After settling into their new, fancy digs recently, Dom caught up with Patsy Bass from the Reefton Distilling Co to reflect on the journey so far.

After settling into their new, fancy digs recently, Dom caught up with Patsy Bass from the Reefton Distilling Co to reflect on the journey so far.

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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 www.rexonline.co.nz.

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>

Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.

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.

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.

Patsy Bass: Reefton Distilling Co.

Join us as Staple Homestead Ltd Owner + General Manager Fraser Tasker chats about the Mid-Canterbury farms he and his wife run.

He emphasises the value of learning from your mistakes, how important pasture management is regardless of what sort of farm you run, rural communities and more.

Join us as Staple Homestead Ltd Owner + General Manager Fraser Tasker chats about the Mid-Canterbury farms he and his wife run.
He emphasises the value of learning from your mistakes, how important pasture management is regardless of what sort of farm you run, rural communities and more.

Farm Diversification and Resilience with Fraser Tasker

Emma Smith

Tanya Houghton

Cam Henderson

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with UK farming advocate Emma Smith about the recent protests regarding a proposed inheritance tax, why British farming is a threatened career and the Young Stock Magazine which she created to encourage young people to learn about farming... He talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about the co-op's annual result, how recent changes to the business have affected the bottom line and what further changes are in store for 2025... And he talks with newly-elected DairyNZ Deputy Chair Cam Henderson about where the current state of the dairy industry, his other governance roles and the current farming conditions in North Canterbury.

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 UK farming advocate Emma Smith about the recent protests regarding a proposed inheritance tax, why British farming is a threatened career and the Young Stock Magazine which she created to encourage young people to learn about farming... He talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about the co-op's annual result, how recent changes to the business have affected the bottom line and what further changes are in store for 2025... And he talks with newly-elected DairyNZ Deputy Chair Cam Henderson about where the current state of the dairy industry, his other governance roles and the current farming conditions in North Canterbury.
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 November 22nd - UK Farming Advocate Emma Smith, Tanya Houghton from Farmlands and DairyNZ Deputy Chair Cam Henderson

Gwyn Thurlow

Brad Cockrell

Prof Derrick Moot

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ Deerstalkers Association Chief Executive Gwyn Thurlow about why its calling for a review of firearm safety training, its desire to see more than one contractor in place to conduct firearms safety courses and why it's potentially leading to more hunting-related shootings this season... He talks with Mercer dairy farmer Brad Cockrell about the recent visit to his farm by a cohort of Brazilian farmers, the purpose of the trip and what they learned from each other... And he talks with Lincoln University Professor Derrick Moot about the recent NZ Grasslands Association Conference in Oamaru, the results of a long-term study at Bog Roy Station and the ongoing work of the Dryland Pastures Research Group.

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 NZ Deerstalkers Association Chief Executive Gwyn Thurlow about why its calling for a review of firearm safety training, its desire to see more than one contractor in place to conduct firearms safety courses and why it's potentially leading to more hunting-related shootings this season... He talks with Mercer dairy farmer Brad Cockrell about the recent visit to his farm by a cohort of Brazilian farmers, the purpose of the trip and what they learned from each other... And he talks with Lincoln University Professor Derrick Moot about the recent NZ Grasslands Association Conference in Oamaru, the results of a long-term study at Bog Roy Station and the ongoing work of the Dryland Pastures Research Group.
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 November 21st - Gwyn Thurlow from the NZ Deerstalkers Association, Mercer Dairy Farmer Brad Cockrell and Prof. Derrick Moot from Lincoln University

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