Best Scott Bain Podcasts (2025)

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Cam Davies - REX Recommends 25:48

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4h ago25:48

25:48

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner. Tune in daily for the latest and greates…

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Owen Jennings - REX Recommends 27:38

16m ago27:38

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with former Federated Farmers President Owen Jennings about his recent keynote address at an international livestock conference in Spain, why New Zealand is spending over a billion dollars on methane mitigation research for a problem that he says does not measurably exist and why he thinks current methane accounti…

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Craig Wiggins - Wiggy set to retire faithful clerking horse 12:44

23h ago12:44

12:44

Dom talks with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate, about measuring the success of rural mental health training, being on the road with Slade McFarland and retiring his old clerking horse JB this weekend at the Methven races after a decade of service. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourit…

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Michael Gartrell - Living the motorsport dream in rural North Canterbury 18:55

25m ago18:55

18:55

Dom talks with Michael Gartrell, Machinist at Rodin Cars, about working at and living near one of the best car racing and testing tracks in the world, set on a river plateau in rural North Canterbury, and the F1 aspirations of the company. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonl…

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James Allen - Return on investment on ten dairy farms using Halter 21:54

28m ago21:54

21:54

REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with James Allen, AgFirst CEO, about a report he co-authored on the financial, production, labour and reproductive benefits from using Halter on 10 dairy farms across New Zealand and where and how he sees the big benefits might flow. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming …

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REX Nov 28 - James Allen from AgFirst, Michael Gartrell from Rodin Cars and Craig Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate 56:29

2d ago56:29

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with James Allen, AgFirst CEO, about a report he co-authored on the financial, production, labour and reproductive benefits from using Halter on 10 dairy farms across New Zealand and where and how he sees the big benefits might flow... Dom talks with Michael Gartrell, Machinist at Rodin Cars…

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Dan Billing - " There's multiple things that are helping the psyche of the red meat farmer" 12:07

3d ago12:07

12:07

Dom talks with Dan Billing, the new national chair of the Beef+Lamb NZ Farmer Council, about being elected to the role, the role of the council and the current state of the red meat 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…

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Bryan & Nekita Moore - Excellence in dairy leadership 19:34

3h ago19:34

19:34

Dom talks with Bryan and Nekita Moore, contract Milkers at Selwyn Farm for Dairy Holdings, about winning the Dairy Holdings People Leadership Award earlier in year, their experience dairy farming in Ireland and hosting a contract milking day at their farm next week (Dec 3). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favouri…

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Cam Davies - NZ chef joins exclusive club 25:42

1h ago25:42

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Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on yo…

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REX Nov 27 - Cam Davies from The Fat Duck, Bryan & Nekita Moore from Selwyn Farm and Dan Billing from the Beef+Lamb NZ Farmer Council 1:00:57

3d ago1:00:57

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner... He talks with Bryan and Nekita Mo…

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Miles Anderson - RMA, regional councils & roadshows 13:27

5h ago13:27

13:27

Dom talks with Waitkai MP Miles Anderson about RMA reforms, major changes to regional councils and the National Party's rural roadshow. 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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Prof Derrick Moot - It's about the legume 22:05

5h ago22:05

22:05

REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about regenerative pastures vs conventional, the results from a ewe production trial show and how an extra 131kg per hectare of sheep meat was grown on the conventional dryland area (lucerne, sub-clover/cocksfoot) versus multi-species regen pasture. Tun…

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Ollie Belton - Why the NZ carbon price has tanked 23:59

5h ago23:59

23:59

Dom talks with Ollie Belton, Carbon Forest Services founder and Managing Director, about the sharp decline on the NZ carbon price, what's behind it and the rate of new forestry planting 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 …

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REX Nov 26 - Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services, Prof Derrick Moot from Lincoln University and Waitaki MP Miles Anderson 1:03:00

4d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ollie Belton, Carbon Forest Services founder and Managing Director, about the sharp decline on the NZ carbon price, what's behind it and the rate of new forestry planting in NZ... REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about regenerative pastures …

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Greg Simpson - Choppers, boats & fireworks 28:58

11h ago28:58

28:58

Dom talks with Greg Simpson, engineer, helicopter pilot and jet boat racer, about his passion for boats, bikes and pyrotechnics. 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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Owen Jennings - "An insult to farming families" 27:32

11h ago27:32

27:32

Dom talks with former Federated Farmers President Owen Jennings about his recent keynote address at an international livestock conference in Spain, why New Zealand is spending over a billion dollars on methane mitigation research for a problem that he says does not measurably exist and why he thinks current methane accounting rules exaggerate NZ’s …

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REX Nov 25 - Owen Jennings from the Methane Science Accord and Greg Simpson from the Nelson/Marlborough Jet Boating Association 59:32

5d ago59:32

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with former Federated Farmers President Owen Jennings about his recent keynote address at an international livestock conference in Spain, why New Zealand is spending over a billion dollars on methane mitigation research for a problem that he says does not measurably exist and why he thinks current methane acc…

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#84-Agile Beyond Software 3:36

