REX
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.
REX Recommends - Clare Bradley
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Clare Bradley, AgriSea CEO, about her 2026 Nuffield Scholarship travels, her observations about how different countries talk about farming and whether NZ needs to frame its farming story beyond simply money. They also discuss what's new at AgriSea and the results of a trial using AgriSea Animal Nutrition which revealed a 29% increase in weight gain for newborn dairy calves.
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REX Recommends - Michael Donaldson
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Michael Donaldson, Editor of the Pursuit of Hoppiness magazine and author of Friday Night Beers on Substack, about the announcement from French multinational Malteurop it's permanently closing its malting plant in Marton. They discuss whether the industry saw it coming, what it means for barley growers and brewers and the changing nature of alcohol consumption.
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The Great Kiwi Sock Survey - Tim Deane
Dom talks with Norsewear Managing Director Tim Deane about the results of The Great Kiwi Sock Survey, how NZers have racked up a tally of 28 million orphaned socks and further revelations stemming from the company's ongoing annual brand tracking programme.
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The week in ag reviewed - Jo Grigg
Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the earliest harvest of Burgundy grapes in nearly 700 years, the decisions NZ farmers are facing with El Niño on the horizon and the latest news on trade and tariffs.
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Are NZ rivers being mismanaged? - Jamie McFadden
Dom talks with Jamie McFadden, Groundswell NZ environment spokesperson and founder of Hurunui Natives, about what he believes is the mismanagement of rivers around the country, the government's latest proposals to address the issue and the planting projects his team is currently working on in North Canterbury.
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REX August 21 - Jamie McFadden, Jo Grigg and Tim Deane
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jamie McFadden, Groundswell NZ environment spokesperson and founder of Hurunui Natives, about what he believes is the mismanagement of rivers around the country, the government's latest proposals to address the issue and the planting projects his team is currently working on in North Canterbury... He talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the earliest harvest of Burgundy grapes in nearly 700 years, the decisions NZ farmers are facing with El Niño on the horizon and the latest news on trade and tariffs... And h...
Eggs, bird flu & the lucky escape - Belinda Rutherford
Dom talks with Belinda Rutherford from Hurunui Hens about her free range egg operation in North Canterbury, the vigilance required in the face of bird flu detected in NZ and the gust of wind last year that almost cost more than just her hen shed.
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"Destiny in our own hands" - Andrew Hoggard
Dom talks with Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard about proposed government changes in which Freshwater farm plans will be required only on areas of farms where high-risk activity occurs, how the changes could reduce pressure on growers and some of the other government proposals announced recently to cut agricultural red tape and regulation.
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REX August 20 - Andrew Hoggard and Belinda Rutherford
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard about proposed government changes in which Freshwater farm plans will be required only on areas of farms where high-risk activity occurs, how the changes could reduce pressure on growers and some of the other government proposals announced recently to cut agricultural red tape and regulation... And he talks with Belinda Rutherford from Hurunui Hens about her free range egg operation in North Canterbury, the vigilance required in the face of bird flu detected in NZ and the gust of wind last year that almost cost more...
The difference between spraying and spray performance - Pieter Van Der Westhuizen
Dom talks with Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, UPL NZ Technical Market Development Manager, about the role of adjuvants in spray performance, the key things to consider when it comes to adjuvant selection and the changing perceptions around adding adjuvants to spray treatments.
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Spring sowing choices to maximise that rain - Andrew Johnston
Jo Grigg talks with Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about why lucerne is king at turning water into feed, why he rates chicory mixes with top-flowering legumes and tips to establish forage crops and pastures in the face of El Nino.
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REX August 19 - Stu Davison, Andrew Johnston and Pieter Van Der Westhuizen
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+2.3%), how record high Northern Hemisphere temperatures and the spectre of El Niño are motivating buyers and why GLP-1s and health products are driving up the price for skim milk powder... Jo Grigg talks with Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about why lucerne is king at turning water into feed, why he rates chicory mixes with top-flowering legumes and tips to establish forage crops and pastures in the face of El Niño... And Dom talks with Pieter Va...
GLP-1s & weather conditions behind a solid GDT auction - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+2.3%), how record high Northern Hemisphere temperatures and the spectre of El Niño are motivating buyers and why GLP-1s and health products are driving up the price for skim milk powder.
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Potato perfection & the next generation of vege growers - Robin Oakley
Dom talks with Robin Oakley, founder of Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables, about hosting students for the Farm2Future educational camp last month, his career in the vegetable industry over the last four decades and the current challenges in the vegetable industry.
