On today's podcast, Dom talks with Bremworth CEO Greg Smith about the German film crew filming a short documentary on NZ's wool industry that's set to be seen by millions... He talks with Kate Cocks and Latisha McMurray from Mt Nicholas Station about their range of merino products and their idea to grow a network of like-minded producers... He talks with Reefton Distilling Co. CEO patsy Bass about becoming the first whisky distillery in NZ to achieve B Corp certification... And he catches up with REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with DCANZ Executive Director Kimberly Crewther about Canada's disregard for the CPTPP rules and its effect on the NZ dairy industry... He talks with James and Debbie Stewart from Dairylands in Manawatu about receiving the 2024 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award... He catches up with Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning big at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards and the current state of the industry... And he talks with Louise Benns from Ag Assist, a start-up employment platform started by three dairy farmers.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the Executive GM of Fibre Frontier, Anna Mitchell, about the main talking points from the recent Rural Connectivity Symposium... He talks with Amanda Johnson from Spy Valley Wine about breaking into the Kenyan market... He talks with Gareth Innes from PolyNatural about a new natural replacement for plastic trellis clips... And he catches up with NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation, just a month out from Fieldays 2024.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Temuka farmer Clinton Fawthorpe about Alliance's call for capital raising... He talks with the founder of WoolAid Lucas Smith about the continuing growth of the award winning merino wool adhesive bandages... He talks with the new Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair in Manawatu/Rangitikei, Laura Morrison... And he catches up with Meat Industry Association Chair, Nathan Guy.

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In this episode of Real Optimism, food science expert and dairy farmer Anna Benny delves into the evolving world of dairy farming. She focuses on innovation, sustainability, and the challenges and opportunities brought by emerging technologies like precision fermentation.

Anna explores the transformation of New Zealand's dairy industry following subsidy removal, its role as a global leader in dairy powder production, and how new dairy substitutes are disrupting dairy production and exports.

She also shares her personal journey from the UK to New Zealand, offers insights into the future of the dairy industry, and emphasises the importance of strategic thinking and planning. These efforts are crucial as the industry navigates shifts towards more sustainable practices to maintain relevance and grow value as a leading global dairy exporter.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Victorian famer and filmmaker Leila McDougall about her debut movie, Just a Farmer... He talks with Tahi Doonan from the South Island Dog Trials in Blenheim... He speaks with intrepid ag worker Jaime Triggs about duck hunting, working in Australia and her imminent stint in Canada... And he catches up with Deer Industry News Editor, Lynda Gray, about the recent DINZ conference.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley about its annual result... He talks with Amelia Dunbar from the Bitches' Box about their latest series of shows around rural NZ... He catches up with Southland dairy farmer Jason Herrick about his election as Federated Farmers local branch President... And he chats with REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel about all the latest REX prizes, posts and news.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.8%)... He talks with Stu Taylor, GM of Farming at Craigmore Sustainables, about investing innovation and the future of the NZ dairy industry... He talks with Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the Riddet Institute, Warren McNabb, about some interesting findings regarding once-a-day and twice-a-day milking... And he catches up with Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton about the DWN Business Groups.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Tafi Manjala about his NZ farming odyssey, from his native Zimbabwe to Southland, Bay of Plenty and Northland, where he currently works as an agribusiness consultant for AgFirst... He talks with the host of the Real Optimism podcast, Julia Jones, about alternative proteins and the future of NZ farming systems... He catches up with Hurricanes' and All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett about Super Rugby Pacific, growing on the family farm in Taranaki and his upcoming sabbatical with Leinster... And he talks with Tori Connell from House of Chocolate about its award-winning handcrafted chocolates, sourcing the best ingredients from NZ and around the world and how you can win some as part of the REX Mother's Day giveaway.

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jeremy Absolom from the Rissington Cattle Company about its link with Big Save Furniture and the Big Rural initiative... He talks with the Chair of the Otago Merino Association, Will Gibson, about its inaugural two tooth competition... He talks with the winner of the competition, Charlie Hore from Patearoa Station... And he catches up with the Carter's Brand Ambassador, Richard Loe, about the Canterbury A&P Show saga and the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.

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In this podcast episode, Julia Jones speaks with Devry Boughner Vorwerk, a global leader in sustainability about creating sustainable and secure global food systems by combining innovation with tradition. 

They discuss the importance of collaborative solutions in agriculture, empowering small and mid-sized businesses, and the critical role of optimism and leadership in addressing challenges such as climate change and food security. 

The episode also covers the 'humanverse' concept, which emphasises valuing people and the environment in business and policy, and the importance of embracing disagreement with love to foster progress.

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