Paul Hickman

Stu Davison

Lauren McConnachie

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Taimate Angus owner Paul Hickman about setting a NZ record for the highest priced bull across all breeds, following the sale of Lot 3 for $168,000 at its annual bull sale on Monday. They also discuss the bull's genetics, selling all 100 lots at a new national average high of $23,750 and the ensuing celebrations for the Taimate team... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Diary Trade Event overnight (-2.8%), what factors contributed to the result and the annual HighGround Dairy conference in Chicago... And he talks with Lauren McConnachie, winner of the 2026 Dairy Manager of the Year title at the recent NZ Dairy Industry Awards, about her dairy career, what it takes to be a top manager and what ehr plans are for the future.

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 Taimate Angus owner Paul Hickman about setting a NZ record for the highest priced bull across all breeds, following the sale of Lot 3 for $168,000 at its annual bull sale on Monday. They also discuss the bull's genetics, selling all 100 lots at a new national average high of $23,750 and the ensuing celebrations for the Taimate team... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Diary Trade Event overnight (-2.8%), what factors contributed to the result and the annual HighGround Dairy conference in Chicago... And he talks with Lauren McConnachie, winner of the 2026 Dairy Manager of the Year title at the recent NZ Dairy Industry Awards, about her dairy career, what it takes to be a top manager and what ehr plans are for the future.
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.

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 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.