Best Aaron Davison Podcasts (2025)

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Dr Andrew Prest - Turning hort waste into cash for NZ growers 29:23

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4h ago29:23

29:23

Dom talks with Dr Andrew Prest, director of Powered by Plants, about a world-first Kiwi-developed food technology that upcycles horticultural waste into high-value products, how it works and the benefits for NZ growers. 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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Anna Mitchell - Addressing the absence of a rural connectivity strategy 15:42

4h ago15:42

15:42

Dom talks with Anna Mitchell, Executive General Manager for Frontier at Chorus NZ Ltd, about the NZ Infrastructure Commission endorsing the opportunity to extend fibre broadband to 95% of the country, the potential return on investment for the country and the need for a national rural connectivity strategy. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest…

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Brent Boyce - Phenomenal damage following Tasman floods 9:58

4h ago9:58

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Dom talks with Tasman farmer Brent Boyce about the impact of recent floods, the damage caused to properties, infrastructure and farmland and the possibility of more heavy rain later in the week. 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, Faceboo…

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REX June 30th - Tasman farmer Brent Boyce, Anna Mitchell from Chorus and Dr Andrew Prest from Powered by Plants 59:09

8h ago59:09

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tasman farmer Brent Boyce about the impact of recent floods, the damage caused to properties, infrastructure and farmland and the possibility of more heavy rain later in the week... He talks with Anna Mitchell, Executive General Manager for Frontier at Chorus NZ Ltd, about the NZ Infrastructure Commissio…

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Grant McBeath - REX Recommends 17:57

1d ago17:57

17:57

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Rockit Apple CEO Grant McBeath about being part of the recent Prime Minister's trade delegation to China, its new strategic partnership agreement with fruit store chain giant Xian Feng and the continuing global expansion of the brand. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest R…

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Craig Smith - REX Recommends 14:42

7h ago14:42

14:42

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Devold NZ General Manager Craig Smith about the second instalment of the Sheep to Shop Educational Programme, the importance of communication in the wool shed and breaking down barriers between growers, wool teams and brands. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural …

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Belle Binder - Breaking down ag recruitment barriers 25:11

1d ago25:11

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Dom talks with Belle Binder, founder of Tasmanian-based Left Field agricultural recruitment agency, about how she started in the ag recruitment industry, her NZ connections and the potential for more collaboration with Tasmania and NZ on the agriculture front. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming p…

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Grant McBeath - Rockit launches major deal with Chinese fruit store giant 17:25

1d ago17:25

17:25

Dom talks with Rockit Apple CEO Grant McBeath about being part of the recent Prime Minister's trade delegation to China, its new strategic partnership agreement with fruit store chain giant Xian Feng and the continuing global expansion of the brand. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vi…

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REX June 27th - New Fed Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins, Grant McBeath from Rockit Apple and Belle Binder from Left Field 55:22

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with newly elected Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre Chair Richard Dawkins about why he contested Toby Williams for the position, the current state of meat and wool sectors and his vision for the future... He talks with Rockit Apple CEO Grant McBeath about being part of the recent Prime Minister's trade delegati…

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Richard Dawkins - New Feds meat & wool chair 9:46

1d ago9:46

9:46

Dom talks with newly elected Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre Chair Richard Dawkins about why he contested Toby Williams for the position, the current state of meat and wool sectors and his vision for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on In…

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Craig Wiggins - Planes, rain & automobiles 7:57

2d ago7:57

7:57

Dom catches up with rural health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about being stuck at Rotorua airport, rain at Fieldays and a date with the panel beater. 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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Duncan Macalister - Scots reject proposal to slash livestock by over 25% 23:50

2d ago23:50

23:50

Dom talks with West Scotland farmer Duncan Macalister about being elected Vice-President of the Scottish Farmers Union, his attendance at the recent Royal Highland Show and the Scottish Government’s decision to reject climate change advice to cut livestock numbers by more than 25% by 2040. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content…

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Ian Brennan - "I've always been a bit of a nature pervert" 33:22

