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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Richard Tosswill - Halter in the hill country
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12:51Dom talks with Wairarapa farmer Richard 'Tozzie' Tosswill about his Te Awa Awa sheep and beef hill country farm, why he's adopted virtual fencing technology with Halter and what benefits and challenges he's experienced so far. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and…
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Rachel Jackson-Hoare - The Novum Wines experience
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25:04Dom talks with Novum Wines co-owner Rachel Jackson-Hoare about the history of the Marlborough vineyard, its emphasis on the traditional elements of wine-making, including using cork instead of screw caps, and the intricacies of being a small, premium brand. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming plat…
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John Stevenson - Fonterra farmers; "a good history of making long-term decisions"
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15:40Dom talks with Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson about its recent letter to shareholders revealing 96% of Councillors support the proposal to divest Mainland, why it believes it's a good deal for shareholders and what the role of the council is. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming…
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REX Oct 6 - John Stevenson from the Fonterra Co-op Council, Rachel Jackson-Hoare from Novum Wines and Richard Tosswill from Te Awa Awa Farm
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56:30On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson about its recent letter to shareholders revealing 96% of Councillors support the proposal to divest Mainland, why it believes it's a good deal for shareholders and what the role of the council is... He talks with Novum Wines co-owner Rachel Jackson-Hoare…
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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Susan Harris from GreenXperts about why she believes fossil fuel emissions are causing far more damage to the planet than cows and sheep, why the Paris Accord should be amended accordingly and how NZ could lead the way highlighting the discrepancy internationally. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX…
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In case you missed it... Dom talks with author Peta Carey about her latest book, 'The Hollows Boys; A story of three brothers and the Fiordland Deer Recovery Era', her personal connection with the story and the significance and impact of this extraordinary period in NZ history. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fav…
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Marijke Dunselman - New southern agritourism network set to launch
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12:09Dom talks with Agritourism NZ CEO Marijke Dunselman about the launch of the pilot Agritourism NZ Otago/Southland Regional Network, what the aim of the network is and the Global Agritourism Conference in Scotland next year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and fol…
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Andy Caughey - China; a key player in the wool market
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9:18Dom talks with Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about his recent trip to the Nanjing Wool Market Conference, the significance of this market for local woolgrowers and the encouraging lift in strong wool prices. 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…
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Pog Cameron - Celebrating 10 years of the Haast Whitebait Festival
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21:43Dom talks with Simon 'Pog' Cameron about the 2025 Haast Whitebait Festival tomorrow (Oct 4th), the ongoing battle with wilding pines and efforts being made to push for faster processing of Crown land pastoral licences to graze. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz an…
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REX Oct 3 - Pog Cameron from the Haast Whitebait Festival, Andy Caughey from Wool Impact and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ
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46:30On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon 'Pog' Cameron about the 2025 Haast Whitebait Festival tomorrow (Oct 4th), the ongoing battle with wilding pines and efforts being made to push for faster processing of Crown land pastoral licences to graze... He talks with Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about his recent trip to the Nanjing Wool Marke…
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Geoff & Alex FitzGerald - Near misses, fundraising & Miss Korea
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20:34Dom talks with Geoff FitzGerald and his grandson Alex from Maungahau Lodge about their upcoming fundraiser for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Geoff's two accidents on farm which required the services of the rescue helicopter and the time Miss Korea came to stay... Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite…
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Jeremy Bryant - Using AI to get the most out of pasture
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11:23Dom talks with Jeremy Bryant from Aimer Farming about securing a $750,000 capital investment from Cultivate Ventures, how the system works to measure and forecast pasture mass and his plans to develop mobile, drone, and satellite solutions, and launch into international markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…
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Susan Harris - Methane emissions; "the problem isn't livestock"
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19:16Dom talks with Susan Harris from GreenXperts about why she believes fossil fuel emissions are causing far more damage to the planet than cows and sheep, why the Paris Accord should be amended accordingly and how NZ could lead the way highlighting the discrepancy internationally. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…
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REX Oct 2 - Susan Harris from GreenXperts, Geoff & Alex FitzGerald from Maungahau Lodge and Jeremy Bryant from Aimer Farming
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55:19On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Susan Harris from GreenXperts about why she believes fossil fuel emissions are causing far more damage to the planet than cows and sheep, why the Paris Accord should be amended accordingly and how NZ could lead the way highlighting the discrepancy internationally... He talks with Geoff FitzGerald and his…
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Pete 'Razor' Reynolds - Drugs or hunting? The outdoor influence
