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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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

Dom talks with Duncan Macalister, Scottish Farmers Union Vice-President, about the recent National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham, the key issues facing UK farmers and whether people are drinking less whisky.

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Dom talks with Duncan Macalister, Scottish Farmers Union Vice-President, about the recent National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham, the key issues facing UK farmers and whether people are drinking less whisky.
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.

Beavers, whisky & supply chains - Duncan Macalister

Dom talks with Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations, about using rejected kiwifruit to produce a leather alternative, how she came up with the idea and when it's expected to be available for use.

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Dom talks with Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations, about using rejected kiwifruit to produce a leather alternative, how she came up with the idea and when it's expected to be available for use.
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.

Turning kiwifruit into leather - Shelley Houston

Shelley Houston

Duncan Macalister

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations, about using rejected kiwifruit to produce a leather alternative, how she came up with the idea and when it's expected to be available for use... And he talks with Duncan Macalister, Scottish Farmers Union Vice-President, about the recent National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham, the key issues facing UK farmers and whether people are drinking less whisky.

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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations, about using rejected kiwifruit to produce a leather alternative, how she came up with the idea and when it's expected to be available for use... And he talks&nbsp;with Duncan Macalister, Scottish Farmers Union Vice-President, about the recent National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham, the key issues facing UK farmers and whether people are drinking less whisky.
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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