Rural Focus

MTAA Interim Executive Director Peter Jones chats to us about the Federal Government's announcement to extend Right to Repair reforms to agricultural machinery.   Todd Nener from Redipods tells us about their cottage range and worker's accommodation options.    Dean Toovey from Patmore Feeds discusses producing stronger lambs,   And Nutrien's Craig Walker talks Christmas and Mu...

Bayer Technical Solutions Agronomist Matt Willis joins us this morning to chat about dealing with herbicide resistance along fencelines.    GRDC Grower Relations Manager West Kayla Evans gets us excited for the upcoming GRDC Grains Research Updates, with registrations now open.    Deputy Leader of the Nationals WA Peter Rundle checked in with some updates around sheep numbers a...

Rural West is a free, confidential financial counselling service, supporting rural businesses and primary producers. CEO Chris Wheatcroft spoke to us this morning about what it means to help our country folk get back on track.    Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie joined us for an update on harvest and a reminder to start thinking about seeding and hay equipment for next year.    Wit...

If you've been sitting all day in the truck, tractor or harvester, Louise O'Neill from Farmlife Fitness has some easy movement and stretching you can do!   4 Farmers has a new addition to the team - alongside Cathy McKenna, we welcome soil science expert and contractor Eddie Haumann from South Africa.    And we talk succession planning tips with Terry Melrose from Regional Men's Hea...

DPIRD senior biosecurity officer Kelly Manning joins us this morning to talk about skeleton weed - a declared pest in WA and a high-priority eradication target that must be reported.    Brett Johnson from Farm Shield talks us through a hail claim and the use of discretion,    And Countryman editor Cally Dupe has a front-page story about WA's devastating fires earlier this week....

Mark Scott, Nannup grower and APC Producers Committee member chats with us about buying local cherries, apricots, nectarines and peaches over summer.   Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea has an update on that paraquat decision that was supposed to be made this month,   And Nutrien's Craig Walker talks movies and sale yards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaboResearch Australia general manager Stefan Vogel discusses how the increasing popularity of weight loss drugs could affect our local agriculture and food industry.    Dean Toovey from Patmore Feeds joins us to talk pellets and December discounts,   And we check in with Steve Martin MLC as the end of the year draws near. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crisp Wireless CEO Leigh Ballard tells us about their new Deployable Emergency Telecommunications Hub, designed for regional emergencies.  FBG's Damon Cusack reminds us that the 2026 Dancing in the Dirt event is coming up in March, And Rural Aid's Roger Hitchcock talks to us about creativity and authenticity on the farm.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's peak medical specialist training bodies are urging the federal government to establish dedicated regional specialist training centres. CPMC Chair Associate Professor Sanjay Jeganathan believes if we train doctors in the bush, they'll stay in the bush.    South West Marketing Mentor founder and RRR Network member Lily Yeang talks about the importance of helping each other...

Each year, around 1.6 million legs of ham are sold in the lead-up to Christmas. But nearly 70% of the bacon and ham on our shelves is made from imported pork. Australian Pork Limited CEO Margo Andrae chats to us about how to access local pork this Christmas.    Isabelle Rogers, GRDC National Variety Trials Manager - West, reminds us to access their trial notification service during harve...

DPIRD senior research scientist Shahajahan Miyan tells us all about the rise of industrial hemp in Australia.   Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea has the latest stories,   And Nutrien's Craig Walker gives us the market report and an insight into the livestock industry.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FJ Dynamics WA dealer Jeremy Della-Sale talks to us about the future of precision ag tech and affordable autosteer options.    Patmore Feeds' Dean Toovey has advice on feeding ewes ahead of joining time,   And DPIRD crop science and grain production manager Bob French tells us about the 2026 WA Crop Sowing Guide, a popular resource now available online.  See omnystudio.com/list...

Whether you're on the land, in the shed, or behind the scenes - if you work in agriculture, this is your chance to be heard. Norco chief executive Michael Hampson tells us about the National Farmer Wellbeing Survey.   Milne Feeds' Paul Nenke chats with us about WAMMCO joining the Lambex national carcase competition,   And we talk Movember with Owen Catto from the Men's Regional Health In...

