Best Tim J Simpson Podcasts (2025)

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RIchard Hill - Flock Hill 26:42

12h ago26:42

26:42

Richard Hill talks with Jo Grigg about managing 14,000 hectares at Flock Hill, including moving to a finer wool sheep, improving animal health, and growing lucerne baleage for dairy farmers on the West Coast from 500 hectares of flats. The stunning Canterbury property is home to a luxury lodge, where visitors are welcome to get involved in farm act…

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Judy Finn - A pioneer of NZ wine 19:14

14h ago19:14

19:14

Dom talks with Neudorf Vineyards co-founder Judy Finn about being awarded the NZ Winegrowers Fellow for 2025, why she and husband Tim decided to enter the fledgling NZ wine industry in the late 70's and her role in marketing both Neudorf wine and other NZ wine brands. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite str…

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REX August 25th - Judy Finn, Richard Hill & Tom Sturgess 1:17:33

16h ago1:17:33

1:17:33

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom George talks with Judy Finn, Neudorf Wines about decades of marketing NZ products. Jo Grigg talks with Richard Hill, Manager of Flock Hill, a 14000 hectare Canterbury high country property, about changes to sheep genetics, baleage sales, the Flock Hill Lodge and tourism venture and pig trapping. To wrap up, Dom int…

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Rosie Dowling - Rosie Dowling - Creator of the sheep-farming 'must-have' Kiwicrook and Thermokennel. 19:56

3d ago19:56

19:56

Rosie talks with Jo Grigg about the inspiration for the designs, the global markets for Kiwicrook and the benefits of having warm kennels. On-farm, Rosie is raising four calves per cow in a new nurse cow system, as well as growing Jersey bulls and lambing ewes. And taking the kids skiing thanks to the Make A Wish Foundation. Tune in daily for the l…

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Wayne McNee - Profitable and productive methane solutions 18:56

4d ago18:56

18:56

Dom talks with AgriZeroNZ Chief Executive Wayne McNee about the $60m they've invested so far in companies and research initiatives in an effort to help farmers reduce livestock emissions, which products will soon be available for use on NZ farms and the establishment of the AgriZeroNZ Farmer Focus Group. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest RE…

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REX August 22 - Wayne McNee, Rosie Dowling & Anna Flowerday 1:06:47

4d ago1:06:47

1:06:47

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom Geroge talks with Wayne McNee, AgriZero CEO, about the $60 million they've invested so far in companies and research initiatives to help reduce livestock emissions and what products will be available soon. Jo Grigg talks with Rosie Dowling, farmer and creator of Kiwicrook - ideal for lambing, and the Kelvin Thermok…

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Dan Smith - What powers rural contracting? 14:52

5d ago14:52

14:52

Jo Grigg talks with Dan Smith, lecturer at Lincoln University, about his research into rural contractors - what powers their businesses and success, and their relationships with farmer clients. 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…

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REX August 21st - Dan Smith & Laura Morrison 40:49

5d ago40:49

40:49

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Jo Grigg talks with Dan Smith about what powers rural contracting and his insights into success for contractors, from his Lincoln University research. Dom George talks with farmer Laura Morrison, on her trip to Singapore with AgriZero NZ and work with Federated Farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rur…

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Professor Derrick Moot 25:10

6d ago25:10

25:10

Professor Derrick Moot - his fascination with legumes, legumes on dairy farms and regenerative systems, and why nitrate is helpful and misunderstood. And he shares where he would buy a farm for the best pasture production in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz a…

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Paul Schneider - The science of gin 35:40

6d ago35:40

35:40

Dom talks with Paul Schneider, co-founder of the Coromandel Distilling Company, about winning the 2025 World's Best Matured Gin at the World Gin Awards in London for its Awildian Manuka Gin, why he and partner Daniela Suess decided to leave their respective science careers in favour of distilling and their commitment to conservation in the Coromand…

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#732 - ALI SIDDIQ + KIM CONGDON 2:12:06

6d ago2:12:06

2:12:06

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Simon Millar - Pure Advantage screening premier 10:53

7d ago10:53

10:53

Jo Grigg talks with the Executive Director of Pure Advantage about the movie premier this Wednesday night, that should put some 'lightning in a bottle' for the quest to regenerate indigenous forest. The film features farmers doing just that, and Simon explains where exotic forest fits, and doesn't fit, into the vision of Recloaking Papatuanuku. Tun…

