Best Grahame Farmer Podcasts (2024)

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REX November 7th - 2025 Nuffield Scholar Jon Pemberton, Sam McIvor from OSPRI, Evan Heywood from Next Generation Apples and Graham Moor from the Bay Of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show 55:27

8h ago55:27

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Jon Pemberton, Ag Proud NZ Chair and one of four 2025 Nuffield NZ Farming Scholarship recipients, about why he decided to apply, what he's planning on studying and which countries he'll be travelling to... He talks with OSPRI CEO Sam McIvor about the scrapping of the multi-million dollar MyOSPRI project,…

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REX November 6th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, 'Woolsheds' author Annette O'Sullivan & photographer Jane Ussher and Abby France from FMG 52:18

13m ago52:18

52:18

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 (+4.6%), the talk in the office as Americans cast their votes for President and NZ's recent sporting success... He talks with author Annette O'Sullivan and photographer Jane Ussher about their new publ…

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Sisters, Mothers, Ranchers: How Three Women Are Building a Legacy at Giles Ranch Beef 39:15

4h ago39:15

39:15

“And it's very important that you're thinking about what's best for the whole family and the whole ranch. Instead of just what's best for you or your individual family.” Meet the three sisters of Giles Ranch who are redefining what a family cattle operation can look like. From balancing motherhood with ranch work to growing a direct-to-consumer bee…

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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

19h ago46:48

46:48

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

46:33

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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November Grass Update 5:34

30m ago5:34

5:34

Grass 10 advisor Niamh Doyle joins Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge with grassland management tips for the month ahead. Niamh discusses closing up paddocks with 60-70% targeted to be closed by early November. She also outlines the targets for the month ahead to extend grazing and reduce demand to maximise days at grass. Drier than normal cond…

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

7m ago43:29

43:29

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

3h ago54:45

54:45

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

26m ago15:19

15:19

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

21m ago50:47

50:47

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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Winter nutrition and diets with Teagasc Nutritionist, Aisling Claffey 17:45

10h ago17:45

17:45

Teagasc Nutritionist, Aisling Claffey, discusses winter nutrition and diets on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. Aisling explains that beef systems are simple and it comes down to trying to maximise intake and growth whilst minimising stress and digestive upsets. A combination of factors ultimately decides how close you get to growing and finishing ca…

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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

10h ago55:42

55:42

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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Finding Your Voice in Agriculture with Ashlynn Jones 38:36

1d ago38:36

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“And at the end of the day, the best thing you can do is, as long as you have good intentions, is to put some piece of your story out there because I promise you somebody will find a connection.” Every farm has a story worth telling, but finding the confidence to share it isn't always easy. In this episode, third-generation cattle woman Ashlynn Jon…

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

1d ago42:05

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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

42:21

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

10d ago1:01:46

1:01:46

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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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

44:19

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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Is Bluetongue Virus a risk for Ireland? 20:16

7d ago20:16

20:16

Dr. Eoin Ryan, Senior Superintending Veterinary Inspector with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, gives an update on the Bluetongue Virus on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. Since the end of August, over a hundred cases of Bluetongue have been detected in England and Wales and farmers in Ireland are hearing more and more about it. Bl…

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

7d ago49:06

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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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Finding Your Path to Homesteading: Lessons from Ryan Mitchell's Journey 47:56

8d ago47:56

47:56

“This is what I describe simple living as, it’s figuring out what you want to focus on and doing more of that while figuring out what you want to focus less on or there’s a distraction and eliminating those things.” Creating a life that aligns with your values is important. That's why I was thrilled to chat with Ryan Mitchell on the Farming on Purp…

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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

8d ago1:11:10

1:11:10

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

58:11

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

12d ago45:34

45:34

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

12d ago1:05:01

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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

13d ago1:03:13

1:03:13

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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Comparing Dairy Beef farming in New Zealand and Ireland 22:57

