Tony Dodunski

James Parsons

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers, growers and contractors across NZ... And Jo Grigg talks with James Parsons, founder of SmartGraze, about his work helping sheep and beef farmers navigate wearable technologies and the building blocks farmers need to get right to make the investment profitable.

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 Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers, growers and contractors across NZ... And Jo Grigg talks with James Parsons, founder of SmartGraze, about his work helping sheep and beef farmers navigate wearable technologies and the building blocks farmers need to get right to make the investment profitable.
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.

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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.

REX July 23 - Tony Dodunski and James Parsons

Dom talks with Kate Cocks from Mt Nicholas Merino and Nicola Wylie from Lora & Flok about a pop-up shop in Arrowtown next week (July 28-30), celebrating NZ wool, craftsmanship, photography and design. They discuss the various products they produce from wool directly off their respective farms, the concept of 'Made in NZ' and the other exhibitors featuring in the pop-up, Atér and Francine Boer Photography.

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 Kate Cocks from Mt Nicholas Merino and Nicola Wylie from Lora &amp; Flok about a pop-up shop in Arrowtown next week (July 28-30), celebrating NZ wool, craftsmanship, photography and design. They discuss the various products they produce from wool directly off their respective farms, the concept of 'Made in NZ' and the other exhibitors featuring in the pop-up, At&eacute;r and Francine Boer Photography.
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.

From clip to customer; NZ wool products at pop-up store - Kate Cocks & Nicola Wylie

Kylie Dorr

Kate Cocks & Nicola Wylie

Jake Burtenshaw

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kylie Dorr, owner of Southern Reproductive, about winning the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards at Parliament last night, the exponential growth and diversification of the Artificial Insemination business since she returned from the USA five years ago and her involvement in dirt biking, in which she's won a national series and represented New Zealand at World Championship level... He talks with Kate Cocks from Mt Nicholas Merino and Nicola Wylie from Lora & Flok about a pop-up shop in Arrowtown next week (July 28-30), celebrating NZ wool, craftsmanship, photography and design. They discuss the various products they produce from wool directly off their respective farms, the concept of 'Made in NZ' and the other exhibitors featuring in the pop-up, Atér and Francine Boer Photography... And he talks with Upper Clutha Rams No. 8 Jake Burtenshaw ahead of tomorrow's Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition final against Wakatipu, just one of many club finals up and down NZ this weekend. They discuss the team's success over the past few seasons and what makes country rugby special.

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 Kylie Dorr, owner of Southern Reproductive, about winning the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards at Parliament last night, the exponential growth and diversification of the Artificial Insemination business since she returned from the USA five years ago and her involvement in dirt biking, in which she's won a national series and represented New Zealand at World Championship level... He talks with Kate Cocks from Mt Nicholas Merino and Nicola Wylie from Lora &amp; Flok about a pop-up shop in Arrowtown next week (July 28-30), celebrating NZ wool, craftsmanship, photography and design. They discuss the various products they produce from wool directly off their respective farms, the concept of 'Made in NZ' and the other exhibitors featuring in the pop-up, At&eacute;r and Francine Boer Photography... And he talks with&nbsp;Upper Clutha Rams No. 8 Jake Burtenshaw ahead of tomorrow's Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition final against Wakatipu, just one of many club finals up and down NZ this weekend. They discuss the team's success over the past few seasons and what makes country rugby special.
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 July 24 - Kylie Dorr, Kate Cocks & Nicola Wylie and Jake Burtenshaw

Dom talks with Upper Clutha Rams No. 8 Jake Burtenshaw ahead of tomorrow's Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition final against Wakatipu, just one of many club finals up and down NZ this weekend. They discuss the team's success over the past few seasons and what makes country rugby special.

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 Upper Clutha Rams No. 8 Jake Burtenshaw ahead of tomorrow's Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition final against Wakatipu, just one of many club finals up and down NZ this weekend. They discuss the team's success over the past few seasons and what makes country rugby special.
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 July 23 - Tony Dodunski and James Parsons

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