Hamish Mackenzie

Dr David Hume

Harriet Bell

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station about the weekend snow, how it affected the area and how uncommon it is at this time of year... He talks with Dr David Hume, AgResearch Plant Scientist, following his recent Science & Research Award at the 2024 Beef + Lamb NZ Awards, his work with endophytes in plant breeding, including AR37, and what effect it's had on NZ agriculture... And he talks with Hemprino co-founder Harriet Bell about her recent win in the Emerging Business Awards category in the NZI Rural Women New Zealand Business Awards, alongside co-founder Siobhan O'Malley, the new additions to the Hemprino range and where the idea for using hemp and merino came from.

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 Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station about the weekend snow, how it affected the area and how uncommon it is at this time of year... He talks with Dr David Hume, AgResearch Plant Scientist, following his recent Science &amp; Research Award at the 2024 Beef + Lamb NZ Awards, his work with endophytes in plant breeding, including AR37, and what effect it's had on NZ agriculture... And he talks with Hemprino co-founder Harriet Bell about her recent win in the Emerging Business Awards category in the NZI Rural Women New Zealand Business Awards, alongside co-founder Siobhan O'Malley, the new additions to the Hemprino range and where the idea for using hemp and merino came from.
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.

REX October 29th - Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station, Dr David Hume from AgResearch and Harriet Bell from Hemprino

Ben Ensor

Mechelle Codd

Grant Webb

Craig Wiggins

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Ben Ensor about being elected as the first Chair of Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Communities (ANZCC), what functions its been set up to perform and why catchment groups are proving successful... He talks with contractor and Hawke's Bay mother Mechelle Codd about the cancellation of rural bus services, what it means for her children and many others in the region and what's being done to remedy the situation... He talks with Manawatu farmer Grant Webb about supplying wagyu beef to First Light Foods, his dairy operation and his former days as a professional rugby player... And he catches up with rural health and wellbeing advocate Craig Wiggins.

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 North Canterbury farmer Ben Ensor about being elected as the first Chair of Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Communities (ANZCC), what functions its been set up to perform and why catchment groups are proving successful... He talks with contractor and Hawke's Bay mother Mechelle Codd about the cancellation of rural bus services, what it means for her children and many others in the region and what's being done to remedy the situation... He talks with Manawatu farmer Grant Webb about supplying wagyu beef to First Light Foods, his dairy operation and his former days as a professional rugby player... And he catches up with rural health and wellbeing advocate Craig Wiggins.
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 October 30th - Ben Ensor from ANZCC, Mechelle Codd on rural buses, Manawatu Farmer Grant Webb and Craig Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate

In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Leslie, Executive Director of Primary ITO, to discuss the pivotal role vocational education plays in New Zealand's agriculture sector.

 From the organization's rich history to its evolving role in shaping skilled, confident leaders across industries like dairy, seafood, horticulture, and more, we explore the real-life impacts of on-the-job learning.

Andrea shares inspiring success stories, reflects on the challenges and opportunities in vocational education, and emphasizes why investing in people is key to the future of New Zealand's primary industries.

In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Leslie, Executive Director of Primary ITO, to discuss the pivotal role vocational education plays in New Zealand's agriculture sector.
 From the organization's rich history to its evolving role in shaping skilled, confident leaders across industries like dairy, seafood, horticulture, and more, we explore the real-life impacts of on-the-job learning.
Andrea shares inspiring success stories, reflects on the challenges and opportunities in vocational education, and emphasizes why investing in people is key to the future of New Zealand's primary industries.

Shaping the Future: Vocational Education in New Zealand's Primary Industries

Phil Duncan

Will Wilding

Paul Clement

Kat Kaiwai

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the forecast for Labour Day weekend... He talks with Will Wilding, GM and Stud Master at Te Mania Angus Stud, about its recent Yearling Bull Sale, being at the forefront of genetic innovation and being involved in a trial using the latest technology to measure how efficiently beef cattle convert feed into liveweight, as well as their greenhouse gas emissions... He talks with Paul Clement from Surfing for Farmers about setting up the West Coast branch, his involvement in the national body and his dairy farming operation in Hokitika... And he talks with Kat Kaiwai, owner and operator of Tairāwhiti Contractors, about winning the Rural Women NZ Rural Champion Award and being recognised with a King's Service Medal for services to women, civil construction and her community.

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 Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the forecast for Labour Day weekend... He talks with Will Wilding, GM and Stud Master at Te Mania Angus Stud, about its recent Yearling Bull Sale, being at the forefront of genetic innovation and being involved in a trial using the latest technology to measure how efficiently beef cattle convert feed into liveweight, as well as their greenhouse gas emissions... He talks with Paul Clement from Surfing for Farmers about setting up the West Coast branch, his involvement in the national body and his dairy farming operation in Hokitika... And he talks with Kat Kaiwai, owner and operator of Tairāwhiti Contractors, about winning the Rural Women NZ Rural Champion Award and being recognised with a King's Service Medal for services to women, civil construction and her community.
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 October 25th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Will Wilding from Te Mania Angus Stud, Paul Clement from Surfing for Farmers West Coast and kat Kaiwai from Tairawhiti Contractors

REX October 29th - Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station, Dr David Hume from AgResearch and Harriet Bell from Hemprino

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