Best Jason Thomson Podcasts (2025)

Dom talks with Waimakariri Irrigation Scheme CEO Brent Walton about a government loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, what it means for the scheme and the progress being made. 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 Linked…

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Kate Spencer - Showing the world to Kiwi farmers 22:37

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Dom talks with Kate Spencer from Farm & Leisure Tours about starting the business with her mum Jane, some of the places they take NZ and Australian farmers to experience agriculture around the globe and return visits to NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and fo…

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Todd McClay - UAE, Canada & Paris... 11:23

16h ago11:23

11:23

Dom talks with Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay about the NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) legislation being passed into law, reaching a deal with Canada following the long-running dairy trade dispute and his thoughts around opposition to NZ remaining a signatory of the Paris Accord Agreement. Tune in daily for t…

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REX July 25th - Ag Minister Todd McClay, Kate Spencer from Farm & Leisure Tours and Brent Walton form the Waimakariri Irrigation Scheme 48:08

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay about the NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) legislation being passed into law, reaching a deal with Canada following the long-running dairy trade dispute and his thoughts around opposition to NZ remaining a signatory of the Paris Accord …

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Jordan Hamilton & Puvi Nadason - NZ's Ham & Bacon Supreme award winners 12:41

1d ago12:41

12:41

Dom talks with the Supreme winners at last night's NZ Bacon and Ham Awards; Jordan Hamilton from Wild Game in Hastings, who took home the Supreme Ham Award for their Old School Pressed Ham and Puvi Nadason from Sam’s Butchery in Silverdale, who won the Supreme Bacon winner for their Naturally Maple Streaky Bacon. Tune in daily for the latest and gr…

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David Birkett - War, tariffs & transport; an insight into NZ's arable sector 20:11

1d ago20:11

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Dom talks with David Birkett, arable farmer and Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Executive Chairperson, about the major issues facing arable farmers in NZ, some of the possible solutions and why NZ risks become a forgotten outcast following Bayer Crop Science's recent decision to close its Hastings research site. Tune in daily for the latest…

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REX July 24th - Corina Jordan from the Game Animal Council, David Birkett from Federated Farmers and Supreme Ham & Bacon award winners Jordan Hamilton & Puvi Nadason 48:33

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council CEO Corina Jordan about the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill (submissions close Thurs 24 July), why she believes it's a crucial moment for NZ and the historical background to the legislation... He talks with David Birkett, arable farmer and Federated Farm…

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Corina Jordan - "This is a crucial moment for NZ" 12:12

1d ago12:12

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Dom talks with Game Animal Council CEO Corina Jordan about the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill (submissions close Thurs 24 July), why she believes it's a crucial moment for NZ and the historical background to the legislation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platf…

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Alan Henderson - Smart coolstore set to boost apple exports 12:30

3d ago12:30

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Dom talks with Alan Henderson, Erskine Owen director, about a new processing model developed by Mr Apple, one of NZ’s largest apple exporters, how it reduces the time between harvest and packing by 25%, helps boost fruit quality and shelf life for millions of consumers in Asia and the Middle East and how it's set to anchor a new property fund targe…

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Jason Lock - Making your 4WD fit for purpose 26:07

3d ago26:07

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Dom talks with Jason Lock, Sales Manager for Fully Equipped, about kitting out utes to make them fit for purpose, the advancements in equipment and accessories and his involvement in setting up the winch challenge series in Australia. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.c…

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Steve Chandler - Counting the cost of the Tasman storms 14:15

3d ago14:15

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Dom talks with Steve Chandler, CEO of Tasman Pine Forests, about the estimated 4000ha of forestry plantations damaged in the recent storms in Tasman, how they plan to salvage the trees and what effect it might have on timber markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co…

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REX July 23rd - Steve Chandler from Tasman Pine Forests, Jason Lock from Fully Equipped and Alan Henderson from Erskine Owen 56:44

3d ago56:44

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Steve Chandler, CEO of Tasman Pine Forests, about the estimated 4000ha of forestry plantations damaged in the recent storms in Tasman, how they plan to salvage the trees and what effect it might have on timber markets... He talks with Jason Lock, Sales Manager for Fully Equipped, about kitting out utes t…

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425 | Dan Desmarais | How to Empower Employees for Social Impact 54:22

4d ago54:22

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What if a summer painting job could become the foundation for a global career? In this inspiring episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Dan Desmarais, a standout alumnus of the Student Works Management Program, who has gone on to build a thriving virtual company that serves some of the world’s largest retailers. Da…

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Ep. #3585: UFC & PFL recap, Reiner de Ridder interview, more 1:12:24

4d ago1:12:24

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On Episode 3,585, the guys had a big PPV to unpack and their guest was Reiner de Ridder, who fights this weekend.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Richard Anderson - Westpac's new head of agribusiness 29:44

4d ago29:44

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Dom talks with Richard Anderson, Westpac's new head of agribusiness, about his first few months in the role, travelling the length and breadth of the country and the bank's philosophy around its Sustainable Farm Loan. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow u…

