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Daily farm and garden talk. All about growing vegetables profitably and efficiently on small farms and in gardens. Each episode focuses on one specific topic - growing practices, how-to, farming challenges and struggles, sales and marketing, soil preparation, weed management, farm startup, market selection, and work-life balance. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network.
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Insights for vegetable farmers and market gardeners who earn, or want to earn, a living growing vegetables profitably. In each episode, I talk with a beginning or experienced farmer, diving deep into their story to find out what makes their market farm successful. I focus on in-the-field farming. Soil preparation, weed management, post-harvest processing, appropriate technology, farm tools and equipment, and growing crops. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network.
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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 www.rexonline.co.nz.
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REX July 25th - Kate Acland from Beef+Lamb NZ, Rebecca Durry from Kawakawa Station, Rob Cameron from Cameron Harrison Butchery and Ian Anderson from Sam's Butchery
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland about an independent report which they commissioned calling for urgent action on key freshwater targets... He talks with Rebecca Durry from Kawakawa Station in the Wairarapa about their stunning walkway among the bush and farmland of the South East Coast, their glamping options and t…
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In this episode, grower Joel Konrad shares how they size their pumpkins for their farm stand. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: h…
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REX July 24th - Jeff Grant from Aotearoa NZ Catchment Colelctive, Fraser McConnell from Mynd Mushrooms and rural health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jeff Grant from the Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Collective about its role, its makeup and the importance of the 300-plus catchment groups around the country... He talks with Fraser McConnell, co-founder of Mynd, about New Zealand Lion's Mane and its role in brain health, its unique properties and the fascinatin…
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In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the likelihood of pathogens infecting seed stock. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/…
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REX July 23rd - Allan Fong from The Fresh Grower, Becks Smith from Solayer, Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers and Ben Picton from Rabobank
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Pukekohe vegetable grower Allan Fong about his business, The Fresh Grower, growing conditions in Pukekohe and his growing social media presence... He talks with Becks Smith from The Whole Story about sustainability coaching, her new venture Solayer and her background as a vet... He talks with Richard McIntyre from…
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In this episode, farmer Travis Schulert talks about the necessity of raising prices to keep the business going. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Ve…
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REX July 22nd - Jay Reeve from The Rock, Susan McCaul from Petiquette, Dr Bill Bishop from the Horse Ambulance Trust and Hamish Acland from Mons Royale
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jay Reeve from The Rock Drive show about hunting, the food and fibre sector and the urban/rural connection... He talks with Susan McCaul from Petiquette about training farm dogs, pet ownership and Carriage Driving... He talks with Dr Bill Bishop about his award-winning efforts in establishing and running the Horse…
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In this episode, The Lean Farmer Ben Hartman walks us through choosing tomato grafts based on our production needs. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXm…
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In this episode, content creator and grower Josh Sattin shares why he never goes without woodchips in his pathways. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXm…
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Evaluating the Profitability of a Microgreen Variety
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In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher talks about how he assesses the profitability of their different microgreen varieties. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https:…
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The Ups and Downs on the Road to Make It Ville - Farm Startup - Episode 19
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In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec take a look at how his first month at the farmer's market went after it kicked off well at opening week. Farmer Alec talks about how the following weeks went, his thoughts on the fluctuating sales, and what he plans to do next should he ever need to bolster sales for the farm. Get time and labor-saving fa…
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Red Meat Revelations: Insights from Global Analyst Simon Quilty
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Simon Quilty, global analyst at Global Agri Trends. Discover the future of the red meat market and its global dynamics. Simon delves into market trends, climate impacts, and the evolving landscape of the red meat industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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REX July 19th - Sarah Reed from The Grumpy Merino, Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast and dog trialist Cam Bain
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Sarah Reed from The Grumpy Merino about the business five years after she started it during lockdown, the challenges she's faced along the way and the latest range of wool products... He talks with Julia Jones, host of the Real Optimism podcast about social supermarkets and the economic climate... And he talks wit…
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Designing Market Bouquets vs. Wedding Bouquets
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In this episode, farming couple Courtney and Benny Pino talk about the difference in design principles behind making wedding bouquets and bouquets to sell at farmers markets. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Pod…
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REX July 18th - Shannon Mears from Mears Contracting, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year Nina Downer
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Shannon Mears from Mears Contracting about feral cats, predator control and pig hunting... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about conditions in North Canterbury, 'polar flares' and what is deemed 'normal' weather in New Zealand... And he talks with Nina Downer, winner of the 2024 Central Otago Young Viti…
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In this episode, plant scientist Nikolay Georgiev talks about hitting the ceiling for genetic improvements when breeding plants for production. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgre…
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REX July 17th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Andrew Harman from Black Hawk Dog Food, Craig McBeth from Dairy Farms NZ Ltd and MIA CEO Sirma Karapeeva
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.4%)... He talks with Andrew Harman from Black Hawk Dog Food about dropping off gift packs to North Canterbury farmers... He talks with Craig McBeth, CEO of Dairy Farms NZ Ltd about beginning of the end as it looks sell off the assets a…
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In this episode, farmer and educator Michael Kilpatrick shares his learnings from raising livestock that are applicable to running a sustainable agricultural operation. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts …
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REX July 16th - Philip Gregan from NZ Winegrowers, Mitchell Julian from Custom Lumber, Kate Acland from B+LNZ and REX Producer Jo Grigg
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the CEO of NZ Winegrowers Philip Gregan about difficult market conditions, drinking trends and the 2024 vintage... He talks with Mitchell Julian from Custom Lumber about his tool storage units, their popularity with farmers and juggling woodwork with dairy farming... He talks with Beef+ Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland a…
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Compensation for Running an Online Farmers Market
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In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee shares his experience moving their entire farmers market online in roughly 72 hours. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.c…
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REX July 15th - FMG Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson, Bryce McKenzie from Groundswell NZ, Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year Anna Kelland and Reefton Distilling Co. Ambassador Nick Secker ...
