Zero fossil fuels in horticulture - can it be done?...  Well that's exactly what Forest Lodge Orchard in Cromwell has done - growing cherries with zero fossil fuels…  And founder Mike Casey has just launched a new company, NZ Zero to help other farmers and growers achieve the same thing…  He joins us on REX to tell us more.

Zero fossil fuels in horticulture - can it be done?...  Well that's exactly what Forest Lodge Orchard in Cromwell has done - growing cherries with zero fossil fuels…  And founder Mike Casey has just launched a new company, NZ Zero to help other farmers and growers achieve the same thing…  He joins us on REX to tell us more.

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REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.

For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.
For more rural news and updates, head to <a href="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a>

Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.

REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

Mike Casey:  NZ Zero Co-Founder

Dom talks with 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, Hinehou Timutimu, about her recently completed research as part of the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme, her research topic and some of the key findings.

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.

Dom talks with 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, Hinehou Timutimu, about her recently completed research as part of the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme, her research topic and some of the key findings.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

"Not one more voice lost" - Hinehou Timutimu

Dom talks with John Rae, Pāmu Chair, about a record net operating profit for the 2026 financial year, the myriad factors behind the result and the outlook for the State-Owned Enterprise.

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.

 

Dom talks with John Rae, Pāmu Chair, about a record net operating profit for the 2026 financial year, the myriad factors behind the result and the outlook for the State-Owned Enterprise.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.
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Record result for Pāmu; what's changed? John Rae

Dom talks with Ross McIsaac, Chief Executive of the newly formed New Zealand Wool Collective, about the merger of Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ into the new entity, what's the purpose behind it and what it's setting out to achieve.

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.

Dom talks with Ross McIsaac, Chief Executive of the newly formed New Zealand Wool Collective, about the merger of Wool Impact and Campaign for Wool NZ into the new entity, what's the purpose behind it and what it's setting out to achieve.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

Mike Casey: NZ Zero Co-Founder

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