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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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12:43

Grain Trading Market Insights

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/17

We've got the latest grain trading insights with Tom Mayfield from ADM Trading, plus we learn more about the Pilbara region with Toyah McCarthy, RRR Networks Regional Ambassador for the Pilbara. And of course it wouldn't be a Thursday without the Countryman headlines, editor Cally Dupe joins us for the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:12

We Have The Latest in Sheep With Todays Market Report...

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/16

Craig Walker from Nutrien was back today to give us the latest market report from Muchea, plus we got some important reminders with Stephen from Safe Farms WA and Belinda Morrissey gave us the headlines in this weeks edition of Farm Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

13:20

Potential For Fungicide Resistance Detected In Esperance

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/15

Looking to be apart of a new project for the Wheatbelt NRM? On the show today Renata joined Leah to chat about the Forage for Nature project which has grants available for Wheatbelt farmers. Plus Shane Love leader of Nationals WA shared an update and Georgia from GRDC is back, this time taking us through the potential for fungicide resistance detected in Esperance wheat powdery mildew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:51

We Take A Broad Look At The Sheep Industry With...

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/14

On the show this morning Grantly Mullan the president of Stud Merino Breeders Association of WA joined Leah to give a snapshot of the sheep industry and we were joined by Craig White from Elders to touch base on some important resources that might help you in the coming weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:43

We've Got The Last Mt Barker Cattle Report for April

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/11

On the show this morning Harry Carol from Nutrien delivered our last market report out of Mt Barker for the rest of April. He'll be back the first week of May. We also got some important prostate reminders with Chris Gibbs from Regional Men's Health Initiative, and Michael from Freightlines Group shares an update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

9:34

Entering Into A Contract? Make Sure You're Across...

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/10

Thank goodness we are talking to the team at Bailiwick Legal, on the show today Matilda Lloyd took us through common contractual provisions and what they mean, plus we got the headlines from this weeks Countryman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

12:51

Uncertainty - We All Experience It, How Should You...

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/07

We look at ways to make ourselves more resilient in uncertain times with Roger from Rural Aid, plus we have an exciting update from Stewart McKenzie from Burando Hill. We also spoke with John McKillop, Chair of the Red Meat Advisory Council to get his thoughts on the US tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

24:11

What Do The US Tariffs Mean For Australia's...

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/04

Today on Rural Focus we deep dive into the 'Liberation Day' US tariffs and what they mean for Australia's agricultural exports with Rabobanksenior analyst Angus Gidley-Baird. From beef, to wine and cotton we take you through it all. Plus the market report from Mt Barker with Nutrien's Harry Carol, insights into product availability with agronomist from Nutrien, Tom Shaw and RRR network member Danielle McNamee shares her business journey with ProcessWorx. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-AU

12:28

Insights Into Herbicides and The Great Southern...

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/03

Mitch Tuffley from Bayer joined Leah on Rural Focus this morning sharing a snapshot of the region he works across, The Great Southern and some tips for weed managment. Plus we learn about new scholarships available for those interested in a PhD in Agriculture Research and we get all the headlines from The Countryman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:19

Slugs and Snails How Can You Combat Them This Year

Rural Focus ·

2025/04/01

The GRDC joined Leah on Rural Focus this morning to talk about a very important slugs and snails project. Plus we found out about the Wheatbelt Futures Forum happening in May and got an update on current funding opportunities in the emerging industries space at Agrifutures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:10

Quality and Compassionate Dentistry in the regions?...

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/31

2025 WA Rural Health Excellence awards has seen Bryan Fleming win the Allied Health Professional of the Year andoverall Chairman's Award. Bryan Fleming has dedicated 42 years to providing exceptional dental care to rural WA communities, including Kalgoorlie, Lake Grace, Katanning, Narrogin, and Bunbury and he joined Leah on Rural Focus to share more about his dedication to healthcare in the regions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

17:14

Fertilisers, Shipping And Cattle Market Report, It's...

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/28

A busy morning on Rural Focus today, with Phil Brooks from Whitfert joining us to talk all things fertilisers. Plus Harry Carol from Nutrien delivers this weeks cattle market report from Mt Barker and we have a very important conversation regarding suicide with Terry Melrose, Regional Men's Health Initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:24

About To Enter A Contract - Listen To This First

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/27

Bailiwick Legal are back to talk about contracts, all we need to know to look after our best interests. Plus we get the headlines from The Countryman with editor Cally Dupe, and leader of the WA Nationals Shane Love joins Leah to talk after the state election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

18:10

Sheep Report From Muchea Plus We Chat Youth In Ag Events

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/26

Craig Walker from Nutrien is back to give us the sheep report out of Muchea, plus we were joined by Agvocate to find out what events are in the pipeline. Also on the show Craig White from Elders had a chat with Leah around services you might not be aware of and Darren O'dea gave us this weeks headlines from Farm Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:53

Sheepdog Championships and Moora Hay Bales Concert

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/25

On the show today we found out about the 2025 Dogpro Supreme Australian Sheep Dog Championship and discovered more about the the Moora Hay Bales Concert happening this Saturday. Peter Rundle the Deputy Leader of The Nationals WA and Member for Roe also joined Leah to share what he is focused on after the elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

17:56

Cattle Market Report from Mt Barker and Insights Into...

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/24

So much good stuff in the show today. Harry Carol from Nurtrien gave us the latest from the Mt Barker sale yard, Rabobank’s senior animal proteins analyst Angus Gidley-Baird shared insights broadly into the beef market from a national and international level. Plus Bailiwick Legal gave us the run down on all things litigation and debt recovery and we chatted to Stew Mckenzie from Burando Hill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:45

Finalist of AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Isabella...

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/21

AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award finalist, Isabella Thrupp joins Rural Focus this morning to talk about her business and nomination in the awards. We also got the insights from Merrifield Real Estate in the Albany and Great Southern region, and Roger from Rural Aid is back with some helpful reminders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

12:29

The Latest Grain Trading Update And The Headlines...

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/20

This morning we spoke to Tom Mayfeild from ADM Trading to the latest in grain trading. Plus Cally Dupe editor of The Countryman shared what's making headlines and we had an update from Women In Farming Laura Butler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:23

Keep The Sheep Rally Is Happening Next Friday 28th...

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/19

Keep the Sheep campaign is kicking off another rally this time with an additional message for parliament. We caught up with campaigner Holly Ludeman for all the details. Plus - Craig Walker is back to give us the insights in the Muchea sheep report. And Reid Seaby from Nutrien shares his insights into sustainability for growers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

12:03

Looking to Deep Sow? Listen To This First.

Rural Focus ·

2025/03/18

This morning we were joined by Dr Greg Rebetzke, Chief Research Scientist at CSIRO Agriculture and Food to hear about the national long coleoptile wheat project. Plus we spoke to local farmer Chloe McDougall from Lake Grace about what the season is looking like, and Bill Crabtree from 4Farmers was back with some interesting herbicides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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