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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Each episode delves into stories and strategies driving positive change and future-focused solutions.

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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 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.

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

Dom talks with Henry Cassin from Trade Depot about the rise in solar uptake across NZ, the opportunities for rural households and farm infrastructure and the latest solar innovations hitting the market.

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Dom talks with Henry Cassin from Trade Depot about the rise in solar uptake across NZ, the opportunities for rural households and farm infrastructure and the latest solar innovations hitting the market.
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The solar boom; fad or paradigm shift? - Henry Cassin

Dom talks with Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Richard Dawkins about its second National Pests Survey and how it reveals NZ's pest problem has reached a crisis point. They also discuss how the problem is getting worse, despite farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests, and the need for a coordinated response across public and private land.

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Dom talks with Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Richard Dawkins about its second National Pests Survey and how it reveals NZ's pest problem has reached a crisis point. They also discuss how the problem is getting worse, despite farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests, and the need for a coordinated response across public and private land.
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NZ's pest problem; "we're not going to shoot our way out of this" - Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins

Henry Cassin

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Richard Dawkins about its second National Pests Survey and how it reveals NZ's pest problem has reached a crisis point. They also discuss how the problem is getting worse, despite farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests, and the need for a coordinated response across public and private land... And he talks with Henry Cassin from Trade Depot about the rise in solar uptake across NZ, the opportunities for rural households and farm infrastructure and the latest solar innovations hitting the market.

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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson Richard Dawkins about its second National Pests Survey and how it reveals NZ's pest problem has reached a crisis point. They also discuss how the problem is getting worse, despite farmers spending more money and effort controlling pests, and the need for a coordinated response across public and private land... And he talks with Henry Cassin from Trade Depot about the rise in solar uptake across NZ, the opportunities for rural households and farm infrastructure and the latest solar innovations hitting the market.
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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