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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 15 · 16 min
Perfecting hogget lambing despite the wet weather - Geordie Eade
Jo Grigg talks with Geordie Eade about the art of setting up and managing hoggets before and during lambing for top lamb survival and what he's gained from being part of the high-achieving Hogget 150 group. 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 15 · 16 min
"I've never see a vegetable grower exit the industry and come back" - Allan Fong
Dom talks with Allan Fong from the The Fresh Growers in Pukekohe about the glut of fresh vegetables in the NZ market, the importance of the government's decision to pause the key restrictive parts of Waikato PC1 for vegetable growers and the new products The Fresh Growers have in the pipeline. 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 15 · 45 min
REX Sep 15 - Allan Fong, Geordie Eade and Mick Withers
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Allan Fong from the The Fresh Grower in Pukekohe about the glut of fresh vegetables in the NZ market, the importance of the government's decision to pause the key restrictive parts of Waikato PC1 for vegetable growers and the new products The Fresh Growers have in the pipeline... Jo Grigg talks with Geordie Eade about the art of setting up and managing hoggets before and during lambing for top lamb survival and what he's gained from being part of the high-achieving Hogget 150 group... And Dom talks with Mick Withers from Rural Livestock about the upcoming 2026 Heartland Bank NZ Young Auctioneers Competition (2-3 Nov), the latest from the Canterbury saleyards and the upcoming Lincoln DipAg 40th reunion for the class of 1986. 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 14 · 13 min
A new era for rural recycling - Tony Wilson
Dom talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony WIlson about the confirmation of regulations for the Rural Recycling Scheme to be out in place, what it means for farmers and growers looking to get rid of plastic form their farms and when the changes will take 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.
September 14 · 25 min
What is NZ's farming reality? Jon Pemberton
Dom talks with Southland farmer, councillor and Ag Proud NZ co-founder Jon Pemberton about his Nuffield Scholarship report, 'Reputation vs Reality: Searching for our North Star'. They discuss whether NZ's farming identity and reputation has decoupled from the evidence, what he proposes can be done and which global examples he's identified to back up his findings. 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 14 · 41 min
REX Sep 14 - Jon Pemberton and Tony Wilson
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Southland farmer, councillor and Ag Proud NZ co-founder Jon Pemberton about his Nuffield Scholarship report, 'Reputation vs Reality: Searching for our North Star'. They discuss whether NZ's farming identity and reputation has decoupled from the evidence, what he proposes can be done and which global examples he's identified to back up his findings... And he talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony WIlson about the confirmation of regulations for the Rural Recycling Scheme to be out in place, what it means for farmers and growers looking to get rid of plastic form their farms and when the changes will take 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.
September 12 · 43 min
REX Recommends - Dr Hugh Jellie
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dr Hugh Jellie, veterinarian and founder of Āta Verified Regenerative, about what regenerative farming actually means, whether it works and how farmers can tell if their and is genuinely getting healthier. 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 11 · 25 min
REX Recommends - Lilly Newton
In case you missed it... Dom talks with Lilly Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika about life as a helicopter pilot on the West Coast, a dog rescue earlier in the year that attracted global interest and working the film crew for the hit Netflix movie Apex. 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 11 · 16 min
Going global earns for Zentera, more strongwool in the mix - Angus Street
Jo Grigg talks with Zentera CEO Angus Street about the wool brokering company's increased profitability and the increase in strong wool (over 28 micron) to 46% of throughput. They also discuss the focus on Australia and South Africa growers, how brokering differs in NZ and the trend to 79% of farmers signing up to contracts. 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 10 · 23 min
Farming, tanning and running; the life of a rural content creator - Jorge Coplestone
Dom talks with fifth generation Taranaki farmer Jorge Coplestone about life as a rural content creator on social media. They discuss farming, tanning hides, dog trialling, distance running and her future farming plans with partner Rex Petersen. 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 10 · 41 min
REX Sep 11 - Jorge Coplestone and Angus Street
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with fifth generation Taranaki farmer Jorge Coplestone about life as a rural content creator on social media. They discuss farming, tanning hides, dog trialling, distance running and her future farming plans with partner Rex Petersen... And Jo Grigg talks with Zentera CEO Angus Street about the wool brokering company's increased profitability and the increase in strong wool (over 28 micron) to 46% of throughput. They also discuss the focus on Australia and South Africa growers, how brokering differs in NZ and the trend to 79% of farmers signing up to contracts. 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 9 · 18 min
NAIT levy increases, 1080 drops & TB testing - Sam McIvor
Dom talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the increase in the NAIT levies for farmers, the latest on the proposed 1080 operations for 2027 and how OPSRI's TB testing is performing, a year on from taking over testing duties from Asure Quality. 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 9 · 17 min
Spring outlook, the super El Niño & grumpy old men - Phil Duncan
Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about NZ recording its third warmest winter on record and why temperature maps appear to be a trigger for a certain cohort of the country's male population. They also discuss the outlook for Spring, the super El Niño and the Nepal floods. 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 9 · 39 min
REX Sep 10 - Phil Duncan and Sam McIvor
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about NZ recording its third warmest winter on record and why temperature maps appear to be a trigger for a certain cohort of the country's male population. They also discuss the outlook for Spring, the super El Niño and the Nepal floods... And he talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the increase in the NAIT levies for farmers, the latest on the proposed 1080 operations for 2027 and how OPSRI's TB testing is performing, a year on from taking over testing duties from Asure Quality. 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 9 · 15 min
Tractors, gold & cavalcades; Central Otago's packed ag calendar - Jono Robertson
Dom talks with Jono Robertson from Jono Robertson Livestock Ltd about the raft of rural and community events he's involved with around Central Otago, including an attempt to beat the world record for gathering of Massey Ferguson tractors in one place, the World Gold Panning Championship, the 34th annual Goldfields Cavalcade and the Postie Bike Rally. 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 9 · 29 min
AI, automation & politics; what does the future of NZ farming look like? - Jasper van Halder
Dom talks with Agnition CEO Jasper van Halder about what farming in NZ could potentially look like in the future. They discuss AI, automation and NZ's role in the burgeoning agri-tech sector. 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 8 · 48 min
REX Sep 9 - Jasper Van Halder and Jono Robertson
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Agnition CEO Jasper van Halder about what farming in NZ could potentially look like in the future. They discuss AI, automation and NZ's role in the burgeoning agri-tech sector... And he talks with Jono Robertson from Jono Robertson Livestock Ltd about the raft of rural and community events he's involved with around Central Otago, including an attempt to beat the world record for gathering of Massey Ferguson tractors in one place, the World Gold Panning Championship, the 34th annual Goldfields Cavalcade and the Postie Bike Rally. 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 8 · 43 min
Root cause; a conversation about regenerative farming - Dr Hugh Jellie
Dom talks with Dr Hugh Jellie, veterinarian and founder of Āta Verified Regenerative, about what regenerative farming actually means, whether it works and how farmers can tell if their and is genuinely getting healthier. 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 7 · 47 min
REX Sep 8 - Dr Hugh Jellie
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Hugh Jellie, veterinarian and founder of Āta Verified Regenerative, about what regenerative farming actually means, whether it works and how farmers can tell if their and is genuinely getting healthier. 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 7 · 14 min
"So much more than just on-farm skills" - Kristi Wright
Dom talks with Kristi Wright about being appointed the new Executive Director of the Fairlight Foundation, her extensive and varied background in agriculture and what she hopes to bring to the role. 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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