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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about the rapidly changing pace of AI, how it could help farmers and food producers and some of the potential pitfalls. 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 Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They discuss the idea behind Caythorpe Green on the Caythorpe Family Estate near Blenheim, what the facility will offer and the history of development and diversification on the working heritage farm through five generations on the land. 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 the rapidly changing pace of AI, how it could help farmers and food producers and some of the potential pitfalls... He talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the upcoming election, the cyber-attacks in the UK and Europe targeting supermarket refrigeration and how to handle garlic properly... And he talks with Mark Hooper, NZPork chair, about encouraging people to check the label of Christmas hams this year to be sure the pig has been raised in NZ, what to look out for and to order hams early in anticipation of the Christmas rush. 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 the rapidly changing pace of AI, how it could help farmers and food producers and some of the potential pitfalls. 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 Mark Hooper, NZPork chair, about encouraging people to check the label of Christmas hams this year to be sure the pig has been raised in NZ, what to look out for and to order hams early in anticipation of the Christmas rush. 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 Jo Grigg about the upcoming election, the cyber-attacks in the UK and Europe targeting supermarket refrigeration and how to handle garlic properly. 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 Te Awamutu rodeo mum Shelley Wood about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos, what the changes could mean for her family and the wider rodeo community, and her plea for people to sign the NZRCA petition against opposing the changes and to submit a response on the MPI website before submissions close on Dec 9. 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 Emma Higgins, RaboResearch senior agriculture analyst, about its new two-part research series, asking whether NZ's food exporters can continue to deliver product to market as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade. They discuss the need to look beyond market access alone, NZ's key areas of exposure and its valued attributes. 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 Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about her recent testimony at the US global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, are EU consumers still willing to pay to top dollar for NZ red meat and what the latest quarterly market update reveals for NZ red meat producers. 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 Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about her recent testimony at the US global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, are EU consumers still willing to pay to top dollar for NZ red meat and what the latest quarterly market update reveals for NZ red meat producers... He talks with Emma Higgins, RaboResearch senior agriculture analyst, about its new two-part research series, asking whether NZ's food exporters can continue to deliver product to market as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade. They discuss the need to look beyond market access alone, NZ's key areas of exposure and its valued attributes... And he talks with Te Awamutu rodeo mum Shelley Wood about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos, what the changes could mean for her family and the wider rodeo community, and her plea for people to sign the NZRCA petition against opposing the changes and to submit a response on the MPI website before submissions close on Dec 9. Tune in daily for…

Dom talks with Samara Singh, Rangiora-based farmer, stock judge and cattle handler. They discuss her judging responsibilities at this year's Canterbury A&P Show (11-13 Nov), her foray into Western reined cow horse competition, farming in North Canterbury, leather work and her day job as Alliance Global Sales Co-ordinator. 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 Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.0%), record NZ milk production and the perils of being a globe-trotting dairy analyst. 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 Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and auctioneer with Carrfields Livestock, how he got into auctioneering and being filmed by the Country Calendar team this week... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.0%), record NZ milk production and the perils of being a globe-trotting dairy analyst... And he talks with Samara Singh, Rangiora-based farmer, stock judge and cattle handler. They discuss her judging responsibilities at this year's Canterbury A&P Show (11-13 Nov), her foray into Western reined cow horse competition, farming in North Canterbury, leather work and her day job as Alliance Global Sales Co-ordinator. 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 Dylan Forde, winner of the 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition. They discuss his roles as Livestock Agent and auctioneer with Carrfields Livestock, how he got into auctioneering and being filmed by the Country Calendar team this 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 Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst about its 'Voter Guide' ahead of the General Election, the purpose of it and the major issues it focuses on, from tax and RMA reform right through to water storage and local government reform. 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 Donald Shepherd, co-founder of WITHWILD, about the wild venison recovery it undertakes as part of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's deer management programme. They discuss how the venison is introduced into the food chain, how the proceeds help support conservation work in Fiordland and the venison featuring in BurgerFuel's Wild & Wagyu burger, which is available from today (Nov 3). 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 Tim Black, former horse trainer and owner of Hector Black's Lounge Bar in Timaru, about being in Melbourne for today's Melbourne Cup, his expert picks for the race and the atmosphere in the city as people make their way to Flemington. 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 Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst about its 'Voter Guide' ahead of the General Election, the purpose of it and the major issues it focuses on, from tax and RMA reform right through to water storage and local government reform... He talks with Donald Shepherd, co-founder of WITHWILD, about the wild venison recovery it undertakes as part of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's deer management programme. They discuss how the venison is introduced into the food chain, how the proceeds help support conservation work in Fiordland and the venison featuring in BurgerFuel's Wild & Wagyu burger, which is available from today (Nov 3)... And he talks with Tim Black, former horse trainer and owner of Hector Black's Lounge Bar in Timaru, about being in Melbourne for today's Melbourne Cup, his expert picks for the race and the atmosphere in the city as people make their way to Flemington. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming…

