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
- 4092
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
REX September 2nd - Agricultural Economist Susan Kilsby, Dr Krispin Kannan & Beef + Lamb NZ General Manager Extension Justine Kidd
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Julia Jones fills in for Dom as he takes a much-deserved break! She chats to Agricultural Economist Susan Kilsby about the global rural economy... She catches up with Ve…
Decoding New Zealands Agri Markets with Susan Kilsby
Julia talks with Susan Kilsby, New Zealand's top rural economist, about the latest trends in agriculture.
They cover key market dynamics, challenges in beef, lamb, and dairy, and the impact of global…
REX August 30th - Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast, Mark McCoard from NZ Deer Farmers Association, Lynda Gray from Deer Industry News and Fleur Wolstenholme from Treats of Taupo
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast about her recent experience at the NZ Plant Protection Society symposium and filling in on the REX Daily Podcas…
REX August 29th - George Adams from Synlait, Gilman Scholar Alum Darrin Vander Plas and Kieran Callaghan from Classic Sheepskins
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Synlait Chair George Adams about the proposed recapitalisation of the beleaguered Canterbury-based milk processor, what's led the company to this point an…
REX August 28th - Jon Pemberton from Ag Proud NZ, Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges and Life Coach Shane Bird
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ag Proud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton about the risk of complacency within the agriculture sector, the volatile nature of an increasingly divisive political sys…
REX August 27th - Katie Milne from Predator Free 2050, Polly McGuckin from Exquisite Wool Traders, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co.
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Predator Free 2050 board member and former Federated Farmers President Katie Milne about the progress made by Predator Free, its unintended positive conse…
REX August 26th - DINZ Chef Shannon Campbell, Toby Williams from Federated Farmers, Clive Kaiser from Lincoln University and Young Butcher of the Year Sam Weller
On Today's Rural Exchange Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Europe-based Deer Industry NZ Chef Shannon Campbell about preparing food for Kiwi athletes at the Paris Olympics, promoting NZ farm raised veni…
Debt, Dollars, and Disruption: Macro trends with Jarred Mair
Join me and Jarred Mair, Chief Insights Officer at MPI, as we dive into global macro trends.
From debt-driven economies to emerging tech, Jared breaks down what’s shaping our future and how to naviga…
REX August 23rd - Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security, Peter Reynolds from Moral Compass and Geoff Rogers from High Country Fencing
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security about the recent ransomware attack in Switzerland in which a farmer’s automated milking systems were breached by hack…
REX August 22nd - Vet & Author Marcus Taylor, Andrew Burtt from Beef+Lamb NZ, REX Producer Jo Grigg and Todd Charteris from Rabobank
On today's podcast, Dom talks with veterinarian and author, Marcus Taylor about his new book, 'The Ones That Bit Me', his career as a vet and his YouTube channel, Lord of the Vets... He talks with An…
REX August 21st - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Brad Lake from The Brothers Green, Andy Caughey from Wool Impact and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+5.5%), tempering expectations and avoiding black bears in the wild... He talks with Br…
REX August 20th - Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise, Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station and Mark Benns from Wingman
On today's podcast, Dom talks to Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about the return of the Bionic boluses to the market, drench resistance and the NZ Institure of Primary Industry Management awards held l…
REX August 19th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Sam McIvor from OSPRI, Gill Naylor from Rural Women NZ and Jill Abbott from Casting for Recovery
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan WeatherWatch about snow in the South and Antarctic polar vortexes... He talks with the new CEO of OSPRI, Sam McIvor, about his first few weeks in the ro…
Overcoming the Odds - The Journey of Ben and Nikki Purua
In this powerful conversation, Julia Jones talks with Ben and Nikki Purua about Ben's journey from a life born into gangs and time in prison to finding freedom and purpose in farming.
They discuss th…
Milking It Episode 3: Catching Up With Addie + Kip Nolan
As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK we catch up with Dairy Farmers Addie and Kip Nolan.
Dom catches up with the pair to see ho…
REX August 16th - Vincent Arbuckle from MPI, Richard Newson from Germany and Health & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan
On today's podcast, Dom talks with the Deputy Director General of Food Safety for MPI, Vincent Arbuckle, about ruminal bolus products which were found the be releasing active ingredients slower than …
REX August 15th - Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations, Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg, Amelia Dunbar from The Bitches' Box and REX Producer Jo Grigg
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations about the benefits of dung beetles on livestock farms, their environmental and economic impact and why they aren't more pr…
REX August 14th - Tim Gale from the Game Animal Council, Alex Gorringe from the Kawhatau Valley and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council General Manager Tim Gale about a private member's bill which would give hunters and anglers representation on the NZ Conservation Authority... H…
REX August 13th - Ian Knowles from Glenmark Springs, Simon Lee from Glenaray Station, Heidi Hitchman from Summit Solutions and Auriga Martin from Farm Focus
On today's podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Ian Knowles about dealing with drought, fire chairing the Hurunui District Landcare Group... He talks with Simon Lee from Glenaray Station i…
REX August 12th - Jack Cocks from Mt Nicholas Station, Ken Algie from Agmatch and Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe
On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jack Cocks from Mt Nicholas Station about his recent presentation at the International Farm Management Association Congress in Canada, the major talking points disc…