4d ago33:22

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Dom talks with Ian Brennan from Cassie's Farm about winning the Trees on Farms award at the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, abandoning an 18-year career in IT for a life amongst the trees and the farm's unique, low impact, continuous cover forestry model. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favouri…

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REX June 26th - Ian Brennan from Cassie's Farm, Duncan Macalister from the Scottish Farmers Union and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins 1:08:36

4d ago1:08:36

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ian Brennan from Cassie's Farm about winning the Trees on Farms award at the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, abandoning an 18-year career in IT for a life amongst the trees and the farm's unique, low impact, continuous cover forestry model... He talks with West Scotland farmer Duncan M…

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Aaron Callaghan - A question of stress 19:23

5d ago19:23

19:23

Dom talks with health and performance coach Aaron Callaghan about the causes of stress, how best to manage it and its upside. 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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Eitan Dan - CropX; ambition, strategy & execution 25:13

5d ago25:13

25:13

Dom talks with Eitan Dan, CropX Managing Director for Australasia, about winning the Growth & Scale Award at the recent Fieldays Innovation Awards, the science and tech behind the CropX system and the benefits it provides to farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co…

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Todd Charteris - NZ's $150b farm succession conundrum 9:37

5d ago9:37

9:37

Dom talks with Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris about a new white paper by Rabobank called 'Changing of the Guard, which reveals over the next decade, more than half of all New Zealand farm and orchard owners will reach the age of 65, representing a conservative estimate of over $150 billion in farming assets that will depend on a successful successi…

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REX June 25th - Todd Charteris from Rabobank, Eitan Dan from CropX and Men's Helath & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan 58:40

5d ago58:40

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rabobank NZ CEO Todd Charteris about a new white paper by Rabobank called 'Changing of the Guard, which reveals over the next decade, more than half of all New Zealand farm and orchard owners will reach the age of 65, representing a conservative estimate of over $150 billion in farming assets that will d…

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Tom Young - Bumper lamb prices 9:40

6d ago9:40

9:40

Dom talks with AFFCO National Livestock Manager Tom Young about its contract out for last season lambs at 10.20/kg carcass weight delivered before mid September, the particulars of the contract and the general state of the red meat industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexo…

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Craig Smith - Sheep to Shop; communication is key 14:36

6d ago14:36

14:36

Dom talks with Devold NZ General Manager Craig Smith about the second instalment of the Sheep to Shop Educational Programme, the importance of communication in the wool shed and breaking down barriers between growers, wool teams and brands. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexon…

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Steve Chandler - The co-existence of forests and farmland 15:21

6d ago15:21

15:21

Dom talks with Tasman Pine Forests CEO Steve Chandler about winning the Forest Company Section of the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, its work restoring native forests, protecting native species and controlling wilding pines, and restoring balance between forestry plantations and productive sheep and beef land. Tune in daily for …

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REX June 24th - Steve Chandler from Tasman Pine Forests, Craig Smith from Devold and Tom Young from AFFCO 43:04

6d ago43:04

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tasman Pine Forests CEO Steve Chandler about winning the Forest Company Section of the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, its work restoring native forests, protecting native species and controlling wilding pines, and restoring balance between forestry plantations and productive sheep and…

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Jeremy Leigh - The drench resistance battle 16:11

7d ago16:11

16:11

Dom talks with farmer, veterinarian and Wormwise spokesperson Jeremy Leigh about a paper he's written, titled 'Wormise Advanced Farm Systems', outlining how to set up and manage an intensive beef finishing system, whether it's cost effective and the feeling among farmers regarding increasing drench resistance. Tune in daily for the latest and great…

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Brendon Cross - Behind the scenes of the NZ Farm Environment Trust 17:43

7d ago17:43

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Dom talks with NZ Farm Environment Trust Chair Brendon Cross about the history of the Trust, its overseeing of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards and the role of the awards in helping improve the environmental standards of NZ farming. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline…

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Sturrock & Leigha-Rose Saunders - Kiwis at the Royal Highland Show 18:59

