Best Rova Rex Podcasts (2025)

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Kate Acland - Lessons from UK, Ireland & the US 8:44

40m ago8:44

8:44

Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about her recent trip to the UK, Ireland and Washington, D.C., the common global issues farmers are facing and bridging the agricultural political divide. 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…

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Kim & Judith Rowe - Deer industry stalwarts recognised 18:04

41m ago18:04

18:04

Dom talks with Kim and Judith Rowe from Brookfields in Motueka about winning the Landcare Trust award at the recent NZ Deer Industry Awards, how they became involved in deer farming and where they see the industry heading. 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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Emma Crutchley - Thoughts on Singapore, leadership & NZ's food future 26:54

44m ago26:54

26:54

Dom talks with Emma Crutchley from Puketoi Station in the Maniototo about her recent trip to Singapore with a NZ agribusiness delegation, her role with the AgriZeroNZ farmer focus group and the recent E Tipu Summit. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us …

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REX June 5th - Emma Crutchley from Puketoi Station, Kim & Judith Rowe from Brookfields and Kate Acland from Beef+Lamb NZ 56:21

16h ago56:21

56:21

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Emma Crutchley from Puketoi Station in the Maniototo about her recent trip to Singapore with a NZ agribusiness delegation, her role with the AgriZeroNZ farmer focus group and the recent E Tipu Summit... He talks with Kim and Judith Rowe from Brookfields in Motueka about winning the Landcare Trust award a…

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John Pointon - Drought in South Australia; worst in over 50 years 12:29

22h ago12:29

12:29

Dom talks with South Australian farmer John Pointon about the worst drought he's seen in nearly 60 years of farming, the devastating effects it's having for some farmers and what farmers are doing to mitigate 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 …

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Tony Michelle - Ag aviation challenges & setting the record straight on wearable towers 17:00

18m ago17:00

17:00

Dom talks with Tony Michelle, Executive officer for the NZ Agricultural Aviation Association, about the proliferation of wearable towers popping up on farms, how farmers can assist pilots in alerting them to these potential hazards and the increasing use of drones being used by inexperienced operators. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX …

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REX June 4th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Tony Michelle from the NZ AAA and John Pointon from Ballater Farm in South Australia 52:22

1d ago52:22

52:22

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the first Global Dairy Trade Event of the new season (-1.6%), the reasons behind the continuing record high butter pries and his preferred method of fishing... He talks with Tony Michelle, Executive officer for the NZ Agricultural Aviation Association, a…

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Stu Davison - GDT, butter & fishing 19:13

3h ago19:13

19:13

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the first Global Dairy Trade Event of the new season (-1.6%), the reasons behind the continuing record high butter pries and his preferred method of fishing. 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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Willie & Millie Milton - Sustainable farming in action 20:29

17h ago20:29

20:29

Dom talks with Wille and Millie Milton from Glentoi Farm in Marlborough about winning the farming category at the recent Marlborough Environment Awards, the raft of chamges they've made to the property since purchasing it in 2014 and their upcoming field day (Wed, June 4th). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favour…

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Jules Benton - Plenty on the go at DWN! 13:19

17h ago13:19

13:19

Dom talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about its recent gala dinner, the Permission to Launch initiative and Milking It 2.0. 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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Tom Sturgess - Lone Star Farms' Southern Collection up for tender 30:37

17h ago30:37

30:37

Dom talks with Lone Star Farms founder Tom Sturgess about putting the Southern Farm Collection up for international tender (Caberfeidh, The Wandle and Barewood), the Headwaters breeding programme and Lumina lamb production and the idea behind Methane Mitigation Ventures. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite …

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REX June 3rd - Tom Sturgess from Lone Star Farms, Jules Benton from DWN and Willie & Millie Milton from Glentoi Farm 1:07:24

3d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Lone Star Farms founder Tom Sturgess about putting the Southern Farm Collection up for international tender (Caberfeidh, The Wandle and Barewood), the Headwaters breeding programme and Lumina lamb production and the idea behind Methane Mitigation Ventures... He talks with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules …

