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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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21:41

Celebrating Our Rural Teachers

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/31

Today is World Teacher's Day! Rosalie Packham, English teacher at Cunderdin Ag College spoke to us this morning about her experience teaching in the wheatbelt. We also heard from Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC - Minister for Agriculture and Food, Forestry, Fisheries, Small Business, Mid West, and a proud business member of the RRR Network. We had an interesting chat with Rural Aid's Roger Hitchcock about the difference between sympathy and empathy, And Harry Carol from Nutrien gave us the Mt Barker market

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14:06

The WA Dairy Situation

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/30

This morning we spoke to Western Dairy Chair Andrew Jenkins about WA's dairy industry, from the positives to the negatives and everything in between. Agvocate treasurer Jacob Nenke called in from Hamilton, Victoria, And Countryman editor Cally Dupe had a bunch of great stories to tell us about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:03

A Look at the Fertiliser Market for 2026

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/29

Whitfert Fertilisers' Phil Brooks gives us an insight into next year's fertiliser supply and prices, plus touches on global grain over harvest. Editor Darren O'Dea has some interesting stories to tell us about in this week's Farm Weekly. Pioneer Seeds' Rhi Fleming tells us about their canola hybrid PY429T, And Craig Walker from Nutrien has the Muchea market report and gives us his take on the 80s!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:26

Strong Crops, Dwindling Prices

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/28

As we head towards a potentially record-breaking harvest, there's a not so optimistic outlook on grain prices. We dive into the reasons why with RaboResearch General Manager Stefan Vogel. GRDC Senior Regional Manager Peter Bird tells us about GRDC's Grain Adopt Development & Extension Open Call, And Elders' Craig White has an update on agricultural drones for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:22

Has the BOM's New Website... Bombed?

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/27

After a weekend of scathing reviews surrounding the Bureau of Meteorology's new website launch, we chat to forecaster Jess Linguard about the most common complaints and feedback. If you live in or near Merredin, Narembeen, Bruce Rock or Kellerberrin, Dementia Australia's Fiona Simpson wants to tell you about some upcoming info sessions. And Paul Nenke from Milne Feeds has the latest on a nation-wide carcass competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:44

Marron and Oysters and Seaweed... Oh My!

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/24

This morning, we caught up with Rachel Kelly from the Aquaculture Council of WA as they prepare for their final workshop in a series aimed to future-proof the aquaculture industry. Michael Kaufman from Regional Men's Health pops in to tell us what he's learnt at the National Men's Health Gathering in Brisbane this week. Pioneer Seeds' Kim Mayfield has the latest on glyphosate-tolerant canola hybrids. And Nutrien's Harry Carol has the market report from yesterday's Mt Barker sale yards. See

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15:33

Record Volumes of Grain Globally

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/23

ADM Trading's Tom Mayfield gives us some insight into how grain volumes are looking globally. Editor Cally Dupe has the top stories from this week's Countryman. Second Bite's Daniel Moorfield tells us about a new warehouse in Kewdale and distribution line to Narrogin. And Farm Shield's Brett Johnson looks back on a successful year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:30

The Number One Reason for Truck Accidents

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/22

The National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) has released their Major Incident Investigation Report for 2025. As harvest picks up and the roads see more heavy vehicles, NTI Transport Research Manager Adam Gibson tells us the key hazards. Farm Weekly Darren O'Dea has the top stories for us - including a deep dive into... Ladybirds in canola crops? Southwest Liberal MP Steve Thomas has been in parliament this week and has the latest on firearms. Craig Walker from Nutrien gives us the Muchea

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18:48

A Soil Monitoring Program and a Sheep Field Day

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/21

Lots of things happening in the WA ag world this week! Wheatbelt NRM CEO Renata Paliskis tells us about an exciting new soil monitoring program that won't cost landholders a cent. DPIRD research scientist Beth Paganoni gets us excited for this Thursday's Sheep Field Day in Katanning. The Livestock Collective Executive Officer Kate Bishop lets us know about their upcoming Collective Welcome event ahead of November's LIVEXchange conference. And we pick Bailiwick Legal Associate Matilda Lloyd's

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12:50

A New Roundup/Paraquat Weedkilling Alternative?