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REX August 19th - Simon Millar & Polly Logan 44:24

7d ago44:24

44:24

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Jo Grigg talks with Simion Millar, Executive Director of Pure Advantage, about the movie premier this Wednesday night that should put some 'lightning in a bottle' for the quest to regenerate indigenous forest. The film features farmers doing just that, and Simon explains where exotic forest fits, and doesn't fit, into …

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Hon. Tama Potaka 14:37

7d ago14:37

14:37

Jo Grigg discusses conservation land and Māori farming with the Minister for Conservation, Māori Development and Māori Crown Relations. What's driven the 50% increase in Māori horticulture since 2017? How have loans been raised against multi-owner businesses? Hear about sheep/beef success with the Ahuwhenua Awards and clearing the backlog of applic…

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Jon Pemberton - Tales & observations from Nuffield travels 32:11

8d ago32:11

32:11

Dom talks with dairy farmer, Environment Southland councillor and Ag Proud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton about his Nuffield Scholarship travels in 2025, his observations from countries such as England, the US and Brazil and what aspects of farming could be applied in a NZ context. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favouri…

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REX August 18th - Jon Pemberton, Hon. Tama Potaka & Ross Dowling 1:07:46

8d ago1:07:46

1:07:46

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom George catches up with Jon Pemberton about his Nuffield NZ Farming Scholarship, Jo Grigg talks to Hon. Tama Potaka, Minister for Conservation, Maori Crown Relations and Maori Development, about the 50% increase in horticulture on Maori land, wilding pine issues and clearing the backlog of Crownland grazing concessi…

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Ep 44 Julia Jones Real Optimisms with Tim Deane - Changing the Fabric of the Game 45:10

10d ago45:10

45:10

Tim Deane is back and he's not just talking wool, he's reshaping how it's valued. From a viral open letter to the All Blacks to building a traceable supply chain, Tim shares how Norsewear is proving that quality New Zealand wool can win on product, price, and purpose. A real talk on risk, resilience, and leading with impact.…

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James Jarden - Triple J Scanning, Wairoa 17:49

11d ago17:49

17:49

In-lamb and calf rates seen across his North island scanning beat, insights into bull breakdowns and observations on ewe numbers, breed trends and best morning tea for scanners. 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 fo…

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Julia Jones - Turn up curiosity, not outrage 23:09

11d ago23:09

23:09

Dom talks with Agri-Women's Development Trust GM Julia Jones about her recent opinion piece where she suggests doom-laden messages in the rural sector won't pay the bills, why we shouldn't jeopardise market access and the feedback she's had. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexo…

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REX August 15th - Julia Jones, James Jarden & Kelvin Deaker 1:29:34

11d ago1:29:34

1:29:34

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom George talks with Julia Jones about why she thinks turning on curiousity is better than outrage, Jo Grigg chats with James Jarden, Triple J Scanning, about in-lamb and in-calf rates, bull breakdowns , ewe numbers and breed trends. Dom talks with rugby referee Kelvin Deaker on rugby, his role in the agriculture indu…

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Patrick Davis - the Sure Yield system - who's it best for? 20:51

12d ago20:51

20:51

Jo Grigg talks to Patrick Davis, CEO Catalyst Performance Agronomy, about the company's approach to agronomy services, what Sure Yield offers and what type of crops it is best suited to. 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 Li…

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REX August 14th - Patrick Davis & Lilly Newton 55:06

12d ago55:06

55:06

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Jo Grigg talks with Patrick Davis, Catalyst Performance Agronomy CEO, about the Sure Yield System - where farmers can sign up to have a crop grown and managed from wo to go. And we have a classic from Dom George - chatting with high flyer, helicopter pilot, horse rider and artist Lilly Newton, about her life ferrying f…

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Mark Zino - getting ducks in a row for a decent lamb cheque. 24:25

12d ago24:25

24:25

Jo Grigg talks with Canterbury farmer Mark Zino, about his trace element programme for ewes, feeding strategies around tupping on lucerne and through to lambing, the new plan at Flaxmere with set-stocking triplets and targets for two-tooths. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexo…

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Thomas Bird - A deep dive into the agronomy world 21:59

13d ago21:59

21:59

Dom talks with Central Otago-based Catalyst Agronomist Thomas Bird about winning the Catalyst Supreme Award recently, his top tips for winter crops and his advice for spring plantings. 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 Link…