7d ago18:59

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Dom talks with Sturrock Saunders and daughter Leigha-Rose about attending the final day of the Royal Highland Show near Edinburgh, their respective highlights and Leigha-Rose's role with Innovis Breeding Sheep in Scotland. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and fol…

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REX June 23rd - Sturrock & Leigha-Rose Saunders' Royal Highland Show review, Brendon Cross from the NZ Farm Environment Trust & Wormsiw spokesperson Jeremy Leigh 56:46

7d ago56:46

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sturrock Saunders and daughter Leigha-Rose about attending the final day of the Royal Highland Show near Edinburgh, their respective highlights and Leigha-Rose's role with Innovis Breeding Sheep in Scotland... He talks with NZ Farm Environment Trust Chair Brendon Cross about the history of the Trust, its…

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Emma Foss - REX Recommends 30:24

8d ago30:24

30:24

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with 2021 Fairlight Foundation graduate Emma Foss about what she learned during her time at Fairlight, her current role as a hypnotherapist and her desire to specialise in rural mental health. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming pl…

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Brendan Attrill - REX Recommends 21:12

9d ago21:12

21:12

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki about being announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase in Wellington, continuing the work of previous generation…

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Phil Duncan - REX Recommends 20:42

10d ago20:42

20:42

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about winning the prestigious Agricultural Communicator of the Year Award at Fieldays, what the award means to him and what the rest June has in store up and down the country. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favou…

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Mackenzie Nicol - Where are we at with M. bovis? 10:00

11d ago10:00

10:00

Dom talks with Mackenzie Nicol, OSPRI’s national manager for Mycoplasma bovis, about new requirements for raw milk being moved off farm to be used as cattle feed, what's involved and the current status of the Mycoplasma bovis Eradication Programme. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vis…

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Ben Taylor - Kiwi pair dominate first World Cup rowing regatta of the season 17:58

11d ago17:58

17:58

Dom talks with NZ rower Ben Taylor about winning gold with Oliver Welch in the Men's Pair at the first World Cup regatta of the season in Italy, overcoming the disappointment of missing out on racing at the Paris Olympics and his family connection to NZ sporting royalty. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite …

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Brendan Attrill - 2025 Gordon Stephenson Trophy winner 21:05

11d ago21:05

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Dom talks with Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki about being announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase in Wellington, continuing the work of previous generations at the family's Huinga dairy farm and his investigation…

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REX June 19th - Gordon Stephenson Trophy winner Brendan Attrill, World Cup rowing gold medalist Ben Taylor and Mackenzie Nicol from OSPRI 52:31

11d ago52:31

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki about being announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase in Wellington, continuing the work of previous generations at the family's Huinga da…

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Mark Hooper - Feds put pressure on Minister re rogue ute tax 6:58

12d ago6:58

6:58

Dom talks with Federated Farmers Transport Spokesperson Mark Hooper about changes to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) that would cost every farmer thousands of dollars each year, why it's calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to urgently rule out the changes and why the proposal completely ignores the reality of how farmers use their vehicles. Tune in da…

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Charlotte Glass - Designing farm systems for the future 23:20

12d ago23:20

23:20

Dom talks with Charlotte Glass, founder of Agri Magic Consultancy, about helping farmers design farm systems fit for the future, the rise in the number of applications for dairy farm conversions in Canterbury and the strengths and weaknesses of young people entering the agriculture industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural conte…

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REX June 18th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Charlotte Glass from Agri Magic Consultancy and Mark Hooper from Federated Farmers 55:11

12d ago55:11

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the Global Dairy Trade Event overnight (-1%), geopolitical tensions and losing his phone... He talks with Charlotte Glass, founder of Agri Magic Consultancy, about helping farmers design farm systems fit for the future, the rise in the number of applications for da…

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Stu Davison - GDT, geopolitics & precautionary tales 21:57

12d ago21:57

21:57

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the Global Dairy Trade Event overnight (-1%), geopolitical tensions and losing his phone. 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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Daniel Carson - Mīti wins big at Fieldays Innovation Awards 11:25

