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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…
Rodeo mum urges people to have their say - Shelley Wood
Dom talks with Te Awamutu rodeo mum Shelley Wood about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos, what the changes could mean for her family and the wider rodeo community, and her plea for people to sign the NZRCA petition against opposing the changes and to submit a response on the MP…
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It's not just 'can we sell', but 'can we deliver'?; Export challenges examined - Emma Higgins
Dom talks with Emma Higgins, RaboResearch senior agriculture analyst, about its new two-part research series, asking whether NZ's food exporters can continue to deliver product to market as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade. They discuss the need to look beyond market access alone, NZ's ke…
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The US, the EU & NZ outlook for red meat - Kate Acland
Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about her recent testimony at the US global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, are EU consumers still willing to pay to top dollar for NZ red meat and what the latest quarterly market update reveals for NZ red meat producers. Tune in daily for …
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REX Nov 5 - Kate Acland, Emma Higgins and Shelley Wood
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about her recent testimony at the US global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, are EU consumers still willing to pay to top dollar for NZ red meat and what the latest quarterly market update reveals for NZ red meat …
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From Canterbury show rings to world markets - Samara Singh
Dom talks with Samara Singh, Rangiora-based farmer, stock judge and cattle handler. They discuss her judging responsibilities at this year's Canterbury A&P Show (11-13 Nov), her foray into Western reined cow horse competition, farming in North Canterbury, leather work and her day job as Alliance Gl…
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GDT rise, milk production & red wine spills - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.0%), record NZ milk production and the perils of being a globe-trotting dairy analyst. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co…
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REX Nov 4 - Dylan Forde, Stu Davison and Samara Singh
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and auctioneer with Carrfields Livestock, how he got into auctioneering and being filmed by the Country Calendar team this week... …
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2026 NZ Young Auctioneer & Country Calendar subject - Dylan Forde
Dom talks with Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and auctioneer with Carrfields Livestock, how he got into auctioneering and being filmed by the Country Calendar team this week. Tune in daily for the latest an…
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Feds' Voter Guide'; which parties back Kiwi farmers - Colin Hurst
Dom talks with Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst about its 'Voter Guide' ahead of the General Election, the purpose of it and the major issues it focuses on, from tax and RMA reform right through to water storage and local government reform. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rura…
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From Fiordland to the frying pan; burgers with a purpose - Donald Shepherd
Dom talks with Donald Shepherd, co-founder of WITHWILD, about the wild venison recovery it undertakes as part of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's deer management programme. They discuss how the venison is introduced into the food chain, how the proceeds help support conservation work in Fiordland …
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