16d ago22:57

22:57

Bob Thomson, a New Zealand Farm Consultant specialising in sheep and beef, is on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss some of his insights into dairy beef in Ireland compared to New Zealand. Bob has a wealth of experience working in extension, consultancy and project management for the past 50 years. He explains what he learned from the DairyBeef 500 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

14d ago40:49

40:49

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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Balancing Family, Farm, and Future in Southern Minnesota 39:08

16d ago39:08

39:08

“If you trust the process, the process will reward you back.” As a sixth-generation cattle farmer in Southern Minnesota, Haley Ammann-Ekstrom knows a thing or two about juggling responsibilities. She farms alongside her husband and father, manages a cow-calf herd, and has recently ventured into selling beef directly to consumers. But what makes Hal…

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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

15d ago48:13

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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

45:11

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

19d ago1:12:57

1:12:57

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

47:25

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

20d ago42:26

42:26

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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The key things to consider if you’re interested in renting a shed 16:11

29d ago16:11

16:11

Niall Kerins, Teagasc Cattle specialist, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss winter cattle housing arrangements. Every winter a significant number of cattle are housed and fed in rented sheds. Whether you are the farmer renting out the shed or a farmer renting in the shed, there are a number of considerations for both parties. Fodder, la…

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

21d ago44:09

44:09

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

21d ago33:07

33:07

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

21d ago34:26

34:26

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

21d ago39:27

39:27

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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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

21d ago1:01:10

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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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From City Girl to Farm Entrepreneur: Lindsay Graham's Journey 1:00:21

29d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

“What is so understood to you is not understood to the average person. And I know that sounds really silly as especially multiple generations. Like it's just. It's so ingrained in everything, that outside perspective, like you're missing it. And that's one of the things that I will say as coming in from a total outside perspective, what I didn't kn…

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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

1M ago57:58

57:58

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

43:27

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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Ep.9 Tucky Blunt owner of the first cannabis equity dispensary - Blunts & Moore 1:07:48

25d ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Chat with Tucky Blunt, owner of Blunts & Moore, Oakland's first cannabis equity dispensary. Here about issues with equity programs, shady partners and how to pivot from a bad situation to new opportunities.By Terryn Niles Buxton

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The October Grass10 Update 6:25

1M ago6:25

6:25

Grass10 advisor Niamh Doyle joins Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge with grassland management tips for the month ahead. Niamh discusses closing up paddocks in rotation starting with the paddocks near the farmyard, the sheltered and the driest paddocks that will be grazed in early spring . She outlines the targets for the month ahead to extend …

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

28d ago40:08

40:08

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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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

49:30

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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REX October 3rd - Labour MP Kieran McAnulty, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Colin Bond from NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc. 52:15

27d ago52:15

52:15

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Labour MP Kieran McAnulty about bipartisan politics, the state of local government and the strong public opposition to the proposed toll for the Manawatu Gorge road replacement highway... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the deluge hitting many parts of NZ, the October outlook and the pos…

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Budget 2025 – here’s what beef farmers need to know 26:18

1M ago26:18

26:18

Teagasc Financial Specialist Kevin Connolly is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the main headline items arising from Budget 2025, from tax cuts to increased spending. Kevin explains that the income tax standard rate bands have been increased by €2,000. The income tax rates (20% & 40%) have not been changed. There has been a €125 increase…

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REX October 2nd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Sarah O'Connell from MPI, Mike Prendergast from Blue Pacific Minerals and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins 48:58

28d ago48:58

48:58

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%) and the current strength of the NZ dairy sector... He talks with Sarah O'Connell from MPI about her roles as a facilitator for farm groups, her new appointment with DINZ and her impending trip to South Afric…

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Current State of Farming: A Tale of Two Scales 31:09

29d ago31:09

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“This idea of how all the different sizes of farms co-exist in agriculture today is one of the biggest problems that we have the opportunity to solve.” I often find myself thinking about the future of agriculture and where family farms fit into the bigger picture. With fewer small farms and more large operations, it's a topic that's close to my hea…

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