13d ago11:25

11:25

Dom talks with Mīti founder Daniel Carson about winning the Early-Stage Award at the 2025 Fieldays Innovation Awards, what it means for the company, Alps2Ocean Foods Tapui Ltd and the idea of transforming bobby calf waste from the dairy industry into a high-value, low-carbon protein product. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural conte…

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Emma Foss - From shepherd to hypnotherapist; helping rural mental health 30:17

13d ago30:17

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Dom talks with 2021 Fairlight Foundation graduate Emma Foss about what she learned during her time at Fairlight, her current role as a hypnotherapist and her desire to specialise in rural mental health. 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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REX June 17th - Fairlight Foundation gaduate Emma Foss, Daniel Carson from Alps2Ocean Foods and Te Puke dairy farmers Kevin & Nicole Oppert 55:00

13d ago55:00

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with 2021 Fairlight Foundation graduate Emma Foss about what she learned during her time at Fairlight, her current role as a hypnotherapist and her desire to specialise in rural mental health... He talks with Mīti founder Daniel Carson about winning the Early-Stage Award at the 2025 Fieldays Innovation Awards…

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Campbell Parker - View from the cowshed 13:19

14d ago13:19

13:19

Dom talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker from Mystery Creek about the latest 'View from the Cowshed' report, released at Fieldays, the major talking points and the headwinds facing the sector this season and beyond. 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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Coby Warmington - Young Maori farmer of the year 14:04

14d ago14:04

14:04

Dom talks with Coby Warmington (Te Mahurehure, Ngāpuhi) about being named the winner of the 2025 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award, his work as farm manager with Waima Topu Beef in the South Hokianga and his future farming plans. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz…

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Phil Duncan - Ag communicator of the year! 20:35

14d ago20:35

20:35

Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about winning the prestigious Agricultural Communicator of the Year Award at Fieldays, what the award means to him and what the rest June has in store up and down the country. 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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REX June 16th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Coby Warmington from Waima Topu Beef and Campbell Parker from DairyNZ 51:27

14d ago51:27

51:27

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about winning the prestigious Agricultural Communicator of the Year Award at Fieldays, what the award means to him and what the rest June has in store up and down the country... He talks with Coby Warmington (Te Mahurehure, Ngāpuhi) about being named the winner of the 2025 Ah…

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Hayden Dillon - REX Recommends 26:21

15d ago26:21

26:21

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Hayden Dillon, Managing Partner and head of Agribusiness NZ for Findex, about a loophole in the recent announcements regarding Fringe Benefit Tax which could negatively impact NZ ute buyers, the growing use of AI in the agriculture sector and the impact of geopolitics on NZ tra…

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John Priebee - REX Recommends 16:44

16d ago16:44

16:44

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with PGG Wrightson Real Estate agent John Priebee about being a horse-riding double for actor Robert Morgan in an upcoming Netflix series filmed near Wedderburn, his involvement in rodeo, his previous role as a rural policeman and being a foster parent. Tune in daily for the latest …

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Milking It 2.0 Episode 1 - Introducing Kevin & Nicole 9:26

16d ago9:26

9:26

Introducing 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. Dom catches up with the pair at Fieldays at Mystery Creek to find out about their farming operation and why they want to be part of the Milking It series. Stay tuned for more episodes coming…

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Scott Horgan - The drone cause 8:04

17d ago8:04

8:04

Dom talks with Scott Horgan from Airborne Solutions about the proliferation of drone use on farms, the types of drones being used and the training required to operate them efficiently. 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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Henry Douglas - Farmer-built digital solution 9:35

17d ago9:35

9:35

Dom talks with Resolution software co-director Henry Douglas about the Resolution app, the origins of the company and what they're planning for the future. 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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Dr Naomi Parker - Leading greenhouse gas research 10:14

17d ago10:14

10:14

Do talks with Ag Emissions Centre Executive Director Dr Naomi Parker about its rebranding (formerly NZ Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre), its mission to lead and manage emissions reduction research and some of the research projects its involved with. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming …