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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.
For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.
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Siobhan O'Malley on balancing business + family, the challenges of entrepreneurship + more
In this podcast episode, Siobhan O'Malley shares her journey from being a classicist to becoming a dairy farmer and entrepreneur in sustainable agriculture in Kokatahi, West Coast New Zealand.
She discusses her experiences with share milking, winning the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, and co-founding the hemp-based knitwear brand Hemp Reno.
Siobhan also touches on the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, the importance of community through initiatives like 'Meat the Need', and her aspirations for a hemp fibre industry in New Zealand.
The episode delves into personal growth, balancing family life with business, and the potential for agriculture to positively impact the community and environment.
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REX 26th April - Agrifood & Food Systems Policy Analyst Antony So, Josh Moorby from the Hurricanes, Foresta's Ray Mountford, and Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Agrifood and food systems policy analyst Antony So about his perceptions of NZ farming following a recent visit... He speaks with Hurricanes outside back Josh Moorby about growing up on a dairy farm and 'Canes unbeaten run in Super Rugby... He talks with Ray Mountford from Foresta about its pine chemicals and wood pellets, which are a direct coal replacement... And he catches up with Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about the growth of 5G around the 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.
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REX 24th April - Westland Milk Products CEO Richard Wyeth, West Coast/Top of the South Share Farmer of the Year Michael Shearer, Ana Schwarz from Island Gelato, and Bronwyn Farquharson on Rissington ANZAC Day commemorations
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Westland Milk Products CEO Richard Wyeth about its record breaking annual results... He talks with the West Coast/Top of the South Share Farmer of the year, Michael Shearer... He speaks with the founder of Island Gelato Co. Ana Schwarz... And he catches up with Bronwyn Farquharson from Rissington in Hawke's Bay about its ANZAC Day commemorations and the stunning memorial sculpture, carved from an old Redwood tree.
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.
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REX 23rd April - Anna Flowerday from Te Whare Ra Wines, Ag Minister Todd McClay, Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, and Libby Mckinnel
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Anna Flowerday from Te Whare Ra Wines about the 2024 harvest, wine reviews and troubles with the Australian wine industry... He talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the First RMA Amendment Bill and what it means for farmers... He catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins... And he finds out what's happening in the REX social media landscape with Libby Mckinnel.
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REX 22nd April - Olivia Sanders from NZ Cashmere, Wairarapa farmer Pattie O'Boyle, Nicky & Jamie Gaddum from Matangi Angus Beef, and Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland
On today's podcast, Dom talks to NZ Cashmere Business Development Manager Olivia Sanders about diversifying into goats... He talks to Wairarapa farmer Pattie O'Boyle about her insights into the financial stress on sheep and beef farmers... He brings us part 2 of his chat with Nicky and Jamie Gaddum from Matangi Angus Beef, this time focusing on their new boutique butchery in Hastings... And he catches up with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland.
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Natural Resources Engineer, Agri Leader + Farmer Keri Johnston stresses importance of water management in community welfare, environmental sustainability + more
In this podcast episode, Keri Johnston, a natural resources engineer, Agri leader and farmer, delves into the complex and highly emotional relationship between water management, community welfare, and environmental sustainability.
She discusses the need for standardised water data collection and adaptive management strategies in New Zealand, addressing challenges such as water storage and its impact on agriculture, community resilience, and ecological balance.
Keri shares stories of community-driven sustainability efforts and emphasises the importance of open dialogue and informed decision-making for a sustainable water future.
The podcast celebrates the unsung heroes of agriculture who lead with a solution-focused optimism and face adversity with a brave and tenacious spirit, all while advocating for a sustainable and prosperous future for farming communities.
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