Best Duke The Chef Podcasts (2025)

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Andy Macfarlane - REX Recommends 23:45

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8h ago23:45

23:45

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite …

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John Faulks - Significant merger of NZ livestock brands 14:05

1d ago14:05

14:05

Dom talks with Rural Livestock board member John Faulks about the acquisition of NZ Farmers Livestock and Redshaw Livestock, what it means for the company and why the businesses will continue to trade under their respective brands. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.n…

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Jen Corkran - Record breaking beef prices look set to continue 15:32

1d ago15:32

15:32

Dom talks with Jen Corkran, RaboResearch senior animal proteins analyst, about the outlook for beef prices in 2026, the record farmgate prices experienced this year and what major factors are playing a 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 Insta…

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Tracy Crossan - Major implications following cancellation of Horse of the Year 12:34

1d ago12:34

12:34

Dom talks with Tracy Crossan, Stud Manager at Trevalda Irish Sport Horses about the cancellation of Horse of the Year for 2026, what it means for her and the other top competitors in the country and the state of equestrian in NZ at the moment. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit re…

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REX Dec 5 - Tracy Crossan from Trevalda Irish Sport Horses, Jen Corkran from Rabobank and John Faulks from Rural Livestock 45:09

1d ago45:09

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tracy Crossan, Stud Manager at Trevalda Irish Sport Horses about the cancellation of Horse of the Year for 2026, what it means for her and the other top competitors in the country and the state of equestrian in NZ at the moment... He talks with Jen Corkran, RaboResearch senior animal proteins analyst, ab…

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Tony Wilson - Landmark step for farmers 9:36

2d ago9:36

9:36

Dom talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony Wilson about the Government’s decision to approve regulations for a nationwide rural recycling scheme for agrichemicals and farm plastics, why he believes it's a landmark step for farmers and how it will work. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platf…

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Hannah Forbes & Mitchell Hogg - Backing themselves to succeed 14:39

2d ago14:39

14:39

Dom talks with Hannah Forbes and Mitchell Hogg about their business, 'Back Acres Conveying and Tailing', the success they've had in just three years of operation and mentors and help they've had along the way. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Ins…

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Andy Macfarlane - "We never want to be comfortable" 23:38

2d ago23:38

23:38

Dom talks with Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit…

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REX Dec 4 - Fonterra board member Andy Macfarlane, Hannah Forbes & Mitchell Hogg from Back Acres Conveying & Tailing and Tony Wilson from Agrecovery 50:54

2d ago50:54

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Andy Macfarlane, Canterbury farmer and Fonterra board member, about hosting a DairyNZ field day on plantain next week (Mon Dec 8), the benefits of plantain and his decision to step down from the board of Fonterra after eight years... He talks with Hannah Forbes and Mitchell Hogg about their business, 'Ba…

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Natalie Lloyd - The feral cat conundrum 21:08

3d ago21:08

21:08

Dom talks with Natalie Lloyd, Immediate Past President of the Companion Animal Veterinarian (CAV) Branch of the NZVA and CAV representative on the National Cat Management Group, about the inclusion of feral cats in the Predator Free 2050 strategy. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visi…

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Dr Victoria Hatton - Rethinking food; GLP-1s, TikTok & ageing populations 20:39

3d ago20:39

20:39

Dom talks with Dr Victoria Hatton, Food HQ CEO, about its recent panel discussion looking at the consumer trends NZ food and drink exporters need to be aware of to be successful in global markets and current attitudes towards meat and dairy. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexo…

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REX Dec 3 - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Dr Victoria Hatton from Food HQ and veterinarian Natalie Lloyd 58:31

3d ago58:31

58:31

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.3%), what's behind the string of negative results and what it means for the milk price... He talks with Dr Victoria Hatton, Food HQ CEO, about its recent panel discussion looking at the consumer trends NZ food and drink expor…

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Stu Davison - Eighth fall in a row for GDT 13:56

