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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:
Real Optimism with Julia Jones - Strong wool finding its way back to value
In this episode of Real Optimism, Julia Jones speaks with Andy Caughey,CEO of Wool Impact, about what the latest data is really telling us about strong wool. The conversation explores early signs of improved market engagement, the role of commercial demand and traceability, and why progress in the …
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Gravel in Paradise cycling series - Grant Campbell
Dom talks with Grant Campbell, organiser of the Gravel in Paradise cycling series, about the origins and purpose of the event, where and when the events are taking place and the Ride Strong race class for the farming community. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…
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Who was Trevor Ellett & what is the T.R. Ellett Ag Research Trust? - Angela Halliday
Dom talks with Angela Halliday, GM of the T. R. Ellett Agricultural Research Trust, about the history and legacy of Trevor Ellett, what type of research the trust funds and its future trajectory. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visi…
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REX Feb 11 - Angela Halliday and Grant Campbell
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Angela Halliday, GM of the T. R. Ellett Agricultural Research Trust, about the history and legacy of Trevor Ellett, what type of research the trust funds and its future trajectory... And he talks with Grant Campbell, organiser of the Gravel in Paradise c…
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Higher premiums for regen wool growers - Howard Moore
Dom talks with Howard Moore, Keraplast CEO, about its quest to find wool accredited as 'Regenerative', for a new contract with farmers brokered by Wools of NZ, what products it produces using the keratin extracted from NZ wool and other products in the pipeline. Tune in daily for the latest and gr…
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Assessing the value of cow wearables - David March
Dom talks with David March, Operations Manager for Theland Tahi Farm Group, about his Kellogg scholarship research looking at wearable technology for cows and whether the technology brings financial advantages for larger dairy farms that are already high producing. Tune in daily for the latest and…
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REX Feb 10 - David March and Howard Moore
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with David March, Operations Manager for Theland Tahi Farm Group, about his Kellogg scholarship research looking at wearable technology for cows and whether the technology brings financial advantages for larger dairy farms that are already high producing... A…
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Things heating up for National Lamb Day - Kate Acland
Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about the upcoming National Lamb Day (Feb 15), what the week entails in the lead-up and how you can register your BBQ to win prizes. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz…
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Otago/Southland Young Farmer winner - Thomas Slee
Dom talks with Thomas Slee, winner of the FMG Otago/Southland Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final, about his performance over the weekend, preparations for the Grand Final and his contract milking role in Southland. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite …
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Succession, gene tech & the next generation - Pog Cameron
Dom talks with Simon 'Pog' Cameron, Haast farmer and Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Vice Chair, about further reflections on his recent trip to Berlin for the Global Forum for Food & Agriculture, the problem with succession in New Zealand farming and the vexed issue of gene technology. Tune in dail…
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