Best Aussie Tech Heads Podcasts (2025)

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Real Optimism with Julia Jones - Toxic Humans: Spotting and Stopping Destructive Leadership 1:08:11

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16h ago1:08:11

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Julia Jones chats with leadership expert and author Michael Jenkins about something we’ve all seen but rarely name out loud toxic behavior in leadership and on boards. From narcissists and micromanagers to gaslighters and manipulators, Michael shines a light on how these patterns erode trust, fuel blame, and stall progress. They also explore how ea…

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Jo Grigg - D-Day looms for Alliance shareholders 14:36

17h ago14:36

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Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about the Alliance Group shareholder vote on Monday, the pros and cons and whether she thinks the vote will go. 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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Chis Quin - The price of food 15:29

17h ago15:29

15:29

Dom talks with Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin about running a co-operative of more than 400 owner/operators, how its pricing model works for farmers and growers and what factors come into play when pricing goods for consumers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit…

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Chris Irons - Flooding, red meat premiums & TB 20:59

17h ago20:59

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Dom talks with Chris Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite str…

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REX Oct 17 - Chris Irons from Waitomo Federated Farmers, Chris Quin from Foodstuffs NI and REX Producer Jo Grigg 53:47

17h ago53:47

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chris Irons, Federated Farmers Waitomo Chair, about the effects of heavy rain in the district this week, why he thinks there should be more incentives for farmers to produce quality red meat and his role as Chair of the Mid-North Island OSPRI Committee... He talks with Foodstuffs North Island Chief Execu…

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Blake Holgate - The surprising dietary habits of Gen Z 16:07

1d ago16:07

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Dom talks with Blake Holgate, Rabobank Head of Sustainable Business Development, about the key highlights of the latest survey by Rabobank and KiwiHarvest looking at how Kiwis shop and prepare food, where and what they eat and why Gen Z are planning on eating more red meat while ditching vegetarianism and veganism. Tune in daily for the latest and …

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Erica van Reenen - At the coalface of climate & agriculture 37:33

1d ago37:33

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Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural c…

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REX Oct 16 - 2025 Rural Professional of the Year Erica van Reenen and Blake Holgate from Rabobank 57:21

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Erica van Reenen, 2025 Rural Professional of the Year and AgFirst Chair, about her time working in government policy at the intersection of the Clarke and Key tenures, the lessons she learned and her time as a Kellogg Scholar (Applications for the 2026 intake close on October 19)... And he talks with Bla…

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Craig Wiggins - Get your health check! 8:16

3d ago8:16

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Dom catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate about rural mental health, the importance of regular health checks and a new gazebo. 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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Donald Nordeng - Will the Gene Tech Bill undermine property rights? 14:39

3d ago14:39

14:39

Dom talks with Donald Nordeng, Chief Strategy Officer at BioGro NZ, about its concerns the proposed Gene Technology Bill could undermine property rights, organic certification and New Zealand’s global reputation for integrity and sustainability. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit …

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Trevor Topfer - What is blockchain & how can it help NZ ag? 32:07

3d ago32:07

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Dom talks with Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural exports and meeting with …

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REX Oct 15 - Trevor Topfer from Blockchain NZ, Donald Nordeng from BioGrow NZ and rural mental health advocate Craig Wiggins 58:28

3d ago58:28

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Trevor Topfer, executive director of Blockchain NZ, about why a lack of government policy around emerging digital technologies such as blockchain could see New Zealand lose billions of dollars in potential GDP to foreign markets, how it improve the traceability of New Zealand’s agricultural and horticult…

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Kate Acland - Reduced methane targets; still a challenge 6:13

4d ago6:13

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Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about the government decision to not put a price on agricultural emissions, why the reduced methane targets will still be a challenge and why it's better to incentivise farmers to reduce emissions through carbon credits or subsidies. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…

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Todd McClay - Levelling the playing field for Kiwi farmers 17:44

4d ago17:44

17:44

Dom talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methane targets for 2050, the recent strengthening of trade relationship with Australia and upcoming changes to the RMA. 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, F…

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Andrew Preston - Galloway Station; wilding pines, merino wool & historic buildings 30:12

4d ago30:12

30:12

Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.…

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REX Oct 14 - Andrew Preston from Galloway Station, Ag Minister Todd McClay and Kate Acland from Beef+Lamb NZ 57:07

4d ago57:07

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Preston from Galloway Station in Central Otago about his ongoing problem with wilding pines, the historically protected building on his property and supplying merino wool for the British Palace Guards uniforms... He talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the reduction in biogenic methan…

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Jen Corkran - NZ's $1.2b dairy beef opportunity 17:29