Dom talks with Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They discuss the idea behind Caythorpe Green on the Caythorpe Family Estate near Blenheim, what the facility will offer and the history of development and diversification on the working heritage farm through five generations on the land. 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 November, El Niño now entering its strongest phase and the weather and track conditions for tomorrow's running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. 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 Scott Bishell about his family's plans to develop a multi-million-dollar golf course and recreational hub in Marlborough. They discuss the idea behind Caythorpe Green on the Caythorpe Family Estate near Blenheim, what the facility will offer and the history of development and diversification on the working heritage farm through five generations on the land... And he talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the outlook for November, El Niño now entering its strongest phase and the weather and track conditions for tomorrow's running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. 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 Jono and Laura McIntyre, founders and hosts of Beyond the Station Gate, an exclusive, high-country tourism venture. They discuss the idea behind the bespoke business, the concept of customised experiences with no fixed packages and how their respective backgrounds have enabled them to offer tailored private access to authentic NZ station life. 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 renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its inception, his role as a central figure in the history of NZ's commercial venison harvesting and pest control, and his thoughts on managing wild animal populations. 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 Richard Scholefield, Chair of the Eastern North Island Beef + Lamb NZ Farmer Council, about the role of the council, his time chairing the Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and where he sees the future opportunities for NZ beef 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

Dom talks with Grant Lightfoot, founder and inventor of Kiwi Econet, the world's first edible, natural fibre bale netting. They discuss his original idea for the product, the reaction of farmers from NZ and overseas and his other occupations, including farming, hunting, commercial diving, logging and working on oil rigs. 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 Grant Lightfoot, founder and inventor of Kiwi Econet, the world's first edible, natural fibre bale netting. They discuss his original idea for the product, the reaction of farmers from NZ and overseas and his other occupations, including farming, hunting, commercial diving, logging and working on oil rigs... And he talks with Richard Scholefield, Chair of the Eastern North Island Beef + Lamb NZ Farmer Council, about the role of the council, his time chairing the Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and where he sees the future opportunities for NZ beef 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

Dom talks with Jono and Laura McIntyre, founders and hosts of Beyond the Station Gate, an exclusive, high-country tourism venture. They discuss the idea behind the bespoke business, the concept of customised experiences with no fixed packages and how their respective backgrounds have enabled them to offer tailored private access to authentic NZ station life. 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 Cam Bunn, Chair of the Hunterville Huntaway Festival Committee, about this year's event (Sat, Oct 31). They discuss preparations for the famous Shepherds' Shemozzle race, the call for a few more volunteers to act as race marshals and what people can expect at the 2026 event. 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 Anthony Mildren, team manager for the NZ Timbersports team, about the world championships this weekend in Germany. They discuss the chances of Shane Jordan being able to emulate the performance of his younger brother Jack last year and bring home another world title, how the four-strong Kiwi contingent is shaping up ahead of the teams event and having to deal with all the team's gear being held up at German customs... He talks with Jono and Laura McIntyre, founders and hosts of Beyond the Station Gate, an exclusive, high-country tourism venture. They discuss the idea behind the bespoke business, the concept of customised experiences with no fixed packages and how their respective backgrounds have enabled them to offer tailored private access to authentic NZ station life... And he talks with Cam Bunn, Chair of the Hunterville Huntaway Festival Committee, about this year's event (Sat, Oct 31). They discuss preparations for the famous Shepherds' Shemozzle race, the…

