Dom talks with Hugh Blair, former Massey University Science Professor and current Trustee of the C. Alma Baker Charitable Trust, about the role of the trust, the legacy of Alma Baker and the upcoming Open Day (Feb 17) at Limestone Downs sheep, beef and dairy farm near Port Waikato.

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 Hugh Blair, former Massey University Science Professor and current Trustee of the C. Alma Baker Charitable Trust, about the role of the trust, the legacy of Alma Baker and the upcoming Open Day (Feb 17) at Limestone Downs sheep, beef and dairy farm near Port Waikato.
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.

The history of Limestone Downs - Hugh Blair

Dom talks with Natasha and Alan Cave from Rotowai Farms near Te Kuiti about being early adopters of Halter wearable technology, whether it's proven valuable for the farm and the Rotowai Angus stud and Natasha's 2025 Kellogg report, 'Beef on the Brink of a Tech Revolution: Wearables on NZ Hill Country'.

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 Natasha and Alan Cave from Rotowai Farms near Te Kuiti about being early adopters of Halter wearable technology, whether it's proven valuable for the farm and the Rotowai Angus stud and Natasha's 2025 Kellogg report, 'Beef on the Brink of a Tech Revolution: Wearables on NZ Hill Country'.
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.
&nbsp;

How viable are wearables on the hill country? - Natasha & Alan Cave

Dom talks with Marianne Awburn, co-founder of Springarm with husband Ric, about the unique origin story of the popular on-farm accessory in water troughs, winning the Fieldays Innovation Prototype Award in 2021 and the growth of the product since then.

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 Marianne Awburn, co-founder of Springarm with husband Ric, about the unique origin story of the popular on-farm accessory in water troughs, winning the Fieldays Innovation Prototype Award in 2021 and the growth of the product since then.
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.

Springarm; from prototype to popular product - Marianne Awburn

Dom talks with Ron Park, CEO and founder of Canterbury-based health supplements company Kōrure, about winning the 2026 Meat Industry Association Dragon’s Den competition for his 'Kiwi Tender' range of premium New Zealand red meat products with “tongue-soft” texture for elderly or unwell people. They also discuss the process of achieving it and why he's known as the 'Mussel King'.

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 Ron Park, CEO and founder of Canterbury-based health supplements company Kōrure, about winning the 2026 Meat Industry Association Dragon&rsquo;s Den competition for his 'Kiwi Tender' range of premium New Zealand red meat products with &ldquo;tongue-soft&rdquo; texture for elderly or unwell people. They also discuss the process of achieving it and why he's known as the 'Mussel King'.
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.

The history of Limestone Downs - Hugh Blair

In 1 playlist(s)

REX

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips