Best Ben Davison Podcasts (2024)

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REX November 5th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Tiffany Tompkins from OANZ and 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year Anna England 46:48

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for November, which areas of NZ are getting dry and the upcoming US election... He talks with Organics Aotearoa NZ CEO Tiffany Tompkins about a recent fact-finding mission to Wellington to find out about the government's proposed reforms to NZ's regulation o…

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REX November 4th - Tim Gale from the Game Animal Council, Angus Street from NZ Merino, Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe and Robin Congdon from NZDIA 46:33

14m ago46:33

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council GM Tim Gale about the 2024 Sika Show and the announcement of a nationwide Access Charter for Recreational Hunting and Fishing on Public Conservation Land and Waters from Hunting & Fishing Minister Todd McClay... He talks with NZ Merino Company CEO Angus Street about its recent annual …

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Ep. 325: Demonic Attack 52:59

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Tucker Carlson revealed he was mauled by a demon in his sleep. Elon Musk’s America PAC mistreats canvassers. Bill Clinton heads to Michigan to woo voters. All that and more as we cover the final days of the election. Our most recent premium episode with Brett Erlich about Tony Hinchcliffe’s “jokes” at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally is availabl…

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Ep. 325: Demonic Attack

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Tucker Carlson revealed he was mauled by a demon in his sleep. Elon Musk’s America PAC mistreats canvassers. Bill Clinton heads to Michigan to woo voters. All that and more as we cover the final days of the election. Our most recent premium episode with Brett Erlich about Tony Hinchcliffe’s “jokes” at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally is availabl…

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Real talk, Resilience and Reinvention with Microsoft’s Vanessa Sorensen 43:29

7m ago43:29

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Join me for some straight shooting real talk with Vanessa Sorensen, Microsoft’s Chief Partner Officer for Australia and New Zealand, about her journey from humble beginnings to tech leadership. Vanessa shares her insights on resilience, navigating challenges, and why building support networks is key to thriving through challenges. Whether you're lo…

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REX November 1st - Harry Urquhart-Hay from WiseWool, Jim Orchard from Marlborough Helicopters, Tom Ruddenklau from Power Farming and Prof Phillip Nicholls from UWA 54:45

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Harry Urquhart-Hay from WiseWool about overseas visitors, recent collaborations and the World of Wearable Arts... He talks with Jim Orchard from Marlborough Helicopters about his recent award, his work in agricultural aviation and how he realised his ambition of working in the industry... He talks with P…

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Milking It Episode 6 - Addie + Kip Nolan AND Sally Coome + John Dazley 15:19

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As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK we catch up with the Nolans, Addie and Kip alongside Associate Chartered Accountant Sally Coombe and Principal CMK Accountant John Dazley from CMK Accountants to discuss the last few months financial results, plans for the next few months an…

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REX October 31st - Marie Fitzpatrick from Rural Women NZ, Mick Withers from the NZ Young Auctioneers Competition, Andy Wards from Wilson Hellaby and Bryce McKenzie from Groundswell NZ 50:47

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Marie Fitzpatrick, Rural Women NZ CEO, about a proposal to cut post services, why it could disproportionately impact rural NZ and the efforts being made to curtail the proposed cuts... He talks with Mick Withers, organiser of the NZ Young Auctioneers Competition, about the format for this year's event (T…

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REX October 30th - Ben Ensor from ANZCC, Mechelle Codd on rural buses, Manawatu Farmer Grant Webb and Craig Wiggins from Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate 55:42

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Ben Ensor about being elected as the first Chair of Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Communities (ANZCC), what functions its been set up to perform and why catchment groups are proving successful... He talks with contractor and Hawke's Bay mother Mechelle Codd about the cancellation…

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Ep. 324: Kill Tony ft. Brett Erlich

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Brett Erlich joins Jordan to talk about Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally which featured racist and xenophobic lines from many of the speakers but comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist lines about Puerto Rico has the Trump campaign distancing themselves from him. We also talk about Brett performing for Mark Zuckerberg this weekend. Yes, really. Read…

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Ep. 324: Kill Tony ft. Brett Erlich 3:03

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Brett Erlich joins Jordan to talk about Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally which featured racist and xenophobic lines from many of the speakers but comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist lines about Puerto Rico has the Trump campaign distancing themselves from him. We …

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REX October 29th - Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station, Dr David Hume from AgResearch and Harriet Bell from Hemprino 42:05

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station about the weekend snow, how it affected the area and how uncommon it is at this time of year... He talks with Dr David Hume, AgResearch Plant Scientist, following his recent Science & Research Award at the 2024 Beef + Lamb NZ Awards, his work with endophytes in plant…

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Shaping the Future: Vocational Education in New Zealand's Primary Industries 42:21

5d ago42:21

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In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Leslie, Executive Director of Primary ITO, to discuss the pivotal role vocational education plays in New Zealand's agriculture sector. From the organization's rich history to its evolving role in shaping skilled, confident leaders across industries like dairy, seafood, horticulture, and more, we explore the r…

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REX October 25th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Will Wilding from Te Mania Angus Stud, Paul Clement from Surfing for Farmers West Coast and kat Kaiwai from Tairawhiti Contractors 1:01:46

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the forecast for Labour Day weekend... He talks with Will Wilding, GM and Stud Master at Te Mania Angus Stud, about its recent Yearling Bull Sale, being at the forefront of genetic innovation and being involved in a trial using the latest technology to measure how effi…

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Ep. 323: A New Policy ft. Tariq Habash 59:02

6d ago59:02

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Tariq Habash, a former Biden administration staffer who resigned over the genocide in Gaza, joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race and his new organization, A New Policy, which seeks to change US policy toward the Middle East and, through lobbying and advocacy, put forward a more diplomatic, peace-first approach. You can support …

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Ep. 323: A New Policy ft. Tariq Habash

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Tariq Habash, a former Biden administration staffer who resigned over the genocide in Gaza, joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race and his new organization, A New Policy, which seeks to change US policy toward the Middle East and, through lobbying and advocacy, put forward a more diplomatic, peace-first approach. You can support …

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REX October 24th - Richard Davidson from Davo's Fishing, Hunting & Sport, Dave Rossiter from Westmere Butchery, Shane Ratima from Ratima Shearing and Jane McIntosh from the Hurunui Garden Festival 44:19

8d ago44:19

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Davidson from Davo's Fishing, Hunting & Sport in Timaru about the impending end of the current whitebait season, how a change of rules in 2022 has effected the experience of whitebaiters and what the season's catch has been like... He talks with Dave Rossiter from Westmere Butchery in Auckland af…

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Ep. 322: The Dead Man

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As mentioned in this episode, Jordan is a finalist in the Anthem Awards for “CeasefireToday.com.” If you are able, please cast a vote for the site here. In this episode, Rob updates Jordan on Trump’s appearance on The Undertaker’s podcast and we examine why Harris is campaigning with Liz Cheney. Read more…

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Ep. 322: The Dead Man 2:18

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com As mentioned in this episode, Jordan is a finalist in the Anthem Awards for “CeasefireToday.com.” If you are able, please cast a vote for the site here. In this episode, Rob updates Jordan on Trump’s appearance on The Undertaker’s podcast and we examine why Harris i…

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REX October 23rd - Neal Wallace from Farmers Weekly 49:06

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Farmers Weekly senior journalist Neal Wallace about his recent Meeting the Market tour, in which he visited seven countries in six weeks to find out more about New Zealand’s key agricultural export countries. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform…

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REX October 22nd - Recruitment Specialist Mel Sheppard, UK/NZ Cattle Breeder Cara Doggett and Jasper Van Halder & Christy Mead from Agnition 1:11:10

