Jo Grigg talks with James Parsons, founder of SmartGraze, about his work helping sheep and beef farmers navigate wearable technologies and the building blocks farmers need to get right to make the investment profitable.

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.

Jo Grigg talks with James Parsons, founder of SmartGraze, about his work helping sheep and beef farmers navigate wearable technologies and the building blocks farmers need to get right to make the investment profitable.
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.

Should you get wearables for your beef cattle? - James Parsons 

Dom talks with Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers, growers and contractors across NZ.

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.

Dom talks with Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers, growers and contractors across NZ.
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.

Awards, challenges & connecting the ag sector - Tony Dodunski

Tony Dodunski

James Parsons

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers, growers and contractors across NZ... And Jo Grigg talks with James Parsons, founder of SmartGraze, about his work helping sheep and beef farmers navigate wearable technologies and the building blocks farmers need to get right to make the investment profitable.

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 Tony Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies Farm Manager and Equity Partner, about winning the 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and the changes he's made to the Lake Ellesmere property and farming system since taking over in 2017. They also discuss his role as founder and CEO of Ag Assist, a rural marketplace and network platform, to help connect farmers, growers and contractors across NZ... And Jo Grigg talks with James Parsons, founder of SmartGraze, about his work helping sheep and beef farmers navigate wearable technologies and the building blocks farmers need to get right to make the investment profitable.
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 July 23 - Tony Dodunski and James Parsons

Stu Davison

Dr Gabriella Gronqvist

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.5%), how the markets have responded to recent auctions and the aftermath of the football World Cup in North America... And he talks with Dr Gabriella Gronqvist, Massey University Senior Research Programme Manager, about its major project, Whenua Haumana, looking into the effects of contemporary and regenerative pastoral systems. They discuss the first five years of the seven year project, what researchers have discovered so far and how the research can be applied to farming systems across NZ.

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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.5%), how the markets have responded to recent auctions and the aftermath of the football World Cup in North America... And he talks with Dr Gabriella Gronqvist, Massey University Senior Research Programme Manager, about its major project, Whenua Haumana, looking into the effects of contemporary and regenerative pastoral systems. They discuss the first five years of the seven year project, what researchers have discovered so far and how the research can be applied to farming systems across NZ.
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.

Should you get wearables for your beef cattle? - James Parsons

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