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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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12:44

The 25 Year Battle for Railway Crossing Safety

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/23

Did you know WA has stronger laws governing bicycle lighting than we do for trains? Railway safety advocate Lara Jensen joins Rural Focus for an eye-opening chat about the long-fought battle for better lighting at rural crossings. Stew Mckenzie from Burando Hill tells us about the latest hay-handling gear, and Member for the Central Wheatbelt Lachlan Hunter talks live exports and Grower Group Alliance defunding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:06

Cricket Legend Brad Hogg Talks Drought Resilience

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/22

Today's all about recapping! The incredible Brad Hogg (cricket legend and Williams local) recaps the Southwest NRM drought resilience event that took place in Bridgetown last week. We go back to Friday with Bell Seeds' Kellie Bell and Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie at the Bell Seeds Pasture Field Day. Plus, we check in with Brett Johnson from Farm Shield to talk all things risk protection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:21

Only 51 Houses for Sale in the Greater Albany Region

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/19

Merrifield Real Estate's Jeremy Stewart gives us a snapshot of the latest housing trends in Albany and the Great Southern. Roger Hitchcock from Rural Aid talks about how to deal with family breakdowns when living rurally. We chat to Vanessa Scott from Ord Minnett, as they become a corporate sponsor for the Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network. And Nutrien's Harry Carol recaps yesterday's Mt Barker cattle sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:16

Automated Sheep Feeders - Are They as Good as They...

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/18

Vice Chair of Women in Farming Naomi Hall joins Rural Focus this morning for a chat about some exciting events coming up. Pioneer Seeds' Western Region Sales Manager Erinn McCartney gives us the latest on the upcoming joint field walk at their York STRIKE site. Gerard Roney from Advantage Feeders gives us advice on automated feeders and whether they're worth it. And Countryman editor Cally Dupe has the latest stories - including an update on those controversial firearms laws.See

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15:00

How To Deal with Potassium Deficiency in Wheat and...

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/17

Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea gives us this week's main stories, including a sale that did not go ahead for a major sheep station. 4 Farmer's Bill Crabtree gives advice on dealing with potassium deficiency due to all the rain we've been getting. Southwest Liberal member Steve Thomas talks gun laws and energy breakthroughs. And the ever-reliable Craig Walker has the latest from the Muchea cattle yards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:28

What Issues Matter Most to You in the Wheatbelt?

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/16

Wheatbelt NRM CEO Renata Paliskis encourages the next generation of the wheatbelt to complete the Regional NRM Plan survey. GRDC western panel deputy chair John Young wraps up last week's Western Panel Spring Tour. And Statewide Power's Dan the Solar Man has been out and about, training building companies on how to do off-grid correctly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:51

The Government's $40 million Supply Chain Capacity...

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/15

Happy Monday! This morning, we spoke to Rick Vincent from the Narrogin Men's Shed about National Men's Shed Week, and Milne Feeds' Paul Nenke pops in with the latest in feeds and fly busters. Ahead of this week's RegenWA Regenerative Food Systems Conference, we speak to Dr Terry McCosker about the challenges our local soil faces. And Gerard Roney from Advantage Feeders reminds us to take advantage of the Government's $40 million Supply Chain Capacity Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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20:10

The Challenges Facing Our Food and Agriculture...

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/12

In this morning's show, Chris Gibb's from Regional Men's Health reminds us to look after our backs, whileDr Craig Liddicoat tells us about next week's RegenWA Regenerative Food Systems Conference at Optus Stadium. We check in with Elders' Craig White at the Liebe Spring Field Walk, and Nutrien's Harry Carol with the market report. And Peter Bostock from Pioneer Seeds gives us the latest on STRIKE testing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:11

Brad Hogg - A Meaningful Chat with a Cricket Legend

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/11

It's R U OK Day today - no better time to speak with Grain Producers Initiative ambassador and Scorchers cult hero Brad Hogg about looking after your mental health on the farm and on the cricket pitch! We catch up with Stephen Brown from Safe Farms WA and Dillian Elliott from Boekeman Machinery in the lead up to hay and harvest. And editor of the Countryman, Cally Dupe gives us the latest headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:54

Calling All Rural, Regional and Remote Women

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/10

In this edition, Holly chats to Michael Harding from Freightlines Group and Western Fuels about a bumper upcoming harvest. CEO of RRR Network Kendall Galbraith urges local women to get involved in their 'What RRR Women Want' survey. Editor for Farm Weekly Darren O'Dea gives us this week's headlines, and Nutrien's Craig Walker delivers another great market report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:13

How Growing Legumes Could Score You a Trip to Crown...