5d ago17:29

17:29

Dom talks with RaboResearch senior animal protein analyst Jen Corkran about a new report suggesting now is the time for New Zealand’s agri sector to build a scalable, profitable dairy-beef system, how much it could be worth to the NZ economy and the challenges setting up such a system. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on …

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Nic Lees - The red meat co-op conundrum 26:23

5d ago26:23

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Dom talks with Nic Lees, Director of Agribusiness & Food Marketing at Lincoln University, about the upcoming Alliance shareholder vote to sell 65% of the co-op to Irish company Dawn Meats. 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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Andrew Hoggard - "This is a challenge, but it's a science challenge" 14:35

5d ago14:35

14:35

Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the government's decision to reduce methane reduction targets, the potential risks for NZ's trading reputation and why ACT is hailing it as the end of a “fantasyland assault on farmers". Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform…

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REX Oct 13 - Associate Ag Minister Andrew Hoggard, Nic Les from Lincoln University and Jen Corkran from Rabobank 1:01:44

5d ago1:01:44

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the government's decision to reduce methane reduction targets, the potential risks for NZ's trading reputation and why ACT is hailing it as the end of a “fantasyland assault on farmers"... He talks with Nic Lees, Director of Agribusiness & Food Marketin…

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Jeff Grant - REX Recommends 28:45

6d ago28:45

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rura…

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Brent Irving - REX Recommends 17:01

7d ago17:01

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Brent Irving from the Landify Advisory Board and PGG Wrightson Real Estate about Keith Woodford's recent article suggesting the price of sheep and beef land is unsustainable, how equity partnerships can work in the current environment and succession challenges with an ageing farming population. Tune in daily …

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Brad Siebert - NZ Avocados; the state of play 14:23

8d ago14:23

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Dom talks with NZ Avocado Ltd CEO Brad Siebert about the current state of the avocado market, the plight of growers in the face of adverse weather events and organisation's role in promoting and selling NZ avocados to key international markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit r…

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REX Oct 10 - Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant, Brad Siebert from NZ Avocado Ltd and Lee-Ann Marsh from AGMARDT 1:01:04

8d ago1:01:04

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner... He talks with NZ Avocado Ltd CEO Brad Siebe…

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Lee-Ann Marsh - What is The Common Ground? 15:03

8d ago15:03

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Dom talks with AGMARDT General Manager Lee-Ann Marsh about its funding of three pilot projects spanning horticulture, livestock health and future fibre as part of The Common Ground initiative, its focus on strengthening collaboration cross the sector's 150+ industry good organisations and how it's palling on turning feedback into action. Tune in da…

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Jeff Grant - Why Alliance shareholders should vote 'No' on Dawn Meats deal 28:38

8d ago28:38

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Dom talks with Alliance shareholder Jeff Grant about the upcoming vote to decide whether to sell 65% of the business to Irish company Dawn Meats for $250m and why he's backing the alternative proposal to recapitalise the co-operative under the 'Farmers Own Alliance' banner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favouri…

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Phil Alexander-Crawford - Addressing training barriers for rural and Pacific workers 15:55

9d ago15:55

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Dom talks with Workforce Development Council Chief Executive Phil Alexander-Crawford about the launch of Project Fetu, a government-led pilot project in Otago designed to tackle training access barriers for rural and Pacific workers, the reasons behind it and what's involved. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favou…

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Angus Street - Resurgence for NZ merino wool 16:48

9d ago16:48

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Dom talks with NZ Merino CEO Angus Street about the recent price increase for NZ merino wool, what impact the EpicFibre Strategy is having on prices and the wider business and the return to profitability for the company. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follo…

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Mark Wynne - Watershed moment for Alliance 17:39

9d ago17:39

17:39

REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Alliance Chair Mark Wynne about the proposed Joint Venture with Dawn Meats, the influence farmer-elected directors would have in governance decisions and the reasons why the Board is giving unanimous support for the 'Yes' vote. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming p…

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REX Oct 9 - Alliance Chair Mark Wynne, Angus Street from NZ Merino and Phil Alexander-Crawford from the Workforce Development Council 53:15

9d ago53:15

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Alliance Chair Mark Wynne about the proposed Joint Venture with Dawn Meats, the influence farmer-elected directors would have in governance decisions and the reasons why the Board is giving unanimous support for the 'Yes' vote... Dom talks with NZ Merino CEO Angus Street about the recen…

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Jamie Boothman - Aussie shearing supremacy 8:56

10d ago8:56

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Ruby Mulinder - Chatham's challenges & sheep milk 24:03

10d ago24:03

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REX Oct 8 - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Ruby Mulinder from Waihora Farm and NSW shearer Jamie Boothman 51:08

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Stu Davison - GDT, Xmas songs & Wuhan 15:10