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21:48Dom talks with with Peter 'Razor' Reynolds about his charitable organisation, Moral Compass, which helps vulnerable youth through endeavours such as hunting and fishing, his own battles as a youth in London before joining the British Army and the upcoming book on his life. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourit…
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Dom talks with rower Ben Taylor about his recent win in the men's pair with Oliver Welch at the world rowing championships in Shanghai, being part of the bronze medal performance in the first ever mixed wight event and his reflections on a successful season before he takes a well earned break. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural con…
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Stu Davison - From the world dairy expo in Wisconsin
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12:35Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, about Fonterra's Full Year result, the Synlait Milk's agreement to sell its North Island sites to US healthcare company Abbott and the current state of global milk supply. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite stre…
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REX Oct 1 - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Peter 'Razor' Reynolds from Moral Compass and World Champion rower Ben Taylor
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50:11On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, about Fonterra's Full Year result, the Synlait Milk's agreement to sell its North Island sites to US healthcare company Abbott and the current state of global milk supply... He talks with Peter 'Razor' Reynolds about his cha…
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Vanessa Hore - TB eradication; keeping the pressure on
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15:21Dom talks with Vanessa Hore, Otago Ospri Farmer Committee Chair, about the new livestock movement restrictions being introduced in a part of Central Otago dealing with infected possums spreading bovine TB to livestock, what it means for farmers and the progress being made on eradication efforts in the region. Tune in daily for the latest and greate…
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Peta Carey - Adventure, tragedy and the story of three brothers in the deer recovery era
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30:56Dom talks with author Peta Carey about her latest book, 'The Hollows Boys; A story of three brothers and the Fiordland Deer Recovery Era', her personal connection with the story and the significance and impact of this extraordinary period in NZ history. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform…
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REX Sep 30 - Author Peta Carey and Vanessa Hore from Ospri Otago
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49:07On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with author Peta Carey about her latest book, 'The Hollows Boys; A story of three brothers and the Fiordland Deer Recovery Era', her personal connection with the story and the significance and impact of this extraordinary period in NZ history... And he talks with Vanessa Hore, Otago Ospri Farmer Committee Cha…
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Dom talks with Associate Professor Tim Curran from Lincoln University about his research into how plants respond to extreme disturbance events such as fire, drought, frost and cyclones, his recent focus on identifying low flammability species to plant as green firebreaks and how using a 'plant BBQ' is helping facilitate the research. Tune in daily …
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Jim Sidey - "I could hardly get my socks on"
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12:57Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Jim Sidey about using hemp-based products to fix his joint pain and other ailments from years of physical labour and his newly found talents in front of the camera. 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…
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Callum Eastwood - NZ to host international dairy conference
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11:39Dom talks with Callum Eastwood, DairyNZ Senior Scientist and organiser of the International Precision Dairy Conference in Christchurch (Dec 3-5), about the conference being held in NZ for the first time, the purpose of it and what attendees can expect. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform,…
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REX Sep 29 - Tim Curran from Lincoln University, Callum Eastwood from the Int Precision Dairy Farming Conference and North Canterbury farmer Jim Sidey
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44:59On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Professor Tim Curran from Lincoln University about his research into how plants respond to extreme disturbance events such as fire, drought, frost and cyclones, his recent focus on identifying low flammability species to plant as green firebreaks and how using a 'plant BBQ' is helping facilitat…
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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Otematata Station Stock manager Sam Clouston about life on the farm, the growing success of his leather goods business, Clouston Craft, and what products he makes. 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…
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In case you missed it... Dom talks with 2025 NZ Winegrowers Fellow Mark Allen about his life in viticulture, his role in the creation of the NZ wine industry and his focus on research and innovation. 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…
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Hugh McDonald - Seeds, science & sports turf
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19:32Dom talks with Hugh McDonald, CEO of PGG Wrightson Seeds, about the current state of the seed market, the Gene Technology Bill and the business of sports turf. 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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Blair Stewart - NZ hops leading the charge on global stage
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26:08Dom talks with NZ Hops Ltd CEO Blair Stewart about the 2025 harvest, the ongoing success of the Nectaron and Superdelic varieties and the global hop 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.…
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REX Sep 26 - Blair Stewart from NZ Hops and Hugh McDonald from PGG Wrightson Seeds
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49:04On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ Hops Ltd CEO Blair Stewart about the 2025 harvest, the ongoing success of the Nectaron and Superdelic varieties and the global hop market... And he talks with Hugh McDonald, CEO of PGG Wrightson Seeds, about the current state of the seed market, the Gene Technology Bill and the business of sports turf…
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Ginny Dodunski - What's new in the wormwise world?
