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Dom talks with Geoff Calder, co-owner of Mapari Meats in Auckland, about being crowned the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition for its Birria Taco sausage after the national sausage awards were announced in Auckland last night. 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.

Dom talks with Hororata dairy farmer Taya Wilson about her unconventional career path that led her to the dairy sector, the major challenges she's faced along the way and how she's come embrace rural life, including entering the Young Farmer of the Year Tasman District Contest. 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.

Dom talks with REX Producer and Marlborough farmer Jo Grigg about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15), what it means in a global context, her family's farming lineage and the roles of her predecessors, and her own experience as a rural NZ woman over the decades. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hororata dairy farmer Taya Wilson about her unconventional career path that led her to the dairy sector, the major challenges she's faced along the way and how she's come to embrace rural life, including entering the Young Farmer of the Year Tasman District Contest... He talks with REX Producer and Marlborough farmer Jo Grigg about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15), what it means in a global context, her family's farming lineage and the roles of her predecessors, and her own experience as a rural NZ woman over the decades... And he talks with Geoff Calder, co-owner of Mapari Meats in Auckland, about being crowned the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition for its Birria Taco sausage after the national sausage awards were announced in Auckland last night. 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…

Jo Grigg talks with Ed Harrison from Baker Ag about its 2026 Remuneration Survey, the range in head shepherd salaries, wage growth, getting help with performance reviews and whether cash is king over benefits. 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.

Dom talks with deer farmer Reuben Danen about winning the 2026 Young Deer Farmer of the Year title, what the fledgling competition involved and his current job at Lincoln Hills, the Mid-Canterbury hind block of Peel Forest Estate. 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.

Dom talks with PM Christopher Luxon about the government's recent announcements around fertiliser security and water storage, food security and defence spending and the current state of the economy. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with PM Christopher Luxon about the government's recent announcements around fertiliser security and water storage, food security and defence spending and the current state of the economy... He talks with deer farmer Reuben Danen about winning the 2026 Young Deer Farmer of the Year title, what the fledgling competition involved and his current job at Lincoln Hills, the Mid-Canterbury hind block of Peel Forest Estate... And Jo Grigg talks with Ed Harrison from Baker Ag about its 2026 Remuneration Survey, the range in head shepherd salaries, wage growth, getting help with performance reviews and whether cash is king over benefits. 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.

Dom talks with Suzy Downey from Blue Pacific Minerals about its recent Rural Schools Calf Club promotion, how many schools they reached and giving away over $25,000 worth of product to participating schools. 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.

Dom talks with Herd-i USA CEO Nicole Mozeliak about the NZ company's foray into the US market, how Herd-i fits into US dairy systems and the recent World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. 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.

Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about the upcoming Rural Roundup at the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22), what people can expect and the ongoing legacy of A&P shows around NZ. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about the upcoming Rural Roundup at the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22), what people can expect and the ongoing legacy of A&P shows around NZ... He with Herd-i USA CEO Nicole Mozeliak about the NZ company's foray into the US market, how Herd-i fits into US dairy systems and the recent World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin... And he talks with Suzy Downey from Blue Pacific Minerals about its recent Rural Schools Calf Club promotion, how many schools they reached and giving away over $25,000 worth of product to participating schools. 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.

Dom talks with Angus Simms, co-founder of Wonky Box, about the challenge of matching seasonal supply of imperfect fruit and vegetables with demand, the role alternative routes to market can play in getting more NZ-grown produce onto Kiwi tables and the introduction a one-off seasonal rescue campaign with a cooperative group of smaller cherry growers. 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.

Dom talks with Kelly Walsh, Headwaters Canterbury and North Otago Territory Manager, about seeking South Island farmers with finishing and grazing capacity to feed into its premium Lumina Lamb programme, the specifications needed and remuneration options. 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.

Dom talks with Jeff Grant from Thriving Southland about the province experiencing its wettest winter since 1980, the resurrection of the Falls Dam Project on the Manuherikia River in Central Otago and his thoughts on the performance of Alliance Group one year on from selling a majority stake to Irish processor Dawn Meats. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jeff Grant from Thriving Southland about the province experiencing its wettest winter since 1980, the resurrection of the Falls Dam Project on the Manuherikia River in Central Otago and his thoughts on the performance of Alliance Group one year on from selling a majority stake to Irish processor Dawn Meats... He talks with Kelly Walsh, Headwaters Canterbury and North Otago Territory Manager, about seeking South Island farmers with finishing and grazing capacity to feed into its premium Lumina Lamb programme, the specifications needed and remuneration options... And he talks with Angus Simms, co-founder of Wonky Box, about the challenge of matching seasonal supply of imperfect fruit and vegetables with demand, the role alternative routes to market can play in getting more NZ-grown produce onto Kiwi tables and the introduction a one-off seasonal rescue campaign with a cooperative group of smaller cherry growers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural…

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about the criticism of the co-op's decision to invest in AgriZero NZ, why she believes it's escalated to the point it has and how some frontline Farmlands employees are bearing the brunt of public vitriol. 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month. They discuss why the red meat schedule appears to be a hot topic in ag circles, why she believes there will be more conversions to beef in NZ and why it's all part of what people are calling 'the Halter effect' 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.

Dom talks with Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Trade, about NZ's record $65.2b food and fibre export revenue for the year ending June 2026. They discuss the performance of the red meat sector in particular, the global trade environment and new announcements regarding water storage, irrigation and fertiliser. 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.

Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about the criticism of the co-op's decision to invest in AgriZero NZ, why she believes it's escalated to the point it has and how some frontline Farmlands employees are bearing the brunt of public vitriol. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about the criticism of the co-op's decision to invest in AgriZero NZ, why she believes it's escalated to the point it has and how some frontline Farmlands employees are bearing the brunt of public vitriol... And he talks with Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Trade, about NZ's record $65.2b food and fibre export revenue for the year ending June 2026. They discuss the performance of the red meat sector in particular, the global trade environment and new announcements regarding water storage, irrigation and fertiliser. 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.

Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the Government seeking New Zealanders' views on proposed new rules to stop dogs being shut away in cages, crates and kennels for extremely long periods. They discuss why the rules are needed, what exactly they're consulting on and what it means for dog owners, especially in rural areas. 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.

Dom talks with FENZ District Commander Blair Kiely about the latest on the vegetation fire at Walter Peak Station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the nature and scope of efforts to contain the 1,400 hectare blaze and the challenging conditions for firefighters, including steep terrain, vegetation and changing wind conditions. 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.

Dom talks with Alliance Co-operative Chair Mark Wynne about its announcement eligible farmer-shareholders who supply and continue to back the business will receive up to $20 million later this year, following the strategic investment partnership with Dawn Meats. They discuss the first year of the Dawn Meats purchase of 65% of the company, whether farmer-shareholders can expect more money in the coming months and its recent investment in AgriZero NZ. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alliance Co-operative Chair Mark Wynn about its announcement eligible farmer-shareholders who supply and continue to back the business will receive up to $20 million later this year, following the strategic investment partnership with Dawn Meats. They discuss the first year of the Dawn Meats purchase of 65% of the company, whether farmer-shareholders can expect more money in the coming months and its recent investment in AgriZero NZ... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%), why milk powder prices continue to perform strongly and the increasing cost of production for NZ dairy farmers... He talks with FENZ District Commander Blair Kiely about the latest on the vegetation fire at Walter Peak Station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the nature and scope of efforts to contain the 1,400 hectare blaze and the challenging conditions for firefighters, including steep terrain, vegetation and changing wind…

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%), why milk powder prices continue to perform strongly and the increasing cost of production for NZ dairy 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.

Jo Grigg talks with Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about spring parasite issues for ewes and hand-reared calves, and how using wearables to intensify young cattle grazing systems can bring new parasite challenges. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Duncan Humm, farmer and co-founder of farming platform NZ Farming. They discuss the general mood of rural NZ one month out from the general election, the major talking points the ag community is focused on and the heated online traffic regarding the latest funding boost for AgriZero NZ... And Jo Grigg talks with Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about spring parasite issues for ewes and hand-reared calves, and how using wearables to intensify young cattle grazing systems can bring new parasite challenges. 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.

Dom talks with Duncan Humm, farmer and co-founder of farming platform NZ Farming. They discuss the general mood of rural NZ one month out from the general election, the major talking points the ag community is focused on and the heated online traffic regarding the latest funding boost for AgriZero NZ. 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.

Dom talks with Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne from the National Party about her first term as an MP, the upcoming election and the family's Coastal Spring Lamb business. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month. They discuss why the red meat schedule appears to be a hot topic in ag circles, why she believes there will be more conversions to beef in NZ and why it's all part of what people are calling 'the Halter effect'... And he talks with Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne from the National Party about her first term as an MP, the upcoming election and the family's Coastal Spring Lamb business. 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.

Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month. They discuss why the red meat schedule appears to be a hot topic in ag circles, why she believes there will be more conversions to beef in NZ and why it's all part of what people are calling 'the Halter effect' 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.

Dom talks with third-year Massey University vet student Briar Duncan about the 2026 Barely There calendar, the long tradition behind the iconic annual charity project and why she's going to miss the Halfway Day celebrations due to her participation in the Coast to Coast Mountain Run. 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.

Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for October, El Niño contiuing to gain more power in the tropical Pacific and how it's affecting the weather pattern around New Zealand. They also discuss what other factors are at play, polar flares and how AI could affect weather forecasting in the future. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for October, El Niño continuing to gain more power in the tropical Pacific and how it's affecting the weather pattern around New Zealand. They also discuss what other factors are at play, polar flares and how AI could affect weather forecasting in the future... And he talks with third-year Massey University vet student Briar Duncan about the 2026 Barely There calendar, the long tradition behind the iconic annual charity project and why she's going to miss the Halfway Day celebrations due to her participation in the Coast to Coast Mountain Run. 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.

In case you missed it... Dom 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.

In case you missed it... 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.

Dom talks with Geoff Ross from Lake Hawea Station about his latest venture, Carbonfields. They discuss how the company has been created to generate revenue for farmers from existing bush, forest and scrub on their farms, how it works in practice and the potential future of the ETS. 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.

Dom talks with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in the United States, about his current trip to NZ to talk at the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, what role NZ can play in the increased demand for beef in the US and what it will take to rebuild the declining US national herd. They also discuss the reaction from ranchers to the Trump administration's importation of Brazilian beef and the current state of the global beef market. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in the United States, about his current trip to NZ to talk at the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, what role NZ can play in the increased demand for beef in the US and what it will take to rebuild the declining US national herd. They also discuss the reaction from ranchers to the Trump administration's importation of Brazilian beef and the current state of the global beef market... And he talks with Geoff Ross from Lake Hawea Station about his latest venture, Carbonfields. They discuss how the company has been created to generate revenue for farmers from existing bush, forest and scrub on their farms, how it works in practice and the potential future of the ETS. 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.

Dom 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.