Triple M

Rural Focus

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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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Episodes

It's the Right Time to Learn How to Use Our Fertiliser More Efficiently 14.05.2026 13:25

Today's guests: Dr Cristina Martinez - GRDC manager of sustainable cropping systems  grdc.com.au/grdc-investments/investments/investment?code=UOM2404-007RTX Jamie Heinrich - Lambex chair and Kangaroo Island farmer  AMPC Carcase Showcase | LambEx26 Georgia Campion - Countryman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuts to Funding Makes Controlling Wild Dogs a Big Issue 13.05.2026 13:31

Today's guests: Steve Thomas MLC Darren O'Dea - Farm Weekly editor Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protecting Canola from Turnip Yellows Virus 13.05.2026 19:41

Today's guests: Dr Ben Congdon - DPIRD research scientist Belinda Eastough - Elders Northampton agronomist Natalie Egleton - Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal CEO     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional Areas Ignored in the State Budget 11.05.2026 13:24

Today's guests: Peter Rundle MLA Paul Nenke - Milne Feeds Renata Paliskis - Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Are Our Next Gen Farmers Feeling? 08.05.2026 12:24

Today's guests: Laura Allen - Australian Regional Insights Terry Melrose - Regional Men's Health Initiative  Harry Carol - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Alpaca Week! 07.05.2026 13:10

Today's guests: Taryan Mathews - Precision Alpacas Bill Crabtree - 4 Farmers  Rebecca Nadge - Countryman  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Composting Carbon and Recycling Oat Husks 06.05.2026 19:33

Today's guests: Ash Weise - C-Wise client Darren O'Dea - Farm Weekly Craig Walker- Nutrien Livestock      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmland Prices Set for Continued 'Modest' Growth 05.05.2026 14:31

Today's guests: Paul Joules - Rabobank commodities analyst Scott Chatwin - Asphalt Recyclers Australia Daniel Real - DPIRD research scientist  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should We Be Concerned About Insects in Our Crops This Year? 04.05.2026 14:31

Today's guests: Tom Shaw - Nutrien Agronomy  Wayne Parker - DPIRD principal research scientist Paul Joules - Rabobank commodities analyst See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six Lessons from the Paddock 01.05.2026 18:38

Today's guests: Dr Danielle Gale - Planfarm TerraWise director Chris Gibbs - Rural Aid Harry Carol - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fertiliser Supply Shortage Continues 30.04.2026 11:50

Today's guests: Phil Brooks - Whitfert Fertilisers Georgia Campion - Countryman Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knockdown Spraying, Carbon Fertiliser and Community Crops 29.04.2026 14:19

Today's guests: Andrew Harris - Elders Narrogin agronomist Greg Watts - C-Wise CEO Darren O'Dea - Farm Weekly editor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Rain Falls, the Snails Rise 28.04.2026 15:22

Today's guests: Svetlana Micic - DPIRD senior research scientist Paul Nenke - Milne Feeds Owen Catto - Regional Men's Health Initiative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Variety Trials Harvest Reports Are Out 24.04.2026 11:35

Today's guests: Isabelle Rogers - GRDC National Variety Trials manager  Tamara Diver - Rural West COO Harry Carol - Nutrien Mt Barker   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Positives and Negatives of This Year's Seeding Program 23.04.2026 12:46

Today's guests: Eliza Redfern - Bendigo Bank Agribusiness senior manager of industry insights Steve Martin MLC Rebecca Nadge - Countryman editor   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How We Can Utilise Precision Sheep Management 22.04.2026 13:28

Today's guests: Darren De Vos - department development officer at DPIRD  Darren O'Dea - Farm Weekly editor Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Securing WA's Fuel Supply 21.04.2026 12:57

Today's guests: Steve Thomas MLC - Southwest Liberal MP Renata Paliskis - Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management Warren Henry - Ross's Auctions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long-Term Soil Solutions Are Being Put on the Backburner 20.04.2026 14:48

Today's guests: Ben Plozza - Plozza Plows Louise O'Neill - Rural Aid Jeremy Stewart - Merrifield Real Estate  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Chat with the CEO of RFDS WA 17.04.2026 15:05

Today's guests: Judith Barker - RFS WA CEO Jas Chamberlain & Jayden Ralph Harry Carol - Nutrien Mt Barker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Other Grain-Exporting Countries Facing Similar Nitrogen Access Issues? 16.04.2026 9:54

Today's guests: Tom Mayfield - ADM Trading Adelaide Hagan - agronomist at Elders Esperance  Georgia Campion - Countryman  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lack of Housing in the Wheatbelt is Becoming a Major Headache 15.04.2026 11:07

Today's guests: Darren O'Dea - Farm Weekly editor Holly Ludeman - Milne Feeds group veterinarian Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Does the Moisture in Our Soil Go? 14.04.2026 12:37

Today's guests: Bill Crabtree - 4 Farmers Warren Henry - Ross's Auctioneers & Valuers Jenny West - Women in Farming     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agri Solar Across Our Wine Regions 13.04.2026 18:53

Today's guests: Dr Jo Wisdom - South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub Oli Ayers - AgVocate Johanna Tomlinson - Nuffield Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Canola Have a Future in Biofuels? 10.04.2026 14:44

Today's guests: Vitor Pistoia - RaboResearch senior grains and oilseeds analyst  Michael Harding - Freight Lines Group Harry Carol - Nutrien Mt Barker    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Farmers Losing Confidence Even Prior to the Middle East Conflict 09.04.2026 14:39

Today's guests: Steve Kelly - Rabobank WA state manager Rebecca Nadge - Countryman editor Owen Catto - Regional Men's Health Initiative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.