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.

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 Awards last night... He talks with Peter Keeling from Perrin Ag about his 30+ years as a farm consultant, what changes he's seen in that time and his broad advice for farmers and those considering a career in consultancy... He talks with Waipiata Country Hotel publican Mark Button as part of the REX Rural Publican series, about being on the Central Otago Rail Trail, the famous Waipiata pies and the history of the hotel... And he talks with Jarlath Anderson from Inselberg about starting his new mountaineering apparel company in his father's milking shed in Whangarei, what's in the range of apparel and the imminent launch.

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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 now following a government review into the ETS, how much land is currently being converted into forestry and the current price of carbon credits... And he talks with Health and Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan about optimising exercise regimes.

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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 Worthington, Indiana, what they learnt while they were there and the song they had written about them (!)... And he talks with the GM of Tupari Wines, Olivia Doonan, about the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill following its third reading, what it means for its cellar door in Seddon and dozens of others like it around NZ, and an opportunity to lease a cafe at The Station, right next to the cellar door.

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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 5 Young Deer Farmers have in store for them next to see who's crowned ultimate champion and the task of attracting more young people into the industry... And he talks with Emma Grigg and Summer Didsbury from Massey University about organising the 2025 'Barely There' vet student calendar, continuing the legacy of the fundraising endeavour and what goes into making it.

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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 2024 asparagus harvest, the best way to cook it and the development of new harvesting technology... He talks with Chris Smith, Technology Manager for the Foundation for Arable Research, about moisture probes, what's new in precision agriculture and the new FAR technology strategy... And he talks with Emma Arvidson, co-founder and CEO of Oat Milk powder brand Teiny, about the rapid rise of the fledgling start-up.

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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 financial literacy to structural shifts, this episode encourages open-minded dialogue on how New Zealand's food and fibre sector can thrive in the future.

Link to report https://www.thecommonground.org.nz/

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 outdoors and her future plans... And he catches up with Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about staying connected in your mobile home or caravan over the upcoming summer holidays.

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