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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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Today we were joined by Fiona Mann, an AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award WA finalist who’s turning locally grown canola from her family farm near Eradu into premium cold-pressed oil under BLOCK 275! We also hear from Grains Australia CEO Richard Simonaitis about being formally selected to join Austrade’s new Trade Diversification Network, And Nutrien's Harry Carol calls in from a clearing sale in Manypeaks this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Research shows nearly 80% of primary students in Australia cannot identify current dairy farming practices. The National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy has been launched to transform how students learn about the ag industry. We chat to Troy Setter, Consolidated Pastoral Company CEO, about the strategy. Nutrien livestock agent Craig Walker joins us for a chat about 2026 sale yard predictions, And Rural Aid's Roger Hitchcock talks changing our attitudes and reactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A unique network of monitoring stations have been installed across some of Australia’s most hail-prone locations, to better understand extreme weather events. Associate Professor Matthew Mason from the University of Queensland's School of Civil Engineering tells us all about it. We also chat to Terry Antonio - a farmer in Salmon Gums, chair of the Esperance Zone Innovation Group and a panelist at the upcoming Evoke Ag event in Melbourne. And Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie pops in to talk about augers and staying safe on the road when passing large machinery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wheatbelt livestock producers with lupin stubbles are being urged to monitor flocks for signs of the liver disease, lupinosis, following widespread rainfall in November. DPIRD field veterinary officer Judy Burson joins us. Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea has the top stories from this week's paper, And Nutrien's Craig Walker has an update from Muchea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heard of Rural West? CEO Chris Wheatcroft jumps on the show this morning to tell us about their free financial counselling for producers and ag businesses. We also talk to Wheatbelt NRM CEO Renata Paliskis about funding available for landholders with eucalypt woodlands, And Scott Chatwin from Asphalt Recyclers tells us how to fix dusty roads and washouts on your farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DPIRD research scientist Asad Ullah joins us this morning to talk about the trial of a new concept multi-function tree management platform at Manjimup Horticulture Research Institute. Paul Nenke from Milne Feeds talks plans for the new year and a record number of WA carcase competition entries. Harry Carol from Nutrien has the latest from the very busy Mt Barker sale yards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's guests: Freight Lines Group - Michael Harding Regional Men's Health - Terry Melrose Merrifield Real Estate - Jeremy StewartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The USDA World Ag supply and demand report came out this week, so we called up ADM Trading grain accumulation manager Tom Mayfield for some insights and observations. Narrogin Shire President Leigh Ballard has some fun news involving a famous board game, And Countryman editor Cally Dupe has the top stories from this week's paper, including updates on gun laws and fire recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nutrien's Craig Walker gives us the first Muchea market report for 2026, Bill Crabtree from 4 Farmers has some interesting Aquifer trial results, And Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea talks flying vets and empty nesting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DPIRD field veterinary officer Hayley Hardwick joins us this morning to talk about ryegrass toxicity and how it can harm your livestock. Safe Farms WA executive officer Stephen Brown gives us an update on farm safety for 2026, And GRDC Grower Relations Manager West Kayla Evans reminds us to register for next month's GRDC Farm Business Updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To kick off the first show of the year, we chat to our show regulars - Stew Mckenzie - Burando Hill Leigh Ballard - Crisp Wireless Harry Carol - NutrienSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For our last show of the year, we spoke to CBH COO Mick Daw about the record 2025 harvest, Steve Martin MLC about staying safe over the holidays, And Nutrien's Harry Carol about upcoming cattle sales in the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Chatwin from Asphalt Recyclers Australia tells us about the benefits of recycled asphalt and also... How to correctly say asphalt. GRDC grower relations manager for the west, Luke Dawson, jumps on to talk about GRDC's upcoming Summer Sessions in Albany, Busselton and Dongara. And Louise O'Neill from Farm Life Fitness talks career changes, silly season mental health, and audiobook recommendations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concerned grower Bob Iffla jumped on the show this morning on behalf of CBH shareholders, to discuss reopening the Tier 3 closed rail lines area. Luke Oliver, local farmer, tells us about Tambellup's community crop auction and Christmas party taking place this Friday, And Nutrien's Craig Walker gives us his final market report for the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Farmers' Bill Crabtree joins us to talk about his recent travels, including his trip to India to secure generic Sakura for next year. Stephen Brown from Safe Farms WA has an update on WA's first ever agriculture WHS conference happening in February, And southwest Liberal MP Steve Thomas MLC reminds us to stay safe over the summer period as we all migrate to his neck of the woods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management CEO Renata Paliskis joins us this morning to talk about their Regional Wheatbelt NRM Plan and survey, available in hard copy and online. Leigh Ballard from Crisp Wireless looks back on their achievements, builds, NBN success and community support throughout 2025, And Nutrien's Harry Carol has a double market report today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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