Rural Focus

Heard of Rural West? CEO Chris Wheatcroft jumps on the show this morning to tell us about their free financial counselling for producers and ag businesses. 

We also talk to Wheatbelt NRM CEO Renata Paliskis about funding available for landholders with eucalypt woodlands,

And Scott Chatwin from Asphalt Recyclers tells us how to fix dusty roads and washouts on your farm. 

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DPIRD research scientist Asad Ullah joins us this morning to talk about the trial of a new concept multi-function tree management platform at Manjimup Horticulture Research Institute.

Paul Nenke from Milne Feeds talks plans for the new year and a record number of WA carcase competition entries. 

Harry Carol from Nutrien has the latest from the very busy Mt Barker sale yards. 

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Today's guests:

Freight Lines Group - Michael Harding

Regional Men's Health - Terry Melrose

Merrifield Real Estate - Jeremy Stewart

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The USDA World Ag supply and demand report came out this week, so we called up ADM Trading grain accumulation manager Tom Mayfield for some insights and observations. 

Narrogin Shire President Leigh Ballard has some fun news involving a famous board game,

And Countryman editor Cally Dupe has the top stories from this week's paper, including updates on gun laws and fire recovery. 

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Nutrien's Craig Walker gives us the first Muchea market report for 2026,

Bill Crabtree from 4 Farmers has some interesting Aquifer trial results, 

And Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea talks flying vets and empty nesting. 

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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.

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

Stew Mckenzie - Burando Hill

Leigh Ballard - Crisp Wireless 

Harry Carol - Nutrien

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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. 

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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!

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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 Walker gives us his final market report for the year. 

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