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Johnny Oswald - "If we lose this battle, the South Island will change forever" 20:49

4d ago20:49

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Dom talks with Johnny Oswald, Chair of the South Marlborough Restoration Trust about the history of forest planting in the area, the danger of wilding pines wreaking havoc on the South Island hill country and the sudden departure of Jim Ward from Molesworth Station. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite strea…

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REX July 22nd - Johnny Oswald from the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust and Richard Anderson from Westpac 53:46

4d ago53:46

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Johnny Oswald, Chair of the South Marlborough Restoration Trust about the history of forest planting in the area, the danger of wilding pines wreaking havoc on the South Island hill country and the sudden departure of Jim Ward from Molesworth Station... And he talks with Richard Anderson, Westpac's new h…

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Caroline Jones - Building Armor From Bandaids 33:00

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This week, Caroline Jones joined Jason on the pod. They talk motherhood, learning how to prioritize your peace, writing from a spiritual/philosophic perspective, her song 'Million Little Bandaids', and more. Queens IG: https://www.instagram.com/queensofcountrypodcast/ Jason Brown: https://www.instagram.com/jayrbrown/ Caroline Jones: https://www.ins…

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Alan Thomson - Beef+Lamb Director Roadshow 12:56

5d ago12:56

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Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ CEO Alan Thomson about the 2025 Director Roadshow, the implementation of its strategy refresh and the Red Meat Sector Conference beginning in Christchurch today. 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…

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Ben Ensor - Funding boost for national catchment group 12:36

5d ago12:36

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Dom talks with Catchment Communities Aotearoa Chair Ben Ensor about a recent funding boost from the government and Rabobank, the work the group undertakes and the progress its made so far. 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 …

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Richard Dawkins - "What do these blocks of trees look like in 50 to 80 years?" 18:30

5d ago18:30

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Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about his recent submission to the the Environment Select Committee in relation to the Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill, his recent opinion piece on the Save Our Sheep campaign and his first few weeks in the role. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your…

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REX July 21st - Richard Dawkins from Federated Farmers, Ben Ensor from Catchment Communities Aotearoa and Alan Thomson from Beef+Lamb NZ 46:35

5d ago46:35

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins about his recent submission to the the Environment Select Committee in relation to the Forestry Conversion Amendment Bill, his recent opinion piece on the Save Our Sheep campaign and his first few weeks in the role... He talks with Catchment Communities…

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George Reeves - REX Recommends 22:19

6d ago22:19

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolus 'Emitless', which delivers over 75% methane reduction in cattle for 100 days from a single treatment, how it works and the possibility for farmers to…

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Dr Hamish Gow - REX Recommends 30:40

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's p…

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Ep. #3584: UFC Preview, UFC White House talk, Steve Garcia Interview, more 1:23:08

8d ago1:23:08

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On Episode 3,584, UFC 318 is almost here so the guys covered the ins-and-outs of the card. They also had a guest, Steve Garcia, who just beat Calvin Kattar.By MMA Junkie Radio

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George Reeves - Could farmers earn $ by using methane inhibitors? 22:12

8d ago22:12

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Dom talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards for its slow-release bolus 'Emitless', which delivers over 75% methane reduction in cattle for 100 days from a single treatment, how it works and the possibility for farmers to be financially rewarded …

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REX July 18th - Olivia Rothwell from Predator Free 2050 and George Reeves from Ruminant Biotech 46:05

8d ago46:05

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control tools... And he talks with George Reeves, Commercial Director at Ruminant Biotech, about winning the Prototype category a…

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Olivia Rothwell - The legacy of Predator Free 2050 19:20

8d ago19:20

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Dom talks with Olivia Rothwell, Predator Free 2050 Programme & Information Manager (R&D), about the disestablishment of the Crown-owned company, its legacy and the development of 20 new pest control tools. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagr…

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Patsy Bass - West Coast distillery beats rap royalty for design award 10:49

9d ago10:49

10:49

Dom talks with Reefton Distilling Co founder and CEO Patsy Bass about winning a platinum award in the 2025 SIP Awards design category for its Little Biddy Gin bottle series, edging out Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s newly launched “Gin & Juice” brand for 'Best in Class', winning an Innovation Award for its unique pounamu filtration process and claiming Go…

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Kristine Asuncion - Helping Filipino migrants thrive in NZ farming 31:51

9d ago31:51

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Dom talks with Kristine Asuncion from Mid-Canterbury Federated Farmers about her role as one of the leading advocates for Filipino workers in the agriculture industries in NZ, her move from the Philippines to NZ in 2008 and running two businesses. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visi…

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Mark Patterson - Telford's future secure 9:49

9d ago9:49

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Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your…

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REX July 17th - Mark Patterson from NZ First, Kristine Asuncion from Federated Farmers and Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co 55:17