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/20

Bayer has revealed a potential new weedkiller - icafolin - tobe lodged with the regulator in 2026, with the goal of a 2028 release. Bayer's Tim Sippe has the latest for us. DFES Superintendent Wayne Green is back to talk working as a team when putting out paddock or machinery fires. Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie tells us about their latest Arcusin bale autostackers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:51

How To Avoid Burning Out Over the Silly Season

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/17

Rural Aid's Roger Hitchcock has some helpful advice on looking after ourselves throughout harvest. We chat to RRR Network's Liz Brennan as she steps down from the board after seven years. Merrifield Real Estate's Jeremy Stewart has the latest listings in the greater Albany region. And Nutrien's Harry Carol has the Mt Barker market report and weighs in on today's GOAT Lead Singer countdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:10

How Are WA Farmland Values Looking?

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/16

A recent report from Bendigo Bank Agribusiness shows the value of farmland across WA has fallen 9.5% year-on-year to a median price of just over $6,000 per hectare.We had an insightful chat with Agribusiness Senior Agricultural Analyst, Sean Hickey. A check in with Women In Farming secretary Laura Butler as she prepares for their annual Picnic in a Paddock. And Erinn McCartney, Western Region Sales Manager from Pioneer Seeds tells us about some notable additions to their product line up.See

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11:55

Is CBH Prepared for Harvest This Year?

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/15

Our second time chatting with CBH Chief Operations Officer Mick Daw about preparation ahead of harvest. (See October 6 episode for first interview). Aussie feed grain and China’s swine industry are the focus of a project for Grains Australia. We speak to CEO Richard Simonaitis after his recent overseas trip. Nutrien's Craig Walker has the latest from yesterday's Muchea sale yards. (And the song he mentions at the start is When the War is Over by Cold Chisel, in case you're wondering!) See

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17:51

Seed Destructor Fires in Harvesters - DFES Urges...

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/14

Today's guests: DFES Great Southern Superintendent Wayne Green talks fire preparedness ahead of harvest. Nutrien Farm Services Agronomist Tom Shaw has advice on budworm, fertiliser prices and crop topping. Bill Crabtree from 4 Farmers calls in from the ACE expo in China! And GRDC's Head of Digital Lee Vereschildt tells us about the launch of the MyGRDC portal and app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:38

Native Budworm Numbers Surge Across the Wheatbelt

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/13

DPIRD research scientist Christiaan Valentine is urging canola and pulse growers to monitor crops regularly for native budworm, after a recent surge. Milne Feeds' Paul Nenke gives us an update on next year's LambEx event and carcass competition. Boekeman Machinery's Dillan Elliott has updates and extended trading hours ahead of harvest, and Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie tells us about some events taking place across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:10

Blokes: How Are Your Testosterone Levels?

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/10

This morning, we spoke to Peter Elliot-Lockhart, Elders senior agronomist about how the season has gone and what we need to keep an eye on ahead of harvest. Regional Men's Health's Michael Kaufman tells us about the importance of looking after our testosterone levels. Nutrien's Harry Carol gives us the Mt Barker market report and Heart Kids CEO Marcus Sandmann talks about their upcoming Two Feet & Heartbeat walk in regional WA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:59

Will American Beef Make Its Way to Australia?

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/09

We caught up with Milne Feeds' Paul Nenke after his trip to the US, to get a glimpse of their beef and lamb industry. We also check in with Rhi Fleming from Pioneer Seeds about their new hybrid, PY432T.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:45

The Key Word This Harvest: Patience

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/08

Ahead of a predicted 23 million tonne harvest, Michael Harding from Freight Lines Group has a reminder for us all. Safe Farms WA's Stephen Brown also jumps on to talk safety over harvest, Nutrien's Craig Walker has an update from the Muchea sale yards, and Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea gives us the latest local stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:38

Here's a Good Excuse to Drink a Beer Today

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/07

Shelter Brewing in Busselton has launched 'Support On Tap', a West Coast Pale Ale made for WA farmers. Raising funds for Rural Aid, every sip counts! Shelter's Head Brewer Jason Credaro joins Holly for a chat about supporting our rural communities. Another interesting one today: frost protection research! DPIRD research scientist Brenton Leske recaps their annual Dale Research Field Day. We also hear from Nationals Deputy Leader for WA and Member for Roe, Peter Rundle, and Farm Shield's Brett

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12:43

Optical Spray Systems: Are They the Future?

Rural Focus ·

2025/10/06

Green-on-brown optical spray systems have been around for a while now, but over the last five years green-on-green optical spray systems have begun appearing on farms across WA. Co-founder of Agtecnic's SenseSpray, Rob Johnson, tells us how AI camera technology is improving. It's looking like a big harvest this year, so we chat to CBH Chiefs Operations Officer Mick Daw about how they're getting prepared. And Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie calls in from across the country to talk hockey, autostackers

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