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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 4080
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Todd Charteris - NZ's $150b farm succession conundrum
Dom talks with Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris about a new white paper by Rabobank called 'Changing of the Guard, which reveals over the next decade, more than half of all New Zealand farm and orchard…
REX June 25th - Todd Charteris from Rabobank, Eitan Dan from CropX and Men's Helath & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris about a new white paper by Rabobank called 'Changing of the Guard, which reveals over the next decade, more than half of al…
Tom Young - Bumper lamb prices
Dom talks with AFFCO National Livestock Manager Tom Young about its contract out for last season lambs at 10.20/kg carcass weight delivered before mid September, the particulars of the contract and t…
Craig Smith - Sheep to Shop; communication is key
Dom talks with Devold NZ General Manager Craig Smith about the second instalment of the Sheep to Shop Educational Programme, the importance of communication in the wool shed and breaking down barrier…
Steve Chandler - The co-existence of forests and farmland
Dom talks with Tasman Pine Forests CEO Steve Chandler about winning the Forest Company Section of the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, its work restoring native forests, protecting …
REX June 24th - Steve Chandler from Tasman Pine Forests, Craig Smith from Devold and Tom Young from AFFCO
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tasman Pine Forests CEO Steve Chandler about winning the Forest Company Section of the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, its work restori…
Jeremy Leigh - The drench resistance battle
Dom talks with farmer, veterinarian and Wormwise spokesperson Jeremy Leigh about a paper he's written, titled 'Wormise Advanced Farm Systems', outlining how to set up and manage an intensive beef fin…
Brendon Cross - Behind the scenes of the NZ Farm Environment Trust
Dom talks with NZ Farm Environment Trust Chair Brendon Cross about the history of the Trust, its overseeing of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards and the role of the awards in helping improve the e…
Sturrock & Leigha-Rose Saunders - Kiwis at the Royal Highland Show
Dom talks with Sturrock Saunders and daughter Leigha-Rose about attending the final day of the Royal Highland Show near Edinburgh, their respective highlights and Leigha-Rose's role with Innovis Bree…
REX June 23rd - Sturrock & Leigha-Rose Saunders' Royal Highland Show review, Brendon Cross from the NZ Farm Environment Trust & Wormsiw spokesperson Jeremy Leigh
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sturrock Saunders and daughter Leigha-Rose about attending the final day of the Royal Highland Show near Edinburgh, their respective highlights and Leigha…
Emma Foss - REX Recommends
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with 2021 Fairlight Foundation graduate Emma Foss about what she learned during her time at Fairlight, her current role as a hypnoth…
Brendan Attrill - REX Recommends
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki about being announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and …
Phil Duncan - REX Recommends
In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about winning the prestigious Agricultural Communicator of the Year Award at Fieldays, what the aw…
Mackenzie Nicol - Where are we at with M. bovis?
Dom talks with Mackenzie Nicol, OSPRI’s national manager for Mycoplasma bovis, about new requirements for raw milk being moved off farm to be used as cattle feed, what's involved and the current stat…
Ben Taylor - Kiwi pair dominate first World Cup rowing regatta of the season
Dom talks with NZ rower Ben Taylor about winning gold with Oliver Welch in the Men's Pair at the first World Cup regatta of the season in Italy, overcoming the disappointment of missing out on racing…
Brendan Attrill - 2025 Gordon Stephenson Trophy winner
Dom talks with Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki about being announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at …
REX June 19th - Gordon Stephenson Trophy winner Brendan Attrill, World Cup rowing gold medalist Ben Taylor and Mackenzie Nicol from OSPRI
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki about being announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of th…
Mark Hooper - Feds put pressure on Minister re rogue ute tax
Dom talks with Federated Farmers Transport Spokesperson Mark Hooper about changes to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) that would cost every farmer thousands of dollars each year, why it's calling on Revenue …
Charlotte Glass - Designing farm systems for the future
Dom talks with Charlotte Glass, founder of Agri Magic Consultancy, about helping farmers design farm systems fit for the future, the rise in the number of applications for dairy farm conversions in C…
REX June 18th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Charlotte Glass from Agri Magic Consultancy and Mark Hooper from Federated Farmers
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the Global Dairy Trade Event overnight (-1%), geopolitical tensions and losing his phone... He talks with Charlott…