An explosion in wild pigs eating lambs and ravaging pastures is on the rise, so we caught up with Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair Chris Irons about that and what else has been happening in the Waitomo District. 

An explosion in wild pigs eating lambs and ravaging pastures is on the rise, so we caught up with Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair Chris Irons about that and what else has been happening in the Waitomo District.

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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 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.
For more rural news and updates, head to <a href="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a>

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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 news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

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 news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

Chris Irons - Federated Farmers Waitomo

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Fred Thomas from Thomas Brothers about their fresh fruit export business, being the largest kiwifruit grower in the South Island and being part of seven generations of the Thomas family on the farm at Riwaka in the Tasman District.

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Fred Thomas from Thomas Brothers about their fresh fruit export business, being the largest kiwifruit grower in the South Island and being part of seven generations of the Thomas family on the farm at Riwaka in the Tasman District.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

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Dom talks with Murray Burgess, marketer and key account manager at Stallion, about origin of the agricultural products business, its calf feeding equipment and his background in the UK with the Royal Marines.

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Dom talks with Murray Burgess, marketer and key account manager at Stallion, about origin of the agricultural products business, its calf feeding equipment and his background in the UK with the Royal Marines.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

From rocking horses to feed mixers; the Stallion story - Murray Burgess

Dom talks with Brendan Attrill, 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and Gordon Stephenson Trophy recipient, and Ashley Primrose, a New Zealander working for TeamAg Advisory in Ireland. They discuss Brendan's current visit to Ireland, the similarities and differences between Irish and NZ farming systems, plus Gaelic football and good creamy pints.

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 more.

Dom talks with Brendan Attrill, 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and Gordon Stephenson Trophy recipient, and Ashley Primrose, a New Zealander working for TeamAg Advisory in Ireland. They discuss Brendan's current visit to Ireland, the similarities and differences between Irish and NZ farming systems, plus Gaelic football and good creamy pints.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

Chris Irons - Federated Farmers Waitomo

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