Sponsored: PKE, or palm kernel expeller, is a by-product of the palm oil industry. It is predominantly exported out of Indonesia and Malaysia, who are its two biggest producers. Here in New Zealand, PKE has historically been a good cheap feed that fills feed gaps for farmers. Despite its popularity, PKE has also been associated with the destruction of rainforests and a reduction in biodiversity, so many farmers are now actively looking at alternative products. Pioneer Seeds’ Wade Bell and Ian Williams spoke to Rural Exchange’s Hamish McKay and Dominic George about what a future without PKE may look like for Kiwi farmers.

Sponsored:&nbsp;PKE, or palm kernel expeller, is a by-product of the palm oil industry. It is predominantly exported out of Indonesia and Malaysia, who are its two biggest producers. Here in New Zealand, PKE has historically been a good cheap feed that fills feed gaps for farmers. Despite its popularity, PKE has also been associated with the destruction of rainforests and a reduction in biodiversity, so many farmers are now actively looking at alternative products. Pioneer Seeds&rsquo; Wade Bell and Ian Williams spoke to Rural Exchange&rsquo;s Hamish McKay and Dominic George about what a future without PKE may look like for Kiwi farmers.

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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.