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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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REX May 15th - Kimberly Crewther from DCANZ, Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award recipients James & Debbie Stewart, Simon Berry from Whitestone Cheese, and Louise Benns from Ag Assist
On today's podcast, Dom talks with DCANZ Executive Director Kimberly Crewther about Canada's disregard for the CPTPP rules and its effect on the NZ dairy industry... He talks with James and Debbie Stewart from Dairylands in Manawatu about receiving the 2024 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award... He catches up with Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning big at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards and the current state of the industry... And he talks with Louise Benns from Ag Assist, a start-up employment platform started by three dairy farmers.
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 May 14th - Fibre Frontier Executive GM Anna Mitchell, Amanda Johnson from Spy Valley Wine, Gareth Innes from PolyNatural, and NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation
On today's podcast, Dom talks with the Executive GM of Fibre Frontier, Anna Mitchell, about the main talking points from the recent Rural Connectivity Symposium... He talks with Amanda Johnson from Spy Valley Wine about breaking into the Kenyan market... He talks with Gareth Innes from PolyNatural about a new natural replacement for plastic trellis clips... And he catches up with NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation, just a month out from Fieldays 2024.
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 May 13th - Temuka farmer Clinton Fawthorpe, WoolAid founder Lucas Smith, Federated Farmers' Laura Morrison, and MIA Chair Nathan Guy
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Temuka farmer Clinton Fawthorpe about Alliance's call for capital raising... He talks with the founder of WoolAid Lucas Smith about the continuing growth of the award winning merino wool adhesive bandages... He talks with the new Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair in Manawatu/Rangitikei, Laura Morrison... And he catches up with Meat Industry Association Chair, Nathan Guy.
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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Dairy Reimagined with Food Science Expert + Dairy Farmer Anna Benny
In this episode of Real Optimism, food science expert and dairy farmer Anna Benny delves into the evolving world of dairy farming. She focuses on innovation, sustainability, and the challenges and opportunities brought by emerging technologies like precision fermentation.
Anna explores the transformation of New Zealand's dairy industry following subsidy removal, its role as a global leader in dairy powder production, and how new dairy substitutes are disrupting dairy production and exports.
She also shares her personal journey from the UK to New Zealand, offers insights into the future of the dairy industry, and emphasises the importance of strategic thinking and planning. These efforts are crucial as the industry navigates shifts towards more sustainable practices to maintain relevance and grow value as a leading global dairy exporter.
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REX May 10th - Aussie farmer & filmmaker Leila McDougall, Tahi Doonan from the South Island Dog Trials, Intrepid ag worker Jaime Triggs, and Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Victorian famer and filmmaker Leila McDougall about her debut movie, Just a Farmer... He talks with Tahi Doonan from the South Island Dog Trials in Blenheim... He speaks with intrepid ag worker Jaime Triggs about duck hunting, working in Australia and her imminent stint in Canada... And he catches up with Deer Industry News Editor, Lynda Gray, about the recent DINZ conference.
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 May 9th - ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley, Amelia Dunbar from the Bitches' Box, Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick, and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel
On today's podcast, Dom talks with ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley about its annual result... He talks with Amelia Dunbar from the Bitches' Box about their latest series of shows around rural NZ... He catches up with Southland dairy farmer Jason Herrick about his election as Federated Farmers local branch President... And he chats with REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel about all the latest REX prizes, posts and news.
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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Customer Reviews
Good broad rural news
I look forward to listening to this news show on the weekend, it covers more rural sectors than TheCountry in the weekdays. Good on you.
A great rural voice!
Well done to the producer and team in this show, it's great to have a well balanced show that tells the true rural story. Great listening !