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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.
Episodes
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- Empowering women in ag - Renee Powell · 11 minDom talks with Renee Powell, a prominent agrilaw expert and Co-Canterbury lead for Women in Agribusiness NZ. They discuss tonight's Cup & Show Week event, Beyond the Fences, what…
- SFF thriving under China's 'instant retail' model - Dan Boulton · 17 minDom talks with Silver Fern Farms CEO Dan Boutlon about his recent trips to the UK/Europe and China. They discuss the outlook for NZ red meat in those markets, the 'instant…
- "It's now 30 years... people should know how it works" - Sir David Carter · 10 minDom talks with Sir David Carter, Chair of the Canterbury A&P Association and former Speaker of the House, about 2026 Canterbury A&P Show (11-13 Nov), getting the show back on…
- REX Nov 11 - Sir David Carter, Dan Boulton and Renee Powell · 42 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sir David Carter, Chair of the Canterbury A&P Association and former Speaker of the House, about 2026 Canterbury A&P Show (11-13…
- A vintage performance from Young Hort winner - Anna Kelland · 10 minDom talks with Anna Kelland from Constellation Brands in Marlborough about winning the 2026 Young Horticulturist of the Year title, her role as a viticulture technician and how…
- A lifetime in livestock for Aussie beef expert - Alastair Rayner · 29 minDom talks with Alastair Rayner from RaynerAg in Australia about the current state of the Aussie beef industry, the latest trends in beef genetics and trait selection, and the…
- REX Nov 10 - Alastair Rayner and Anna Kelland · 42 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alastair Rayner from RaynerAg in Australia about the current state of the Aussie beef industry, the latest trends in beef genetics…
- Shearing innovation making inroads across the ditch - Wayne Perkins · 19 minDom talks with Wayne Perkins from Perkinz about his ShearMaster system now working in woolsheds across five Australian states, how the system works and weathering the storm of…
- Election results; what now? - Duncan Garner · 16 minDom talks with the host of the Editor in Chief podcast Duncan Garner about the weekend's election results, which side is most likely to form a coalition once the special votes…
- REX Nov 9 - Duncan Garner and Wayne Perkins · 38 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with the host of the Editor in Chief podcast Duncan Garner about the weekend's election results, which side is most likely to form a…
- REX Recommends - Melissa Clark-Reynolds · 15 minIn case you missed it... Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about the rapidly changing pace of AI, how it could help farmers and food producers and some…
- REX Recommends - Scott Bishell · 20 minIn case you missed it... Dom talks with Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They discuss the…
- REX Nov 6 - Melissa Clark-Reynolds, Jo Grigg and Mark Hooper · 41 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about the rapidly changing pace of AI, how it could help farmers and food producers and…
- The pros and cons of rapidly evolving AI - Melissa Clark-Reynolds · 15 minDom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about the rapidly changing pace of AI, how it could help farmers and food producers and some of the potential pitfalls…
- What to look out for if you want a NZ ham this Xmas - Mark Hooper · 8 minDom talks with Mark Hooper, NZPork chair, about encouraging people to check the label of Christmas hams this year to be sure the pig has been raised in NZ, what to look out for…
- Election, cyber-attacks and garlic - Jo Grigg · 16 minDom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the upcoming election, the cyber-attacks in the UK and Europe targeting supermarket refrigeration and how to handle garlic properly…
- Rodeo mum urges people to have their say - Shelley Wood · 15 minDom talks with Te Awamutu rodeo mum Shelley Wood about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos, what the changes could mean for her family and the wider rodeo…
- It's not just 'can we sell', but 'can we deliver'?; Export challenges examined - Emma Higgins · 9 minDom talks with Emma Higgins, RaboResearch senior agriculture analyst, about its new two-part research series, asking whether NZ's food exporters can continue to deliver product…
- The US, the EU & NZ outlook for red meat - Kate Acland · 12 minDom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about her recent testimony at the US global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, are EU consumers still willing to pay to top…
- REX Nov 5 - Kate Acland, Emma Higgins and Shelley Wood · 40 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about her recent testimony at the US global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, are EU…
- From Canterbury show rings to world markets - Samara Singh · 17 minDom talks with Samara Singh, Rangiora-based farmer, stock judge and cattle handler. They discuss her judging responsibilities at this year's Canterbury A&P Show (11-13 Nov), her…
- GDT rise, milk production & red wine spills - Stu Davison · 10 minDom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.0%), record NZ milk production and the perils of being a globe-trotting dairy…
- REX Nov 4 - Dylan Forde, Stu Davison and Samara Singh · 40 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and…
- 2026 NZ Young Auctioneer & Country Calendar subject - Dylan Forde · 10 minDom talks with Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and auctioneer with Carrfields…
- Feds' Voter Guide'; which parties back Kiwi farmers - Colin Hurst · 12 minDom talks with Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst about its 'Voter Guide' ahead of the General Election, the purpose of it and the major issues it focuses on, from tax and…
- From Fiordland to the frying pan; burgers with a purpose - Donald Shepherd · 17 minDom talks with Donald Shepherd, co-founder of WITHWILD, about the wild venison recovery it undertakes as part of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's deer management programme. They…
- Melbourne Cup; sights, sounds & tips! - Tim Black · 7 minDom talks with Tim Black, former horse trainer and owner of Hector Black's Lounge Bar in Timaru, about being in Melbourne for today's Melbourne Cup, his expert picks for the race…
- REX Nov 3 - Colin Hurst, Donald Shepherd and Tim Black · 39 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst about its 'Voter Guide' ahead of the General Election, the purpose of it and the major issues…
- Caythorpe Estate on par to expand family legacy - Scott Bishell · 20 minDom talks with Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They discuss the idea behind Caythorpe…
- November outlook, El Niño & the Melbourne Cup - Phil Duncan · 20 minDom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, El Niño now entering its strongest phase and the weather and track conditions for tomorrow's running…
- REX Nov 2 - Scott Bishell and Phil Duncan · 43 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They…
- REX Recommends - Jono & Laura McIntyre · 21 minIn case you missed it... Dom talks with Jono and Laura McIntyre, founders and hosts of Beyond the Station Gate, an exclusive, high-country tourism venture. They discuss the idea…
- REX Recommends - Doug Maxwell · 20 minIn case you missed it... Dom talks with renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its inception…
- The grass-fed advantage; a vision for NZ beef - Richard Scholefield · 25 minDom talks with Richard Scholefield, Chair of the Eastern North Island Beef + Lamb NZ Farmer Council, about the role of the council, his time chairing the Roundtable for…
- Decompression dreams; the remarkable story of Kiwi EcoNet - Grant Lightfoot · 16 minDom talks with Grant Lightfoot, founder and inventor of Kiwi Econet, the world's first edible, natural fibre bale netting. They discuss his original idea for the product, the…
- REX Oct 30 - Grant Lightfoot and Richard Scholefield · 43 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Grant Lightfoot, founder and inventor of Kiwi Econet, the world's first edible, natural fibre bale netting. They discuss his original…
- Bespoke backcountry venture - Jono & Laura McIntyre · 21 minDom talks with Jono and Laura McIntyre, founders and hosts of Beyond the Station Gate, an exclusive, high-country tourism venture. They discuss the idea behind the bespoke…
- Mud, marshals & mayhem; the 2026 Hunterville Shemozzle - Cam Bunn · 10 minDom talks with Cam Bunn, Chair of the Hunterville Huntaway Festival Committee, about this year's event (Sat, Oct 31). They discuss preparations for the famous Shepherds'…
- REX Oct 29 - Anthony Mildren, Jono & Laura McIntyre and Cam Bunn · 46 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Anthony Mildren, team manager for the NZ Timbersports team, about the world championships this weekend in Germany. They discuss the…
- Customs chaos & championship dreams; NZ axemen in Germany - Anthony Mildren · 12 minDom talks with Anthony Mildren, team manager for the NZ Timbersports team, about the world championships this weekend in Germany. They discuss the chances of Shane Jordan being…
- The e-Shepherd effect - Tim Fairweather · 19 minJo Grigg talks with Glenalvon sheep & beef farmer Tim Fairweather about planning and managing his beef cattle rotation using e-Shepherd. They discuss how having the ability to…
- The evolution of NZ venison - Doug Maxwell · 20 minDom talks with renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its inception, his role as a central…
- REX Oct 28 - Doug Maxwell and Tim Fairweather · 42 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its…
- Forestry, farming & polls - Cushla Tangaere-Manuel · 15 minDom talks with Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel about the major issues in the electorate heading into the general election, including forestry and failing roads. They…
- The Chardonnay crusade; are we seeing a resurgence? - Jeremy McKenzie · 27 minDom talks with Isabel Estate Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie about his quest to lift the profile of NZ Chardonnay, the rise in popularity of the variety and mentoring the next…
- REX Oct 27 - Jeremy McKenzie and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel · 45 minOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Isabel Estate Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie about his quest to lift the profile of NZ Chardonnay, the rise in popularity of the…
- REX Recommends - Chanelle O'Sullivan · 23 minIn case you missed it... Dom talks with Chanelle O'Sullivan from Groundshift and Rich Planet about a new video-podcast series called Breaking Ground. They discuss what the future…
- REX Recommends - Joe Blakiston · 28 minIn case you missed it... Dom talks with Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its…
- REX Recommends - Will Jennings · 17 minIn case you missed it... Dom talks with Will Jennings, Rodeo NZ Animal Welfare Spokesperson, about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos and the implications for…
- Breaking Ground on the future of NZ farming - Chanelle O'Sullivan · 23 minDom talks with Chanelle O'Sullivan from Groundshift and Rich Planet about a new video-podcast series called Breaking Ground. They discuss what the future of NZ farming could look…
