Rural Focus

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.

How You Can See The Footage From Onboard a Live Export Ship

Steve Bolt from The Livestock Collective joins Leah to share more about the footage from onboard a live export ship that headed out to the Middle East over Christmas. Plus Owen Catto is back from Regional Men's Health Initiative to talk about the importance of Men looking after themselves and booking those all important appointments with health professionals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-31
12:53

The Biggest Issues With Farmer Lease Agreements

Bailiwick Legal is back to help us with lease agreements, to make sure we know what to look out for in ours especially when farms are involved. Plus Adam Poulsen from The Countryman delivers this weeks headlines and we chat exciting events with CEO Shona Gawel from Grain Growers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-30
14:38

Get Your Livestock Market Report Plus We Look At Resilience Planning

Craig Walker is back with out livestock market report out of Muchea yards, we get the headlines from Farm Weekly, plus DPIRD joins us to take us through their farm business resilience program funding being rolled out in the next few months and how you can benefit. Hit follow on the Rural Focus Podcast to make sure you never miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-29
12:05

Mustering with Drones, We Find Out How

Ever wanted to know more about how drone mustering works? We chat to SkyKelpie founder Luke Chaplain about the application, and Dan from Sunwise is back this time talking about solar and the heatwave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-28
10:54

New Years Resolutions Disappeared Already? Not All Is Lost.

We are looking at the end of January already and for many of us we may be feeling disappointed towards the goals we wanted to achieve, so Roger from Rural Aid joins us to give us a perspective shift and some encouragement that will help you from throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Plus the wonderful Tracy Lefroy, long-time member of the RRR Network joins us to share about her nomination to be elected in the 2025 CBH Member Director Elections for District 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-24
10:11

Considering a Vendor Finance Agreement? Listen To This First!

Bailiwick Legal join us to talk through the ins and outs of a vendor finance agreement, how they can work best for you. Plus we get this weeks headline from the Countryman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-23
10:28

The Latest Muchea Sheep Report and Gun Reform Questions Still Raised

Craig Walker from Nutrien is back to deliver this weeks sheep report out of Muchea. Plus Southwest Liberal Member Steve Thomas shares his thoughts around the gun reform legalisation. And of course we are joined by Darren O'Dea editor at Farm Weekly for a look at this weeks headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-22
18:11

Is the Australian Beef Industry Feeling Optimisic?

We spoke to Emily Tan from Meat & Livestock Australia on the latest producer survey, looking at the sentiment around the beef industry. Plus we chat to one of the winners of the 2025 CBH Group Growing Leaders Scholarships, Jim Hamilton and we celebrate 20 years of GRDC's National Variety Trials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-21
13:42

The Drought Hub Has a New Director Plus Your Cattle Market Report

Lots of good stuff on the show today. Harry Carol from Nutrien was back to give us the Mount Barker Cattle Report. Plus the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub)  revealed their new Director, Dr Jo Wisdom - and she shares hers for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-20
09:17

Can You Teach An Old Dog New Tricks? and Is It Good News or Bad News for Home Buyers At The Moment.

On the show today we chatted with Merrifield Real Estate to get a little snap shot of the market as well as some very beautiful new listings for the Albany area. Plus we ask the age old question, can you teach an old dog new tricks? Regional Men's Health join us to give us their take on learning.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-17
09:56

The Livestock Collective Have Hit The Ground Running

On today's show we speak to Tiffany Davey from the Livestock Collective. Just returning from the Middle East, she's fired up and ready to go sharing what the focus will be for 2025. Plus the Countryman Acting Editor Adam Poulsen joins us to share todays headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-16
13:07

Muchea Sheep Market Report and Skeleton Weed Updates

On todays show we got the inside info on what the sheep market may be looking like in 2025, plus the Nutrien Muchea Sheep Market Report with Craig Walker. Plus DPIRD chats through Skeleton Weed, with important reminders and how best to monitor it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-15
09:55

What's in store for the CWA this year, plus have you tested your soil?

On today's show we chatted to the County Women's Association State president Felicity Edwards looking ahead on their 101st year, and how integral the organisation has become to the community of WA. Plus Australian Mineral Fertilisers join us to talk about soil testing - when is the right time to test and what's involved with Senior Field Advisor Louis Poiron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-14
08:04

Marron season is under way, plus the market report is back!

Rural Focus is back!  First podcast of the year for Jan 13th is full to the brim. Leah talks Marron Fishing season with DPIRD, how to navigate solar door knockers with Sunwise, plus get the Cattle Market report thanks to Nutrien Ag Solutions. Tune in and listen live 10-12pm Monday to Friday or catchup in the afternoons with Rural Focus podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-13
14:43

Blue Tree Project Launches Regional WA Tour

Blue Tree Project Launches Regional WA TourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-04
06:25

Wonderful Support from the City for the Keepthesheep Campaign

WA Farmers President Says the KeepTheSheep Rally in Perth on Friday had wonderful support from the city.....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-04
07:26

Farm Weekly Out Tomorrow - Editor Darren O'Dea on what we can read in tomorrow's Edition

Farm Weekly Wednesday - Editor Darren O'Dea on what we can read in Tomorrow's Edition....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-29
05:44

CSBP Commissions New Urea Sustain Coating System in WA's Midwest

CSBP Commissions New Urea Sustain Coating System in WA's MidwestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-27
04:39

New Drought Hub Projects in WA Set To Transform Ag Practices

New Drought Hub Projects in WA set to Transform Ag Practices...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-23
09:48

Reducing Losses and how to Maximise Efficiency in your Case Flagship Headers

Hear how to reduce your losses and how to Maximise Efficiency in your Case Flagship Headers.....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-23
20:03

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