3d ago13:56

13:56

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-4.3%), what's behind the string of negative results and what it means for the milk price. 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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Dan Coup - QEll covenants still popular despite setbacks 16:44

4d ago16:44

16:44

Dom talks with Dan Coup, CEO of the QEll National Trust, about the reduction of government funding in 2025, what it's meant for the number of conservation applications being either deferred or declined and what it means for the applicants wanting to put a covenant on their land. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…

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Prof Mike Duke - The changing face of farming 34:39

4d ago34:39

34:39

Dom talks with Professor Mike Duke, Dean of Engineering at Waikato University and founding member of the Waikato Robotics Automation and Sensing (WaiRAS) Group, about being a keynote speaker at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch, applying horticultural robotic technology to the dairy sector and what the future …

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REX Dec 2 - Prof Mike Duke from Waikato University and Dan Coup from the QEll National Trust 54:22

4d ago54:22

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor Mike Duke, Dean of Engineering at Waikato University and founding member of the Waikato Robotics Automation and Sensing (WaiRAS) Group, about being a keynote speaker at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch, applying horticultural robotic technology to the dai…

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Henry Caulton - Cardrona Distillery; 10 years of hard work and success 21:10

5d ago21:10

21:10

Dom talks with Henry Caulton, Cardrona Distillery Acting Managing Director, about celebrating the distillery's 10th anniversary, the success of its products and his association with Distilled Spirits Aotearoa. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Ins…

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Prof David Rose - How do farmers react to technological change? 27:10

5d ago27:10

27:10

Dom talks with Professor David Rose, Elizabeth Creak Chair in Sustainable Agricultural Change at Harper Adams University (UK), about speaking at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch this week, the role of social science in precision dairy research and farmer behaviour when it comes to change. Tune in daily for th…

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REX Dec 1 - Prof David Rose from Harper Adams University and Henry Caulton from the Cardrona Distillery 51:35

5d ago51:35

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor David Rose, Elizabeth Creak Chair in Sustainable Agricultural Change at Harper Adams University (UK), about speaking at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch this week, the role of social science in precision dairy research and farmer behaviour when it comes t…

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Cam Davies - REX Recommends 25:48

6d ago25:48

25:48

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner. Tune in daily for the latest and greates…

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Owen Jennings - REX Recommends 27:38

7d ago27:38

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with former Federated Farmers President Owen Jennings about his recent keynote address at an international livestock conference in Spain, why New Zealand is spending over a billion dollars on methane mitigation research for a problem that he says does not measurably exist and why he thinks current methane accounti…

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Craig Wiggins - Wiggy set to retire faithful clerking horse 12:44

8d ago12:44

12:44

Dom talks with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate, about measuring the success of rural mental health training, being on the road with Slade McFarland and retiring his old clerking horse JB this weekend at the Methven races after a decade of service. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourit…

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Michael Gartrell - Living the motorsport dream in rural North Canterbury 18:55

8d ago18:55

18:55

Dom talks with Michael Gartrell, Machinist at Rodin Cars, about working at and living near one of the best car racing and testing tracks in the world, set on a river plateau in rural North Canterbury, and the F1 aspirations of the company. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonl…

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James Allen - Return on investment on ten dairy farms using Halter 21:54

8d ago21:54

21:54

REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with James Allen, AgFirst CEO, about a report he co-authored on the financial, production, labour and reproductive benefits from using Halter on 10 dairy farms across New Zealand and where and how he sees the big benefits might flow. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming …

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REX Nov 28 - James Allen from AgFirst, Michael Gartrell from Rodin Cars and Craig Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate 56:29

8d ago56:29

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with James Allen, AgFirst CEO, about a report he co-authored on the financial, production, labour and reproductive benefits from using Halter on 10 dairy farms across New Zealand and where and how he sees the big benefits might flow... Dom talks with Michael Gartrell, Machinist at Rodin Cars…

