On the show today;  we assess the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine - what does it mean for our producers in this part of the world?...  Our border is opening up to the Aussies this weekend minus the MIQ restrictions - we'll find out what that means for our shearing industry with shearing contractors President Mark Barrowcliffe…  And we look at the discovery of a new gene that could make our dairy herd more heat tolerant with LIC Chief Scientist Richard Spelman…   Also, our usual features, including the View From the Top Paddock, this week featuring former Fed President Katie Milne…  You can also listen to Rural Exchange right here on Magic Talk Saturdays & Sundays 6 - 8am. Find out more at Magic.co.nz

On the show today;&nbsp; we assess the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine - what does it mean for our producers in this part of the world?...&nbsp; Our border is opening up to the Aussies this weekend minus the MIQ restrictions - we'll find out what that means for our shearing industry with shearing contractors President Mark Barrowcliffe&hellip;&nbsp; And we look at the discovery of a new gene that could make our dairy herd more heat tolerant with LIC Chief Scientist Richard Spelman&hellip; &nbsp; Also, our usual features, including the View From the Top Paddock, this week featuring former Fed President Katie Milne&hellip;&nbsp; You can also listen to Rural Exchange right here on Magic Talk Saturdays &amp; Sundays 6 - 8am. Find out more at <a href="http://magic.co.nz/">Magic.co.nz</a>

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.