Rural Focus

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.

  1. 13 HR AGO

    Get to a GRDC Grains Research Update

    GRDC's Peter Bird joins us to talk about their upcoming Grains Research Updates happening in Peth and beyond.    Precision Agronomics' Matt Roesner tells us about the new I4M Depth Command tillage height controller,   And the Countryman's Georgia Campion gives us the top stories in this week's paper.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    The Tony Maddox Property Rights Appeal

    Former PGA president and local York farmer Tony Seabrook called in today to show his support for Tony Maddox. In February last year, Toodyay farmer Tony Maddox was found guilty of breaching Western Australia’s Aboriginal Heritage Act (1972) for repairing an existing creek crossing on his property.   DPIRD skeleton weed operations manager Paul Manera discusses how to detect, report and eradicate skeleton weed on your property,   And Nutrien's Craig Walker has the latest from the Muchea saleyards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Cane Toads... In the Pilbara?

    Dr Judy Dunlop from Curtin University talks all things cane toads this morning, and why prevention is better than eradication.   Stephen Brown from Safe Farms WA recaps WA's first ever ag safety conference,   And Glen Dunkerton from Regional Men's Health gives us the rundown on diabetes.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Geopolitics the Dominant Risk for Agriculture This Year

    Rabobank's Australia Agribusiness Outlook 2026 lead author Stefan Vogel talks to us about fast-changing global trade rules and volatile commodity prices,    And Nutrien's Harry Carol has an update from the Mt Barker sale yards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Meet A New Member of the Rural Aid Team!

    Rural Aid's newest counsellor Louise O'Neill (previously from Farm Life Fitness) joins us this morning to talk about her plans for 2026.   GRDC grower relations manager Luke Dawson gives us a recap of those Summer Sesh events in January,   And RRR Network's latest business member, Holly Netto from Sandalia Advisory chats to us about her love for community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

  6. 5 FEB

    A Positive Outlook for Ag Property in WA

    A new report is forecasting a solid outlook for WA agricultural property across 2026, with expert valuers giving the sector a sentiment rating of 6.9 out of ten, which is the strongest rating of any state and is one full point above the national rating of 5.9. Australian Property Institute CEO John Winter joins us.   Milne Feeds' Paul Nenke has some exciting news to share...   And Crisp Wireless CEO Leigh Ballard discusses how they tackle phone coverage during bushfire season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

  7. 4 FEB

    Just Another Hot Day? Australia’s Extreme Heat Wake-Up Call

    Today is Extreme Heat Awareness Day. Australia recently made global headlines as the hottest place on the planet, so we spoke to Sweltering Cities executive director Emma Bacon about dealing with heatwaves.    Farm Weekly editor Darren O'Dea tells us about some great stories in this week's paper,    Nutrien's Craig Walker gives us the Muchea market report,   And Stew Mckenzie talks hockey at the local level and beyond!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  8. 2 FEB

    Get the Best Value Soil Moisture Retainer for Your Farm

    Bill Crabtree from 4 Farmers has the latest findings from an Aquifer wheat trial done out near Gnowangerup,   And Nutrien's Harry Carol gives us an update from the Mt Barker sale yards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
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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.

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  • Channel
    Triple M
  • Creator
    Triple M
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    864
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Triple M
  • Show Website
    Rural Focus
  • Provider

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