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Dan Billing - " There's multiple things that are helping the psyche of the red meat farmer" 12:07

9d ago12:07

12:07

Dom talks with Dan Billing, the new national chair of the Beef+Lamb NZ Farmer Council, about being elected to the role, the role of the council and the current state of the red meat 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…

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Bryan & Nekita Moore - Excellence in dairy leadership 19:34

9d ago19:34

19:34

Dom talks with Bryan and Nekita Moore, contract Milkers at Selwyn Farm for Dairy Holdings, about winning the Dairy Holdings People Leadership Award earlier in year, their experience dairy farming in Ireland and hosting a contract milking day at their farm next week (Dec 3). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favouri…

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Cam Davies - NZ chef joins exclusive club 25:42

9d ago25:42

25:42

Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on yo…

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REX Nov 27 - Cam Davies from The Fat Duck, Bryan & Nekita Moore from Selwyn Farm and Dan Billing from the Beef+Lamb NZ Farmer Council 1:00:57

9d ago1:00:57

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner... He talks with Bryan and Nekita Mo…

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Miles Anderson - RMA, regional councils & roadshows 13:27

10d ago13:27

13:27

Dom talks with Waitkai MP Miles Anderson about RMA reforms, major changes to regional councils and the National Party's rural roadshow. 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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Prof Derrick Moot - It's about the legume 22:05

10d ago22:05

22:05

REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about regenerative pastures vs conventional, the results from a ewe production trial show and how an extra 131kg per hectare of sheep meat was grown on the conventional dryland area (lucerne, sub-clover/cocksfoot) versus multi-species regen pasture. Tun…

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Ollie Belton - Why the NZ carbon price has tanked 23:59

10d ago23:59

23:59

Dom talks with Ollie Belton, Carbon Forest Services founder and Managing Director, about the sharp decline on the NZ carbon price, what's behind it and the rate of new forestry planting in NZ. 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 …

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REX Nov 26 - Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services, Prof Derrick Moot from Lincoln University and Waitaki MP Miles Anderson 1:03:00

10d ago1:03:00

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ollie Belton, Carbon Forest Services founder and Managing Director, about the sharp decline on the NZ carbon price, what's behind it and the rate of new forestry planting in NZ... REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about regenerative pastures …

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Greg Simpson - Choppers, boats & fireworks 28:58

11d ago28:58

28:58

Dom talks with Greg Simpson, engineer, helicopter pilot and jet boat racer, about his passion for boats, bikes and pyrotechnics. 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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Owen Jennings - "An insult to farming families" 27:32

11d ago27:32

27:32

Dom talks with former Federated Farmers President Owen Jennings about his recent keynote address at an international livestock conference in Spain, why New Zealand is spending over a billion dollars on methane mitigation research for a problem that he says does not measurably exist and why he thinks current methane accounting rules exaggerate NZ’s …

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REX Nov 25 - Owen Jennings from the Methane Science Accord and Greg Simpson from the Nelson/Marlborough Jet Boating Association 59:32

11d ago59:32

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with former Federated Farmers President Owen Jennings about his recent keynote address at an international livestock conference in Spain, why New Zealand is spending over a billion dollars on methane mitigation research for a problem that he says does not measurably exist and why he thinks current methane acc…

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James Scott - Norsewear socks, endurance racing & quest for the Olympics 12:53

12d ago12:53

12:53

Dom talks with kayaker, surf life saver and endurance racer James Scott about wearing the new Norsewear Endurance socks in the recent Gore Whiskey Creek Challenge, his quest to make the NZ Olympic kayaking team for LA 2028 and his long association with surf lifesaving. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite st…

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Angela Clifford - Michelin stars, grain marks & books 15:26

12d ago15:26

15:26

Dom talks with Angela Clifford, Eat NZ CEO, about the prospect of Michelin stars being introduced to NZ, working with the Foundation for Arable Research to come up with the official NZ Grain Mark and her new book, 'The Food Farm'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz…