National Farmers' Federation President Hamish McIntyre celebrates National Ag Day with us!   Merrifield Real Estate director Jeremy Stewart has advice for home buyers looking to purchase regionally.   Elders Esperance agronomist Pat Levieux recaps the season,   And Nutrien's Harry Carol gives us the Mt Barker market report.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into the main story in grains over the past week - China buying US soybeans - with ADM Trading accumulation manager Tom Mayfield.   The Livestock Collective's Holly Ludeman tells us about their upcoming LIVEXchange Collective Welcome event and auction,   Southwest Liberals MP Steve Thomas MLC joins us for a chat about that forgotten Tier 3 rail line,    And Countryman e...

Jonas Hodgson, GRDC Manager Crop Protection tells us about a recent tour of the Albany and Esperance port zones discussing slaters, earwigs and millipedes with key agronomists in the region.   A new Women in Farming branch is opening in Narembeen! Peta Hubbard gives us the details.    Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie has an interesting demo day happening today,   And Nutrien's Crai...

4 Farmers' Bill Crabtree talks about the upcoming paraquat changes and what we can use instead.   BOM's Jess Linguard gives us an update on website feedback, roughly one month on from the initial upheaval,   And we chat to Beyond Blue's Derek Schoen about reaching out before you hit rock bottom.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you considered what you'll do with your animals if bushfire evacuation becomes a reality? DPIRD State Animal Welfare in Emergencies Coordinator Brett Hopley is urging us to complete a PAWE template on the DPIRD website.    Neil Ballard from Ballard Cleaning talks to us about seed cleaning season,   And Crisp Wireless CEO Leigh Ballard recaps their recent webinar.  See omny...

This morning, we chat to 2025 WA winner and national runner-up of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award - Isabella Thrupp. Founder of Prinking in Pindan, workwear inspired by life on a Kimberley cattle station.    Rural Aid's Roger Hitchcock talks to us about World Kindness Day and the friendliness of rural communities.   Burando Hill's Stew Mckenzie has an update on an upcoming...

Fly2Health founder and WA Australian of the Year nominee Kennedy Lay called in ahead of tonight's awards night!   RaboResearch analyst Paul Joules gives us his predictions around rising fertiliser prices in 2026,   A conversation with Freight Lines Group managing director Michael Harding about staying vigilant on the roads over harvest,   And Countryman editor Cally Dupe has the top...

Safe Farms WA's Stephen Brown announces WA's first ever farm-focussed WHS conference coming to Perth in February!   Todd Nener from Redipods talks to us about the rising trend of tiny homes and why they're so popular in rural WA.   Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea has some great stories to tell you about,    And Nutrien's Craig Walker has the Muchea market report.  See omny...

Bayer Technical Solutions Agronomist Matt Willis gives us a rundown on treating retained seed for next year,   GRDC Grower Relations Manager Berin Gibbons tells us about GRDC's new six-part Harvester Setup series on YouTube,   And Agvocate President Sophie Wooldridge updates us on her recent trip to Canberra representing young farmers in WA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A chat with DPIRD animal product integrity and traceability manager Michael Britton about the extension of their Tag Incentive Payment for eID tags, supporting sheep and goat producers transition to the new national livestock  traceability system.   Wheatbelt NRM CEO Renata Paliskis has a reminder for wheatbelt residents, landowners and producers,   And Paul Nenke from Milne Feeds t...

Waiting for the crops to dry out? Elders Senior Agronomist James Bee suggests planting some summer crops in the meantime!   Owen Catto from Regional Men's Health has a message for us about safety and wellbeing over harvest.    And Nutrien's Harry Carol gives us this week's Mt Barker market report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we spoke to Darren Spencer, as he plans to step down from his WA Shearing Industry Association presidency next year and start a new journey.   Cally Dupe, editor of the Countryman, has the latest stories.    And Chris Dzoma from Pioneer Seeds gives us the latest on canola hybrids.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.