# Mike Casey: Electric Tech Enabled World First Farm

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Podcast: [NZ Tech Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nz-tech-podcast-408764)
Published: 2026-05-12T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nz-tech-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/mike-casey-electric-tech-enabled-world-first-farm
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Duration seconds: 3276

## Resource

Paul Spain visits Mike Casey at Electric Cherries in Central Otago for an inspiring dive into tech-driven sustainable farming. Discover how Mike went from tech startup success in Sydney to building New Zealand’s first fully electric cherry orchard, where self-generated solar power slashes costs and future-proofs the business. Explore practical insights on electrification, energy economics, and why making smarter tech choices at every level can transform New Zealand’s prosperity and sustainability. Special thanks to our show partners: 2degrees, Fortinet, One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, Workday, and Gorilla Technology.

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