We’ve heard in recent months about wallabies ravaging farmland, as well as the usual culprits like rabbits and deer…  And while it’s a massive problem for many parts of rural NZ, there are some measures you can take…  To tell us more, we’re joined now by Hunting HQ Director Marc Featherstone.

A new strain of M.bovis has been identified on one of the four confirmed properties in Mid Canterbury. MPI will ramp up summer testing after their genomic testing revealed the new strain on one property. Ag Research Infections Diseases Principal Scientist Axel Heiser updates us further.

Alright, let’s head to the Hawkes Bay now, where we find farmer and former NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy, Mike Petersen… 

On this episode…  We chat with former World Rugby Referee and farmer Nicky Ewins…  We talk with the founder of Boring Oat MilkMorgan Maw…  And we catch up with Fairlight Foundation Executive Director Laura Koot… 

It's been a big few weeks in Southland for Laura Koot from Real Country and the Fairlight Foundation. REX caught up with her to hear all about the new Fairlight Station interns and what's needed for young women in the rural sector. 

REX is shining the spotlight on rural women this month so Hamish and Bex caught up with Sally Coombe - a Dairy Women's Network volunteer regional leader, dairy farmer, chartered accountant and the treasurer of Multiples Taranaki. Click here for your chance to win $5,000 in travel vouchers. 

After a big week of Political Forestry announcements and comments, Andy Scott from 50 Shades of Green joins REX to tell us more.

Zero fossil fuels in horticulture - can it be done?...  Well that's exactly what Forest Lodge Orchard in Cromwell has done - growing cherries with zero fossil fuels…  And founder Mike Casey has just launched a new company, NZ Zero to help other farmers and growers achieve the same thing…  He joins us on REX to tell us more.

Dom George dials in from Wanaka and joins Bex and Hamish for a recap of the last week of Rural news.

We kicked things off this with a look at what’s happening in the rural print media, regular guest Tony Leggett joined us on REX