1h ago3:36

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Is agile solely or primarily a software development paradigm? Not at all. This episode will give examples of agile being used in widely different areas of business, and suggest how you might try applying its principles to what you do.By Scott L. Bain

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James Scott - Norsewear socks, endurance racing & quest for the Olympics 12:53

1d ago12:53

12:53

Dom talks with kayaker, surf life saver and endurance racer James Scott about wearing the new Norsewear Endurance socks in the recent Gore Whiskey Creek Challenge, his quest to make the NZ Olympic kayaking team for LA 2028 and his long association with surf lifesaving. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite st…

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Angela Clifford - Michelin stars, grain marks & books 15:26

3h ago15:26

15:26

Dom talks with Angela Clifford, Eat NZ CEO, about the prospect of Michelin stars being introduced to NZ, working with the Foundation for Arable Research to come up with the official NZ Grain Mark and her new book, 'The Food Farm'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz…

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Jenna Smith - Is China going green? 19:25

3h ago19:25

19:25

Dom talks with Jenna Smith, CEO of Pouarua Farms and board member for BEL Group and Dairy Women's Network, about her recent trip to China for the China International Import Expo, what she learned and her Nuffield scholarship. 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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REX Nov 24 - Jenna Smith from Pouarua Farms, Angela Clifford from Eat NZ and kayaker & endurance racer James Scott 50:39

7d ago50:39

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jenna Smith, CEO of Pouarua Farms and board member for BEL Group and Dairy Women's Network, about her recent trip to China for the China International Import Expo, what she learned and her Nuffield scholarship... He talks with Angela Clifford, Eat NZ CEO, about the prospect of Michelin stars being introd…

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Nic Lees - REX Recommends 27:48

13h ago27:48

27:48

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Nic Lees, Director of Lincoln University's Agribusiness and Food Marketing Programme, about the US tariff rollercoaster, what it means for NZ's primary exports and the geopolitical factors at play when it comes to the commodities markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fav…

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Nick Carey - REX Recommends 16:20

10h ago16:20

16:20

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Nick Carey, Green Meadows Beef Managing Director, about picking up an award in the Deloitte Fast 50, the origin of the business and his nuanced perspective on the notion of 'telling your story'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.c…

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Matt Stancombe - Winning the antimicrobial resistance battle 19:05

19m ago19:05

19:05

Dom talks with Matt Stancombe, veterinarian and dairy operations manager at the Taranaki Veterinary Centre, about winning NZ Food Safety’s inaugural Antimicrobial Resistance Award, their concerted efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance in cows and how they managed to achieve it. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on you…

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Lou Baines - Major employment law changes; what you need to know 16:35

24m ago16:35

16:35

Dom talks with Findex HR Consultant Lou Baines about the major employment law changes underway, how these reforms will affect farmers, rural employers and their workers, and what the changes mean for rural workplaces. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow u…

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REX Nov 21 - Mark Wynne from Alliance, Lou Baines from Findex and Matt Stancombe from the Taranaki Veterinary Centre 49:31

10d ago49:31

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about its return to profit in 2025 after two years of heavy losses, what's led to the turnaround and his assessment of 2025 following the shareholder vote to sell 65% of the company to Irish outfit Dawn Meats... He talks with Findex HR Consultant Lou Baines about the major…

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Mark Wynne - Alliance back in the black 11:04

13m ago11:04

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Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about its return to profit in 2025 after two years of heavy losses, what's led to the turnaround and his assessment of 2025 following the shareholder vote to sell 65% of the company to Irish outfit Dawn Meats. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platf…

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Mark Simon - Removing the guesswork from feed levels 10:06

9d ago10:06

10:06

Dom talks with GrainSure Managing Director Mark Simon about its technology to remotely measure silo levels, how it works and other possible applications for the system. 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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Steve Judd - Selenium pour-on back on the market 13:53

8m ago13:53

13:53

Dom talks with Steve Judd, Inovata's GM of Growth & Development, about selenium pour-on coming back onto the market, why this is the case and what advantages farmers could gain as a result. 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…

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Matt Littlejohn - Cracking the genetic code behind Holstein cow's iconic spots 14:08

11d ago14:08

14:08

Dom talks with Professor Matt Littlejohn from Massey University about researchers identifying the specific DNA variants behind the Holstein’s distinctive pattern for the first time, why it's important and how it can be applied. 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 Nov 20 - Matt Littlejohn from Massey University, Steve Judd from Inovata and Mark Simon from Grain Sure 41:00

11d ago41:00

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor Matt Littlejohn from Massey University about researchers identifying the specific DNA variants behind the Holstein’s distinctive pattern for the first time, why it's important and how it can be applied... He talks with Steve Judd, Inovata's GM of Growth & Development, about selenium pour-on com…

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Jason Rentoul & Chelsea Hudson - Marlborough farmers of the year 16:54

33m ago16:54

16:54

Dom talks with Jason Rentoul and Chelsea Hudson from Wye Hills about winning the Westpac Osgro Seeds Marlborough Farmer of the Year 2025, their diverse farming operation and efficient use of land. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Faceb…