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/09

Some fun topics covered this morning! GGA's Daniel Kidd tells us about their exciting legumes 'Cropetition', with entries currently open and closing at the end of September. Gerard Roney from Advantage Feeders lets us know about the government's Supply Chain Capacity grants program, and RSM's Kieran Sullivan tells us why they've partnered with the Rural Regional Remote Women’s Network of WA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:07

Donate Grain and Feed Those in Need

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/08

A donation of just half a tonne of grain to Foodbank's grain program provides more than 12,000 servings of cereal. For every $1 invested, they can distribute $5 worth of food to people who would otherwise go without. Holly catches up with Foodbank CEO Kate O'Hara to talk about the program. We check in with Stew Mckenzie from Burando Hill, with some exiting hay equipment on the way in the leadup to hay time. And Chris Dzoma from Pioneer Seeds gives us the latest in hybrid seeds.See

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48:22

Live from WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin’s Open Day

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/07

In this live edition of Rural Focus: Cunderdin Ag's Open Day! Holly chats with the fantastic students and staff. 00:00 Matt Dowell - Principal, 04:39 Madison and Brody - Year 12 head students, 09:38 Jemma Read - Piggery Technical Officer, 12:10 Tiffany and Ruby - Year 11 & 12 students, 16:14 Kurtis and Kody - Year 12 students, 20:33 Saxon Rice-Fazey - Grains Technical Officer, 26:35 Stuart and Isabel - Year 11 students, 30:06 Brody and Tahlia - Year 11 students, 34:44 Jordan Lee - Residential

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32:00

Day 2 - Live at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days 2025

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/07

In this live edition of Rural Focus: Dan the Solar Man - Statewide Power, Davina Hams and Greta Wolzak - Photography Exhibition, Tyson Bell - AFGRI Equipment, Bryce Sinclair - State Ewe Hogget Competition, Stew Mckenzie - Burando Hill, Brad Wisewould - RLF Agtech, Bill Crabtree - 4 Farmers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:35

Day 1 - Live at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days 2025

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/03

In this live edition of Rural Focus: Ashley McDonald - President, Stew McKenzie - Burando Hill, Robin Oudman - Kerlie Mobile Press, Jesse McDonald - Sponsorships, Craig Walker - Nutrien, Brad Smoker - Chair of Community Bank Kulin, Roger Hitchcock - Rural Aid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:29

A Familiar Face in Narrogin Today

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/02

Leader of the Opposition Basil Zempilas and Steve Martin MLC have a big day in Narrogin today! Holly catches up with them at the Narrogin studio. We talk all things weening lambs and vaccinations with Nutrien's Animal Production Advisor, Amelia Reid. And GRDC's western panel chair Gary Lang gives us the rundown on upcoming regional panels as part of their annual spring tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:19

How Do We Navigate Sustainability and Carbon Accounting?

Rural Focus ·

2025/09/01

On this morning's show, a hot topic - sustainability. Holly asks Nutrien's Reid Seaby about carbon accounting. And Cunderdin Ag College principal Matt Dowell drops in for a chat ahead of this Friday's Open Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:45

Hybrids, Heifers and Heavy Prime Cows

Rural Focus ·

2025/08/29

Holly caught up with Pioneer Seeds' Lisa, Territory Sales Manager for the Central & Southern Wheatbelt, and we spoke to Nutrien's Harry Carol on the road after the Mt Barker Cattle sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:26

Day 2 - Live at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days 2025

Rural Focus ·

2025/08/28

In this live edition of Rural Focus: Basil Zempilas - Leader of the Opposition Ben Boekeman - Boekeman Machinery Craig White and Alana Hartley - Elders Lachlan Hunter - Nationals Member for the Central Wheatbelt Stew Mckenzie - Burando Hill Brad Wisewould - RLF AgtechSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:05

Day 1 - Live at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days 2025

Rural Focus ·

2025/08/28

In this live edition of Rural Focus: Danielle Green, General Manager - Dowerin Events Committee Natalie Lawrence, General Manager - Mira Residential Glenn Dunkerton and Helen Godwin - The Regional Men's Health Initiative David Smyth, Executive Director - Euroz Hartleys Dan the Solar Man - Statewide Power Craig Walker - Nutrien See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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