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.

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 Rex 

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="https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/rex-podcast">Rex </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

In case you missed it... 

Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about the criticism of the co-op's decision to invest in AgriZero NZ, why she believes it's escalated to the point it has and how some frontline Farmlands employees are bearing the brunt of public vitriol.

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.

In case you missed it...&nbsp;
Dom talks with Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton about the criticism of the co-op's decision to invest in AgriZero NZ, why she believes it's escalated to the point it has and how some frontline Farmlands employees are bearing the brunt of public vitriol.
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.

REX Recommends - Tanya Houghton

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month. They discuss why the red meat schedule appears to be a hot topic in ag circles, why she believes there will be more conversions to beef in NZ and why it's all part of what people are calling 'the Halter effect'

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.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds from FutureCentre.nz about her Signal of the Month. They discuss why the red meat schedule appears to be a hot topic in ag circles, why she believes there will be more conversions to beef in NZ and why it's all part of what people are calling 'the Halter effect'
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.

REX Recommends - Melissa Clark-Reynolds

Dom talks with Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Trade, about NZ's record $65.2b food and fibre export revenue for the year ending June 2026. They discuss the performance of the red meat sector in particular, the global trade environment and new announcements regarding water storage, irrigation and fertiliser.

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 Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Trade, about NZ's record $65.2b food and fibre export revenue for the year ending June 2026. They discuss the performance of the red meat sector in particular, the global trade environment and new announcements regarding water storage, irrigation and fertiliser.
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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