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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.

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September 30 · 44 min
REX Oct 1 - Finn McColl and Jen Corkran
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Finn McColl, aka the singing stock agent. They discuss his farming and shearing background, his current role as a stock agent and his music career; from being lead singer and guitarist of local band Bush Buds, to embarking on a solo album due for release on November 20th, with the first single set to be released next week... And he talks with Rabobank senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about how trade disruptions are expected to redirect global beef flows for the remainder of 2026. They discuss the factors behind this, including Chinese trade quotas, a looming suspension of Brazilian beef into the EU and the 90-day emergency tariff waiver implemented by the US, plus what it all means for NZ producers and exporters. 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.
September 30 · 18 min
The singing stock agent - Finn McColl
Dom talks with Finn McColl, aka the singing stock agent. They discuss his farming and shearing background, his current role as a stock agent and his music career; from being lead singer and guitarist of local band Bush Buds, to embarking on a solo album due for release on November 20th, with the first single set to be released next week. 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.
September 29 · 19 min
Milking the sun; solar at Kaiwaiwai Dairies - Aidan Bichan
Dom talks with Aiden Bichan from Kaiwaiwai Dairies about installing solar power on the company's dairy farm, the key pros and cons and other cost-saving methods the company has introduced. 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.
September 29 · 18 min
"The family got called in the next morning to kiss me goodbye" - Geoff Lance
Dom talks with Huntly farmer Geoff Lance about surviving sepsis. They discuss why awareness can save lives, especially in rural communities, what signs people need to look out for and his own harrowing journey, including having his right leg amputated. 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.
September 29 · 41 min
REX Sep 30 - Geoff Lance and Aidan Bichan
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Huntly farmer Geoff Lance about surviving sepsis. They discuss why awareness can save lives, especially in rural communities, what signs people need to look out for and his own harrowing journey, including having his right leg amputated... And he talks with Aidan Bichan from Kaiwaiwai Dairies about installing solar power on the company's dairy farm, the key pros and cons and other cost-saving methods the company has introduced. 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.
September 28 · 29 min
Exporting excellence; doubling NZ's primary export value - Terry Copeland
Dom talks with Terry Copeland, MPI Programme Director Export Growth, about the government's primary export goal of doubling the value of NZ's exports by 2034. Specifically, they discuss the honey industry and the formation of Honey and Bees NZ, the state of the NZ wine industry and his ideas about connecting farmers and growers with consumers. 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.
September 28 · 42 min
REX Sep 29 - Terry Copeland and Brian Richards
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Terry Copeland, MPI Programme Director Export Growth, about the government's primary export goal of doubling the value of NZ's exports within ten years. Specifically, they discuss the honey industry and the formation of Honey and Bees NZ, the state of the NZ wine industry and his ideas about connecting farmers and growers with consumers... And he talks with Farmlands agronomist Brian Richards about all things brassicas. They discuss choosing the right cultivar, the benefits of planting brassicas and the key things to be aware of. 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.
September 28 · 9 min
The brassica blueprint - Brian Richards
Dom talks with Farmlands agronomist Brian Richards about all things brassicas. They discuss choosing the right cultivar, the benefits of planting brassicas and the key things to be aware of. 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.
September 28 · 8 min
Feds back Labour's support for contract milkers - Sam Ebbett
Dom talks with Federated Farmers sharefarmer chair Sam Ebbett about why its welcoming Labour’s commitment to review the Sharemilking Agreements Act, what parts of the Act need closer inspection and which other major political parties are prepared to look into the legislation. 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.
September 28 · 40 min
REX Sep 28 - Eliana Glover and Sam Ebbett
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Eliana Glover from FSL Foods about the burgeoning frozen fruit market. They discuss the company's brands, Fruzio, Goodness Kitchen and The Berry Fix, her family's legacy in the berry fruit industry going back nearly a hundred years and the trends she's seeing in consumer behaviour... And he talks with Federated Farmers sharefarmer chair Sam Ebbett about why its welcoming Labour’s commitment to review the Sharemilking Agreements Act, what parts of the Act need closer inspection and which other major political parties are prepared to look into the legislation. 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.
