Rural Focus Podcast
1) Has the BOM's New Website... Bombed?
After a weekend of scathing reviews surrounding the Bureau of Meteorology's new website launch, we chat to forecaster Jess Linguard about the most common complaints and feedback. If you l...Show More
2) Marron and Oysters and Seaweed... Oh My!
This morning, we caught up with Rachel Kelly from the Aquaculture Council of WA as they prepare for their final workshop in a series aimed to future-proof the aquaculture industry. Michae...Show More
3) Record Volumes of Grain Globally
ADM Trading's Tom Mayfield gives us some insight into how grain volumes are looking globally. Editor Cally Dupe has the top stories from this week's Countryman. Second Bite's Danie...Show More
4) The Number One Reason for Truck Accidents
The National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) has released their Major Incident Investigation Report for 2025. As harvest picks up and the roads see more heavy vehicles, NTI Transport Research M...Show More
5) A Soil Monitoring Program and a Sheep Field Day
Lots of things happening in the WA ag world this week! Wheatbelt NRM CEO Renata Paliskis tells us about an exciting new soil monitoring program that won't cost landholders a cent. DPIRD re...Show More
6) A New Roundup/Paraquat Weedkilling Alternative?
Bayer has revealed a potential new weedkiller - icafolin - to be lodged with the regulator in 2026, with the goal of a 2028 release. Bayer's Tim Sippe has the latest for us. DFES Superinten...Show More
7) How To Avoid Burning Out Over the Silly Season
Rural Aid's Roger Hitchcock has some helpful advice on looking after ourselves throughout harvest. We chat to RRR Network's Liz Brennan as she steps down from the board after seven years. Merrifield R...Show More
8) How Are WA Farmland Values Looking?
A recent report from Bendigo Bank Agribusiness shows the value of farmland across WA has fallen 9.5% year-on-year to a median price of just over $6,000 per hectare. We had an insightful chat with...Show More
9) Is CBH Prepared for Harvest This Year?
Our second time chatting with CBH Chief Operations Officer Mick Daw about preparation ahead of harvest. (See October 6 episode for first interview). Aussie feed grain and China’s swine ind...Show More
10) Seed Destructor Fires in Harvesters - DFES Urges Extra Vigilance This Summer
Today's guests: DFES Great Southern Superintendent Wayne Green talks fire preparedness ahead of harvest. Nutrien Farm Services Agronomist Tom Shaw has advice on budworm, fertiliser prices and crop top...Show More