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REX August 13th - Thomas Bird, Mark Zino, Richard Barge 1:08:57

13d ago1:08:57

1:08:57

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Thomas Bird, Central Otago agronomist, about tips for spring plantings, trends in crop and pasture choices, fodder beet and golf. Jo Grigg catches up with Canterbury sheep, beef and deer farmer Mark Zino, about getting your ducks in a row for a good lamb cheque, including trace elements, feeding lucerne …

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Willie Wiese, Alliance CEO - Dawn Meats Investment Proposal 12:38

13d ago12:38

12:38

Jo Grigg speaks to Willie Wise, Alliance CEO, following the shareholders webinar on the Dawn Meats investment proposal. They discuss the scale and profitability of Dawn Meats relative to Alliance Group and what each would bring to the table, what's in it for shareholders and whether the No option and being governed by a banking syndicate is attract…

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Geoff Fitzgerard - Do pig hunters deserve the bad rap? 14:07

14d ago14:07

14:07

Jo talks to Geoff Fitzgerard, farmer and NZ Pig Hunting Association Chair, about lifting the bar in pig hunting etiquette, how the Association has been called in to help control pigs on large Stations and how farmers should consider hiring shepherds with pig dogs. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streami…

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#731 - MATT MCCUSKER + SHANE GILLIS 2:08:53

13d ago2:08:53

2:08:53

Shane Gillis, Matt McCusker, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 07/28/2025 Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at https://talkspace.com/TONY OpenPhone is offering our listeners 20% off …

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REX August 12th - Geoff Fitzgerald & David Chin 47:39

14d ago47:39

47:39

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Jo Grigg talks with Geoff Fitzgerald, NZ Pig Hunters Association chair and farmer, about whether pig hunters deserve the bad rap they get sometimes and what the Association is doing to improve hunter-farmer relations. Dom George chats with David Chin, LIC CEO, about the art of breeding, new technologies being rolled ou…

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Jordan Scott - Fashion label Jordan Elli & Farmer 18:07

14d ago18:07

18:07

Jo talks to Jordan Scott about setting up a luxury tailored coat business and a horse and calf feed business, while raising a family and keeping it real on social media with hilarious tales of farm-fails and life with country-singer Cam. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonlin…

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Nicole Masters - The Science of Soil 25:35

15d ago25:35

25:35

Dom talks with internationally renowned soil systems educator Nicole Masters about her return to NZ from Montana this August for a 3 day soil health masterclass, some of the biggest challenges that farmers, growers and conservationists are facing right now and why she believes it's a critical moment for understanding soil health. Tune in daily for …

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REX August 11th - Nicole Masters, Jordan Scott and Hugh Campbell 1:20:26

15d ago1:20:26

1:20:26

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Nicole Masters, soil systems educator on her return to New Zealand from Montana for a three day soil workshop and the critical moment to understand soil health. Jo Grigg chats with Jordan Scott, creator of fashion label Jordan Elli and horse and calf feed business Grains & Gains - all from her South Cant…

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Rachel Shearer - REX Recommends 20:43

16d ago20:43

20:43

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Rachel Shearer, GM of Wool at PGG Wrightson, about the recent surge in mid-micron prices, the role of PGGW with the integrity of wool growing and harvesting and the outlook for the wool production season. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit r…

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Jen Corkran - REX Recommends 19:47

17d ago19:47

19:47

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Rabobank NZ Senior Animal Protein Analyst Jen Corkran about the buoyant red meat export market for NZ products, what factors are contributing to it and the outlook for Spring prices. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and fol…

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Gerard Hindmarsh - Stories from Golden Bay & the Pacific 25:01

18d ago25:01

25:01

Jo Grigg talks with Golden Bay author Gerard Hindmarsh about his new book, 'Hard-Case Heroes; stories from the Abel Tasman', some of his other publications focusing on rural life in NZ and his time reporting on the Pacific for RNZ and writing up development projects for UNESCO. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your fav…

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Jo Grigg - In the REX hot seat 11:03

18d ago11:03

11:03

Dom talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about taking the REX reins for the next few weeks, what the REX team has in store for listeners and her and husband Dave's Field Day at Tempello today. 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 …

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Shannon Morton - Rising through the agronomy ranks 22:04

18d ago22:04

22:04

Dom talks with Barenburg agronomist Shannon Morton about her new role as Area Manager for Otago and South Canterbury, her journey through the agronomy world and her tips and advice on pasture quality. 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, F…

