New Zealand universities have experienced a downturn in student numbers in recent years, resulting in too few agricultural and horticultural graduates to meet industry demands…  And it’s something that’s raising a sense of unease for the future of the primary industries…  Animal Plant and Health Chief Executive Mark Ross recently penned a column about it and joins us now to discuss it further.

New Zealand universities have experienced a downturn in student numbers in recent years, resulting in too few agricultural and horticultural graduates to meet industry demands…  And it’s something that’s raising a sense of unease for the future of the primary industries…  Animal Plant and Health Chief Executive Mark Ross recently penned a column about it and joins us now to discuss it further.

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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.

Mark Ross:  Animal and Plant Health NZ CEO

Dom talks with Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Backcountry Pilots Association.

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Dom talks with Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Backcountry Pilots Association.
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Brad Pitt's stunt double! Opportunity of a lifetime for kiwi ag pilot - Nigel Griffiths

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Backcountry Pilots Association... And he talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.9%), the continuing demand for protein and why cheddar has fallen to its lowest price on the GDT platform in five years.

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 Nigel Griffiths from Patchett Ag Air about being the stunt double for Brad Pitt in the upcoming film, 'Heart of the Beast'. They discuss how he got the role, what was involved and what it was like working with Hollywood royalty. They also delve into Nigel's career as a backcountry and top-dressing pilot, close calls and his role with the Recreational Backcountry Pilots Association... And he talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.9%), the continuing demand for protein and why cheddar has fallen to its lowest price on the GDT platform in five years.
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.

REX Sep 2 - Nigel Griffiths and Stu Davison

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.9%), the continuing demand for protein and why cheddar has fallen to its lowest price on the GDT platform in five years.

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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.9%), the continuing demand for protein and why cheddar has fallen to its lowest price on the GDT platform in five years.
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.

Mark Ross: Animal and Plant Health NZ CEO

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