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Jack & Max Anderson - REX Recommends 16:33

1d ago16:33

16:33

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with brothers Jack and Max Anderson about their luxury cabin business, Repose, making the move from Taranaki to Banks Peninsula and turning an ex-forestry block into pasture. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexo…

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Phil Duncan - REX Recommends 21:47

2d ago21:47

21:47

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his gardening injury, what June has in store for NZ and why the Antarctic Ice Sheet has gained mass. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Insta…

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John Roberts - REX Recommends 12:13

4d ago12:13

12:13

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Muttley's Estate Director John Roberts about its locally made pet wines, how it's become the world’s first manufacturer to have created a shelf-stable pet wine that can be stored for up to 12 months and how the commercial-scale farming of catnip will further diversify New Zeala…

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Craig Macalister - Investment Boost already proving popular with farmers 10:13

5d ago10:13

10:13

Dom talks with Craig Macalister, Tax Advisory Partner at Findex, about ‘Investment Boost’, the government tax incentive allowing tax deductions on new capital asset purchases, why it's generating a lot of interest and action across rural NZ and how it could help unlock productivity, modernisation, and sustainability across the primary industries. T…

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Tanya Pouwhare - Wine, reality TV & ethical employment 28:52

5d ago28:52

28:52

Dom talks with Tanya Pouwhare, General Manager of Grapeworx Marlborough Ltd and Deputy Chair and Human Rights Lead of NZ Ethical Employers, about her various governance roles, the upcoming Ethical Employers Conference in Blenheim, her wide-ranging broadcasting roles in NZ and Australia and winning the second season of reality TV show Treasure Islan…

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Jack & Max Anderson - Repose luxury off-grid cabins 16:26

5d ago16:26

16:26

Dom talks with brothers Jack and Max Anderson about their luxury cabin business, Repose, making the move from Taranaki to Banks Peninsula and turning an ex-forestry block into pasture. 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…

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REX May 30th - Jack & Max Anderson from Repose, Tanya Pouwhare from NZ Ethical Employers and Craig Macalister from Findex 58:53

7d ago58:53

58:53

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with brothers Jack and Max Anderson about their luxury cabin business, Repose, making the move from Taranaki to Banks Peninsula and turning an ex-forestry block into pasture... He talks with Tanya Pouwhare, General Manager of Grapeworx Marlborough Ltd and Deputy Chair and Human Rights Lead of NZ Ethical Emplo…

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Craig Wiggins - On the road again 11:48

6d ago11:48

11:48

Dom talks with rural health advocate Craig Wiggins about career choices, dog trials and Fieldays. 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.By rova | REX

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Lisa Rogers & Matt Hampton - Growing food & fibre leadership 22:24

6d ago22:24

22:24

Dom talks with Rural Leaders CEO Lisa Rogers and Marketing & Communications Manager Matt Hampton about the launch of the MyLead platform, how it matches people with relevant leadership courses within the food and fibre sector and how it could help strengthen the leadership capabilities in the sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX ru…

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Tom Sanson - Golden run for Simmental stud 12:47

6d ago12:47

12:47

Dom talks with Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmentals near Gisborne about its recent successful bull sale, the history of the stud and the ongoing effects of Cyclone Gabrielle. 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 …

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REX May 29th - Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmentals, Lisa Rogers & Matt Hampton from Rural Leaders and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins 49:27

8d ago49:27

49:27

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmentals near Gisborne about its recent successful bull sale, the history of the stud and the ongoing effects of Cyclone Gabrielle... He talks with Rural Leaders CEO Lisa Rogers and Marketing & Communications Manager Matt Hampton about the launch of the MyLead platform, how i…

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Matt Black - National Sheepdog trials reach the pointy end 11:25

7d ago11:25

11:25

Dom talks with Canterbury Sheepdog Trial Association President Matt Black about the 2025 Pro Plan South Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships taking place this week at Lochiel Station in Hanmer Springs. 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…

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John Roberts - A tipple for your tabby? 12:07

