Fresh from a trip to China, dairy analyst and farmer Stu Davison joins Julia to share what he saw — from bakery expos and whipping cream trends to how fast-moving consumer habits are reshaping global dairy demand. They discuss what Fonterra’s strategy gets right, why “China speed” matters and how New Zealand needs to listen before leading.

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.

Fresh from a trip to China, dairy analyst and farmer Stu Davison joins Julia to share what he saw &mdash; from bakery expos and whipping cream trends to how fast-moving consumer habits are reshaping global dairy demand. They discuss what Fonterra&rsquo;s strategy gets right, why &ldquo;China speed&rdquo; matters and how New Zealand needs to listen before leading.
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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.

The Real Optimism podcast explores leadership, resilience, and innovation, facing realism head-on while leading with optimism.

Each episode delves into stories and strategies driving positive change and future-focused solutions.

The Real Optimism podcast explores leadership, resilience, and innovation, facing realism head-on while leading with optimism.
Each episode delves into stories and strategies driving positive change and future-focused solutions.

Real Optimism

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.

Real Optimism with Julia Jones - On the Ground in China with Stu Davison

Dom talks with new Environment Minister Nicola Grigg about the government's amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, Rural Women NZ calling for an investigation by the UN as to whether NZ’s pay equity laws amount to discrimination and the abandonment of the live export trade.

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Dom talks with new Environment Minister Nicola Grigg about the government's amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, Rural Women NZ calling for an investigation by the UN as to whether NZ&rsquo;s pay equity laws amount to discrimination and the abandonment of the live export trade.
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.

Is NZ a chemical dumping ground? - Nicola Grigg

Dom talks with photographer, author and high country musterer Vicky Simpson about her new book, 'Molesworth: the heartbeat of the high county', what inspired it and her love for the NZ high country.

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Dom talks with photographer, author and high country musterer Vicky Simpson about her new book, 'Molesworth: the heartbeat of the high county', what inspired it and her love for the NZ high country.
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.

Molesworth, musterers and high country healing - Vicky Simpson

Vicky Simpson

Nicola Grigg

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with photographer, author and high country musterer Vicky Simpson about her new book, 'Molesworth: the heartbeat of the high county', what inspired it and her love for the NZ high country... And he talks with new Environment Minister Nicola Grigg about the government's amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, Rural Women NZ calling for an investigation by the UN as to whether NZ’s pay equity laws amount to discrimination and the abandonment of the live export trade.

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 photographer, author and high country musterer Vicky Simpson about her new book, 'Molesworth: the heartbeat of the high county', what inspired it and her love for the NZ high country... And he talks with new Environment Minister Nicola Grigg about the government's amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, Rural Women NZ calling for an investigation by the UN as to whether NZ&rsquo;s pay equity laws amount to discrimination and the abandonment of the live export trade.
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.

Real Optimism with Julia Jones - On the Ground in China with Stu Davison

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