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Stefan Vogel - Ag exports; "pawns on a geopolitical chessboard" 22:25

10d ago22:25

22:25

Dom talks with Stefan Vogel, GM of RaboResearch Australia & NZ, about its Agri Commodity Outlook 2026, why geopolitics is set to play a crucial role in shaping global agriculture and what it means for NZ as trade wars reshape long-standing patterns of production and export. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favouri…

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REX Nov 19 - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Stefan Vogel from Rabobank and Jason Rentoul & Chelsea Hudson from Wye Hills farm 57:25

12d ago57:25

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-3%), what's happening with NZ butter and his recent sports viewing... He talks with Stefan Vogel, GM of RaboResearch Australia & NZ, about its Agri Commodity Outlook 2026, why geopolitics is set to play a crucial rol…

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Stu Davison - GDT, F1 & footy 15:11

12d ago15:11

15:11

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-3%), what's happening with NZ butter and his recent sports viewing. 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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Episode #221 - Pit Stop 2:16:45

7d ago2:16:45

2:16:45

Fastener sales continue to race along, as Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. and news editor Mike McNulty explain as they present the latest high octane FDI results on the Fastener News Report (44:34). Meanwhile, industry journeyman and BBQ connoisseur Tony Martinez of Buckeye Fasteners describes a great place for a pit stop (33:15). Back beh…

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Andrew Gibson - Livestock prices & charity events 15:04

8d ago15:04

15:04

Dom talks with Andrew Gibson, PGG Wrightson Livestock Manager and auctioneer, about his career in livestock, the current state of the market and his extensive community and charity work. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Li…

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Phil Duncan - The wet, the dry & atmospheric rivers 10:38

7d ago10:38

10:38

Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about which areas can expect rain, which areas need it and what exactly atmospheric rivers are. 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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Nic Lees - Tariffs & geopolitics 27:42

28m ago27:42

27:42

Dom talks with Nic Lees, Director of Lincoln University's Agribusiness and Food Marketing Programme, about the US tariff rollercoaster, what it means for NZ's primary exports and the geopolitical factors at play when it comes to the commodities markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform…

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REX Nov 18 - Nic Lees from Lincoln University, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Andrew Gibson from PGG Wrightson Livestock 55:47

12d ago55:47

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nic Lees, Director of Lincoln University's Agribusiness and Food Marketing Programme, about the US tariff rollercoaster, what it means for NZ's primary exports and the geopolitical factors at play when it comes to the commodities markets... He talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about which areas ca…

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#83-Measuring Agile Progress 5:04

4h ago5:04

5:04

How can we best measure the progress of an agile project? Getting this right is critical, and in some cases might be somewhat counter-intuitive. This episode is all about that.By Scott L. Bain

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Richard Dawkins - "Some almighty challenges" 14:54

10d ago14:54

14:54

Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about the progress being made on the committee's key objectives, what he learned from attending the recent NZ Grasslands conference and farming conditions in Marlborough. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonlin…

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Nick Carey - Telling your story isn't everything 16:13

2d ago16:13

16:13

Dom talks with Nick Carey, Green Meadows Beef Managing Director, about picking up an award in the Deloitte Fast 50, the origin of the business and his nuanced perspective on the notion of 'telling your 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 Ins…

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REX Nov 17 - Nick Carey from Green Meadows Beef, Richard Dawkins from Fed Farmers and country music artist Brad Cox from 48:22

14d ago48:22

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nick Carey, Green Meadows Beef Managing Director, about picking up an award in the Deloitte Fast 50, the origin of the business and the growth of its exporting and manufacturing arms... He talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about the progress being made on the committee's key …

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Sandra Stevenson - REX Recommends 16:07

9d ago16:07

16:07

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Sandra Stevenson from the Preserve Belmont Farm Park group about its efforts to thwart Greater Wellington Regional Council's plans to close the farm, the reason why they want to shut down the farming operation and the risks posed by doing so. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your…

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Jim Aitken - REX Recommends 30:36

35m ago30:36

30:36

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Jim Aitken, owner of Mahurangi Oysters, about its ongoing battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflow contaminating its oyster crops in the Mahurangi River, how many oyster farmers are struggling to stay in business and what is being done to address the situation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest R…

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Brad Cox - Aussie country music star on touring, writing & recording 14:26

14m ago14:26

14:26

Dom talks with Australian country music star Brad Cox about life on the road, how he got into country music and his current tour of 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.…

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Lawrence Meredith - Sample the best of the EU at the Canterbury Show 7:50

27m ago7:50

7:50

Dom talks with EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith about its site at the Canterbury A&P Show, the recent inaugural EU/NZ Business Summit in Auckland and the success of the FTA so far. 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 …

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Bruce Weir - The nuance of farm succession planning 14:48

32m ago14:48

14:48

Dom talks with Bruce Weir, Rabobank's GM for Country Banking, about its Planning for Succession workshops, what they cover and why they're proving popular. 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.…