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Dom talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Nick Beeby about the upcoming Red Meat Sector Conference (28-29 Sep), the major issues facing the sector and the red meat industry's 2026 election manifesto.

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Dom talks with NZ Sepsis Trust CEO Ally Hossain about sepsis costing more than $1 billion in annual healthcare costs in NZ and being responsible for nearly 5% of national mortality. They also discuss Sepsis month, why people in rural NZ are more susceptible to it and the main symptoms to look out for.

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ Sepsis Trust CEO Ally Hossain about sepsis costing more than $1 billion in annual healthcare costs in NZ and being responsible for nearly 5% of national mortality. They also discuss Sepsis month, why people in rural NZ are more susceptible to it and the main symptoms to look out for... He talks with Meat Industry Association CEO Nick Beeby about the upcoming Red Meat Sector Conference (28-29 Sep), the major issues facing the sector and the red meat industry's 2026 election manifesto... And he talks with Jack Jensen from mental health charity Spark That Chat about the Uncomfortable Challenge in October. They discuss what's involved, how to become part of the initiative and some examples of what people are doing to support it.

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Major General (Retired) John Howard about the major problems he sees facing the agriculture sector in light of current global conflicts. They discuss NZ's global trade relationships, logistics, defence capabilities, food security, fertiliser supply and fuel prices.

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Dom talks with Major General (Retired) John Howard about the major problems he sees facing the agriculture sector in light of current global conflicts. They discuss NZ's global trade relationships, logistics, defence capabilities, food security, fertiliser supply and fuel prices.

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with former NZ Olympic rower Ella Greenslade about competing in the recent Mongol Derby, regarded as one of the toughest and longest horse races on the planet. They discuss the hardships she battled, how she managed to finish in second-equal place, her rowing career and returning to the family farm in North Canterbury.

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus about partnering with New World Blenheim to provide premium Angus beef for the supermarket, how the deal is breaking new ground for NZ producers and how the Blenheim store is breaking a twenty-five year hiatus of NZ supermarkets providing an in-house retail butcher service.

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Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the government's proposed break-up of the supermarket duopoly, major ag projects receiving funding from MPI and what is cattle laundering?

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Dom talks with former NZ Olympic rower Ella Greenslade about competing in the recent Mongol Derby, regarded as one of the toughest and longest horse races on the planet. They discuss the hardships she battled, how she managed to finish in second-equal place, her rowing career and returning to the family farm in North Canterbury.

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with former NZ Olympic rower Ella Greenslade about competing in the recent Mongol Derby, regarded as one of the toughest and longest horse races on the planet. They discuss the hardships she battled, how she managed to finish in second-equal place, her rowing career and returning to the family farm in North Canterbury... And he talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the government's proposed break-up of the supermarket duopoly, major ag projects receiving funding from MPI and what is cattle laundering?

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Dom talks with Norsewear Managing Director Time Deane about the company opening its first retail store in twenty years, why it's chosen the old Waipukurau train station in Central Hawke’s Bay as the venue and why it's decided to buck the trend of company's retreating from physical stores.

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Dom talks with Jemma Whiten, T&G Head of Global Marketing for Apples, about the launch of the new JOLI apple in Vietnam over the weekend, why it could be the company's next billion-dollar apple and what goes into creating a new variety of apple for the global market.

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Dom talks with Annabel Berry from Oamaru about her new women's fashion store Annabel, inspired by the tough farming conditions her family experienced during the 1980s. They discuss the local and national openings, what's on offer for customers and her business background.

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jemma Whiten, T&G Head of Global Marketing for Apples, about the launch of the new JOLI apple in Vietnam over the weekend, why it could be the company's next billion-dollar apple and what goes into creating a new variety of apple for the global market... He talks with Annabel Berry from Oamaru about her new women's fashion store Annabel, inspired by the tough farming conditions her family experienced during the 1980s. They discuss the local and national openings, what's on offer for customers and her business background... And he talks with Norsewear Managing Director Time Deane about the company opening its first retail store in twenty years, why it's chosen the old Waipukurau train station in Central Hawke’s Bay as the venue and why it's decided to buck the trend of company's retreating from physical stores.

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Dom talks with NZ Avocado Chief Executive Brad Siebert about what's happening around the country to mark National Guacamole Day, the goal of lifting the average avocado consumption of NZers by over 1kg per person annually and added domestic demand as growers head towards a potential record season.