September 27 · 29 min
The Berry Dynasty; the past, present & future of FSL Foods - Eliana Glover
Dom talks with Eliana Glover from FSL Foods about the burgeoning frozen fruit market. They discuss the company's brands, Fruzio, Goodness Kitchen and The Berry Fix, her family's legacy in the berry fruit industry going back nearly a hundred years and the trends she's seeing in consumer behaviour. 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.
September 26 · 20 min
REX Recommends - David Clark
In case you missed it... Jo Grigg talks with arable farmer David Clark about publishing his five-year average returns from six crop types, with only carrot seed being profitable. They also discuss how all the rest lose between $1700 and $4000/hectare, how seed agents were 'stunned' at his figures and what banks are saying to farmers. 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.
September 25 · 43 min
REX Recommends - Major General John Howard
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Major General (Retired) John Howard about the major problems he sees facing the agriculture sector in light of current global conflicts. They discuss NZ's global trade relationships, logistics, defence capabilities, food security, fertiliser supply and fuel prices. 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.
September 25 · 21 min
The case for specialisation; giving control back to Kiwi farmers - Andrew Hoggard
Dom talks with ACT MP Andrew Hoggard about his argument that farmers should be free to specialise rather than diversify their farming operations, what's behind the drive for NZ farms to be a mosaic of land use types and the key messages he's delivering to the electorate ahead of the November election. 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.
September 25 · 17 min
From waste to wire; Repost help farmers beat rising fence costs - Greg & Dansy Coppell
Dom talks with Greg and Dansy Coppell from Repost about branching out into providing factory-seconds steel wire and netting to help farmers build and repair fences affordably, sending fence posts to Kaikoura to help repair flood-damages fences and the changes they're seeing in the wine industry at the moment. 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.
September 25 · 41 min
REX Sep 25 - Andrew Hoggard and Greg & Dansy Coppell
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with ACT MP Andrew Hoggard about his argument that farmers should be free to specialise rather than diversify their farming operations, what's behind the drive for NZ farms to be a mosaic of land use types and the key messages he's delivering to the electorate ahead of the November election... And he talks with Greg and Dansy Coppell from Repost about branching out into providing factory-seconds steel wire and netting to help farmers build and repair fences affordably, sending fence posts to Kaikoura to help repair flood-damages fences and the changes they're seeing in the wine industry at the moment. 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.
September 24 · 30 min
Walking, running, hunting & huts; the Island Hills experience - Shaun Monk
Dom talks with Shaun Monk from Island Hills Station about leasing the property for a range of tourism ventures, including accommodation, a walking track and hunting tours. They also discuss biodiversity projects on the property, farming at Island Hills, the annual NZ Skedaddle Trail Run and hosting an Agritourism NZ regional network day (Oct 5). 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.
September 24 · 20 min
Laying it bare; arable farmer urges better deals before the clock runs out - David Clark
Jo Grigg talks with arable farmer David Clark about publishing his five-year average returns from six crop types, with only carrot seed being profitable. They also discuss how all the rest lose between $1700 and $4000/hectare, how seed agents were 'stunned' at his figures and what banks are saying to farmers. 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.
September 23 · 53 min
REX Sep 24 - David Clark and Shaun Monk
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Jo Grigg talks with arable farmer David Clark about publishing his five-year average returns from six crop types, with only carrot seed being profitable. They also discuss how all the rest lose between $1700 and $4000/hectare, how seed agents were 'stunned' at his figures and what banks are saying to farmers... And Dom talks with Shaun Monk from Island Hills Station about leasing the property for a range of tourism ventures, including accommodation, a walking track and hunting tours. They also discuss biodiversity projects on the property, farming at Island Hills, the annual NZ Skedaddle Trail Run and hosting an Agritourism NZ regional network day (Oct 5). 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.
September 23 · 18 min
A new era of tracking; the Scanners Tally App - James Jarden & Hamish Forbes
Dom talks with ewe and cow pregnancy scanner James Jarden and software developer Hamish Forbes about the creation of the Scanners Tally app. They discuss the idea behind it, the process of developing the app and the feedback from scanners and farmers so far. 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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