Rural Focus
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.Social links:
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Merry Christmas from Rural Focus!
For our last show of the year, we spoke to CBH COO Mick Daw about the record 2025 harvest, Steve Martin MLC about staying safe over the holidays, And Nutrien's Harry Carol about upcoming cattle sales in the new year.
13:27
Recycled Asphalt for your Hayshed Floor
Scott Chatwin from Asphalt Recyclers Australia tells us about the benefits of recycled asphalt and also... How to correctly say asphalt. GRDC grower relations manager for the west, Luke Dawson, jumps on to talk about GRDC's upcoming Summer Sessions in Albany, Busselton and Dongara. And Loui…
13:59
Should We Get Our Grain Off the Roads and On the Rails?
Concerned grower Bob Iffla jumped on the show this morning on behalf of CBH shareholders, to discuss reopening the Tier 3 closed rail lines area. Luke Oliver, local farmer, tells us about Tambellup's community crop auction and Christmas party taking place this Friday, And Nutrien's Craig W…
15:39
Securing Sakura, Selling Out Safety Conferences and Sprinting to the South West
4 Farmers' Bill Crabtree joins us to talk about his recent travels, including his trip to India to secure generic Sakura for next year. Stephen Brown from Safe Farms WA has an update on WA's first ever agriculture WHS conference happening in February, And southwest Liberal MP Steve Thomas M…
15:06
A Chance to Have Your Say About the Land You Live On
Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management CEO Renata Paliskis joins us this morning to talk about their Regional Wheatbelt NRM Plan and survey, available in hard copy and online. Leigh Ballard from Crisp Wireless looks back on their achievements, builds, NBN success and community support throughout…
12:56
From Paddock to Port - Tackling a Record Harvest
Michael Harding from Freight Lines Group talks to us this morning about the amount of grain coming off our WA paddocks and how they're handling the non-stop nature of this year's harvest. Sarah Gradie from Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) tells us about some recent grants for projec…
15:58
Mentoring Our Kids in the Wheatbelt and Beyond
Karen Strange from Wheatbelt and Beyond Youth Mentoring joined us this morning to talk about their program and encourage people to get involved. Jeremy Stewart from Merrifield Real Estate gives us a little recap of the year's real estate market and some predictions for 2026, And Rural Aid's…
16:54
A Win for the Workshop: Right to Repair Reforms Expand into Agriculture
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 di…
16:03
Fence Lines vs Resistant Weeds
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…
14:41
Balancing the Books in the Bush
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…
16:39