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Jenna Smith - Is China going green? 19:25

13d ago19:25

19:25

Dom talks with Jenna Smith, CEO of Pouarua Farms and board member for BEL Group and Dairy Women's Network, about her recent trip to China for the China International Import Expo, what she learned and her Nuffield scholarship. 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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REX Nov 24 - Jenna Smith from Pouarua Farms, Angela Clifford from Eat NZ and kayaker & endurance racer James Scott 50:39

13d ago50:39

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jenna Smith, CEO of Pouarua Farms and board member for BEL Group and Dairy Women's Network, about her recent trip to China for the China International Import Expo, what she learned and her Nuffield scholarship... He talks with Angela Clifford, Eat NZ CEO, about the prospect of Michelin stars being introd…

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Nic Lees - REX Recommends 27:48

14d ago27:48

27:48

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Nic Lees, Director of Lincoln University's Agribusiness and Food Marketing Programme, about the US tariff rollercoaster, what it means for NZ's primary exports and the geopolitical factors at play when it comes to the commodities markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fav…

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Nick Carey - REX Recommends 16:20

15d ago16:20

16:20

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Nick Carey, Green Meadows Beef Managing Director, about picking up an award in the Deloitte Fast 50, the origin of the business and his nuanced perspective on the notion of 'telling your story'. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.c…

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Matt Stancombe - Winning the antimicrobial resistance battle 19:05

15d ago19:05

19:05

Dom talks with Matt Stancombe, veterinarian and dairy operations manager at the Taranaki Veterinary Centre, about winning NZ Food Safety’s inaugural Antimicrobial Resistance Award, their concerted efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance in cows and how they managed to achieve it. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on you…

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Lou Baines - Major employment law changes; what you need to know 16:35

15d ago16:35

16:35

Dom talks with Findex HR Consultant Lou Baines about the major employment law changes underway, how these reforms will affect farmers, rural employers and their workers, and what the changes mean for rural workplaces. 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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REX Nov 21 - Mark Wynne from Alliance, Lou Baines from Findex and Matt Stancombe from the Taranaki Veterinary Centre 49:31

15d ago49:31

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about its return to profit in 2025 after two years of heavy losses, what's led to the turnaround and his assessment of 2025 following the shareholder vote to sell 65% of the company to Irish outfit Dawn Meats... He talks with Findex HR Consultant Lou Baines about the major…

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Mark Wynne - Alliance back in the black 11:04

15d ago11:04

11:04

Dom talks with Alliance Group Chair Mark Wynne about its return to profit in 2025 after two years of heavy losses, what's led to the turnaround and his assessment of 2025 following the shareholder vote to sell 65% of the company to Irish outfit Dawn Meats. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platf…

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Mark Simon - Removing the guesswork from feed levels 10:06

16d ago10:06

10:06

Dom talks with GrainSure Managing Director Mark Simon about its technology to remotely measure silo levels, how it works and other possible applications for the system. 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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Steve Judd - Selenium pour-on back on the market 13:53

16d ago13:53

13:53

Dom talks with Steve Judd, Inovata's GM of Growth & Development, about selenium pour-on coming back onto the market, why this is the case and what advantages farmers could gain as a result. 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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Matt Littlejohn - Cracking the genetic code behind Holstein cow's iconic spots 14:08

16d ago14:08

14:08

Dom talks with Professor Matt Littlejohn from Massey University about researchers identifying the specific DNA variants behind the Holstein’s distinctive pattern for the first time, why it's important and how it can be applied. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz an…

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REX Nov 20 - Matt Littlejohn from Massey University, Steve Judd from Inovata and Mark Simon from Grain Sure 41:00

16d ago41:00

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor Matt Littlejohn from Massey University about researchers identifying the specific DNA variants behind the Holstein’s distinctive pattern for the first time, why it's important and how it can be applied... He talks with Steve Judd, Inovata's GM of Growth & Development, about selenium pour-on com…