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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:
Teamwork, planning & performance - David & Rebecca Buick
Dom talks with Pongaroa farmers David and Rebecca Buick about winning this year's Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year at the recent Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards, how they've achieved success in their farming operation and David's remarkable comeback to competitive shearing follow…
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Sink holes, red tape & politics - Nick Smith
Dom talks with Nelson Mayor Nick Smith about the closure of the track to Harwoods Hole, the country's deepest natural sinkhole, in the Abel Tasman National Park, why DOC has closed the track and his message of support for beleaguered PM Christopher Luxon. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest …
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REX March 11 - Nick Smith and David & Rebecca Buick
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nelson Mayor Nick Smith about the closure of the track to Harwoods Hole, the country's deepest natural sinkhole, in the Abel Tasman National Park, why DOC has closed the track and his message of support for beleaguered PM Christopher Luxon... And he talk…
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Big picture data with Smart Farming - Andy Irvine
Dom talks with Andy Irvine from Datamars Livestock about the Tru-Test autonomous walk-over-weigh scales, how they work and how useful are they for 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 Insta…
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Wanaka A&P Show; "Same but different" - Keith Cooper
Dom talks with Keith Cooper, Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair, about preparations for this week's Wanaka A&P Show, what's new this year and how it tracks success. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on …
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State farmer delivers strong half-year result - Mark Leslie
Dom talks with Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about its interim results, how its managed to turn around its performance and how it's tracking on its sustainability targets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us o…
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REX March 10 - Mark Leslie, Keith Cooper and Andy Irvine
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie about its interim results, how its managed to turn around its performance and how it's tracking on its sustainability targets... He talks with Keith Cooper, Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair, about preparations for this week's Wanaka A&…
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New traceability regs on the cards for sheep & pigs - Chris Houston
Dom talks with Chris Houston, Head of Technical Policy at Beef+Lamb NZ, about proposed changes to the traceability regulations around sheep and farmed pigs in NZ, what options are in the table and which approach is favoured by industry bodies and farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest …
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Are spa pools the new barometer of a strong ag economy? - Mark Butterworth
Dom talks with Mark Butterworth, an Investment Advisor with Craigs Investment Partners, about the payout options for farmers following Fonterra's Mainland sale, how farmers are looking to balance short term security with longer term resilience and a broader look at the agricultural economy. Tune i…
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REX March 9 - Mark Butterworth, David Reesby and Chris Houston
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Mark Butterworth, an Investment Advisor with Craigs Investment Partners, about the payout options for farmers following Fonterra's Mainland sale, how farmers are looking to balance short term security with longer term resilience and a broader look at the…
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