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In light of the cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu found in Western and South Australia, Dom replays a discussion he had with Kristen Baxter, Zoetis global senior manager for sustainability integration, about the development of an Avian flu vaccine for poultry, effective against the current global strain of H5N1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza which is killing poultry and wildlife (avian and mammalian) globally. 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.

Dom talks with Kelly Bennett, stud master and co-owner of Deer Genetics NZ, about his recent road trip to gather hard antlers for his Southern Velvet Buyers Ltd company, the growth of the business over the last twenty-five years and why he decided to establish his newest venture, Texas Longhorn NZ. 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.

Dom talks with Pog Cameron, Federated Farmers West Coast Provincial President, about the Conservation Amendment Bill, why there's been so much misinformation about it and what the bill actually proposes. (Public submissions close July 2). 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.

Dom talks with Alison Mills, owner of the Beaumont Hotel on the Clutha Gold Trail between Lawrence and Roxburgh, as part of the REX Rural Pubs and Publicans series. They discuss the hotel's history, social events and the obligatory ghost story. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Craig Smith, GM of Devold NZ, about the recent Sheep to Shop international trip with NZ growers to visit Bulgaria, Lithuania and Norway, the highlights of the trip and Devold's forward contract prices and structure for the 2027-2030 supply period... And he talks with Alison Mills, owner of the Beaumont Hotel on the Clutha Gold Trail between Lawrence and Roxburgh, as part of the REX Rural Pubs and Publicans series. They discuss the hotel's history, social events and the obligatory ghost story. 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.

Dom talks with Patrick Redwood, GM of Omega Seafood in Marlborough, about the family mussel growing, processing and packaging business, how they entered the industry over forty years ago and the complexities involved in running a successful seafood export business. 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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Craig Wiggins and Slade McFarland at Fieldays about how the joint venture between the Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate charity and Mates in Construction is progressing, breaking the stigma around mental health and some of then cases they've encountered recently. 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.

Dom talks with Cheyne Gillooly, NZ Young Farmers CEO, about the upcoming Grand Final being held for the first time in Taranaki (July 2-4). They also discuss his first year in the role, the changes that have been made over the past twelve months to further strengthen the country's Young Farmer clubs and the new dating app for rural NZers. 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.

Dom talks with Ryan Cosgrove, Campaign for Wool NZ Chair, about the success of a pilot programme targeting Year 9 and 10 students to get them hands-on with wool, the already established education programmes for early childhood, primary and tertiary students and having Sir Sam Neill on board as the charity’s Global Ambassador. 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.  

Dom talks with Annabel Craw from Ridgecliff farm and accommodation about its collection of rural retreats on the farm in Banks Peninsula, why the family decided to add agritourism to its farming operation and how the two complement each other. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Callum Livingston from GenomNZ about its genetic improvement programmes over the decades and the difference it's made to the wider agriculture sector and sheep in particular. They also discuss the financial benefits to be gained by employing improved genetics across livestock, aquaculture and plants... And he talks with Annabel Craw from Ridgecliff farm and accommodation about its collection of rural retreats on the farm in Banks Peninsula, why the family decided to add agritourism to its farming operation and how the two complement each other. 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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Taimate Angus owner Paul Hickman about setting a NZ record for the highest priced bull across all breeds, following the sale of Lot 3 for $168,000 at its annual bull sale on Monday. They also discuss the bull's genetics, selling all 100 lots at a new national average high of $23,750 and the ensuing celebrations for the Taimate team... He talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Diary Trade Event overnight (-2.8%), what factors contributed to the result and the annual HighGround Dairy conference in Chicago... And he talks with Lauren McConnachie, winner of the 2026 Dairy Manager of the Year title at the recent NZ Dairy Industry Awards, about her dairy career, what it takes to be a top manager and what her plans are for the future. 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.

Dom talks with Taimate Angus owner Paul Hickman about setting a NZ record for the highest priced bull across all breeds, following the sale of Lot 3 for $168,000 at its annual bull sale on Monday. They also discuss the bull's genetics, selling all 100 lots at a new national average high of $23,750 and the ensuing celebrations for the Taimate team. 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.