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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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18:54

Record result for Pāmu; what's changed? John Rae

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2026/08/26

Dom talks with John Rae, Pāmu Chair, about a record net operating profit for the 2026 financial year, the myriad factors behind the result and the outlook for the State-Owned Enterprise. 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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14:52

The NZ Wool Collective; the new merger - Ross McIsaac

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2026/08/26

Dom talks with Ross McIsaac, Chief Executive of the newly formed New Zealand Wool Collective, about the merger of Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ into the new entity, what's the purpose behind it and what it's setting out to achieve. 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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56:09

REX August 27 - Ross McIsaac, John Rae and Hinehou...

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2026/08/26

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ross McIsaac, Chief Executive of the newly formed New Zealand Wool Collective, about the merger of Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ into the new entity, what's the purpose behind it and what it's setting out to achieve... He talks with John Rae, Pāmu Chair, about a record net operating profit for the 2026 financial year, the myriad factors behind the result and the outlook for the State-Owned Enterprise... And he talks with 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman

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25:17

Measuring methane in the field; ZELP's breakthrough...

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2026/08/26

Dom talks with Hayden Montgomery, Global Methane Hub Agriculture Program Director, about its co-funding of a new wearable device called ZELP Sense, a wearable device for real-world livestock emissions measurement at scale. They also discuss the development of the product, how it works and Hayden's former career as a New Zealand Ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and

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16:24

For the love of farming; scanning, crutching & farm...

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2026/08/26

Dom talks with Sandy Campbell from Alba Livestock Scanning about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the North Island. They also discuss feed levels, the technology he uses to improve his efficiency and how he fell in love with farming after emigrating with his family to NZ from Scotland as an eight-year-old. 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

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45:10

REX August 26 - Sandy Campbell and Hayden Montgomery

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2026/08/25

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sandy Graham from Alba Livestock Scanning about in-lamb results so far on the farms he scans for in the North Island. They also discuss feed levels, the technology he uses to improve his efficiency and how he fell in love with farming after emigrating with his family to NZ from Scotland as an eight-year-old... And he talks with Hayden Montgomery, Global Methane Hub Agriculture Program Director, about its co-funding of a new wearable device called ZELP

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21:14

Farming, focus groups & the outback - Toni Walker

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2026/08/24

Dom talks with Toni Walker, Beef+Lamb NZ Mid Northern North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Shepherd to Shareholder focus groups, the raft of other events planned for the region in 2026 and Toni's time working for the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. 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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18:29

The NZHIA Seed Project; the start of an industry? -...

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2026/08/24

Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about the NZHIA Seed Project, how it's giving everyday NZers the opportunity top grow industrial hemp and why he hopes it could usher in the beginning of a NZ hemp 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.

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42:24

REX August 25 - Richard Barge and Toni Walker

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2026/08/24

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about the NZHIA Seed Project, how it's giving everyday NZers the opportunity top grow industrial hemp and why he hopes it could usher in the beginning of a NZ hemp industry... And he talks with Toni Walker, Beef+Lamb NZ Mid Northern North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Shepherd to Shareholder focus groups, the raft of other events planned for the region in 2026 and Toni's time

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17:51

The solar boom; fad or paradigm shift? - Henry Cassin

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2026/08/24

Dom talks with Henry Cassin from Trade Depot about the rise in solar uptake across NZ, the opportunities for rural households and farm infrastructure and the latest solar innovations hitting the 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.

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21:15

NZ's pest problem; "we're not going to shoot our way...

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2026/08/24

Dom talks with Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Richard Dawkins about its second National Pests Survey and how it reveals NZ's pest problem has reached a crisis point. They also discuss how the problem is getting worse, despite farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests, and the need for a coordinated response across public and private land. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow

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42:57

REX August 24 - Richard Dawkins and Henry Cassin

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2026/08/23

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Richard Dawkins about its second National Pests Survey and how it reveals NZ's pest problem has reached a crisis point. They also discuss how the problem is getting worse, despite farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests, and the need for a coordinated response across public and private land... And he talks with Henry Cassin from Trade Depot about the rise in solar uptake across NZ, the

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13:51

REX Recommends - Clare Bradley

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2026/08/22

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Clare Bradley, AgriSea CEO, about her 2026 Nuffield Scholarship travels, her observations about how different countries talk about farming and whether NZ needs to frame its farming story beyond simply money. They also discuss what's new at AgriSea and the results of a trial using AgriSea Animal Nutrition which revealed a 29% increase in weight gain for newborn dairy calves. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming

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31:01

REX Recommends - Michael Donaldson

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2026/08/21

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Michael Donaldson, Editor of the Pursuit of Hoppiness magazine and author of Friday Night Beers on Substack, about the announcement from French multinational Malteurop it's permanently closing its malting plant in Marton. They discuss whether the industry saw it coming, what it means for barley growers and brewers and the changing nature of alcohol consumption. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform,

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10:41

The Great Kiwi Sock Survey - Tim Deane

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2026/08/21

Dom talks with Norsewear Managing Director Tim Deane about the results of The Great Kiwi Sock Survey, how NZers have racked up a tally of 28 million orphaned socks and further revelations stemming from the company's ongoing annual brand tracking programme. 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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16:56

The week in ag reviewed - Jo Grigg

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2026/08/21

Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the earliest harvest of Burgundy grapes in nearly 700 years, the decisions NZ farmers are facing with El Niño on the horizon and the latest news on trade and tariffs. 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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19:56

Are NZ rivers being mismanaged? - Jamie McFadden

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2026/08/20

Dom talks with Jamie McFadden, Groundswell NZ environment spokesperson and founder of Hurunui Natives, about what he believes is the mismanagement of rivers around the country, the government's latest proposals to address the issue and the planting projects his team is currently working on in North Canterbury. 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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50:47

REX August 21 - Jamie McFadden, Jo Grigg and Tim Deane

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2026/08/20

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jamie McFadden, Groundswell NZ environment spokesperson and founder of Hurunui Natives, about what he believes is the mismanagement of rivers around the country, the government's latest proposals to address the issue and the planting projects his team is currently working on in North Canterbury... He talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the big ag stories of the week, including the earliest harvest of Burgundy grapes in nearly 700 years, the decisions

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26:12

Eggs, bird flu & the lucky escape - Belinda Rutherford

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2026/08/20

Dom talks with Belinda Rutherford from Hurunui Hens about her free range egg operation in North Canterbury, the vigilance required in the face of bird flu detected in NZ and the gust of wind last year that almost cost more than just her hen shed. 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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16:11

"Destiny in our own hands" - Andrew Hoggard

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2026/08/20

Dom talks with Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard about proposed government changes in which Freshwater farm plans will be required only on areas of farms where high-risk activity occurs, how the changes could reduce pressure on growers and some of the other government proposals announced recently to cut agricultural red tape and regulation. 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,

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