9d ago55:17

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson about the future of Telford following the government's move to return 10 polytechnics to regional governance, the ongoing work to address the skills shortage in agriculture and recent developments in the wool industry... He talks with Kristine Asuncion fro…

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Milking It 2.0 - John & Sally meet Kevin & Nicole 12:43

9d ago12:43

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Dom catches up with Sally Coombe and John Dazley from CMK, along with Kevin and Nicole Oppert, as part of the new series of Milking It on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen.By rova | REX

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Morris Pita - 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy winners 17:43

10d ago17:43

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Dom talks with Morris Pita, Co-Chair of the Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust, about winning the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy for being the top Māori sheep and beef farm in NZ, the history of the land and the effort that's gone in to making it a profitable farming business. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming p…

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Christopher Winefield - Genome study aims to reduce vineyard chemical use 17:13

10d ago17:13

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Dom talks with Associate Professor Christopher Winefield, from the Department of Wine, Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, about its world-first genome study which could help NZ’s billion-dollar wine export industry grow more disease-resistant grapevines and reduce fungicide use in the sector, how it works and the formation of a new…

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REX July 16th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Christopher Winefield from Lincoln University and Morris Pita from Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust 56:18

10d ago56:18

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebrations... He talks with Associate Professor Christopher Winefield, from the Department of Wine, Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, abou…

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Stu Davison - GDT back in the black 17:19

10d ago17:19

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Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.1%), why the result was against expectations and Stu's 4th of July celebrations. 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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424 | Louis Boivin and Joey Vari | How to Build Successful Habits in One Year 48:36

11d ago48:36

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What does it take to grow from frustration and failure to focused leadership in just one year? In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson is joined by Louis Boivin and Joey Vari, two student entrepreneurs in the Student Works Management Program, who return for a second season with a powerful story of personal growth and busin…

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Mikaela Greig - Farming, events & cricket 10:43

11d ago10:43

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Dom talks with Mikaela Greig, Beef+Lamb NZ Western North Island Extension Manager, about its upcoming Rural Blokes Roundup (Aug 8), her own farming operation and her cricketing career. 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 Link…

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Jo Finer - Getting the best out of NZ's rural professionals 13:53

11d ago13:53

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Dom talks with NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management CEO Jo Finer about the purpose and role of the organisation, its annual conference next month (Aug 26-27) and the Institute's bid to host the international Farm Management Conference in 2030. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, v…

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Ruby Mulinder - Sheep milk, Feds & consultancy 26:53

11d ago26:53

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Dom talks with Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work with Federated Farmers as Meat & Wool Chair of the Rotorua/Taupo branch and the national Meat & Wool Executive team, her role as an independent farm consultant and her and husband Sean's sheep milking flock. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite st…

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REX July 15th - Ruby Mulinder from Federated Farmers, Jo Finer from the NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management and Mikaela Greig from Beef+Lamb NZ 55:03

11d ago55:03

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm about her work with Federated Farmers as Meat & Wool Chair of the Rotorua/Taupo branch and the national Meat & Wool Executive team, her role as an independent farm consultant and her and husband Sean's sheep milking flock... He talks with NZ Institute of Primary Industry M…

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Ep. #3583: UFC recap, Dana White helped Ben Askren, Roman Dolidze Interview, more 1:08:39

11d ago1:08:39

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On Episode 3,583, the guys had a great card to recap. They also had a guest, Roman Dolidze, who is fighting Fluffy Hernandez.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Allister Moorhead - Porina, pastures & podcasts 20:46

12d ago20:46

20:46

Dom talks with Agricom agronomist Allister Moorhead about combating winter porina, why we're seeing late winter flights of porina and his podcast with colleague Glenn Judson, 'The Al & Juddy Show'. 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, Face…

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Dr Hamish Gow - The problem of consistency with NZ sheep meat 30:33

12d ago30:33

30:33

Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within NZ's primary produce. Tune in d…

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REX July 14th - Dr Hamish Gow from Lincoln University and Allister Moorhead from Agricom 54:10

12d ago54:10

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Hamish Gow, Professor and Sir Graeme Harrison Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, about creating a consistency of products to market, especially for sheep meat, how NZ can get more value from the supply chain and what he believes are some good examples of consistency within N…

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The Calf Experts - REX Recommends 26:23

13d ago26:23

26:23

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Karen Fraser and Stacey Cosnett, aka The Calf Experts, about their latest nationwide tour hosting events for farmers on rearing calves, the success of their roadshow and social media platforms and some of the key things to consider when calf rearing. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content…

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Freddy Gane - REX Recommends 34:34

14d ago34:34

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In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges in Marlborough about his recent trip to China, the deluge of rain that's hit the region in the last week and his unique suggestion for helping to fix some of the problems with the NZ wool industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX ru…

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Kerry Irvine - Flood-hit farmers in desperate need of help 9:29

15d ago9:29

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Dom talks with Nelson Federated Farmers President Kerry Irvine about the extent of the damage to farms following recent flooding in the region, the mental toll on the local farmers and how people can help the recovery effort. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and …