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson about winning the title while not 100% fit, the road to the final and what he plans to do next... He talks with Bryce McKenzie from Groundswell NZ about Team Ag meeting with Opposition MPs and its issue with Rabobank... He talks with 2024 Marlborough Young Viticu…
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In this episode, The Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about finding the right density to plant tomatoes to minimize, if not prevent, disease pressure. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Micr…
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In this episode, content creator and grower Josh Sattin talks about some considerations when selling to restaurants. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QX…
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In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz sheds light on successfully growing beautiful greens under the heat of the summer sun. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.…
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Transitioning from Full-Time to Part-Time Farm Startup - Episode 18
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In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec dive into Alec's journey of pulling back from his full-time job at Crystal Organic Farm and transitioning into part-time work to make more time to focus on his own business. They take a look at what going part-time has allowed him to do and what he plans to do with the extra time, and they even talk about…
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Empowering Communities Through Social Supermarkets
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Carmen Sutton, Social Supermarket Lead at Foodstuffs North Island. Discover how social supermarkets are restoring dignity and respect by offering choice to those in need. Carmen delves into Foodstuffs' impactful role and the powerful holistic solutions created through community partnerships. See omnystudio…
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REX July 12th - Taylor Roos from the Millers Flat Tavern, Alyssa Albert from Favoured Artisan Soap, Stephanie Hassall from PurePods and Claire Teutenberg from Beef+Lamb NZ
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Taylor Roos from the Millers Flat Tavern in Central Otago as part of the REX Rural Publican series... He talks with Alyssa Albert from Favoured Artisan Soap about operating her business out of the Chatham Islands... He talks with Stephanie Hassall, CEO of PurePods, about the growth of agritourism, its unique glass…
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In this episode, farming couple Courtney and Benny Pino talk about tips and strategies for selling bouquets at farmers markets. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://app…
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REX July 11th - Danica Wells from Queensland, Scott Champion from Primary Purpose, Kim Whitman from Barker's of Geraldine and REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Danica Wells who, along with husband John, have moved from Northland to take up positions on a large station in Queensland... He talks with Scott Champion founding partner of Primary Purpose about its latest survey asking New Zealanders if they're open to the use of genetic technologies in food production... He ta…
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In this episode, farmer-educator Jesse Frost asks the question of whether or not produce grown in no-till systems really are more nutrient dense. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microg…
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REX July 10th - Rob Wilson from Evolved Outdoors, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Craig Wiggins and Taryn Helm from Growing Future Farmers
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Rob Wilson from Evolve Outdoors about its range of hunting and fishing apparel, its focus on sustainability and its new farming range coming out next year... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about what's in store for the next few days... He catches up with Craig Wiggins from 'Lead on a Gate, Talk to a Ma…
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Milking It Episode 2: Dairy Farmers Addie + Kip Nolan AND Sally Coome + John Dazley from CMK Accountants
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As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK we catch up with the Nolan’s, Addie and Kip. We also catch up with Associate Chartered Accountant Sally Coombe and Principal CMK Accountant John Dazley from CMK Accountants. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you lis…
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Milking It Episode 1: Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton
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We are joined by the CEO of Dairy Women’s Network, Jules Benton who is introducing an exciting new Series ‘Milking It’ on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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