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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:
Lester White - Farming, family & rockets
Dom talks with Lester White, Chair of Proprietors of Tawapata South, about its farm, Onenui Station on Mahia Peninsula, being named as a finalist in the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy and its partnership with Rocket Lab. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streamin…
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Duncan Humm - Farmers reject methane strategy; survey
Dom talks with Duncan Humm from NZ Farming about its role in a recent survey which reveals many farmers are rejecting NZ's current ruminant methane strategy, why this is the case and what they'd like to see happen as a result. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fav…
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Colin Bond - Another record kiwifruit harvest on the cards
Dom talks with NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated CEO Colin Bond about eclipsing last year's record crop in 2025, the recent EPA decision allowing growers to keep using the agrichemical Hi-Cane and the effect of US tariffs on the kiwifruit industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rur…
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REX May 13th - Colin Bond from NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc, Duncan Humm from NZ Farming and Lester White from Proprietors of Tawapata South
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated CEO Colin Bond about eclipsing last year's record crop in 2025, the recent EPA decision allowing growers to keep using the agrichemical Hi-Cane and the effect of US tariffs on the kiwifruit industry... He talks with Dunc…
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Bryce McKenzie - Groundswell ramps up Quit Paris campaign
Dom talks with Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie about a new initiative in its campaign to see NZ exit the Paris Accord, the continuing conversion of farmland into forestry and a new survey which reveals farmers some farmers are rejecting NZ's current ruminant methane strategy. Tune in dai…
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Matt Gibson - Ducks, deer & tailwinds
Dom talks with with Matt Gibson, GM of venison at First Light Farms, about the venison market, tariffs and the GE debate. 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 mo…
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Fiona & Thomas Langford - Share Farmers of the Year
Dom talks with Fiona and Thomas Langford about winning the Share Farmers of the Year Award at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards over the weekend, their corporate backgrounds and their initiatives to drive positive staff culture. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favour…
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REX May 12th - Share Farmers of the Year Fiona & Thomas Langford, Matt Gibson from First Light Foods and Bryce McKenzie from Groundswell NZ
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Fiona and Thomas Langford about winning the Share Farmers of the Year Award at the NZ Dairy Industry Awards over the weekend, their corporate backgrounds and their initiatives to drive positive staff culture... He talks with Matt Gibson, GM of venison at…
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Simon Berry - REX Recommends
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning five trophies at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards, including the Champion of Champions for its Monte Cristo sheep milk cheddar and Champion Cheesemaker for Whitesto…
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Daniel Carson - REX Recommends
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Mīti founder Daniel Carson about the removal of the specialised equipment used to make the meat snacks, following Off-Piste Provisions pausing manufacturing at the New Zealand Food Innovation Network, what it means for the comp…
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