7d ago12:07

12:07

Dom talks with Muttley's Estate Director John Roberts about its locally made pet wines, how it's become the world’s first manufacturer to have created a shelf-stable pet wine that can be stored for up to 12 months and how the commercial-scale farming of catnip will further diversify New Zealand’s horticultural sector. Tune in daily for the latest a…

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Phil Duncan - A song of falls and ice 21:41

7d ago21:41

21:41

Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his gardening injury, what June has in store for NZ and why the Antarctic Ice Sheet has gained mass. 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 May 28th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, John Roberts from Muttley's Estate and Matt Black from the Canterbury Sheepdog Trial Association 48:29

9d ago48:29

48:29

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his gardening injury, what June has in store for NZ and why the Antarctic Ice Sheet has gained mass... He talks with Muttley's Estate Director John Roberts about its locally made pet wines, how it's become the world’s first manufacturer to have created a shelf-stable pe…

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Craig Lowry - Robotic milking; the next level 15:11

8d ago15:11

15:11

Dom talks with Craig Lowry, Head of Sales & Service for GEA Farm Technologies New Zealand, about robotic milking systems for dairy cows, its latest technology and the inherent benefits for farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Face…

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George Bell - Degrees, injuries & playoffs 8:59

8d ago8:59

8:59

Dom talks with Crusaders and All Blacks hooker George Bell about coming back from injury, graduating along with his sister from Lincoln University and the looming Super Rugby Pacific play-offs. 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…

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Bridie Virbickas - Stats, dairy farming & awards 16:20

8d ago16:20

16:20

Dom talks with Bridie Virbickas, Sharefarmer Chair for Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers, about the results of a survey conducted by The Sharefarming Consultants which reveals an alarming rate of financial and mental health issues within the industry, whether it's a true reflection of the sector and some of the mitigating factors. Tune in daily for t…

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REX May 27th - Bridie Virbickas from Federated Farmers, George Bell from the Crusaders and Craig Lowry from GEA Technologies 44:29

10d ago44:29

44:29

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bridie Virbickas, Sharefarmer Chair for Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers, about the results of a survey conducted by The Sharefarming Consultants which reveals an alarming rate of financial and mental health issues within the industry, whether it's a true reflection of the sector and some of the mitigatin…

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John Gilbert - Case IH supports Meet the Need 9:15

9d ago9:15

9:15

Dom talks with CNH NZ Business Manager John Gilbert about a new initiative from Case IH to support the Meet the Need food charity, its biggest ever Fieldays promotion and the volume of tractor and machinery sales so far this year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz…

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Tor Pedersen - Continuing the family legacy 13:00

9d ago13:00

13:00

Dom talks with Tor Pedersen of Broomore Farm in Raglan about winning the regional supreme title at the Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards, his efforts to continue the family’s dedication to balancing environmental stewardship with profitability and his love of motocross. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favo…

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James Bayly - Modernising one of the world's oldest industries 25:25

9d ago25:25

25:25

Dom talks with MindHive Global CEO James Bayly about winning the Start-up and Agritech categories at the recent 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, its use of AI to detect blemishes and grade the quality of hides at leather tanneries and its global expansion, including a partnership with the world's largest leather processor. Tune in daily for the latest and g…

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REX May 26th - James Bayly from MindHive Global, Tor Pedersen from Broomore Farm and John Gilbert from Case IH 51:06

11d ago51:06

51:06

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with MindHive Global CEO James Bayly about winning the Start-up and Agritech categories at the recent 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, its use of AI to detect blemishes and grade the quality of hides at leather tanneries and its global expansion, including a partnership with the world's largest leather processor... He…

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Anna Flowerday - REX Recommends 26:38

10d ago26:38

26:38

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third best NZ winery, what it means for the vineyard and the value of persistence. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX ru…

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Greg Mirams - REX Recommends 24:19

11d ago24:19

24:19

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) results, powered by a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software model, the benefits and advantages it can provide for farmers and the wider imp…

