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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.
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We continue to look at Sheep milk this weekend, Thomas MacDonald of Spring Sheep Milk joins us. The Rural Market Update with Wayne McIntee, National Manager of Heartland Bank, debuts today. Michael M…
Our feature on guns continues today. Daniel Schat talks the South Island Agri Field Days, Westland Milk Chair Pete Morrison talks on the company's sale to Chinese dairy giant Yili, and Minister of Ag…
Today the focus is on guns after the horrible events in Christchurch last week. Are guns still necessary on the farm in 2019? Linda Stewart joins us to talk Agri Food week, Richard Green updates the …
Today's show is a feature on Mycoplasma Bovis - we talk with consultant Merryn Pugh and Helen Beattie, Chief Veterinary Officer for the NZ Vet Association. We also look at beekeepers giving the thumb…
Is the wine industry still dominated by men? Lesley Boon from Pernod Ricard Wines joins us, as does Damien O'Connor on 'Yes Minister'. Grant Ruddenklau talks the Wanaka A&P show, and a very special '…
Sir David Fagan joins us to review the Golden Shears, new Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell joins us, we look at what the dry weather could mean for dairy farmers with Vanessa Winning from Dairy NZ, Stu Bra…
National's Nathan Guy joins us to talk Capital Gains Tax and NZ's biosecurity issues, Aussie correspondent Zoe Carter re-joins the show, Richard Green gives a weather forecast for the next week, and …
We look at Northland Field Days and the Golden Shears, the debate around a Capital Gains Tax continues, the team talks Rugby on the AFFCO Sports Chat, and the easing of milk supply is driving prices …
The NZ Merino Company is moving back to Christchurch, we talk with Chairman John Brackenridge. Wayne McEntee talks live stock sales, we preview Northland Field Days, Dr. Catherine Duthie from MPI upd…
Today we look at NZ's relationship with China with Stephen Jacobi, Andrew Hoggard on what a Capital Gains Tax could mean for the rural sector, we look at the Deer industry with Dan Coup, CEO of Deer …
The NZ Young Farmer of the Year turns 50, National's Nathan Guy joins the show, Duncan Humme from NZ Farming continues his series talking Drones, we look at how the Wool industry is going, and our 'C…
We look at the Polytech merger announcement, the rural outlook for 2019, tractor sales with Garry Watt from Commercial Norwood, Ian Williams from Pioneer Brand Products, and an update on the Australi…
This morning the team talked drones and how they can assist farmers, Geoff Heslop from Blackcurrant NZ talks on how that industry is doing, Craig Piggott from Halter joins the show, as does MP Damien…
Today's focus is on the Tasman fires - we get an update from John Rasmussen of Fire & Emergency NZ. Also today: How will the Agri sector perform in 2019? Should the next Air NZ video showcase New Zea…
Ovis Management is trying to get sheep measles under control, Sir David Fagan joins us to talk shearing, we look at the Rabobank Agribusiness outlook, Nathan Guy joins us to pay his respects to forme…
Dr. Karin Schutz talks on milk production possibly being affected by the heat, Michael Kneebone wraps the Karaka sales, Sean Plunket discusses a possible 'red meat tax' and we look at the well-being …
We're back! On 2019's first show we look at what impact Brexit could have on New Zealand exporters with Federated Farmers National Vice President Andrew Hoggard. Will Kiwi wine companies be hurt the …
The final Rural Exchange of 2018! Today we look back at the top rural stories of 2018, and look forward to what 2019 could bring us.
Pete Morrison from Westland Milk joins us, we look at Christmas purchases with Husqvarna, and the team looks back at Rural Exchange in 2018.
Today we look at the winners at the 2018 NZ Beef & Lamb awards, the team cast an eye over the irrigation scheme up in Kerikeri, and look at how New Zealand's economy is doing.