Bevan Weir

Elizabeth Heeg

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards... And he talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required.

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 Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards... And he talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required.
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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="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a>

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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 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.