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Rural Focus is a unique program in commercial radio: it provides the most comprehensive coverage of agricultural and agribusiness issues affecting the rural communities in regional Western Australia.
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Michael Harding from Freight Lines Group talks to us this morning about the amount of grain coming off our WA paddocks and how they're handling the non-stop nature of this year's harvest. Sarah Gradie from Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) tells us about some recent grants for projects across our rural communities, And Women in Farming's Roxanne Morrissey recaps 2025 and looks forward to a new branch opening in Narembeen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karen Strange from Wheatbelt and Beyond Youth Mentoring joined us this morning to talk about their program and encourage people to get involved. Jeremy Stewart from Merrifield Real Estate gives us a little recap of the year's real estate market and some predictions for 2026, And Rural Aid's Roger Hitchcock talks to us about some exciting changes coming next year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MTAA Interim Executive Director Peter Jones chats to us about the Federal Government's announcement to extend Right to Repair reforms to agricultural machinery. Todd Nener from Redipods tells us about their cottage range and worker's accommodation options. Dean Toovey from Patmore Feeds discusses producing stronger lambs, And Nutrien's Craig Walker talks Christmas and Muchea sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bayer Technical Solutions Agronomist Matt Willis joins us this morning to chat about dealing with herbicide resistance along fencelines. GRDC Grower Relations Manager West Kayla Evans gets us excited for the upcoming GRDC Grains Research Updates, with registrations now open. Deputy Leader of the Nationals WA Peter Rundle checked in with some updates around sheep numbers and school bus battles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rural West is a free, confidential financial counselling service, supporting rural businesses and primary producers. CEO Chris Wheatcroft spoke to us this morning about what it means to help our country folk get back on track. Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie joined us for an update on harvest and a reminder to start thinking about seeding and hay equipment for next year. With a worse-than-usual amount of flies this year, Milne Feeds' Paul Nenke tells us about their Flybuster product, And Nutrien's Harry Carol has TWO market reports for us this morning as we head towards the end of sale yard season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you've been sitting all day in the truck, tractor or harvester, Louise O'Neill from Farmlife Fitness has some easy movement and stretching you can do! 4 Farmers has a new addition to the team - alongside Cathy McKenna, we welcome soil science expert and contractor Eddie Haumann from South Africa. And we talk succession planning tips with Terry Melrose from Regional Men's Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DPIRD senior biosecurity officer Kelly Manning joins us this morning to talk about skeleton weed - a declared pest in WA and a high-priority eradication target that must be reported. Brett Johnson from Farm Shield talks us through a hail claim and the use of discretion, And Countryman editor Cally Dupe has a front-page story about WA's devastating fires earlier this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Scott, Nannup grower and APC Producers Committee member chats with us about buying local cherries, apricots, nectarines and peaches over summer. Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea has an update on that paraquat decision that was supposed to be made this month, And Nutrien's Craig Walker talks movies and sale yards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RaboResearch Australia general manager Stefan Vogel discusses how the increasing popularity of weight loss drugs could affect our local agriculture and food industry. Dean Toovey from Patmore Feeds joins us to talk pellets and December discounts, And we check in with Steve Martin MLC as the end of the year draws near.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crisp Wireless CEO Leigh Ballard tells us about their new Deployable Emergency Telecommunications Hub, designed for regional emergencies. FBG's Damon Cusack reminds us that the 2026 Dancing in the Dirt event is coming up in March, And Rural Aid's Roger Hitchcock talks to us about creativity and authenticity on the farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia's peak medical specialist training bodies are urging the federal government to establish dedicated regional specialist training centres. CPMC Chair Associate Professor Sanjay Jeganathan believes if we train doctors in the bush, they'll stay in the bush. South West Marketing Mentor founder and RRR Network member Lily Yeang talks about the importance of helping each other find success in the country. And Nutrien's Harry Carol gives the Mt Barker market report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Each year, around 1.6 million legs of ham are sold in the lead-up to Christmas. But nearly 70% of the bacon and ham on our shelves is made from imported pork. Australian Pork Limited CEO Margo Andrae chats to us about how to access local pork this Christmas. Isabelle Rogers, GRDC National Variety Trials Manager - West, reminds us to access their trial notification service during harvest, And Countryman editor Cally Dupe tells us about that recent live export ship drug bust on the WA coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DPIRD senior research scientist Shahajahan Miyan tells us all about the rise of industrial hemp in Australia. Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea has the latest stories, And Nutrien's Craig Walker gives us the market report and an insight into the livestock industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FJ Dynamics WA dealer Jeremy Della-Sale talks to us about the future of precision ag tech and affordable autosteer options. Patmore Feeds' Dean Toovey has advice on feeding ewes ahead of joining time, And DPIRD crop science and grain production manager Bob French tells us about the 2026 WA Crop Sowing Guide, a popular resource now available online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whether you're on the land, in the shed, or behind the scenes - if you work in agriculture, this is your chance to be heard. Norco chief executive Michael Hampson tells us about the National Farmer Wellbeing Survey. Milne Feeds' Paul Nenke chats with us about WAMMCO joining the Lambex national carcase competition, And we talk Movember with Owen Catto from the Men's Regional Health Initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Farmers' Federation President Hamish McIntyre celebrates National Ag Day with us! Merrifield Real Estate director Jeremy Stewart has advice for home buyers looking to purchase regionally. Elders Esperance agronomist Pat Levieux recaps the season, And Nutrien's Harry Carol gives us the Mt Barker market report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dive into the main story in grains over the past week - China buying US soybeans - with ADM Trading accumulation manager Tom Mayfield. The Livestock Collective's Holly Ludeman tells us about their upcoming LIVEXchange Collective Welcome event and auction, Southwest Liberals MP Steve Thomas MLC joins us for a chat about that forgotten Tier 3 rail line, And Countryman editor Cally Dupe has some ripper stories for us in this week's paper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonas Hodgson, GRDC Manager Crop Protection tells us about a recent tour of the Albany and Esperance port zones discussing slaters, earwigs and millipedes with key agronomists in the region. A new Women in Farming branch is opening in Narembeen! Peta Hubbard gives us the details. Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie has an interesting demo day happening today, And Nutrien's Craig Walker reminisces on his younger years and gives us the Muchea market report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Farmers' Bill Crabtree talks about the upcoming paraquat changes and what we can use instead. BOM's Jess Linguard gives us an update on website feedback, roughly one month on from the initial upheaval, And we chat to Beyond Blue's Derek Schoen about reaching out before you hit rock bottom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you considered what you'll do with your animals if bushfire evacuation becomes a reality? DPIRD State Animal Welfare in Emergencies Coordinator Brett Hopley is urging us to complete a PAWE template on the DPIRD website. Neil Ballard from Ballard Cleaning talks to us about seed cleaning season, And Crisp Wireless CEO Leigh Ballard recaps their recent webinar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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