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Marijke Dunselman - Global accolade for Agritourism Academy 13:11

12d ago13:11

13:11

Dom talks with Agritourism NZ founder and CEO Marijke Dunselman about being awarded Best Use of Technology in Agritourism at the 2025 World Agritourism Awards, what it means for her Agritourism Academy and how the academy is helping people diversify their farming operations. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favour…

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Richard McIntyre - Budget 2025 10:46

12d ago10:46

10:46

Dom talks with Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Richard McIntyre about Budget 2025, what's in it for farmers and a recent survey of contract milkers which has revealed some alarming results. 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…

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Jeremy Baker - Helping to double primary export value 15:57

12d ago15:57

15:57

Dom talks with Jeremy Baker, CEO of Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector, about its role in leading a sector drive to build the workforce capability needed to support the Government’s goal of doubling export value by 2034, what the existing problems are and what solutions are being sought. Tune in daily for …

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REX May 23rd - Jeremy Baker from Muka Tangata, Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ 43:23

14d ago43:23

43:23

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jeremy Baker, CEO of Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector, about its role in leading a sector drive to build the workforce capability needed to support the Government’s goal of doubling export value by 2034, what the existing problems are and what slutions are bei…

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Jack Murray - Great start for bull sale season 14:27

13d ago14:27

14:27

Dom talks with Jack Murray from Matariki Herefords about its upcoming bull sale (June 17th), the wider family involvement in the business and the impressive start to the bull 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 L…

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Ben Davidson - Using AI to pinpoint mastitis bacteria 16:41

13d ago16:41

16:41

Dom talks with DairySmart CEO Ben Davidson about its AI-powered milk culturing system which allows farmers to find and identify different bacteria in a short time frame, how it works and his involvement with Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit r…

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Anna Flowerday - Vintage year for Te Whare Ra Wines 26:31

13d ago26:31

26:31

Dom talks with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third best NZ winery, what it means for the vineyard and the value of persistence. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit r…

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REX May 22nd - Anna Flowerday from Te Whare Ra Vineyard, Ben Davidson from DairySmart and Jack Murray from Matariki Herefords 1:01:11

15d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Te Whare Ra Wines co-owner Anna Flowerday about its recent success at The Real Review wine awards, including Vigneron of the Year, Top NZ Rosé and third best NZ winery, what it means for the vineyard and the value of persistence... He talks with DairySmart CEO Ben Davidson about its AI-powered milk cultu…

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Emily Hargreaves - Netball, farming & academia 11:13

14d ago11:13

11:13

Dom talks with recent Lincoln University graduate Emily Hargreaves about her netball sports scholarship, moving back to the family dairy farm, her summer internship at Halter and training to become an AB technician. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us …

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Laura Morrison - Reflections on Singapore, AgirZeroNZ & Fed Farmers 24:36

14d ago24:36

24:36

Dom talks with Laura Morrison, who farms at The Gullies in Marton with husband Richard, about being elected as Vice-President of the Manawatu/Rangitikei Federated Farmers branch, her recent trip to Singapore as part of a NZ delegation and her role on the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on y…

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REX May 21st - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Laura Morrison from The Gullies and Lincoln Sports Scholarship Graduate Emily Hargreaves 54:20

16d ago54:20

54:20

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the final Global Dairy Trade Event for the 2024-25 season overnight (-0.9%), record dairy prices and his prediction for Fonterra's 2025-26 opening Farmgate Milk Price forecast next week... He talks with Laura Morrison, who farms at The Gullies in Marton …

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Stu Davison - $10.50 opening milk price? 14:45

14d ago14:45

14:45

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the final Global Dairy Trade Event for the 2024-25 season overnight (-0.9%), record dairy prices and his prediction for Fonterra's 2025-26 opening Farmgate Milk Price forecast next week. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform,…

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Dr Emma Leonard - The future of farm automation 18:52

15d ago18:52

18:52

Dom talks with Dr Emma Leonard, founder of Agriknowhow, about the use of automation on farm, barriers to adoption and the fourth wave of innovation in 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.…

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