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On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with agriculture recruitment specialist Mel Sheppard about what hopeful cadets and graduating ag students can do to find employment in shepherding jobs, how to sell yourself as a candidate and how to create the ideal CV and cover letter... He talks with cattle breeder Cara Doggett about her life in UK, workin…

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REX October 21st - Kirsty McKay from Sawmill Brewery, Matt Holden from Mates of Mates for Mates and Bernard Anselmi from Herd-i 58:11

9d ago58:11

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kirsty McKay, co-owner of Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room in Matakana, about becoming the first brewery in NZ to achieve B Corp certification, the consolidation of the craft beer market and the changing tastes of beer drinkers... He talks with Matt Holden from Mates of Mates for Mates (#MOM4M) about the H…

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Ep. 321: Battleground State Insanity

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We’ve reunited after a few busy weeks of solo episodes. We discuss Jordan’s travel through Arizona and Nevada, the recent push by the Harris campaign to do more online media and podcasts and the state of the race which isn’t looking great for Democrats. Our most recent premium episode is available to subscribers here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/…

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Ep. 321: Battleground State Insanity 49:49

12d ago49:49

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We’ve reunited after a few busy weeks of solo episodes. We discuss Jordan’s travel through Arizona and Nevada, the recent push by the Harris campaign to do more online media and podcasts and the state of the race which isn’t looking great for Democrats. Our most recent premium episode is available to subscribers here: https://www.insurgentspod.com/…

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Raising the Bar: A Family Legacy 4 Daughters beef 45:34

12d ago45:34

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Join Julia as she chats with Karen Penfold from Four Daughters Beef, a family-run cattle operation in Queensland. Karen shares their journey of building a thriving business, balancing innovation, hard work, and succession planning while staying rooted in family values.By rova | REX

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REX October 18th - Jason Herrick from Southland Federated Farmers, Peter Keeling from Perrin Ag, Mark Button from the Waipiata Country Hotel and Jarlath Anderson from Inselberg 1:05:01

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about the ongoing saga between the local branches of Federated Farmers and Fish & Game, why he's written to the government asking them to strip Fish & Game Southland of their advocacy function and what was said at the Environment Southland Community Awa…

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REX October 17th - Richard Barge from the NZ Hemp Industries Association, Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services Ltd and Health & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan 1:03:13

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about its new campaign to remove hemp from the Misuse of Drugs Act and Medicines Act to enable a new billion-dollar primary industry... He talks with Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services Ltd about whether there's more certainty in the market…

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Ep. 320: Ultimatum ft. Erik Sperling 5:27

16d ago5:27

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com News broke this week that the Biden Administration has given the Israeli government one month (which would come after the coming US Presidential election) to end what they call the “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza or they may face some actual repercussions up to and in…

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Ep. 320: Ultimatum ft. Erik Sperling

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News broke this week that the Biden Administration has given the Israeli government one month (which would come after the coming US Presidential election) to end what they call the “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza or they may face some actual repercussions up to and including some kind of arms embargo. Is this representative of an actual shift in US f…

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REX October 16th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Phil Cornelius from FCANZ and Olivia Doonan from Tupari Wines 40:49

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chicago-based dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.3%), NZ milk production stats and the upcoming US election... He talks with Fencing Contractors Association of NZ President Phil Cornelius about his recent trip to the Fall Fence Forum 2024 in Wort…

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REX October 15th - Agriculture Journalist Sandra Taylor, Mark Tapley from Peel Forest Estate and Emma Grigg & Summer Didsbury from Massey University 48:13

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with renowned agricultural journalist Sandra Taylor about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15th), the role of women on NZ farms in the past and the current role they play... He talks with Mark Tapley from Peel Forest Estate about the inaugural Young Deer Farmer Competition held recently, what the top…

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REX October 14th - Rick Walker from ANZCO, Mike Arnold from LeaderBrand, Chris Smith from FAR and Emily Arvidson from Teiny 45:11

