French wine expertise with New Zealand's pioneering viticulture over the last twenty y
Beyond the 'engine room'; why NZ farming needs a new story - Clare Bradley
Dom talks with Clare Bradley, AgriSea CEO, about her 2026 Nuffield Scholarship travels, her observations about how different countries talk about farming and whether NZ needs to frame its farming story beyond simply money. They also discuss what's new at AgriSea and the results of a trial using AgriSea Animal Nutrition which revealed a 29% increase in weight gain for newborn dairy calves. Tune in
Malteurop quits NZ; "There's no getting around how huge it is" - Michael Donaldson
Dom talks with Michael Donaldson, Editor of the Pursuit of Hoppiness magazine and author of Friday Night Beers on Substack, about the announcement from French multinational Malteurop it's permanently closing its malting plant in Marton. They discuss whether the industry saw it coming, what it means for barley growers and brewers and the changing nature of alcohol consumption. Tune in daily for the
REX August 17 - Michael Donaldson and Clare Bradley
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Michael Donaldson, Editor of the Pursuit of Hoppiness magazine and author of Friday Night Beers on Substack, about the announcement from French multinational Malteurop it's permanently closing its malting plant in Marton. They discuss whether the industry saw it coming, what it means for barley growers and brewers and the changing nature of alcohol cons
REX Recommends - Ben O'Carroll
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a few songs. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and
REX Recommends - Matt Holden
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his recent trip to Uganda to climb three mountains, including Mount Stanley, the third highest peak on the African continent. They also discuss gorillas, chimps, elephants, passports and the upcoming Rural Roundup event he's got planned as part of the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22). Tune in daily for the latest and gr
Buying or selling a farm? The smart window is now open - Jarrod Godfrey
Dom talks with Jarrod Godfrey, Findex Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, about farmers having a valuable window to get their finances and plans in order before the rural property market gets busy in spring, how to assess borrowing capacity and risk and why it's important to get annual accounts completed early. They also discuss what banks will look for when assessing finance and why thoro
"Hopefully we can do ourselves out of a job"; positive signs at Wilding Conference - Pete Oswald
Dom talks with Pete Oswald from the Central Otago Wilding Conifers Group about the 2026 National Wilding Pine Conference in Invercargill, the major issues and key announcements and Pete's career as a professional freeskier, adventurer, film maker, businessman and environmental advocate. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonlin
REX August 14 - Pete Oswald and Jarrod Godfrey
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pete Oswald from the Central Otago Wilding Conifers Group about the 2026 National Wilding Pine Conference in Invercargill, the major issues and key announcements and Pete's career as a professional freeskier, adventurer, film maker, businessman and environmental advocate... And he talks with Jarrod Godfrey, Findex Accounting & Business Advisory Part
Taxes, the primary sector & the perils of door-knocking - Taine Randell
Dom talks with NZ First candidate and former All Black captain Taine Randell about why he's decided to turn his hand to politics, his views and experience in the primary industries sector and his thoughts on the All Blacks first two matches on their current tour of South Africa. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz
Sheep scanning success, the pros and cons of lycra & becoming a Dad - Ben O'Carroll
Dom talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a few songs. 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 August 13 - Taine Randell and Ben O'Carroll
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ First candidate and former All Black captain Taine Randell about why he's decided to turn his hand to politics, his views and experience in the primary industries sector and his thoughts on the All Blacks first two matches on their current tour of South Africa... And he talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the fa
REX August 12 - Liam Gavin and Dr Mary van Andel
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Liam Gavin, Director for Gavin’s Apiaries Ltd in Northland, about how industry is bouncing back after a tough few years and how its dealing with oversupply and increasing hive sustainability. They also discuss the establishment of the new Honey & Bees industry group and the increasing demand for NZ honey overseas... And he talks with Dr Mary v
Watch, separate & scrub; bird flu protocol for farmers - Dr Mary van Andel
Dom talks with Dr Mary van Andel, MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer, about what farmers need to look out for as the front line surveillance for H5N1 avian influenza, what protocols they can follow to mitigate spread and the current state of bird flu 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
