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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:
Why on-farm sheep comps matter - Simon Paterson
Jo Grigg talks with Simon Paterson from Armidale Merino Stud about judging the Marlborough Merino Two-tooth competition, the Wanaka A&P Show and the importance of on-farm sheep competitions. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rex…
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The benefits of Herefords - Robert Peacock
Dom talks with Robert Peacock, President of the NZ Hereford Association, about his stud at Orari Gorge Station in Geraldine, his recent trip to the US for the World Herford Conference in Kansas and what the future holds for the breed. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on …
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REX March 23 - Robert Peacock and Simon Paterson
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Robert Peacock, President of the NZ Hereford Association, about his stud at Orari Gorge Station in Geraldine, his recent trip to the US for the World Herford Conference in Kansas and what the future holds for the breed... And Jo Grigg talks with Simon Pa…
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REX Recommends - Matt Scarf
In case you missed it... Dom talks with 2025 Kellogg graduate Matt Scarf about his research topic, which asks what happens to organic farmers and supply chains if NZ loses its GE free status? Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit re…
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REX Recommends - Andrew Olsen
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Andrew Olsen, CEO of Rural Contractors NZ, about the rising cost of fuel, how contractors and farmers can reach an understanding in the current climate and the complex nature of geopolitics. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your…
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Buses, fuel and Field Days - Andrew Hoggard
Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the Ministry for Education’s move to review school bus policy changes, after he wrote to the Minister advocating for rural families affected, CD Field Days and the cost of fuel. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural c…
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Charitable trust gets $ for rural mental wellbeing - Craig Wiggins
Dom talks with Craig Wiggins about receiving government funding for the Whatever With Wiggy Charitable Trust, CD Field Days and the recent Rural Games. 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…
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Fuel hike fallout for ag aviators - Simon Moar
Dom talks with Simon Moar, owner of Marlborough Helicopters and Agricultural Aviation Association board member, about the effect of fuel hikes on the agricultural aviation industry, how it's handling the situation and how farmers are responding. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural …
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REX March 20 - Simon Moar, Craig Wiggins and Andrew Hoggard
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon Moar, owner of Marlborough Helicopters and Agricultural Aviation Association board member, about the effect of fuel hikes on the agricultural aviation industry, how it's handling the situation and how farmers are responding... He talks with Craig W…
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Robotic milking systems innovation - Chris van der Loo
Dom talks with Chris van der Loo, Head of New Product Development at Waikato Milking Systems, about the progress they've made with the ErgoPOD semi-robotic milking system since winning a National Fieldays Innovation Award in 2023, the advancements in robotic milking in recent years and what the fut…
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