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Rural Focus
by Triple M
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.
Episodes
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You Learn Something New Every... Year? An Inside Glimpse to What's Coming Next at Eastough's Ag Training
Today's guests: Neil Eastough - Eastough's Ag Training Josh Fuchsbichler - Bruce Rock farmer Georgia Campion - Countryman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Inside the Lives of Livestock... An Update on the Saleyards
Today's guests: Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock Naomi Hall - Women in Farming Stephen Brown - Safe Farms WA Matilda Lloyd - Bailiwick Legal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Helping Youth in Regional Towns Find Connection
Today's guests: Jacob Nenke - AgVocate WA Josh Barton - Popanyinning farmer Renata Paliskis - Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Creating a Safe 'Hay-ven'... Reaching Out When Things Get Tough This Harvest
Today's guests: Roger Hitchcock - Rural Aid Kim Mayfield - Pioneer Seeds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Harvest 'Hay-hem': How It's Looking for our Regional WA Farmers
Today's guests: Brad Millsteed - Watheroo farmer Rebecca Nadge - Countryman Stephen Brown - Safe Farms WA Tom Mayfield - ADM Trading See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Shed that's Changing the Shearing Game
Today's guests: Jarrad - Collie farmer John Paul Collins - DPIRD Vitor Pistoia - Rabobank Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock Graham Cooper - Esperance Ag Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Drowning in Groundwater... What's Happening to Farmers in the Swan Valley
Today's guests: Cheryl Rogers - Swan Valley farmer Steve Thomas MLC Warren Henry - Ross's Auctions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Voice Among the Bush: Why Mental Health in Rural Communities is so Important
Today's guests: Jo Ashworth - Rural Aid Clint Rogers - Pioneer Seeds Paul Nenke - Milne Feeds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bringing Veterans Back to the Bush
Today's guests: Mark Furr - Bruce Rock Shire CEO Glen Dunkerton - Regional Men's Health Initiative Harry Carol - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is Buying a House in a Rural Town Becoming... Trendy?
Today's guests: Jon Bahen - Nutrien Harcourts Felicity Cowan - Mount Walker farmer Rebecca Nadge - Countryman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Cautiously Optimistic Season So Far
Today's guests: Andrew Lindsay - Nutrien Northern WA Warren Henry - Ross's Auctions Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Visa Relief for Farmers and Harvest Workers
Today's guests: Mick Fels - Esperance farmer, WA Farmers, NFF Issy Rogers - GRDC, National Variety Trials Chris Dzoma - Pioneer Seeds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Solo Kayaking the Blackwood River for Mental Health
Today's guests: Anthony Moulton - Blackwood River 10 James Bee - Elders Albany Terry Melrose - Regional Men's Health Initiative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tapping Into the Wheatbelt's Creativity
Today's guests: Bec Bignell - Wheatbelt & Beyond Youth Mentoring Johan Potgeiter - Wilchem Harry Carol - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RURAL FOCUS!
Today's guests: Vin Dawes Brendon Cockman - Dongara/Geraldton farmer Georgia Campion - Countryman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The First Mid to Late-Season Optimum GLY Canola Hybrid to Hit the Market
Today's guests: Kim Mayfield - Pioneer Seeds Darren Spencer - Beyond The Shed Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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There's Always Next Season...
Today's guests: Paul Nenke - Milne Feeds John Carmody - Tom's Brook Farm Neil Eastough - Eastough's Ag Training Jessica Lingard - Bureau of Meteorology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grain Storage Worries Ahead of Harvest
Today's guests: Steve Martin MLC Louise O'Neill - Rural Aid Bill Crabtree - 4 Farmers Harry Carol - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Checking In on the Dairy Side of Things
Today's guests: Andrew Jenkins - Denmark farmer Rebecca Nadge - Countryman Renata Paliskis - Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kimberley Beef and Wheatbelt Celebrations
Today's guests: Allison Dakin - KAPCO Judy Garlick - Newdegate Primary School Lisa Furey - Pioneer Seeds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How's Your Harvester Setup?
Today's guests: Luke Dawson - GRDC Steve Kelly - Rabobank Glen Hasleby - Northampton farmer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Latest on Those Frozen Seasonal Worker Visas
Today's guests: Stephen Brown - Safe Farms WA Peter Rundle MLA Leigh Ballard - Regional Communications Solutions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Impact Does the Middle East Conflict Have on Our Agricultural Markets?
Today's guests: Tom Mayfield - ADM Trading Greg Furguson - Explorex Caravans Jeremy Stewart - Merrifield Real Estate Harry Carol - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From Geraldton to Katanning, Harvest Looms
Today's guests: Peter Elliott-Lockhart - Elders Geraldton Saxon Garlick - Katanning farmer Georgia Campion - Countryman Sophie Wooldridge - AgVocate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How's Collie's Energy Transition Going?
