DPIRD field veterinary officer Hayley Hardwick joins us this morning to talk about ryegrass toxicity and how it can harm your livestock. 

 

Safe Farms WA executive officer Stephen Brown gives us an update on farm safety for 2026,

 

And GRDC Grower Relations Manager West Kayla Evans reminds us to register for next month's GRDC Farm Business Updates.

DPIRD field veterinary officer Hayley Hardwick joins us this morning to talk about ryegrass toxicity and how it can harm your livestock.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Safe Farms WA executive officer Stephen Brown gives us an update on farm safety for 2026,
&nbsp;
And GRDC Grower Relations Manager West Kayla Evans reminds us to register for next month's GRDC Farm Business Updates.

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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The Ryegrass Toxicity Risk 

To kick of the first show of the year, we chat to our show regulars - 

 

Stew Mckenzie - Burando Hill

 

Leigh Ballard - Crisp Wireless 

 

Harry Carol - Nutrien

To kick of the first show of the year, we chat to our show regulars -&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Stew Mckenzie - Burando Hill
&nbsp;
Leigh Ballard - Crisp Wireless&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Harry Carol - Nutrien

We're Back for 2026!

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. 

For our last show of the year, we spoke to CBH COO Mick Daw about the record 2025 harvest,
&nbsp;
Steve Martin MLC about staying safe over the holidays,
&nbsp;
And Nutrien's Harry Carol about upcoming cattle sales in the new year.&nbsp;

Merry Christmas from Rural Focus!

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 Louise O'Neill from Farm Life Fitness talks career changes, silly season mental health, and audiobook recommendations!

Scott Chatwin from Asphalt Recyclers Australia tells us about the benefits of recycled asphalt and also... How to correctly say asphalt.
&nbsp;
GRDC grower relations manager for the west, Luke Dawson, jumps on to talk about GRDC's upcoming Summer Sessions in Albany, Busselton and Dongara.
&nbsp;
And Louise O'Neill from Farm Life Fitness talks career changes, silly season mental health, and audiobook recommendations!

The Ryegrass Toxicity Risk

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