Lots of interesting conversations in the show today.

We find out about a new smoke sensor that can detect levels of smoke taint in grape varieties, potentially saving growers millions when a fire is in the region.

Plus the latest Horticulture Handbook is out with insights into the industry, we found out how important this component of agriculture is to Australia.

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Today on the show Mia Davies joined us one last time before the State election to remind us on the importance of voting.

Plus we have updates from GRDC, Farm Weekly and the Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management.

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Back after a long weekend - we get the latest out of Mt Barker from Harry Carol from Nutrien in the cattle market report.

Plus we find out about the latest tech in 4x4 and tractors with Lindsay Allan from Bunbury 4x4 and CLAAS Harvest Centre's Neil Wigley.

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An exciting marathon is happening this weekend with money raised to support local charity Hurt to Help. We spoke to Lynda Cornish director of Hurt to Help about the marathon and how you can get involved this weekend.

Plus Craig White is the new Elders WA State Advisory Services Manager in the Agronomy and Livestock Production Adviser team, and joined Leah on the program this morning giving an insight into the role and what the Elders team are up to at the moment.

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The Rural Health in Australia Snapshot 2025 paints a grim picture of health inequities between rural and metropolitan areas and on the show this morning we spoke to National Rural Health Alliance chief executive Susi Tegen about the data and what it means for us living regionally.

Plus Tiff Davey from The Livestock Collective shares an update and where to find them at Wagin Woolarama, and Cally Dupe editor of The Countryman provides the latest headlines.

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On the show today we chatted with MLA and found out about there new social media academy aimed at upskilling read meat producers to showcase the work they do via TikTok and Instagram.

Plus Daniel from Sunwise Energy gave an update on battery rebates and we heard from John Ackerman the keynote speaker at the GRDC Grains Research Update Perth event.

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Over the weekend ADM loaded its first bulk faba bean cargo from Western Australia, we caught up with Managing Director of Ag Services Australia and New Zealand, Tim Henry about the significance of the load being shipped from Esperance to Egypt.

Plus Harry Carol from Nutrien was back to give us the cattle report and Bill Crabtree from 4Farmers shared insights on his top herbicides.

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On the show today we got a grain trading market update from Tom Mayfield of ADM Trading, plus Roger Hitchcock from Rural Aid was back to talk risk and vulnerability.

We also got an inside look at real estate with Jeremy Stewart from Merrifield Real Estate.

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When it comes to our money, many of us feel on the back foot. Today on Rural Focus we Spoke with Nyssa Millington from Fin-Cap Co Op to learn how we can start taking control of this tricky area.

Plus we were joined by the Liberal Member for Southwest Steve Thomas and David Clegg from Nutrien shares more on seed varieties for this year.

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Craig Walker from Nutrien shares some insights into why prices are the way they are in this weeks market report.

Plus it's a jam packed show with Darren O'Dea from Farm Weekly giving us the headlines, Stuart Gray, divisional fertiliser manager from Nutrien talking about soil testing and Women In Farming provided an update on some excellent events on the way.

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