In this podcast episode, Claire Taylor discusses her transformation from politics to agricultural journalism and her self-funded journey exploring global farming narratives. She emphasises the power of authentic storytelling, the importance of celebrating agricultural innovators, and the need to build supportive communities that transcend 'tall poppy syndrome.' The conversation delves into building trust through vulnerability, avoiding industry jargon, and fostering two-way engagement with...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to the first survivor of the Wahine disaster to write a book about it.  Peter Jerram was on the ship with his Lincoln College cricket team when it struck Barrett Reef, claiming 53 lives...  He also talks to the Waikato Share Farmer of the Year, Logan Dawson, about mistakes he made in his youth, raising five children and the ups and downs of the dairy industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit...

On today's podcast, Dom talks with the founder of Game Gear, Joel Dickson, about apparel and equipment for hunters and farmers...  He talks with dairy farmer, hunter and equestrian rider Claudia Odlin about her recent trip to Germany and her journey from townie to country girl...  And he talks with Matt Holden about the upcoming #MATESofMATESforMATES event in Tairawhiti on the 19th of April. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform,...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest GDT result (+2.8%), he chats with scotch whisky industry expert Gareth Morgan about his new role as Distillery Manager for Reefton Distilling Co., he speaks with Silver Fern Farms CEO Dan Boulton about its full year result, and he catches up with REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to the CEO of Moananui, Jodie Kuntzsch, about the purpose of Moananui and the potential of the New Zealand aquaculture industry, and he talks to AgResearch senior scientist Dr Carolina Realini about a new survey which reveals attitudes towards red meat from consumers interested in improving their wellbeing. 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...

In this episode of Real Optimism, host Julia Jones talks with agricultural advocate and environmental councillor Jon Pemberton. They discuss Pemberton's work in lifting the pride in New Zealand's farming community, particularly through Ag Proud NZ, which was born from a challenging winter to support farmers. They highlight the significance of community BBQs in fostering camaraderie and discuss leadership, optimism, and the importance of environmental stewardship. They also reflect on how...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to 'That Farming Physio', Storm Baynes-Ryan, about injury prevention for farmers and the challenging economic conditions facing the sector, and he talks to Emily Hope from Old Road Estate about her fig growing venture. 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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, Dom talks to the former GM of the Pastoral Gas Research Consortium, Mark Aspin, about what's been learned over the past twenty years, he catches up with the man behind the 'Lean On a Gate, Talk to a Mate' campaign, Craig Wiggins, and he finds out what's happening in the REX social media world with Libby Mckinnel. 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...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to the Chair of the High Country Accord, Kate Cocks, about the strategic plan for the government to manage pastoral leases, he talks to REX Producer Jo Grigg about the sauvignon blanc harvest, meteorites and SailGP, and he catches up with the winner of the East Coast FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional final, Archie Woodhouse. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Beef + Lamb NZ Chief Economist Andrew Burtt about its 2023-24 Mid-Season Update, he talks with Sam Higgins from MSD Animal Health about its pilot project with Agrecovery to recycle dairy collars, and he talks with Jason Butt from ECAN about his recent surveying expedition down the Clarence River to help tackle weeds and protect biodiversity. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz...

In this first episode of Real Optimism, Julia speaks with Central Otago sheep, beef and arable farmer Emma Crutchley.  The pair discuss the importance of leadership that is based on influence and behaviour rather than titles and cover the challenges of securing funding, adapting to environmental regulations, and maintaining stakeholder relationships through a 'thousand cups of tea' strategy.  The conversation also touches on the emotional toll of leadership, the need for empathy and...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Meredith Carpenter from Ruanui Station about their lambs wool products made exclusively in New Zealand and the history of Ruanui Station, he talks with Emeritus Professor David Norton about putting together a biodiversity strategy for Upper Clutha and his decades working in ecology and conservation, and he catches up with the Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe about dry conditions, Beef + Lamb voting and finding another team to support other than the...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to East Coast farmer Hugo Beamish about scooping a raft of environment awards and his brother Geordie's recent athletic feats, he has a chat with Scott Kunac, the owner of Dunedin Hunting & Fishing, about selling hunting gear to the rich and famous and a Roar/Duck Hunting giveaway for REX listeners, and he catches up with former NZ farmer turned Life Coach Shane Bird. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest GDT result (-2.8%), he catches up with 2020 Zanda McDonald winner Jack Raharuhi about his role as Business Manager for seven Pamu-owned farms and life on the West Coast, and he talks with REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel about all the REX competitions, giveaways and news online. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard about the suspension of the SNA provisions, he talks to North Otago Federated Farmers President Myfanwy Alexander about dry conditions, winning awards and pronouncing Welsh, and he catches up with the winner of the Taranaki/Manawatu Young Farmer of the Year regional final, Zayn Jones. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Northland farmer and Dairy Environment Leader Andrew Booth about increasing native wildlife numbers, he talks to dairy farmer Kate Mounter who, together with husband Jeremy, won the Northland Share Farmer of the Year title, and he catches up with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about its People Expos and the annual Conference coming up in May. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the backing of a new initiative to tackle facial eczema and trade deals, he speaks with NZ Olympic Speed Climber Sarah Tetzlaff about her road to Paris 2024 and her environmental science studies, and he talks with Vaughan Podbielski about GeoSmart Reusable Silage Covers. 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,...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to rural journalist Sandra Taylor about the passing of Country Wide editor Terry Brosnahan and her career in rural media, he talks with Future Post founder Jerome Wenzlick about the new innovations for their plastic fence posts, and he catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins at day one of CD Field Days. 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...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to the organiser of WinePro, Gary Fitz-Roy, about the inaugural event in Blenheim in June, he talks to cattle breeder Cedric Lander about the upcoming dispersal sale of Wairere Angus stud cattle, and he catches up with REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel who reveals more giveaways for REX listeners. 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...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Karolin van Onna who rode the length of the South Island on horseback with her friend Nici last year, and he talks to the Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Manager of the Year, Teagan Gray. 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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Courtney Davies about her Ayshire Cattle Stud just north of Auckland and her recent trip to Tanzania with the Next Generation Ag Impact Network, and he catches up with Agritourism NZ founder and CEO Marijke Dunselman about her new Agritourism Academy. 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.   See omnystudio.com/listener...

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Alvaro Luzardo, winner of the Hawke's Bay/Wairarapa NZDIA Share Milker of the Year, along with his wife Ximena Puig, he also talks to the winner of the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest regional final, George Dodson, and he chats with Danny Templeman from Ospri about TB control and monitoring in NZ's wildlife and farm animals. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and...

On today's podcast, Dom reports out of the Wanaka A&P Show talking to AFFCO Livestock Manager Tom Young,  NZ Fine Wool Supreme Fleece Judge Craig Smith and the GM of b.effect Brewing Co. Tom Gerlach. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, Dom celebrates International Women's Day with Maniototo farmer and agricultural advocate Emma Crutchley, and International Keynote Speaker Julia Jones, who is currently on MC duties at the Australian Organic Industry Awards in Melbourne. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, Dom talks to the Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair, Keith Cooper, about the upcoming show and the Society's new strategy, and he talks to sheep farmer Reuben Moore about hosting a Field Day for the upcoming Beef + Lamb NZ AGM, sheep genetics, lifestyle blocks, butchering and slow cooked meat. 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...