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REX August 8th - Shannon Morton from Barenburg, REX Producer Jo Grigg and Golden Bay author Gerard Hindmarsh 1:01:00

18d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Barenburg agronomist Shannon Morton about her new role as Area Manager for Otago and South Canterbury, her journey through the agronomy world and her tips and advice on pasture quality... He talks with REX Producer Jo Grigg about taking the REX reins for the next few weeks, what the REX team has in store…

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Jess Ensor - Off the grid on the Rakaia river 10:34

19d ago10:34

10:34

Dom talks with Jess Ensor from Redcliffs Station on the Rakaia River about their on-farm accommodation site, Braided Point, why they decided to have a go at agritourism and the success of the venture since it opened last October. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz …

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Wendy Paul - Huge demand for farm training course 12:21

19d ago12:21

12:21

Dom talks with Growing Future Farmers CEO Wendy Paul about the sharp rise in applications for the two-year farm training course, what's driving its success and the need for more farmer trainers. 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, Faceboo…

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Rachel Shearer - Price surge for mid-micron wool 20:34

19d ago20:34

20:34

Dom talks with Rachel Shearer, GM of Wool at PGG Wrightson, about the recent surge in mid-micron prices, the role of PGGW with the integrity of wool growing and harvesting and the outlook for the wool production season. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow…

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REX August 7th - Rachel Shearer from PGG Wrightson Wool, Wendy Palmer from Growing Future Farmers and Jess Ensor from Redcliffs Station 46:16

19d ago46:16

46:16

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rachel Shearer, GM of Wool at PGG Wrightson, about the recent surge in mid-micron prices, the role of PGGW with the integrity of wool growing and harvesting and the outlook for the wool production season... He talks with Growing Future Farmers CEO Wendy Paul about the sharp rise in applications for the t…

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Mark Been - Marnco's foray into the NZ fert market 9:22

20d ago9:22

9:22

Dom talks with Marnco CEO Mark Been about its rocky beginning into the NZ fertiliser market, the impact it's made during its first 18 operating in NZ and its strategy for future growth. 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 Lin…

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Jen Corkran - Record red meat prices set to hold 19:40

20d ago19:40

19:40

Dom talks with Rabobank NZ Senior Animal Protein Analyst Jen Corkran about the buoyant red meat export market for NZ products, what factors are contributing to it and the outlook for Spring prices. 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, Face…

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REX August 6th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Jen Corkran from Rabobank and Mark Been from Marnco 45:13

20d ago45:13

45:13

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.7%), the continuing demand for NZ butter and why geopolitical tensions are driving buyers towards NZ products... He talks with Rabobank NZ Senior Animal Protein Analyst Jen Corkran about the buoyant red meat export market for…

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Stu Davison - Another positive GDT result 13:02

20d ago13:02

13:02

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.7%), the continuing demand for NZ butter and why geopolitical tensions are driving buyers towards NZ products. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagr…

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#730 - IAN FIDANCE + DUNCAN TRUSSELL 2:15:54

20d ago2:15:54

2:15:54

Ian Fidance, Duncan Trussell, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 07/21/2025 Get your first month of BlueChew FREE - just use promo code TONY at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping. Head to https://…

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Jeremy McKenzie - Wine, endurance events & hunting 27:17

21d ago27:17

27:17

Dom talks with winemaker Jeremy McKenzie from Isabel Estate about its Wild Barrique Chardonnay being crowned Wine of the Year at the prestigious London Wine Competition, his viticulture career and his love of competing in ultra-endurance sporting events such as Godzone and Coast to Coast. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content …

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Andrew Hoggard - Wildings, Nuffield & Diddly Squat 10:03

21d ago10:03

10:03

Dom talks with Andrew Hoggard, Associate Agriculture Minister, about the government providing $10 million over the next three years to to help with the eradication of wilding pines and invasive weeds, his recent discussions with Nuffield scholars and his visit to Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm in the Cotswolds in England. Tune in daily for the…

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REX August 5th - Associate Ag Minister Andrew Hoggard and Jeremy McKenzie from Isabel Estate 41:08

21d ago41:08

41:08

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Hoggard, Associate Agriculture Minister, about the government providing $10 million over the next three years to to help with the eradication of wilding pines and invasive weeds, his recent discussions with Nuffield scholars and his visit to Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm in the Cotswolds in …

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