Today's guests: Steve Thomas MLC Eliza Dowling - Cuballing Shire President Millie Leeson - Women In Farming Kulin/Kondinin Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Wonderful World of Herbicide Adjuvants
Today's guests: Johan Potgeiter - Wilchem Rowan Astbury - Narrogin farmer Scott Chatwin - Asphalt Recyclers Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tips to Prepare for Lamb Weening
Today's guests: Holly Ludeman - Milne Feeds Karen Strange - Wheatbelt & Beyond Youth Mentoring Rhi Fleming - Pioneer Seeds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bumper Winter Crop is Forecast Despite Mixed Conditions
Today's guests: Eliza Redfern - Bendigo Bank Terry Melrose - Regional Men's Health Harry Carol - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Inside a Stockfeed Manufacturing Facility
Today's guests: Steele Rudd - Eganu farmer Brooke Pearse - Kettridges/WA Stockfeeds Rebecca Nadge - Countryman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Power of The Kelpie Dog
Today's guests: Kate Willcocks - Kelpies For Kids Wayne Bird - Bird's Silos and Shelters Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fingers Crossed for a Soft Finish in the Wheatbelt
Connor Spinks - Narembeen farmer & ag mechanic Bill Crabtree - 4 Farmers Peter Bostock - Pioneer Seeds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Powdery Mildew a Main Concern for Local Growers
Today's guests: Gary Lang - GRDC Western Panel Brad McAuliffe - Wilchem Harry Carol - Nutrien Mt Barker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE from Cunderdin Ag College Open Day!
Guests: Tish Clarke - Principal Tahlia & Darrius Riley & Blair Joseph & Matthew Georgia & Molly Boone & Harry Molly & Isabel Maycie & Mikayla Mitch & Brody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE from the Newdegate Machinery Field Days 2026 - Day 2
Guests: Leigh Ballard - Crisp Wireless Ray Gilham - Farmscan Tyler Morrell - Solar Pump Sales Shanna Crispin - Newdegate Machinery Field Days Committee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE from the Newdegate Machinery Field Days 2026 - Day 1
Today's guests: John O'Neill - Great Southern Fuels Shanna Crispin - Newdegate Machinery Field Days Committee Darren Spencer & Tiff Davey - Beyond The Shed Robin Oudman - Kerlie Mobile Press Repairs Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is an Ag School the Right Choice for Your Kid?
Today's guests: Tish Clarke - Cunderdin Ag College Rhi Fleming - Pioneer Seeds Latisha Hoera - Foodbank WA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Making Sense of the Turbulence in Commodity Markets
Guests: Damian Bradford - ADM Trading Erin Schilling - AgVocate WA Roger Hitchcock - Rural Aid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Will The Pause on Working Holiday Visas Affect Our Harvest Workforce?
Guests: Peter Rundle - Nationals WA Paul Nenke - Milne Feeds Harry Carol - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE from the Dowerin Machinery Field Days 2026 - Day 2
Guests: Nadine McMorran - Dowerin Machinery Field Days Committee Craig White & Alana Hartley - Elders Ray Gilham - Farmscan Peter Rundle - Nationals WA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE from the Dowerin Machinery Field Days 2026 - Day 1
Today's guests: Dillan Elliott - Boekeman Machinery Tyler Morrell - Solar Pump Sales Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock Glen Dunkerton - Regional Men's Health Rebecca Nadge - Countryman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New Rules Around Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licenses
Today's guests: Neil Eastough - Eastough's Ag Training Erinn McCartney - Pioneer Seeds Warren Henry - Ross's Auctioneers & Valuers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Let's Learn About Microbes for Nutrient Cycling
Today's guests: Roxanne Morrissey - Women In Farming Jenny West - Women In Farming Johan Potgeiter - Wilchem Jeremy Stewart - Merrifield Real Estate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New Report Says 41% of Farmers Have Considered Leaving the Industry
Today's guests: Chris Gibbs - Rural Aid Matt Roesner - Roesner Marshall Multispread (interviewed by Jas) Harry Carol - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cattle Stations and Contractors
Today's guests: Faith Day - Women In Farming Darren Spencer - Beyond The Shed Owen Catto - Regional Men's Health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Year of the Woman Farmer
Today's guests: Kendall Galbraith - RRR Netwok Erinn McCartney - Pioneer Seeds Steve Martin MLC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fingers Crossed for a Big Drink in August
Today's guests: Alana Hartley - Elders Northam Terry Antonio - Salmon Gums farmer Peter Bird - GRDC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Disgusting and Deeply Disappointing:' Farmers Labelled ‘Exploiters’ in Parliament
Today's guests: Steve Thomas MLC Renata Paliskis - Wheatbelt NRM Warren Henry - Ross's Auctions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Field Day Season is Right Around the Corner
Today's guests: Lisa Wilson - DPIRD Bill Crabtree - 4 Farmers Paul Nenke - Milne Feeds Jordan Dwyer - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Put Those Spare Work Boots to Good Use
Today's guests: Tiff Davey - Beyond the Shed Taj Hasson - Ballidu farmer Rebecca Nadge - Countryman Stephen Brown - Safe Farms WA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Are You Tank Mixing Your Chemicals Correctly?
Today's guests: Johan Potgeiter - Wilchem Clint Rogers - Pioner Seeds Craig Walker - Nutrien Livestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Triple M
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How many episodes does Rural Focus have?
Rural Focus currently has 500 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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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.
How often does Rural Focus release new episodes?
Rural Focus publishes regularly with 500 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Rural Focus is created and hosted by Triple M.
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