In this episode of Real Optimism, Julia Jones speaks with Andy Caughey,CEO of Wool Impact, about what the latest data is really telling us about strong wool. The conversation explores early signs of improved market engagement, the role of commercial demand and traceability, and why progress in the sector is likely to be uneven and cyclical. It’s a pragmatic discussion about separating signal from noise and understanding where genuine opportunity may be emerging and where patience is still required.  

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In this episode of&nbsp;Real Optimism, Julia Jones speaks with Andy Caughey,CEO of&nbsp;Wool Impact, about what the latest data is really telling us about strong wool. The conversation explores early signs of improved market engagement, the role of commercial demand and traceability, and why progress in the sector is likely to be uneven and cyclical. It&rsquo;s a pragmatic discussion about separating signal from noise and understanding where genuine opportunity may be emerging and where patience is still required.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.

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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.

Real Optimism with Julia Jones - Strong wool finding its way back to value

Dom talks with Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner, about concerns highlighted by recent research conducted among farmers showing nearly half of the respondents say they don’t have any advisory board or governance group support, why he thinks it's a misconceptions that structured advisory support is only relevant for very large farming operations and why it's a potential weakness affecting the agriculture sector.

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Dom talks with Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner, about concerns highlighted by recent research conducted among farmers showing nearly half of the respondents say they don&rsquo;t have any advisory board or governance group support, why he thinks it's a misconceptions that structured advisory support is only relevant for very large farming operations and why it's a potential weakness affecting the agriculture sector.
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Advisory support for farm businesses; "The evidence is pretty clear" - Hayden Dillon

Dom talks with Mike Casey, software developer, cherry orchardist, electrification advocate and CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, about the government's review into NZ's solar installation rules, his role in advising Regulation Minister David Seymour about the difficulty facing Kiwis wanting to adopt to solar power and why he's received some negative online attention about the initiative.

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Dom talks with Mike Casey, software developer, cherry orchardist, electrification advocate and CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, about the government's review into NZ's solar installation rules, his role in advising Regulation Minister David Seymour about the difficulty facing Kiwis wanting to adopt to solar power and why he's received some negative online attention about the initiative.
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"Guys, just chill out'; lowering the cost of solar is good for NZ - Mike Casey

Mike Casey

Hayden Dillon

Dom talks with Mike Casey, software developer, cherry orchardist, electrification advocate and CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, about the government's review into NZ's solar installation rules, his role in advising Regulation Minister David Seymour about the difficulty facing Kiwis wanting to adopt to solar power and why he's received some negative online attention about the initiative... And he talks with Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner, about concerns highlighted by recent research conducted among farmers showing nearly half of the respondents say they don’t have any advisory board or governance group support, why he thinks it's a misconceptions that structured advisory support is only relevant for very large farming operations and why it's a potential weakness affecting the agriculture sector.

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Dom talks with Mike Casey, software developer, cherry orchardist, electrification advocate and CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, about the government's review into NZ's solar installation rules, his role in advising Regulation Minister David Seymour about the difficulty facing Kiwis wanting to adopt to solar power and why he's received some negative online attention about the initiative... And he talks with Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner, about concerns highlighted by recent research conducted among farmers showing nearly half of the respondents say they don&rsquo;t have any advisory board or governance group support, why he thinks it's a misconceptions that structured advisory support is only relevant for very large farming operations and why it's a potential weakness affecting the agriculture sector.
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.

Real Optimism with Julia Jones - Strong wool finding its way back to value

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