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
- 4084
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
REX February 20th - Paddy Boyd from DINZ, Tony Wilson from Agrecovery, Mike Wilson from Nedap and Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Deer Industry NZ Chair Paddy Boyd about his continuing involvement in the governance of the country's deer industry, the velvet and venison markets and hi…
Curious George - Ep.2 Nic Turnbull
Dom George talks with Nic Turnbull, co-funder of Cryptocurrency NZ and Crypto Consulting NZ, about what attracted him to cryptocurrency, the NZ crypto community and mining opportunities for landowner…
Hugh Jackson - Waikato/BOP Young Farmer winner
Dom talks with Hugh Jackson, winner of the Waikato/BOP FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional contest.
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Blair & Penelope Drysdale - Organic farming; the good, the bad and the future
Dom talks with Blair and Penelope Drysdale from Te Miro farm in Manawatu about its organic milk production, what the possible introduction of the Gene Technology Bill could have for them and other or…
Stu Davison - Latest GDT analysis
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.6%), what it means for the payout and why he's back in the Southern Hemisphere.
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REX February 19th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Blair & Penelope Drysdale from Te Miro farm and Waikato/BOP Young Farmer Winner Hugh Jackson
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.6%), what it means for the payout and why he's back in the Southern Hemisp…
Milking It Episode 7 - John Dazley & Sally Coombe from CMK Accountants
As part of the ongoing series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK Dom catches up with John Dazley and Sally Coombe from CMK Accountants.
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Keith Cooper - From fleeces to Maserati's; the Wanaka A&P Show
Dom talks with Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair Keith Cooper about the upcoming Wanaka A&P Show (March 7-8), the Wanaka A&P Foundation and some of the grants it's handed out over the last year.
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Dr Lucy Hall - Sleep deprivation in dairy farmers
Dom talks with Dr Lucy Hall, post doctoral scientist at DairyNZ, about her novel research into sleep deprivation in dairy farmers, what she learned from the research and her current focus on understa…
Toula Finlayson - The science of biochar; boosting yields and curbing emissions
Dom talks with Toula Finlayson from Southland Carbon about its biochar product, how and why it's useful to agriculture and the process of making and applying it.
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REX February 18th - Toula Finlayson from Southland Carbon, Dr Lucy Hall from DairyNZ and Keith Cooper from the Upper Clutha A&P Society
On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with Toula Finlayson from Southland Carbon about its biochar product, how and why it's useful to agriculture and the process of making and applying it... He ta…
Allan MacGillivray - World-class silage advice
Dom talks with Allan MacGillivray, Volac International Consultant with Nutrinza, about its Ecosyl and Ecocool products, the key things to remember when making silage and the best ways to avoid Dry Ma…
Andrew Johnston - A lifetime in agronomy
Dom talks with Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about his nearly forty years in the agronomy world, changes he's seen over that time and his tip tips for establishing autumn crops and pasture.
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REX February 17th - Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds and Allan MacGillivray from Nutrinza
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds about his nearly forty years in the agronomy world, changes he's seen over that time and his tip tips for establishing…
Catherine van der Meulen - Nature-based ag solutions
Dom talks with Catherine van der Meulen, founder of Climate Action Marlborough and co-creator of NZ2125, about what those groups do, what she's learned from her recent trips to the Netherlands about …
Jacqui Allison - Totara Estate's National Lamb Day legacy
Dom talks with Totara Estate Property Lead Jacqui Allison about the role it played in the first shipment of frozen meat to leave NZ stores in 1882, the centenary celebrations at Totara back in 1982 a…
Mark Patterson - Meaty issues
Dom talks with NZ First MP Mark Patterson about how chops and cutlets can bring politicians from both sides of the aisle together, more farms being converted into forests and Fast Track projects.
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REX February 14th - Mark Patterson from NZ First, Jacqui Allison from Totara Estate and Catherine van der Meulen from Climate Action Marlborough & NZ 2125
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NZ First MP Mark Patterson about how chops and cutlets can bring politicians from both sides of the aisle together, more farms being converted into forest…
Shane Bird - Get your New Year's resolutions back on track
Dom talks with Shane Bird, former NZ farmer turned Life Coach in Sydney, about New Year's resolutions and how to get back on track.
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Sara Black - Irrigation challenges in North Canterbury
Dom talks with Sara Black, CEO of the Amuri Irrigation Company, about the irrigation scheme in North Canterbury, the challenges posed by last year's drought and water storage plans for the future.
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