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From the Rhône to Rimapere; the French Knight of NZ wine - Anne Escalle
Dom talks with Anne Escalle, GM of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ, including the Rimapere vineyard in Marlborough and the Akarua estate in Central Otago. They discuss her appointment as a Knight of the French National Order for Agricultural Merit by the French Embassy for bridging French wine expertise with New Zealand's pioneering viticulture over the last twenty years.
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REX August 18 - Anne Escalle and Robin Oakley
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Anne Escalle, GM of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ, including the Rimapere vineyard in Marlborough and the Akarua estate in Central Otago. They discuss her appointment as a Knight of the French National Order for Agricultural Merit by the French Embassy for bridging French wine expertise with New Zealand's pioneering viticulture over the last twenty years... And he talks with Robin Oakley, founder of Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables, about hosting students for the Farm2Future educational camp last month, his career in the vegetable industry over the last four decades and...
Beyond the 'engine room'; why NZ farming needs a new story - Clare Bradley
Dom talks with Clare Bradley, AgriSea CEO, about her 2026 Nuffield Scholarship travels, her observations about how different countries talk about farming and whether NZ needs to frame its farming story beyond simply money. They also discuss what's new at AgriSea and the results of a trial using AgriSea Animal Nutrition which revealed a 29% increase in weight gain for newborn dairy calves.
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Malteurop quits NZ; "There's no getting around how huge it is" - Michael Donaldson
Dom talks with Michael Donaldson, Editor of the Pursuit of Hoppiness magazine and author of Friday Night Beers on Substack, about the announcement from French multinational Malteurop it's permanently closing its malting plant in Marton. They discuss whether the industry saw it coming, what it means for barley growers and brewers and the changing nature of alcohol consumption.
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REX August 17 - Michael Donaldson and Clare Bradley
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Michael Donaldson, Editor of the Pursuit of Hoppiness magazine and author of Friday Night Beers on Substack, about the announcement from French multinational Malteurop it's permanently closing its malting plant in Marton. They discuss whether the industry saw it coming, what it means for barley growers and brewers and the changing nature of alcohol consumption... And he talks with Clare Bradley, AgriSea CEO, about her 2026 Nuffield Scholarship travels, her observations about how different countries talk about farming and whether NZ needs to frame its farming story beyond simply money. They also d...
REX Recommends - Ben O'Carroll
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a few songs.
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REX Recommends - Matt Holden
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his recent trip to Uganda to climb three mountains, including Mount Stanley, the third highest peak on the African continent. They also discuss gorillas, chimps, elephants, passports and the upcoming Rural Roundup event he's got planned as part of the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22).
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Buying or selling a farm? The smart window is now open - Jarrod Godfrey
Dom talks with Jarrod Godfrey, Findex Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, about farmers having a valuable window to get their finances and plans in order before the rural property market gets busy in spring, how to assess borrowing capacity and risk and why it's important to get annual accounts completed early. They also discuss what banks will look for when assessing finance and why thorough due diligence on things like water, effluent and infrastructure can make or break a purchase.
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"Hopefully we can do ourselves out of a job"; positive signs at Wilding Conference - Pete Oswald
Dom talks with Pete Oswald from the Central Otago Wilding Conifers Group about the 2026 National Wilding Pine Conference in Invercargill, the major issues and key announcements and Pete's career as a professional freeskier, adventurer, film maker, businessman and environmental advocate.
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REX August 14 - Pete Oswald and Jarrod Godfrey
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pete Oswald from the Central Otago Wilding Conifers Group about the 2026 National Wilding Pine Conference in Invercargill, the major issues and key announcements and Pete's career as a professional freeskier, adventurer, film maker, businessman and environmental advocate... And he talks with Jarrod Godfrey, Findex Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, about farmers having a valuable window to get their finances and plans in order before the rural property market gets busy in spring, how to assess borrowing capacity and risk and why it's important to get annual accounts completed early. They also discuss...
Taxes, the primary sector & the perils of door-knocking - Taine Randell
Dom talks with NZ First candidate and former All Black captain Taine Randell about why he's decided to turn his hand to politics, his views and experience in the primary industries sector and his thoughts on the All Blacks first two matches on their current tour of South Africa.
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Sheep scanning success, the pros and cons of lycra & becoming a Dad - Ben O'Carroll
Dom talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a few songs.
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REX August 13 - Taine Randell and Ben O'Carroll
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ First candidate and former All Black captain Taine Randell about why he's decided to turn his hand to politics, his views and experience in the primary industries sector and his thoughts on the All Blacks first two matches on their current tour of South Africa... And he talks with Ben O'Carroll from Bocscan Ltd, about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the South Island. They also discuss feed levels, El Niño, becoming a new father, cycling and getting into the studio to record a f...
