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.

In this morning's show, Chris Gibb's from Regional Men's Health reminds us to look after our backs, while Dr Craig Liddicoat tells us about next week's RegenWA Regenerative Food Systems Conference at Optus Stadium.  We check in with Elders' Craig White at the Liebe Spring Field Walk, and Nutrien's Harry Carol with the market report.  And Peter Bostock from Pioneer Seeds gives us the latest on STRIKE testing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Challenges Facing Our Food and Agriculture Systems Today

It's R U OK Day today - no better time to speak with Grain Producers Initiative ambassador and Scorchers cult hero Brad Hogg about looking after your mental health on the farm and on the cricket pitch! We catch up with Stephen Brown from Safe Farms WA and Dillian Elliott from Boekeman Machinery in the lead up to hay and harvest.  And editor of the Countryman, Cally Dupe gives us the latest headlines.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Hogg - A Meaningful Chat with a Cricket Legend

In this edition, Holly chats to Michael Harding from Freightlines Group and Western Fuels about a bumper upcoming harvest.  CEO of RRR Network Kendall Galbraith urges local women to get involved in their 'What RRR Women Want' survey.  Editor for Farm Weekly Darren O'Dea gives us this week's headlines, and Nutrien's Craig Walker delivers another great market report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling All Rural, Regional and Remote Women 

Some fun topics covered this morning! GGA's Daniel Kidd tells us about their exciting legumes 'Cropetition', with entries currently open and closing at the end of September.  Gerard Roney from Advantage Feeders lets us know about the government's Supply Chain Capacity grants program, and RSM's Kieran Sullivan tells us why they've partnered with the Rural Regional Remote Women’s Network of WA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Growing Legumes Could Score You a Trip to Crown Towers

A donation of just half a tonne of grain to Foodbank's grain program provides more than 12,000 servings of cereal. For every $1 invested, they can distribute $5 worth of food to people who would otherwise go without. Holly catches up with Foodbank CEO Kate O'Hara to talk about the program.  We check in with Stew Mckenzie from Burando Hill, with some exiting hay equipment on the way in the leadup to hay time.  And Chris Dzoma from Pioneer Seeds gives us the latest in hybrid seeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donate Grain and Feed Those in Need

In this live edition of Rural Focus: Cunderdin Ag's Open Day! Holly chats with the fantastic students and staff.  00:00 Matt Dowell - Principal,  04:39 Madison and Brody - Year 12 head students,  09:38 Jemma Read - Piggery Technical Officer,  12:10 Tiffany and Ruby - Year 11 &amp; 12 students,  16:14 Kurtis and Kody - Year 12 students,  20:33 Saxon Rice-Fazey - Grains Technical Officer,  26:35 Stuart and Isabel - Year 11 students,  30:06 Brody and Tahlia - Year 11 students,  34:44 Jordan Lee - Residential Supervisor,   38:17 Darrius and Mollie - Year 11 students,  44:40 Tessa - Year 11 student,      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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