Julia talks with Susan Kilsby, New Zealand's top rural economist, about the latest trends in agriculture.

They cover key market dynamics, challenges in beef, lamb, and dairy, and the impact of global economic shifts on New Zealand's farming sector. 

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast about her recent experience at the NZ Plant Protection Society symposium and filling in on the REX Daily Podcast next week... He talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about the history of the industry, the current state of play and its prospects for the future... He talks with the Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about what to expect in the next issue, due out in September... And he talks with Fleur Wolstenholme about a new independent food festival she's organising called Treats of Taupo, showcasing a range of local produce which she hopes will put Taupo on the culinary map.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks to Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about the return of the Bionic boluses to the market, drench resistance and the NZ Institure of Primary Industry Management awards held last night... He talks with Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station about his recent trip with a group of farming mates about their recent intrepid motorcycle journey across Leh in Northern India... And he talks with Mark Benns about his new venture, independent herd improvement organisation, Wingman.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.8%)... He talks with Stu Taylor, GM of Farming at Craigmore Sustainables, about investing innovation and the future of the NZ dairy industry... He talks with Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the Riddet Institute, Warren McNabb, about some interesting findings regarding once-a-day and twice-a-day milking... And he catches up with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about the DWN Business Groups.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Tafi Manjala about his NZ farming odyssey, from his native Zimbabwe to Southland, Bay of Plenty and Northland, where he currently works as an agribusiness consultant for AgFirst... He talks with the host of the Real Optimism podcast, Julia Jones, about alternative proteins and the future of NZ farming systems... He catches up with Hurricanes' and All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett about Super Rugby Pacific, growing on the family farm in Taranaki and his upcoming sabbatical with Leinster... And he talks with Tori Connell from House of Chocolate about its award-winning handcrafted chocolates, sourcing the best ingredients from NZ and around the world and how you can win some as part of the REX Mother's Day giveaway.

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Dom George caught up with the 2023 NZ Share Famers of the year Hayden and Bridget Goble, a few days after the big night.

Hamish was at the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards and caught up with the winners of the Share Farmers of the Year, Hayden and Bridget Goble.

Andrew Holt thinks the best eating experience you will ever get is Wagyu steak. He works for Carrfields, and they’ve partnered with NZ Wagyu to help organise the breeding of Wagyu-cross calves, then rearing them up for grazers to take on.  He’s the North Island Wagyu Co-ordinator and sees nothing but opportunities in this space for dairy farmers, rearers, and grazers...

Time now to see what’s shaking in the rural print media; Jackie Harrigan from Dairy Exporter Magazine

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jeremy Absolom from the Rissington Cattle Company about its link with Big Save Furniture and the Big Rural initiative... He talks with the Chair of the Otago Merino Association, Will Gibson, about its inaugural two tooth competition... He talks with the winner of the competition, Charlie Hore from Patearoa Station... And he catches up with the Carter's Brand Ambassador, Richard Loe, about the Canterbury A&P Show saga and the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.

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How do we reduce harm on the farm? This is a topic dear to the heart of our next guest Lindy Nelson.  She’s a farmer in the Wairarapa, and the Chair of Safer Farms - an organisation that brings together farmers, and senior leaders from agribusiness, industry groups, and government…  Their current focus is reducing injuries to children and teens on farm,  and you can get involved too!

Greg Parkes is the Head Livestock Buyer for Taylor Preston, It sources stock right across the lower North Island and also over the Strait, from the South Island. Greg’s also involved in farming in his own right, so you could say he’s involved right along the chain; from paddock to plate.

It’s been a winning quinella for Patrick Crawshaw lately - a seat at the Young Farmers grand final and a seat on the Beef and Lamb NZ board!

Overshadowing it perhaps, has been the challenge of working through the Cyclone recovery on his beef and lamb farm in Patoka, Hawke's Bay. Patrick should probably be swotting for the Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final, but he’s kindly taken time out to chat with us about the highs and lows.

Sally Peter is a powerhouse of energy who farms on the coast of Marlborough with her husband Rob. Sally joins us now to tell us about this place and the East Coast Protection Group she helped form, to protect the beach ecosystem.

For this week’s View From the Top Paddock, we head to the West Coast to catch up with the Vice-President of the World Farmers’ Organisation, Katie Milne.

Time to look back to the week that was with REX Today host Dom George.

Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard has stepped down from the role.  He’s set to embark on a political career, running for the ACT Party in the Rangitikei electorate.  REX Today host Dom George caught up with him to find out what attracted him to ACT

In this podcast episode, Julia Jones speaks with Devry Boughner Vorwerk, a global leader in sustainability about creating sustainable and secure global food systems by combining innovation with tradition. 

They discuss the importance of collaborative solutions in agriculture, empowering small and mid-sized businesses, and the critical role of optimism and leadership in addressing challenges such as climate change and food security. 

The episode also covers the 'humanverse' concept, which emphasises valuing people and the environment in business and policy, and the importance of embracing disagreement with love to foster progress.

The rumours are true - Andrew Hoggard is running for Act. He left his post as Fed Farmers President this week and is now looking to become the next MP for Rangitīkei. We caught up with him earlier in the week, but Dom had Andrew back on REX Today after his candidacy was announced.

New research has found New Zealand’s policy of allowing fossil fuel emitters to offset all their greenhouse gas emissions by planting trees is at odds with the rest of the world…  And researchers have found it’s having a damaging impact on the agricultural sector and rural communities…  REX Today host Dom George caught up with Beef & Lamb NZ CEO Sam McIvor to find out more about the International Emissions report.

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Fish & Game North Canterbury Officer Richard Cosgrove on the eve of the 2024 Duck Hunting Opening Weekend... He talks to Stu Gibson from the Onga-Tiko rugby and sports club about grassroots rugby and his colourful match reports for the Blue Boars... He catches up with the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Katrina Roberts... And he talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for May.

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Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard has stepped down from the role ahead of the AGM in July, Vice-President Wayne Langford is Acting President until then.

Listen to Andrew's interview with Dom George about his resignation here.

Believe it or not, vegetable prices are going down. To find out more Dom caught up with LeaderBrand GM Richard Burke to find out more.

Apiculture NZ is welcoming the UK and NZ free-trade-agreement with open arms as it kicks in at the end of the month. CEO Karin Kos spoke with Dom about her excitement about the incoming deal and what it will mean for Kiwi Beekeepers and NZ-made bee products.

And Wellington on a Plate is taking place at the moment, Eat New Zealand's Kate Underwood caught up with Dom about The Eat NZ Kaitaki event: "Bringing together a collection of New Zealand’s food leaders to tell the Aotearoa food story”.