Dom talks with Anthony Mildren, team manager for the NZ Timbersports team, about the world championships this weekend in Germany. They discuss the chances of Shane Jordan being able to emulate the performance of his younger brother Jack last year and bring home another world title, how the four-strong Kiwi contingent is shaping up ahead of the teams event and having to deal with all the team's gear being held up at German customs. 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 Glenalvon sheep & beef farmer Tim Fairweather about planning and managing his beef cattle rotation using e-Shepherd. They discuss how having the ability to drop the mob size has skyrocketed production and how he could keep farming with an injured knee. 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 renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its inception, his role as a central figure in the history of NZ's commercial venison harvesting and pest control, and his thoughts on managing wild animal populations. 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 renowned helicopter pilot and deer hunter Doug Maxwell. They discuss his latest venture, Southern Wild Game, a year after its inception, his role as a central figure in the history of NZ's commercial venison harvesting and pest control, and his thoughts on managing wild animal populations... And Jo Grigg talks with Glenalvon sheep & beef farmer Tim Fairweather about planning and managing his Hawke's Bay beef cattle rotation using e-Shepherd. They discuss how having the ability to drop the mob size has skyrocketed production and how he could keep farming with an injured knee. 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 Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel about the major issues in the electorate heading into the general election, including forestry and failing roads. They also discuss the ETS, her first term as an MP and a comfortable lead in the polls. 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 Isabel Estate Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie about his quest to lift the profile of NZ Chardonnay, the rise in popularity of the variety and mentoring the next generation of NZ winemaking talent. 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 Isabel Estate Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie about his quest to lift the profile of NZ Chardonnay, the rise in popularity of the variety and mentoring the next generation of NZ winemaking talent... And he talks with Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel about the major issues in the electorate heading into the general election, including forestry and failing roads. They also discuss the ETS, her first term as an MP and a comfortable lead in the polls. 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 Chanelle O'Sullivan from Groundshift and Rich Planet about a new video-podcast series called Breaking Ground. They discuss what the future of NZ farming could look like under various scenarios, the problem with nutrition and the volatility of global markets. 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 Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby referees. 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 Will Jennings, Rodeo NZ Animal Welfare Spokesperson, about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Rodeos and the implications for the NZ rodeo circuit, as well as other equine sports and animal husbandry. 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 Chanelle O'Sullivan from Groundshift and Rich Planet about a new video-podcast series called Breaking Ground. They discuss what the future of NZ farming could look like under various scenarios, the problem with nutrition and the volatility of global markets. 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 Rachel Shearer, GM of wool for PGG Wrightson, about continuing wool industry funding for Animal Welfare & Calm Sheep Handling training to improve animal and worker welfare. They discuss the growing uptake of the training programme, why it's important for the industry to invest in it and the current state of the wool industry. 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 Rachel Shearer, GM of wool for PGG Wrightson, about continuing wool industry funding for Animal Welfare & Calm Sheep Handling training to improve animal and worker welfare. They discuss the growing uptake of the training programme, why it's important for the industry to invest in it and the current state of the wool industry... And he talks with Chanelle O'Sullivan from Groundshift and Rich Planet about a new video-podcast series called Breaking Ground. They discuss what the future of NZ farming could look like under various scenarios, the problem with nutrition and the volatility of global markets. 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 Gerrard Pile about pests and crop disease as summer approaches, the challenges with varied weather patterns around the country and what people need to be looking out for at this time of year. 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 Dairy Companies Association (DCANZ) chief executive Kimberly Crewther about its call for a legal challenge by New Zealand against damaging Canadian milk subsidies if new trade talks fail to resolve the matter. They discuss the background to the situation, why it's taken so long to resolve and why legal action may be required. 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 Huntable co-founder Gail Radburnd about the newly launched, Airbnb-style online marketplace designed to connect verified, licensed hunters with farmers and private landowners in New Zealand and Australia. They discuss the idea behind the platform, how it works and the uptake so far from hunters and 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Huntable co-founder Gail Radburnd about the newly launched, Airbnb-style online marketplace designed to connect verified, licensed hunters with farmers and private landowners in New Zealand and Australia. They discuss the idea behind the platform, how it works and the uptake so far from hunters and farmers... He talks with Dairy Companies Association (DCANZ) chief executive Kimberly Crewther about its call for a legal challenge by New Zealand against damaging Canadian milk subsidies if new trade talks fail to resolve the matter. They discuss the background to the situation, why it's taken so long to resolve and why legal action may be required... And he talks with Farmlands Agronomist Gerrard Pile about pests and crop disease as summer approaches, the challenges with varied weather patterns around the country and what people need to be looking out for at this time of year. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming…

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+2.5%), the latest NZ milk production data and the SGX-NZX Global Dairy Seminar in Singapore this 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+2.5%), the latest NZ milk production data and the SGX-NZX Global Dairy Seminar in Singapore this week... And he talks with Samantha Walmsley-Bartlett, co-founder of Circular by Nature, about the release of its flagship strategic white paper, Circular by Nature: Realising Aotearoa New Zealand's Full Potential. They discuss what on-farm circularity means, energy independence, regional processing hubs the practicality of achieving many of the things outlined in the paper. 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 Samantha Walmsley-Bartlett, co-founder of Circular by Nature, about the release of its flagship strategic white paper, Circular by Nature: Realising Aotearoa New Zealand's Full Potential. They discuss what on-farm circularity means, energy independence, regional processing hubs the practicality of achieving many of the things outlined in the paper. 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 Tineke-Maree Sutton, the founder and sole operator of Taste of the Alps, about winning the Supreme Winner award at the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards for her pickled Central Otago cherries, The Sojourner. They discuss the rapid success of the product, why she thinks it's so popular and the origin of the 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.