REX Feb 25 - Shane McManaway, Ben Picton and Craig Smith

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Shane McManaway, the newly appointed Chair of Growing Future Farmers, about his decision to take on the role, strengthening the future of NZ's primary sector and his wife Lynette's Wairarapa-based enterprises, including Gold Creek Charolais and Deer farm, Ongaha Station and Five Rivers Medical... He talks with Ben Picton, Rabobank Senior Macro Strategist, about a new report providing an economic update for New Zealand, which reveals how growth from agriculture is proving to be the catalyst for a broader economic recovery... And he talks with Craig Smith, Wānaka A&P Society board member, about the upcoming show (13-14 March), the expansion of the Gallaway Cook Allan Agri Exchange for 2026 and the revamped Scapegrace Show Bar. 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.