16d ago45:11

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rick Walker, GM Sales and Marketing at ANZCO, about winning seven medals, including a gold, at the 2024 World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam, what goes in to producing quality grass-fed meat and the burgeoning ANCO NZ Ironman team... He talks with LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, Mike Arnold, about the …

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Ep. 319: Hurricane AI Havoc ft. Kat Abughazaleh 42:15

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Kat Abughazaleh joins Jordan to talk about AI generated images, misinformation and outright lies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We get into peoples’ gullibility, the motives for spreading it and the conspiracy theories that have led to death threats against meteorologists. We also talk about Kamala Harris’s increasingly hawkish rhetoric on Ira…

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Ep. 319: Hurricane AI Havoc ft. Kat Abughazaleh

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Kat Abughazaleh joins Jordan to talk about AI generated images, misinformation and outright lies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We get into peoples’ gullibility, the motives for spreading it and the conspiracy theories that have led to death threats against meteorologists. We also talk about Kamala Harris’s increasingly hawkish rhetoric on Ira…

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Episode 30 - Common Ground - Farmers at the Frontline of Change 1:12:57

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In this episode, we explore the KPMG and AGMARDT report "Are industry good organisations good for industry" designed to spark conversations and drive change. Joined by Hilton Collier, Emma Crutchley, and Pete McDonald, we discuss the importance of adapting to a rapidly changing world while ensuring profitability and relevance for farmers. From fina…

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REX October 11th - NSW Farmer Geoff Power, Hunter & Author Kim Swan and Stan Rivett from Netspeed 47:25

19d ago47:25

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NSW farmer Geoff Power about the National Wild Dog Action Plan, the extent of the wild dog problem in Australia and the hurdles Aussie farmers face trying to mitigate it... He talks with renowned hunter and author Kim Swan about her latest book, 'Hogs, Dogs and a Rifle', her love of hunting and working o…

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REX October 10th - Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard, Baden Parr from ProTag and Life Coach Shane Bird 42:26

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers about its call for local farmers to boycott Fish & Game by removing fishing access across their land, what's led to this action and what they're asking to do... REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard about his recent trip to M…

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UNLOCKED: Ep. 318: One Year Later ft. Sana Saeed

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Joining the show today is independent journalist Sana Saeed to talk about the hollow statements of Western political and media figures on the anniversary of Oct 7th, how the last year of brutal violence and criminality doesn’t seem to have made a dent in western support for Israel, who is actually responsible for this genocide and much more.…

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UNLOCKED: Ep. 318: One Year Later ft. Sana Saeed 48:03

25d ago48:03

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Joining the show today is independent journalist Sana Saeed to talk about the hollow statements of Western political and media figures on the anniversary of Oct 7th, how the last year of brutal violence and criminality doesn’t seem to have made a dent in western support for Israel, who is actually responsible for this genocide and much more. This i…

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Episode 4: Leading the Change with Paul Crick & Justine Kidd 44:09

21d ago44:09

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In this episode, Julia speaks with Paul Crick and Justine Kidd, who share their reflections from the LambEx 2024 event. Paul, an experienced vocational educator, discusses how Australia's innovative energy and approach to farming left him inspired with practical lessons to bring back to New Zealand. Justine, GM of Extension at Beef and Lamb New Zea…

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Episode 2: Bridging Perspectives with Hazel Cairns-Willemsen and Dan Billing 39:27

21d ago39:27

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Julia Jones talks with Dan Billing, a farmer and Senior Manager at ANZ, and Hazel Cairns-Willemsen, a trustee of Hurakia and Te Tarata Trusts. Dan shares his thoughts on market trends and the positive energy at LambEx, while Hazel focuses on the importance of blending modern farming with Māori traditions. Together, they discuss how genetics and tea…

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Episode 1: Sheep Data and Innovation with Steve Nichol and Jenny Mcmurdo 34:26

