Tom Slee

Lindy Nelson

Jon Knauf

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tom Slee, 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, about winning the title at the Grand Final in Taranaki over the weekend, becoming part of the first father and son duo to take out the title after father Richard's victory in 1999 and coming from third place ahead of the buzzer round to take the title... He talks with Safer Farms Ambassador Lindy Nelson about its current focus on women dairy farmers injuring themselves in and around calving season, the wider Farm Without Harm strategy and winning the Leadership award at the recent 2026 NZ Workplace Health and Safety Awards... And he talks with Jon Knauf, NZ Simmental President and Kerrah Simmentals stud master, about the history of the breed in NZ, how it's progressed over the decades and the 2026 sale season.

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 Tom Slee, 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, about winning the title at the Grand Final in Taranaki over the weekend, becoming part of the first father and son duo to take out the title after father Richard's victory in 1999 and coming from third place ahead of the buzzer round to take the title... He talks with Safer Farms Ambassador Lindy Nelson about its current focus on women dairy farmers injuring themselves in and around calving season, the wider Farm Without Harm strategy and winning the Leadership award at the recent 2026 NZ Workplace Health and Safety Awards... And he talks with Jon Knauf, NZ Simmental President and Kerrah Simmentals stud master, about the history of the breed in NZ, how it's progressed over the decades and the 2026 sale season.
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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="https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/rex-podcast">Rex </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.