REX August 12 - Liam Gavin and Dr Mary van Andel
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Liam Gavin, Director for Gavin’s Apiaries Ltd in Northland, about how industry is bouncing back after a tough few years and how its dealing with oversupply and increasing hive sustainability. They also discuss the establishment of the new Honey & Bees industry group and the increasing demand for NZ honey overseas... And he talks with Dr Mary van Andel, MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer, about what farmers need to look out for as the front line surveillance for H5N1 avian influenza, what protocols they can follow to mitigate spread and the cu...
Watch, separate & scrub; bird flu protocol for farmers - Dr Mary van Andel
Dom talks with Dr Mary van Andel, MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer, about what farmers need to look out for as the front line surveillance for H5N1 avian influenza, what protocols they can follow to mitigate spread and the current state of bird flu in NZ.
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NZ honey industry at a crossroads - Liam Gavin
Dom talks with Liam Gavin, Director for Gavin’s Apiaries Ltd in Northland, about how industry is bouncing back after a tough few years and how its dealing with oversupply and increasing hive sustainability. They also discuss the establishment of the new Honey & Bees industry group and the increasing demand for NZ honey overseas.
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Is your farm name actually yours? - Rebecca James
Dom talks with Rebecca James, Manager Trade Marks and Geographical Indicators at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, about the issue of trade marks in the agricultural sphere, how you can protect you farm name and the role of geographic indications in trade mark law.
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A Ugandan odyssey - Matt Holden
Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his recent trip to Uganda to climb three mountains, including Mount Stanley, the third highest peak on the African continent. They also discuss gorillas, chimps, elephants, passports and the upcoming Rural Roundup event he's got planned as part of the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22).
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REX August 11 - Matt Holden and Rebecca James
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about his recent trip to Uganda to climb three mountains, including Mount Stanley, the third highest peak on the African continent. They also discuss gorillas, chimps, elephants, passports and the upcoming Rural Roundup event he's got planned as part of the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22)... And he talks with Rebecca James, Manager Trade Marks and Geographical Indicators at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, about the issue of trade marks in the agricultural sphere, how you can protect you farm name and the r...
Meet National's Dunedin candidate - Kristine Asuncion
Dom talks with Kristine Asuncion, Canterbury dairy farmer and Chair of the Filipino Dairy Workers of NZ, about running for the National Party in the Dunedin electorate in the November election, why she's decided to have a crack at politics and her role as HR Cultural Advisor at Craigmore Sustainables.
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Sprouting success - Karen McGrath
Dom talks with Karen McGrath from Southern Alp Sprouts about the origin and growth of the business over the past few decades, the incredible health benefits of sprouts and winning the 'Love of the Land' category at the recent NZI Rural Women Business Awards.
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REX August 10 - Kristine Asuncion and Karen McGrath
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kristine Asuncion, Canterbury dairy farmer and Chair of the Filipino Dairy Workers of NZ, about running for the National Party in the Dunedin electorate in the November election, why she's decided to have a crack at politics and her role as HR Cultural Advisor at Craigmore Sustainables... And he talks with Karen McGrath from Southern Alp Sprouts about the origin and growth of the business over the past few decades, the incredible health benefits of sprouts and winning the 'Love of the Land' category at the recent NZI Rural Women Business...
REX Recommends - Melissa Clark-Reynolds
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month; the US launch of a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, as requested by the American Sheep Industry Association. They discuss the likely outcome, what it will mean for NZ and Australian sheep meat exports and also Melissa's upcoming open swim from Gallipoli to Çanakkale, recreating Bernard Freyberg's WWI heroics.
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REX Recommends - James Hunter
In case you missed it... Dom talks with James Hunter from Rangitoto Station in Central Hawke's Bay about the fascinating history of his forebears and how they acquired the farm in 1854. They also discuss receiving a Farm Century Award, what brought James home to family farm, what he's achieved during his time on the property and how close they've come to selling it over the years.
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August outlook, SAM and TV recommends - Phil Duncan
Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for August, how the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is currently affecting the weather patterns in NZ and Australia and his latest TV show recommendations.
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Will the US deploy punitive measures on NZ lamb imports? - Melissa Clark-Reynolds
Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month; the US launch of a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, as requested by the American Sheep Industry Association. They discuss the likely outcome, what it will mean for NZ and Australian sheep meat exports and also Melissa's upcoming open swim from Gallipoli to Çanakkale, recreating Bernard Freyberg's WWI heroics.
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