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Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

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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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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about its new campaign to remove hemp from the Misuse of Drugs Act and Medicines Act to enable a new billion-dollar primary industry... He talks with Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services Ltd about whether there's more certainty in the market…
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In this episode, microgreens grower Vincent Cuneo talks about improving their microgreens' quality by improving air flow in their growing system. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Gr…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chicago-based dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.3%), NZ milk production stats and the upcoming US election... He talks with Fencing Contractors Association of NZ President Phil Cornelius about his recent trip to the Fall Fence Forum 2024 in Wort…
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In this episode, farmer Travis Schulert shares how they deal with fulfilling CSA shares when they have issues with their field crops. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microg…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with renowned agricultural journalist Sandra Taylor about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15th), the role of women on NZ farms in the past and the current role they play... He talks with Mark Tapley from Peel Forest Estate about the inaugural Young Deer Farmer Competition held recently, what the top…
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In this episode, one of America's first advocates for organic growing, Scott Murray, shares some findings from an organics study by the Rodale Institute. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Dail…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rick Walker, GM Sales and Marketing at ANZCO, about winning seven medals, including a gold, at the 2024 World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam, what goes in to producing quality grass-fed meat and the burgeoning ANCO NZ Ironman team... He talks with LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, Mike Arnold, about the …
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In this episode, hemp farmer Rand Gifford talks about the potential behind adding hemp to a market garden operation. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Car…
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In this episode, long-time organic farmer Nicolas Donck shares their not-so-common greens that sell well at their markets. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podca…
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In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec take a close look at farmer Alec's current farmer's market: is it a good market worth staying at? Is it a good enough market to stay in but the farm will need additional revenue streams to tack onto? Or is it a bad market that needs to be moved on from? Farmer Alec also thinks about whether or not staying…
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In this episode, farmer Moses Kashem sheds light on his experience pivoting careers from a medical track into agriculture. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podca…
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In this episode, we explore the KPMG and AGMARDT report "Are industry good organisations good for industry" designed to spark conversations and drive change. Joined by Hilton Collier, Emma Crutchley, and Pete McDonald, we discuss the importance of adapting to a rapidly changing world while ensuring profitability and relevance for farmers. From fina…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NSW farmer Geoff Power about the National Wild Dog Action Plan, the extent of the wild dog problem in Australia and the hurdles Aussie farmers face trying to mitigate it... He talks with renowned hunter and author Kim Swan about her latest book, 'Hogs, Dogs and a Rifle', her love of hunting and working o…
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In this episode, grower and content creator Josh Sattin talks about planting directly into a bed with the roots of the previous crop left behind. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Gr…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers about its call for local farmers to boycott Fish & Game by removing fishing access across their land, what's led to this action and what they're asking to do... REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard about his recent trip to M…
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In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about how viable it is to add cut flowers to your market garden offering. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgr…
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Julia Jones talks with Dan Billing, a farmer and Senior Manager at ANZ, and Hazel Cairns-Willemsen, a trustee of Hurakia and Te Tarata Trusts. Dan shares his thoughts on market trends and the positive energy at LambEx, while Hazel focuses on the importance of blending modern farming with Māori traditions. Together, they discuss how genetics and tea…
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In this episode Julia talks with Matt Shearer and Jason Griffin about their experiences at LambEx 2024 in Australia. They share practical takeaways on new farming techniques, drought solutions, and how the event inspired fresh ideas for sheep farming. Join us for a straightforward conversation on what New Zealand can learn from LambEx and how these…
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In this episode, Julia chats with Steve Nicol and Jenny McMurdo from Beef and Lamb New Zealand Farmer Council. They share highlights from the LambEx event, including exciting new technology like AI for animal health, virtual fencing, and wool harvesting innovations. Steve and Jenny discuss how data is shaping smarter farming and the focus on improv…
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In this episode, Julia speaks with Paul Crick and Justine Kidd, who share their reflections from the LambEx 2024 event. Paul, an experienced vocational educator, discusses how Australia's innovative energy and approach to farming left him inspired with practical lessons to bring back to New Zealand. Justine, GM of Extension at Beef and Lamb New Zea…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Jason Archer, Head of Genetics at Beef+Lamb NZ, about a recent genetics trial on a North Canterbury farm to limit methane emissions by beef cattle using portable accumulation chambers... He talks with Leon Power from Nanobubble Agritech Ltd about how the system works, what benefits it provides and bei…
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In this episode, farmer and educator Ray Tyler sheds light on the nuances in the logistics behind fulfilling online orders. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podc…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ben Glover from Zephyr Wines in Marlborough about his newest venture, The Coterie, a hub for premium, organic, contract winemaking... He talks with Pamu CEO Mark Leslie about its four sustainability targets and its renewed commitments to meet those targets with three major banks... He talks with NZ First…
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In this episode, owner of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds Lisa Mumm talks about what to look for when buying microgreen seeds. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Ca…
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This new season of The Profitable Mini-Farm kicks off with farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck joining host Diego to talk about the challenges and techniques of managing excess water on the farm. They also dive deep into cover cropping: what do you do to your production beds when the farm slows down? Farmer Jodi shares his cover cropping strategies: w…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Toko Mouth farmer and former Federated Farmers Otago branch President Simon Davies about the damage done to his farm following the recent deluge in the south, stock losses and the clean-up effort ahead... He talks with Organics Aotearoa NZ spokesperson Brendan Hoare about its nationwide campaign which op…
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In this episode, microgreens grower Jon Grootveld shares how he deals with the repetitive, occasionally monotonous, cycle of growing microgreens. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Gr…
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In this episode, first-generation farmer Vannah Roddy shares her strategic CSA subscription that allows for some flexibility with her customers. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Gro…
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In this episode, farmer Heath Emerson talks about making enough for a living and a bit more to save for a rainy day. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Car…
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In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec talk about farming in the peak season: summer. They dive into the challenges that come with being a solo farmer surviving the summer season by balancing production, ensuring having enough crops to sell, expanding the product variety, and potentially tapping into additional market streams to include restau…
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In this episode, I reflect on my recent experiences at the AgForce conference in Brisbane, including a powerful presentation from Wayne Bennett, the legendary NRL coach. His thoughts on leadership, challenging others, and personal responsibility deeply resonated with me, and I'll share how these ideas apply to both agriculture and everyday life. I'…
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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones, host of the Real Optimism podcast on the REX platform, about the flooding in Dunedin, her recent speaking engagement at the AgForce conference in Queensland and hearing a speech from legendary rugby league coach Wayne Bennett... He talks with Sarah Murray from Aschworth Station about her and…
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In this episode, grower and content creator Josh Sattin talks about the potential cons of implementing a deep compost mulch system. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgre…
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