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. 

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.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Neil Ballard from Ballard Cleaning talks to us about seed cleaning season,
&nbsp;
And Crisp Wireless CEO Leigh Ballard recaps their recent webinar.&nbsp;

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What Happens to Your Pets & Livestock if There's a Bushfire? 

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.

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;

What Happens to Your Pets & Livestock if There's a Bushfire?

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