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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project. 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.

One of my frequent bicycling routes takes me by a local food bank. Over the years as I pedal by in the morning, I’ve seen the line of cars increase while waiting for the 10 am food bank opening. Lines of a half block or more were common during the age of Covid (2021-2022).Lately, the line of cars has not only increased in length, it’s now 2 lanes of traffic stretching down the road waiting for a bag or two of food. Fortunately, the road widens out as it approaches the food bank, and the employees

In case you missed it... Dom talks with dog trainer extraordinaire Lloyd Smith about the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test at the Ashburton A&P Show (Oct 31-Nov 1), being selected for the NZ team alongside new dog Code and his involvement in training and competing 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.

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about the top 10 fall colored trees for autumn planting. You'll learn how to choose the best fall-colored trees for challenging, high-altitude gardens and discover strategies for vibrant, lasting autumn color even in windy or poor-soil conditions. Plus, find out which trees make ideal long-lasting, resilient additions to your landscape. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-po...

Dom talks with Ben Johnson from Orere Angus about winning the Best Pure Bred Beef section at the Poverty Bay A&P show, his breeding objectives and the success of the stud. 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 Jo Sheridan, 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, about her recent trip to the US with the Fonterra Farmers Tour, the Fonterra shareholders vote to sell off its major brands to French diary giant Lactalis and her upcoming Kellogg research project. 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 returning to profitability in 2025, the progress it's making two years into its five year strategy and the success of Farmlands Flex, which offers solar infrastructure and buying power to customers. 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 this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the brighter plants that hold their foliage and stay green. They'll also talk about unusual evergreens, colorful mums, pansies, and how the center’s vibrant, plant-focused team creates a unique and inspiring workplace. Find out why now is the perfect time to plant before the cold weather sets in. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Foll...

This one might be better on video: https://youtube.com/live/7UtDW9mSkSY Otta Property ML Index https://ottaproperty.co.uk/trends 10 Golden Rules for Home Sellers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9oR28aWLOs Support the show Follow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie 🎥 Charlie's Golden rules videos for Buyers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6T-uZ28a80 Sellers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9oR28aWLOs Offering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZaDs7uZ5Hw ...

Send us a text Today I dive into into a space that’s often joyful, chaotic, and ever-changing — kids' bedrooms. I'm sharing advice on how to design children's bedrooms that grow and adapt over time, without constant costly overhauls. You’ll learn how to collaborate with your kids, how to build a smart, flexible foundation with lighting, furniture, and layout, and why adaptable storage and modular design are absolute lifesavers. Whether you're starting with a nursery or refreshing a twee...

Dom talks with Mike Arnold, LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, about the quality of this year's asparagus harvest, the nutritional benefits of the vegetable and preparation suggestions. 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 this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about how to keep winter weeds out of rock lawns. He also mentions how fall is the perfect time to give your plants the nutrients they need for strong roots and a vigorous spring bloom. Listen to find out how timing applications now and before the summer monsoon can save you hours of labor later. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https:...

In this episode, we’re challenging ourselves to free up $500 before Christmas by shopping our pantries instead of the grocery store. We talk about how to take inventory, build meal plans using what we already have, and make it fun with a visual savings tracker. It’s all about using our resources wisely, wasting less, and creating a little extra breathing room before the holidays.https://thehomesteadchallenge.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity

Dom talks with NZ Young Farmers CEO Cheyne Gillooly about its new 'Gift a Membership' initiative, the growing popularity of Young Farmers clubs around the country and what led him to take up the CEO 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.

Raking isn't a beloved fall pastime for most, but before you feel obligated to do it, check out these benefits of leaving leaves on the ground.

Dom talks with champion axeman Jack Jordan about winning the coveted individual Timbersports world championship title in Milan for the first time, achieving a personal best in the Hot Saw section of the event following last year's hiccup which ultimately cost him the title and getting back to life on the farm in the King Country. 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

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to keep blue spruce silvery blue. You'll discover tips for maintaining the stunning silvery-blue color of spruce trees before the first hard freeze. Plus, find out why Arizona gardeners prefer organic, slow-release fertilizers over typical winterizers. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CA...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit gardenbasics.substack.comIn the warm winter areas of the country, the calendula is the go-to source of bright garden color on those cold, cloudy, foggy days. In cooler growing zones, the calendula is a blooming staple during the summer. In the podcast (above), we explore the enchanting world of calendulas with Diane Blazek, the executive director of the National Garden Bureau, as we celebrate 2025 as the Year of the Calendula. We discuss

In this forward-looking episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts—powered by Knockout Inspections—explore what’s next for the FORTIFIED home movement. From self-healing concrete and hurricane-resistant composites to AI-driven home monitoring systems, we dive into emerging materials and technologies that could redefine how we build resilience into our homes.Discover how innovation in construction science, climate adaptation, and smart-home technology could soon transform the way homes