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19:12REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about the new way of remembering the basics of drench resistance using FARMED (Feeding, Avoiding worms, Refugia, Monitor and Effective Drench), the financial cost of having drench resistance and what dropping ewe numbers and increasing cattle can do to the bottom line. Tune in daily for …
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Sam Clouston - Crafting leather goods fit for purpose
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10:02Dom talks with Otematata Station Stock manager Sam Clouston about life on the farm, the growing success of his leather goods business, Clouston Craft, and what products he makes. 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…
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Fiona Hugues - The life & times of a food stylist
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25:29Dom talks with Food Stylist, Cook, Art Director and Consultant Fiona Hugues about what a food stylist actually does, working for some of NZ's biggest and most successful food and beverage producers, and keeping up with the latest trends in styling. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vis…
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REX Sep 25 - Food stylist Fiona Hugues, Sam Clouston from Cloustan Craft and Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise
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57:55On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Food Stylist, Cook, Art Director and Consultant Fiona Hugues about what a food stylist actually does, working for some of NZ's biggest and most successful food and beverage producers, and keeping up with the latest trends in styling... He talks with Otematata Station Stock manager Sam Clouston about life…
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Angie Fisher - Regional breakdown of sheep & beef performance
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14:38Dom talks with Angie Fisher, Beef+Lamb NZ Senior Agricultural Analyst, about the New Season Outlook for sheep and beef farmers, the best performing regions across the country and which regions suffered the most. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on I…
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REX Sep 24 - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Angie Fisher from Beef+Lamb NZ and Jules Benton from DWN
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48:50On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about Typhoon Ragasa which is bearing down on Hong Kong, the typically changeable spring weather pattern in NZ and what's in store for the next few weeks... He talks with Angie Fisher, Beef+Lamb NZ Senior Agricultural Analyst, about the New Season Outlook for sheep and beef f…
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Jules Benton - Webinars, workshops & scholarships
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17:13Dom talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about its extensive webinar schedule, the host of workshops and events it's running over the next few months and nomination details for the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.…
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Phil Duncan - Typhoon Ragasa & spring in NZ
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13:50Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about Typhoon Ragasa which is bearing down on Hong Kong, the typically changeable spring weather pattern in NZ and what's in store for the next few weeks. 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…
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Dom talks with internationally renowned gardener Jill Simpson about her property and garden on Banks Peninsula, the current 'naturalism' trend within gardening circles and her keynote speech at the upcoming Garden Marlborough event in November. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit r…
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Michael Tayler - NZ wheat growers; levies, logos & challenges
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14:02Dom talks with Michael Tayler, United Wheat Growers Chair, about the vote to renew the Commodity Levies (Wheat Grain) Order, the upcoming launch of the new NZ Grown grains logo and the challenges facing wheat growers in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and fo…
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Dom talks with Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about winning the Lumina Supplier/Finisher of the Year alongside Longridge Deer Park near Balclutha, producing wool for Breen Construction's eco-friendly wool bats and the recent hunting trade shows he's attended in the US. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favou…
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REX Sep 23 - Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station, Michael Tayler from United Wheat Growers and Banks Peninsula gardener Jill Simpson
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45:48On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Burdon from Glen Dene Station about winning the Lumina Supplier/Finisher of the Year alongside Longridge Deer Park near Balclutha, producing wool for Breen Construction's eco-friendly wool bats and the recent hunting trade shows he's attended in the US... He talks with Michael Tayler, United Whea…
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Snow Buckley - Studs, livestock & auctioneering
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16:31Dom talks with Snow Buckley from Hazlett Livestock about his background in stud sheep, the current state of the markets and his role as an auctioneer. 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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Dom talks with 2025 NZ Winegrowers Fellow Mark Allen about his life in viticulture, his role in the creation of the NZ wine industry and his focus on research and innovation. 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…
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REX Sep 22 - 2025 NZ Winegrowers Fellow Mark Allen and Snow Buckley from Hazlett Livestock
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55:55On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with 2025 NZ Winegrowers Fellow Mark Allen about his life in viticulture, his role in the creation of the NZ wine industry and his focus on research and innovation... And he talks with Snow Buckley from Hazlett Livestock about his background in stud sheep, the current state of the markets and his role as an a…
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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the basics of nitrate, following ECan's declaration of a nitrate emergency in Canterbury, how it effects plants, livestock and humans and it's effect on the environment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…
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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Mid-Canterbury farmer David Clark about his problems renewing his Farming Land Use Consent with Environment Canterbury, despite an A Grade Environmental Audit mark, what his options are and why it should be a concern for farming families across the country. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural …
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Glenn Dick - What makes a successful A&P show?
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14:45Dom talks with Glenn Dick, Marlborough A&P Show Chair, about this year's event (Nov 8), what's on offer for attendees and what makes a successful A&P Show. 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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Philip Hulme - NZ Biosecurity; the good, the bad and the ugly
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28:18Dom talks with Philp Hulme, Distinguished Professor of Plant Biosecurity from Lincoln University, about his role in developing the One Biosecurity Framework, the biggest concerns regarding biosecurity in NZ and what lessons were gleaned from Covid 19. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, …
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Derrick Moot - Nitrate; separating fact from fiction
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15:06Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the basics of nitrate, following ECan's declaration of a nitrate emergency in Canterbury, how it effects plants, livestock and humans and it's effect on the environment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platfor…
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