21d ago34:26

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In this episode, Julia chats with Steve Nicol and Jenny McMurdo from Beef and Lamb New Zealand Farmer Council. They share highlights from the LambEx event, including exciting new technology like AI for animal health, virtual fencing, and wool harvesting innovations. Steve and Jenny discuss how data is shaping smarter farming and the focus on improv…

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Episode 3: Insights and innovations from the Field with Mat Sherriff & Jason Griffin 33:07

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In this episode Julia talks with Mat Sherriff and Jason Griffin about their experiences at LambEx 2024 in Australia. They share practical takeaways on new farming techniques, drought solutions, and how the event inspired fresh ideas for sheep farming. Join us for a straightforward conversation on what New Zealand can learn from LambEx and how these…

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REX October 9th - Dr Jason Archer form Beef+Lamb NZ, Leon Power from Nanobubble Agritech Ltd and Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland 1:01:10

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Jason Archer, Head of Genetics at Beef+Lamb NZ, about a recent genetics trial on a North Canterbury farm to limit methane emissions by beef cattle using portable accumulation chambers... He talks with Leon Power from Nanobubble Agritech Ltd about how the system works, what benefits it provides and bei…

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REX October 8th - Ben Glover from Zephyr Wines, Pamu CEO Mark Leslie, NZ First MP Mark Patterson and Tim Deane from Norsewear 57:58

22d ago57:58

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ben Glover from Zephyr Wines in Marlborough about his newest venture, The Coterie, a hub for premium, organic, contract winemaking... He talks with Pamu CEO Mark Leslie about its four sustainability targets and its renewed commitments to meet those targets with three major banks... He talks with NZ First…

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REX October 7th - Toko Mouth Farmer Simon Davies, Brendan Hoare from OANZ and Mel Brooks from MHV Water Irrigation Scheme 43:27

23d ago43:27

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Toko Mouth farmer and former Federated Farmers Otago branch President Simon Davies about the damage done to his farm following the recent deluge in the south, stock losses and the clean-up effort ahead... He talks with Organics Aotearoa NZ spokesperson Brendan Hoare about its nationwide campaign which op…

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Real Talk: Leadership, Hard Truths, and Mental Health Insights 40:08

28d ago40:08

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In this episode, I reflect on my recent experiences at the AgForce conference in Brisbane, including a powerful presentation from Wayne Bennett, the legendary NRL coach. His thoughts on leadership, challenging others, and personal responsibility deeply resonated with me, and I'll share how these ideas apply to both agriculture and everyday life. I'…

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Ep. 317: Vote Harder ft. Matt Bors & Ben Clarkson

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Joining the show this week are Matt Bors & Ben Clarkson, creators of last year’s hit comic Justice Warriors, to talk about its recently-released sequel, Justice Warriors: Vote Harder. We also talked about AI slop, the VP debate, and whether there’s a relation between the use of squibs in Hollywood action films and the decline of western civilizatio…

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Ep. 317: Vote Harder ft. Matt Bors & Ben Clarkson 1:05:33

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Joining the show this week are Matt Bors & Ben Clarkson, creators of last year’s hit comic Justice Warriors, to talk about its recently-released sequel, Justice Warriors: Vote Harder. We also talked about AI slop, the VP debate, and whether there’s a relation between the use of squibs in Hollywood action films and the decline of western civilizatio…

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REX October 4th - Julia Jones from the Real Optimism Podcast, Sarah Murray from Aschworth Station, Colette Doughty from the Kaikoura Dark Sky Sanctuary and Kelvin Bezuidenhout from Blueberries NZ 49:30

26d ago49:30

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones, host of the Real Optimism podcast on the REX platform, about the flooding in Dunedin, her recent speaking engagement at the AgForce conference in Queensland and hearing a speech from legendary rugby league coach Wayne Bennett... He talks with Sarah Murray from Aschworth Station about her and…

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