REX August 30th - Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast, Mark McCoard from NZ Deer Farmers Association, Lynda Gray from Deer Industry News and Fleur Wolstenholme from Treats of Taupo

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast about her recent experience at the NZ Plant Protection Society symposium and filling in on the REX Daily Podcast next week... He talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about the history of the industry, the current state of play and its prospects for the future... He talks with the Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray about what to expect in the next issue, due out in September... And he talks with Fleur Wolstenholme about a new independent food festival she's organising called Treats of Taupo, showcasing a range of local produce which she hopes will put Taupo on the culinary map. 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.