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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:
Northern Young Farmer winner - Justin Ruygrok
Dom talks with Aka Aka dairy farmer Justin Ruygrok about winning the Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final for the second year in a row, what he learned from last year's Grand Final experience and his plans for farm ownership. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural cont…
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Wilding pines; the continuing saga - Jo Ritchie
Dom talks with Jo Ritchie, the Wilding Pine Network Co-ordinator, about role of the network, the current landscape around controlling wilding pines and whether any headway is being made. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonli…
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Cheese supremacy & the problem with increasing imports - Simon Berry
Dom talks with Simon Berry, Whitestone Cheese Managing Director and Chair of the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association, about winning the Champion Commercial cheese for the second year running with its Monte Cristo sheep's milk cheddar. They also discuss the domestic retail environment and the nee…
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REX April 13 - Simon Berry, Jo Ritchie and Justin Ruygrok
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon Berry, Whitestone Cheese Managing Director and Chair of the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association, about winning the Champion Commercial cheese for the second year running with its Monte Cristo sheep's milk cheddar. They also discuss the domestic …
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REX Recommends - Derrick Moot
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the current state of Nitrogen supply in NZ, the inevitable rise in fertiliser prices due to the supply chain disruption in the Middle East and what mitigating factors can be applied in a NZ…
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REX Recommends - Fenton Hazelwood
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Fenton Hazelwood from WestAg about his recent Substack article about the splintering of productive NZ, how the recent plant closure announcements from Heinz Wattie's and McCain Foods are symptomatic of wider problems and the ramifications for NZ food security…
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Aussie tech makes inroads into NZ - Scott Higgins
Dom talks with Scott Higgins from Optiweigh NZ about the introduction of the product into NZ from Australia, how it works and feedback from 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, F…
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What's really getting into your water tank - Dan Hawke
Dom talks with Dan Hawke, co-founder of Christchurch-based Forsana, about new research which reveals two-thirds of rainwater tanks tested exceeded acceptable levels of E. coli, why it's a problem for thousands of rural households that rely on tank water for drinking and what can be done to prevent …
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Fuel theft spike? - Oscar Ellison
Dom talks with Levno CEO Oscar Ellison about data from its fuel tank sensors which suggests an increase in suspicious withdrawal events after 10pm in the last few weeks and what people can do to help guard against fuel theft. They also discuss Levno's expansion into Ireland and plans to roll out it…
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REX April 10 - Oscar Ellison, Dan Hawke and Scott Higgins
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Levno CEO Oscar Ellison about data from its fuel tank sensors which suggests an increase in suspicious withdrawal events after 10pm in the last few weeks and what people can do to help guard against fuel theft. They also discuss Levno's expansion into Ir…
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