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

Dom talks with John Phillips and Luciana Schwarz from Northland Field Days about the upcoming event (26th-28th Feb), celebrating forty years in existence and what attendees can expect.

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Dom talks with John Phillips and Luciana Schwarz from Northland Field Days about the upcoming event (26th-28th Feb), celebrating forty years in existence and what attendees can expect.
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Northland Field Days turns 40 - John Phillips & Luciana Schwarz

Dom talks with US author and keynote speaker Joel Steele about his new book, Life Switch, how it encourages people to think differently of they want different results and how he went from staring down the barrel of a shotgun and facing jail time in New Jersey, to entrepreneurship and co-owning a successful financial firm.

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Dom talks with US author and keynote speaker Joel Steele about his new book, Life Switch, how it encourages people to think differently of they want different results and how he went from staring down the barrel of a shotgun and facing jail time in New Jersey, to entrepreneurship and co-owning a successful financial firm.
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.

Want different results? Think differently - Joel Steele 

Dom talks with Warren Ferguson from Ferdon Genetics in Otorohanga about the fallout from the recent floods in the area, how the community is holding up and receiving the 2026 NZ Dairy Event Outstanding Service & Achievement Award.

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Dom talks with Warren Ferguson from Ferdon Genetics in Otorohanga about the fallout from the recent floods in the area, how the community is holding up and receiving the 2026 NZ Dairy Event Outstanding Service &amp; Achievement Award.
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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