Sarah and Dave Smith wanted to diversify their East Otago farm's income for the three boys' future, so they built the luxury off-grid Fallow Ridge Retreat and planted 270ha of pine on steep, unproductive land that was costing them money. Sarah told REX their story. 

Sarah and Dave Smith wanted to diversify their East Otago farm's income for the three boys' future, so they built the luxury off-grid Fallow Ridge Retreat and planted 270ha of pine on steep, unproductive land that was costing them money. Sarah told REX their story.

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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.

Sheep, beef, forestry and luxury tourism with Sarah Smith

Dom talks with AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about being part of a joint investment aiming to boost farmer uptake of low-methane sheep genetics, why the Cool Sheep® Programme is one of the few emissions reduction tools currently available for New Zealand farmers and the two Australian companies it's recently invested in.

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 AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about being part of a joint investment aiming to boost farmer uptake of low-methane sheep genetics, why the Cool Sheep&reg; Programme is one of the few emissions reduction tools currently available for New Zealand farmers and the two Australian companies it's recently invested in.
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.

From funding to farm; getting agritech to market - Wayne McNee 

Dom talks with Andy Caughey, Wool Impact CEO, about its new partnership with ASB, his recent trip to India as part of the NZ delegation to sign the Free Trade Agreement with India and what benefits it could deliver for the NZ strong wool sector.

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 Andy Caughey, Wool Impact CEO, about its new partnership with ASB, his recent trip to India as part of the NZ delegation to sign the Free Trade Agreement with India and what benefits it could deliver for the NZ strong wool 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.

NZ/India FTA; a win for wool - Andy Caughey 

Dom talks with Greg Mirams, founder and Managing Director of Techion Group, about the latest iteration of the FECPAK animal diagnostics digital microscope and AI reading tool, being named a finalist in the upcoming Fieldays Innovation Awards and its new partnership with Farmlands.

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 Greg Mirams, founder and Managing Director of Techion Group, about the latest iteration of the FECPAK animal diagnostics digital microscope and AI reading tool, being named a finalist in the upcoming Fieldays Innovation Awards and its new partnership with Farmlands.
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.

Sheep, beef, forestry and luxury tourism with Sarah Smith

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