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Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.1%), the latest DairyNZ modelling showing a possible national breakeven milk price of $9.07/kgMS and whether the recent All Blacks test in Baltimore made an impact in the US.

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Dom talks with Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus about partnering with New World Blenheim to provide premium Angus beef for the supermarket, how the deal is breaking new ground for NZ producers and how the Blenheim store is breaking a twenty-five year hiatus of NZ supermarkets providing an in-house retail butcher service.

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Paul Hickman from Taimate Angus about partnering with New World Blenheim to provide premium Angus beef for the supermarket, how the deal is breaking new ground for NZ producers and how the Blenheim store is breaking a twenty-five year hiatus of NZ supermarkets providing an in-house retail butcher service... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy in Chicago about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-1.1%), the latest DairyNZ modelling showing a possible national breakeven milk price of $9.07/kgMS and whether the recent All Blacks test in Baltimore made an impact in the US... And he talks with NZ Avocado Chief Executive Brad Siebert about what's happening around the country to mark National Guacamole Day, the goal of lifting the average avocado consumption of NZers by over 1kg per person annually and added domestic demand as growers head towards a potential record season.

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Dom talks with Mick Withers from Rural Livestock about the upcoming 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition (2-3 Nov), the latest from the Canterbury saleyards and the upcoming Lincoln DipAg 40th reunion for the class of 1986.

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Jo Grigg talks with Geordie Eade about the art of setting up and managing hoggets before and during lambing for top lamb survival and what he's gained from being part of the high-achieving Hogget 150 group.

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Dom talks with Allan Fong from the The Fresh Growers in Pukekohe about the glut of fresh vegetables in the NZ market, the importance of the government's decision to pause the key restrictive parts of Waikato PC1 for vegetable growers and the new products The Fresh Growers have in the pipeline.

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Allan Fong from the The Fresh Grower in Pukekohe about the glut of fresh vegetables in the NZ market, the importance of the government's decision to pause the key restrictive parts of Waikato PC1 for vegetable growers and the new products The Fresh Growers have in the pipeline... Jo Grigg talks with Geordie Eade about the art of setting up and managing hoggets before and during lambing for top lamb survival and what he's gained from being part of the high-achieving Hogget 150 group... And Dom talks with Mick Withers from Rural Livestock about the upcoming 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition (2-3 Nov), the latest from the Canterbury saleyards and the upcoming Lincoln DipAg 40th reunion for the class of 1986.

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Dom talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony WIlson about the confirmation of regulations for the Rural Recycling Scheme to be out in place, what it means for farmers and growers looking to get rid of plastic form their farms and when the changes will take effect.

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Dom talks with Southland farmer, councillor and Ag Proud NZ co-founder Jon Pemberton about his Nuffield Scholarship report, 'Reputation vs Reality: Searching for our North Star'. They discuss whether NZ's farming identity and reputation has decoupled from the evidence, what he proposes can be done and which global examples he's identified to back up his findings.

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Southland farmer, councillor and Ag Proud NZ co-founder Jon Pemberton about his Nuffield Scholarship report, 'Reputation vs Reality: Searching for our North Star'. They discuss whether NZ's farming identity and reputation has decoupled from the evidence, what he proposes can be done and which global examples he's identified to back up his findings... And he talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony WIlson about the confirmation of regulations for the Rural Recycling Scheme to be out in place, what it means for farmers and growers looking to get rid of plastic form their farms and when the changes will take effect.

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In case you missed it... 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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. 

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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.

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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 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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 varied background in agriculture and what she hopes to bring to the role.

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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 Backcountry Pilots Association.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, the rollout of the product into the UK and Ireland, and the development of the next version of the technology... And he 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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 Backcountry Pilots Association... And he 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 products, growing up driving tractors and riding horses among a family of agricultural contractors and her latest innovations incorporating NZ wool into her products.

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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 providing medical support for the community. 

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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.

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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 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 providing medical support for the community. 

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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.

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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.

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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 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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 the result and the outlook for the State-Owned Enterprise... And he 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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... And he 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.

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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 newborn dairy calves.

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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 consumption.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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... And he 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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 Niño... And 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 years... And he 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 consumption... And he 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.

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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.

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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).

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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 thorough due diligence on things like water, effluent and infrastructure can make or break a purchase.

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