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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.

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15:30

Wheatbelt Red Cards, Regional Politicians, and Crop...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/20

Today we had a chat with Renata the CEO of the Wheatbelt NRM and what's going on in the region, Shane Love the Member for the Midwest and leader of the WA Nationals about the start to a new Parliamentary Cycle, and James Lyndon an Agronomist from Bayer about the shaky start to seeding and how Bayer can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:18

Changes to Our Privacy Laws, Fertilizing Crops, and...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/19

The first crack at a new gig can always be exciting, and maybe a bitstressful! While Leah is taking a well-deserved break, Oz is joined by Rebecca from Balliwick Legal to discuss changing privacy laws, Shane from Nutrien to talk Fertilizer, and Ian from Rural Aid to discuss the sowing season stress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:15

Great Insights Into Chemical Market plus How Is CSBP...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/16

We have some of our regulars on the show today, plus some great insights from others. To start Harry Carol from Nutrien gives us the market report from Mt Barker. Then we are joined by Farrin Parker from CSBP who takes us through what they are doing to secure their post-seeding fertiliser.Jeremy Stuart then shares an update on the Great Southern real estate market and finally Ash Couper from Nutrien takes us through some market insights for chemicals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-AU

13:31

GPs In A Tricky Spot With Gun Reform Legislation

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/15

Steve Thomas the Liberal member for the Southwest, joined Leah on Rural Focus this morning to share his concerns on the involvement of GPs in gun reform. Plus we meet the new owners of All Water Resources, previously Athena Water, Sarah Searle and Cally Dupe gives us the headlines from The Countryman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

14:05

Is Your Unguarded Machinery Your Greatest On Farm Risk?

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/14

On the show today Stephen Brown from SafeFarms WA spoke about some recent cases involving unguarded machinery resulting in injury or loss of life. In one case costing the business a $875,000. Stephen takes us through why it's so important to have your work safe plans in place, and action them to avoid these fines, but more importantly possibly save lives. We also had a great catchup with Mel Parnell from CLAAS Harvest Centre in Northam and got the headlines with editor Darren O'Dea.See

en-AU

14:06

Got A On-farm Problem You Need Solved? Maybe Apply...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/13

GRDC Capacity and Extension Manager Katelyn Lubcke spoke to Leah on Rural Focus this morning about GRDC's investment in Nuffield Scholarships. A fantastic opportunity for growers who are looking for a solution to a problem on farm. Plus Paul Nenke from Milne feeds gives us the run down on feed we should include to keep ewe condition high and Bill Crabtree from 4Farmers takes us through what it takes to tackle Rye Grass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

14:10

How Has Your Farm Land Value Changed This Year?

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/12

The property market has been strong for some time, but what about farm land? Well Bendigo Bank Agribusiness have put out a new report that says Australian farmland values are at a record high. We spoke to Neil Burgess Senior Manager Industry Affairs to get all the details for WA. Plus Stew McKenzie from Burando Hill is back with some amazing products and we touch base with Robin from Kerlie Mobile Press Repairs to see what he's up too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

12:18

Stay Ahead with Our Mt Barker Cattle Market Report

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/09

Harry Carol from Nutrien is joining me live from Manypeaks today as he shares the Mt Barker cattle report from yesterdays sale yard. Plus Elders senior agronomist Peter Elliott Lockhart chats insights from the region and we get some great reminders from Regional Men's Health Initiative on the importance on taking time for yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

14:59

Looking For New Seed Varieties? We Have Some Options...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/08

Farmer Lyndon Mickle joined Leah on Rural Focus this morning to get a snap shot of the season on his cropping farm east of Esperance. We also got an update from the Wheatbelt Futures Forum with Theresa Lee and David Clegg Seed Category Manager from Nutrien gives us update on supply and new varieties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

13:34

Positive Signs At Muchea This Week, We Have The...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/07

Craig Walker from Nutrien is back to give us the latest from Muchea, and things are looking good. Plus we discuss what the feeling is amongst some on the other side of the Federal election for agriculture. Plus we get the headlines with Darren O'Dea from Farm Weekly and Dan from Sunwise Energy lets us know about the battery rebates that are now on offer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

14:32

Soil Solutions: Tackling Water Repellence on Your Farm

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/06

In this episode, we explore innovative solutions for managing soil water repellence and boosting crop yields with insights from GRDC's Dr. Rowan Maddern. Host Leah Tindale also chats with Matt Willis from Bayer, who shares valuable agronomy tips. Discover amazing products available at CLAAS Harvest Centre Northam that can enhance your farming operations. Tune in for expert advice to make your farm more efficient and productive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

10:02

Loneliness Is On The Rise But It Doesn't Have To Be...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/05

On the show today Roger from Rural Aid joins Leah to talk about loneliness, how it's becoming more prevalent in his conversations but how we can help each other tackle it. We also got a great update from Northam Mazda GWM and Suzuki about their EOFY sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

13:13

Mt Barker Market Report Is Back!

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/02

Harry Carol from Nutrien is back after the school holidays to give us the latest market report from Mount Barker sale yards. We also spoke to Ciara Nalty from Bailiwick Legal to find out how we should set up our employees in a farming business. And the Cancer Council WA joined Leah to update us on some wonderful resources and services available to people in the regions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

12:16

How Are You Using Your Herbicides? We Have Some Top Tips

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/02

On the show today we found out about where Bailiwick Legal is opening up a new office, plus Bill Crabtree from 4Farmers gave us some top tips around herbicides and weeding agents. Of course being a Thursday Cally Dupe editor of The Countryman shared this weeks headlines. It's all here on Rural Focus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

12:52

Market Report Is Back From Muchea

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/30

Wednesday is always a jam packed show and today we kicked things off with a Nutrien market report from Muchea with Craig Walker. We got the headlines from this weeks addition of Farm Weekly and Belinda Lay local farmer in the Esperance region had a chat to me about how their start of season is going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:52

Are You Under 35? Then Don't Miss The Agvocate WA...

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/29

On the show today Leah spoke with Sophie Wooldridge from AgVocate WA about their upcoming annual forum, plus James Bee from Elders jumped on to chat through some ideas for seeding and shared an amazing place to get continued market insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

13:19

Sheep Feed And Seeding Technology

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/28

On the show today we got a great look at feed options if you're seeking to supplement your livestock with Paul Nenke from Milne Feeds. We also got an insight into seeding technology that might assist you with Stewart McKenzie from Burando Hill. Finally we got a great reminder with Chris Gibbs around the importance of talking to a mate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

11:00

Urea Supplies Are Currently Fragile, But Why?

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/24

We speak to Rabobank analyst Paul Joules to find out exactly why the global urea supplies are currently fragile. He also takes us through a broader look at fertilisers including phosphates. Plus we get an update from The Livestock Collective and learn all the important headlines from the Countryman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

11:45

Why Now Is A Good Time To Spray Fence Lines and...

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/23

Mitch Tuffley from Bayer was back on the show this morning to give us a herbicide tip we might not usually think of at this time of year. Plus we get an update from the Wagin branch of Women In Farming and editor Darren O'Dea is back to give us this weeks headlines from Farm Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

14:02

Are You Our Next Hockey Star? Plus Great Southern...

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/22

On the show this morning Stewart McKenzie from WA Country Masters Hockey Association let us know about the upcoming training day that could see you head over east for the comp this year. Plus Merrifield Real Estate gave us some stunning listings in Albany and your Southwest Liberal Member Steve Thomas joins us once more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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