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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 2nd - Lamb Trader Angus Grant, Henry Bell & Jack Taylor from the Highlanders, Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ & Allison Clark from Agritourism Tasmania, and Life Coach Shane Bird
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Lincoln Uni student and lamb trader Angus Grant about his unusual journey into farming... He chats with Highlanders hookers Henry Bell and Jack Taylor about growing up on their respective family farms, life as pro footy players and their BBQ methods... He talks with Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ and Allison Clark from Agritourism Tasmania about the partnership between the two organisations and the upcoming Agricultured Conference in Launceston... And he catches up with former NZ farmer turned Life Coach, Shane Bird.
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REX May 1st - AgProud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton, Feds ShareFarmer Chair Sam Ebbett, Otago/Southland Dairy Trainee of the Year Shannon Butler, and REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel
On today's podcast, Dom talks with AgProud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton about the Southland dairy scene, local catchment groups and National Lamb Day... He talks with Fed Farmers ShareFarmer Chair Sam Ebbett about how to avoid contract disputes over pasture covers... He chats with Otago/Southland Dairy Trainee of the Year Shannon Butler... And he catches up with REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel.
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REX April 30th - Prof. Hugh Campbell, Alliance CEO Willie Wiese, AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee, and Harry Godfrey from the Hurricanes
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about artificial proteins... He talks with Alliance CEO Willie Wiese about asking farmer shareholders for capital... He chats with AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about the latest developments in accelerating the reduction of ag emissions... And he catches up with Harry Godfrey from the Hurricanes about growing up on the family farm and his impressive rise through the rugby ranks.
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REX April 29th - Anastasia Tristram from Floating Peaks, Kelso Operations Manager Olivia Ellis, Charolais Breeders Magazine Editor Anna Fisher, and Gore sheep farmer James Goodwin
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Anastasia Tristram from Floating Peaks wool products about their woolen tree guards from poplar poles... He talks with Olivia Ellis from Kelso Genetics about being named as an Ambassador on the Global Sheep Forum Next Generation Programme... He catches up with Charolais Breeder Magazine editor Anna Fisher about the latest edition... And he talks with Gore sheep farmer James Goodwin about farming life in the deep south.
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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 Hemprino.
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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