Rural Focus

Happy 25th birthday to Rural Focus!   The show has come a long way since its humble beginnings on October 1st 2000 and the man behind it all, Vin Dawes, joins Holly as they take a trip down memory lane.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Holly chats to GRDC's Peter Bird about their upcoming New Frontiers Grainstorm event.   We also hear from Boekeman Machinery's Dillan Elliott and Milne Feeds' Paul Nenke about preparation for the end of the year.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cereal and lupin growers in WA's Lakes District are tackling increasing populations of pest scarab beetle larvae, better known as cockchafers. DPIRD research scientist Dr Dusty Severtson is urging farmers to report the pest and its damage.   Craig White, Elders State Manager of Advisory Services for Agronomy and Livestock, calls in during some evening ag drone demos out near Esperance. &...

Stronger global beef markets, favourable seasonal conditions and higher local cattle inventory is supporting record-breaking production volumes, according to RaboResearch. We hear from senior animal proteins analyst Angus Gidley-Baird about their latest report.    ADM Trading's Tom Mayfield has the latest canola insights,   And Countryman editor Cally Dupe has the latest headlines.&...

Editor Darren O'Dea gives us the top stories in this week's edition of Farm Weekly, including a rundown of last week's Farm-HER event in Berkshire Valley.    AgVocate WA's Sophie Wooldridge pops in to recap their popular Boots and Ballgowns Ball.    And Pioneer Seeds' Erinn McCartney reminds us of tomorrow's field walk at their York STRIKE site. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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 a...

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 protect...

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 H...

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.  &nb...

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...

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 pr...

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...

In this morning's show, Chris Gibb's from Regional Men's Health reminds us to look after our backs, while Dr 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 Seed...

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...

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.&n...

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&rs...

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...

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 -...

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 inform...

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.

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 to...

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.

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.

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 Agtech See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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