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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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15:28

Establishing Canola, Early Weed Control, and AgVocate...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/27

Today of Rural Focus Oz had a chat with Andrew from the CSIRO about GRDC's latest updates on the Establishing Canola Project, He also had a chat with Craig from Elders about what farmers can do to control early weed growth in their crops, and wrapped up the show talking to the newest committee member of AgVocate, Oli Ayers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:52

Grain Handling, Moisture Retention, and Stock Feeds

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/26

Today on the Rural Focus Podcast Oz had a chat with Stew Mac from Burando Hill about grain handling this season, He also had a chat with Bill Crabtree from 4Farmers about moisture retention. rounding out the show with a chat about Stock Feeds with Paul Nenke from Milne Feeds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:51

Wool, Cattle, and Men's Health in the Regions

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/26

Oz had a chat with Warren Holt and Harry Carrol from Nutrien about the Wool and Cattle markets respectively. As well as a chat with Michael from Regional Men's Health!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:56

Women in Farming, The Countryman's latest issue, and...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/22

Today on the podcast Oz is joined by: Jane Kowald from Women in Farming about what's happening around the branches of Woman in Farming. Cally Dupe, the editor of The Countrymen about today's issue covering the Coalition Split and the lovely features of the paper. And Sophie Wooldridge from AgVocateWA about their Annual Forum Conference in Perth on FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:31

A look at West Australian Agriculture: Sheep, Shires,...

Rural Focus ·

2025/05/21

Today on the podcast Oz had a chat with; Craig Walker from Nutrien about the Sheep Prices this week Darren from Farm Weekly about Firearms, Mobile Coverage, and a Man raising funds by cycling with his hands. The Shire President of WA's most remote Shire about the happenings in our outback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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