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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural new…Social links:
Convening the 11th Int. Deer Biology Congress - David Stevens
Dom talks with David Stevens from AgResearch about convening the recent 11th International Deer Biology Conference in Dunedin, what the international delegates experienced in NZ and the big issues facing the deer sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite…
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Will we see more settled weather in March? - Phil Duncan
Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for March, the status of La Nina and the chances of El Nino forming later in the year, and which parts of the country are driest at the moment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming plat…
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REX March 3 - Phil Duncan and David Stevens
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for March, the status of La Nina and the chances of El Nino forming later in the year, and which parts of the country are driest at the moment... And he talks with David Stevens from AgResearch about conveni…
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A plea to level the playing field for pig farmers - Brent Kleiss
Dom talks with NZ Pork CEO Brent Kleiss about why it's urging the government to strengthen its proposed planning laws to ensure local farmers can continue to produce pork, the areas he thinks the legislation needs to do more to protect productive rural land and NZ Pork's support of the Fair for Far…
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Dairy sector sitting pretty - Karl Dean
Dom talks with Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean about the government's announcement farm staff in service tenancies (living on farm) will soon be able to use KiwiSaver to purchase a house without immediately moving in, what it means for rural workers and the current state of the dairy indust…
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REX March 2 - Karl Dean and Brent Kleiss
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean about the government's announcement farm staff in service tenancies (living on farm) will soon be able to use KiwiSaver to purchase a house without immediately moving in, what it means for rural workers and the cur…
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REX Recommends - Shane McManaway
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Shane McManaway, the newly appointed Chair of Growing Future Farmers, about his decision to take on the role, strengthening the future of NZ's primary sector and his wife Lynette's Wairarapa-based enterprises, including Gold Creek Charolais and Deer farm, Ong…
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REX Recommends - It's That Mad Guy
In case you missed it... Dom talks with comedian Wesley Nicholas, aka It's That Mad Guy, about performing in the inaugural Young Farmers Rural Urban Comedy Night in Christchurch (March 19), how dairy farming played a key role in his comedic journey and how he balances comedy with his new job in eco…
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Cheeseburger sausage reigns supreme - Thomas Ramage
Dom talks with Thomas Ramage, a butcher at New World Alexandra, about winning New World’s Best Butcher-Made Sausage following a competition judged by residents of Tuatapere, the self-proclaimed 'sausage capital of NZ', for his Beef Cheeseburger sausage. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest R…
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Are big companies blocking ag innovation? - Daniel Carson
Dom talks with Daniel Carson, founder of Alps 2 Ocean Foods Tapui and the man behind the Mīti beef snack, about his recent visit to Gulfood in Dubai, one of the world’s biggest food events, how it was made possible after receiving a Meat and Livestock Australia award and why he thinks NZ needs to h…
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