10d ago15:10

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Toby Stuart - Tasman luxury; great food, good chat & breathtaking views 40:48

11d ago40:48

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Brent Irving - Does the price of sheep and beef farms still make economic sense? 16:54

11d ago16:54

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REX Oct 7 - Brent Irving from Landify and Toby Stuart from Domu Retreat 1:01:07

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Richard Tosswill - Halter in the hill country 12:51

12d ago12:51

12:51

Dom talks with Wairarapa farmer Richard 'Tozzie' Tosswill about his Te Awa Awa sheep and beef hill country farm, why he's adopted virtual fencing technology with Halter and what benefits and challenges he's experienced so far. 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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Rachel Jackson-Hoare - The Novum Wines experience 25:04

12d ago25:04

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Dom talks with Novum Wines co-owner Rachel Jackson-Hoare about the history of the Marlborough vineyard, its emphasis on the traditional elements of wine-making, including using cork instead of screw caps, and the intricacies of being a small, premium brand. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming plat…

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John Stevenson - Fonterra farmers; "a good history of making long-term decisions" 15:40

12d ago15:40

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Dom talks with Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson about its recent letter to shareholders revealing 96% of Councillors support the proposal to divest Mainland, why it believes it's a good deal for shareholders and what the role of the council is. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming…

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REX Oct 6 - John Stevenson from the Fonterra Co-op Council, Rachel Jackson-Hoare from Novum Wines and Richard Tosswill from Te Awa Awa Farm 56:30

12d ago56:30

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson about its recent letter to shareholders revealing 96% of Councillors support the proposal to divest Mainland, why it believes it's a good deal for shareholders and what the role of the council is... He talks with Novum Wines co-owner Rachel Jackson-Hoare…

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Susan Harris - REX Recommends 19:23

13d ago19:23

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Susan Harris from GreenXperts about why she believes fossil fuel emissions are causing far more damage to the planet than cows and sheep, why the Paris Accord should be amended accordingly and how NZ could lead the way highlighting the discrepancy internationally. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX…

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Peta Carey - REX Recommends 31:03

14d ago31:03

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with author Peta Carey about her latest book, 'The Hollows Boys; A story of three brothers and the Fiordland Deer Recovery Era', her personal connection with the story and the significance and impact of this extraordinary period in NZ history. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fav…

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Marijke Dunselman - New southern agritourism network set to launch 12:09

15d ago12:09

12:09

Dom talks with Agritourism NZ CEO Marijke Dunselman about the launch of the pilot Agritourism NZ Otago/Southland Regional Network, what the aim of the network is and the Global Agritourism Conference in Scotland next year. 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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Andy Caughey - China; a key player in the wool market 9:18

15d ago9:18

9:18

Dom talks with Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about his recent trip to the Nanjing Wool Market Conference, the significance of this market for local woolgrowers and the encouraging lift in strong wool prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instag…

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Pog Cameron - Celebrating 10 years of the Haast Whitebait Festival 21:43

15d ago21:43

21:43

Dom talks with Simon 'Pog' Cameron about the 2025 Haast Whitebait Festival tomorrow (Oct 4th), the ongoing battle with wilding pines and efforts being made to push for faster processing of Crown land pastoral licences to graze. 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 Oct 3 - Pog Cameron from the Haast Whitebait Festival, Andy Caughey from Wool Impact and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ 46:30

15d ago46:30

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon 'Pog' Cameron about the 2025 Haast Whitebait Festival tomorrow (Oct 4th), the ongoing battle with wilding pines and efforts being made to push for faster processing of Crown land pastoral licences to graze... He talks with Wool Impact CEO Andy Caughey about his recent trip to the Nanjing Wool Marke…

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Geoff & Alex FitzGerald - Near misses, fundraising & Miss Korea 20:34

16d ago20:34

20:34

Dom talks with Geoff FitzGerald and his grandson Alex from Maungahau Lodge about their upcoming fundraiser for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Geoff's two accidents on farm which required the services of the rescue helicopter and the time Miss Korea came to stay... Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite…

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Jeremy Bryant - Using AI to get the most out of pasture 11:23

16d ago11:23

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Dom talks with Jeremy Bryant from Aimer Farming about securing a $750,000 capital investment from Cultivate Ventures, how the system works to measure and forecast pasture mass and his plans to develop mobile, drone, and satellite solutions, and launch into international markets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…

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Susan Harris - Methane emissions; "the problem isn't livestock" 19:16

16d ago19:16

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Dom talks with Susan Harris from GreenXperts about why she believes fossil fuel emissions are causing far more damage to the planet than cows and sheep, why the Paris Accord should be amended accordingly and how NZ could lead the way highlighting the discrepancy internationally. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fa…