Is Your Unguarded Machinery Your Greatest On Farm Risk?
On the show today Stephen Brown from SafeFarms WA spoke about some recent cases involving unguarded machinery resulting in injury or loss of life. In one case costing the business a $875,000. Stephen takes us through why it's so important to have your work safe plans in place, and action them to avoid these fines, but more importantly possibly save lives. We also had a great catchup with Mel Parnell from CLAAS Harvest Centre in Northam and got the headlines with editor Darren O'Dea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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14:05
Got A On-farm Problem You Need Solved? Maybe Apply For A Nuffield Scholarships
GRDC Capacity and Extension Manager Katelyn Lubcke spoke to Leah on Rural Focus this morning about GRDC's investment in Nuffield Scholarships. A fantastic opportunity for growers who are looking for a solution to a problem on farm. Plus Paul Nenke from Milne feeds gives us the run down on feed we should include to keep ewe condition high and Bill Crabtree from 4Farmers takes us through what it takes to tackle Rye Grass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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14:06
How Has Your Farm Land Value Changed This Year?
The property market has been strong for some time, but what about farm land? Well Bendigo Bank Agribusiness have put out a new report that says Australian farmland values are at a record high. We spoke to Neil Burgess Senior Manager Industry Affairs to get all the details for WA. Plus Stew McKenzie from Burando Hill is back with some amazing products and we touch base with Robin from Kerlie Mobile Press Repairs to see what he's up too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stay Ahead with Our Mt Barker Cattle Market Report
Harry Carol from Nutrien is joining me live from Manypeaks today as he shares the Mt Barker cattle report from yesterdays sale yard. Plus Elders senior agronomist Peter Elliott Lockhart chats insights from the region and we get some great reminders from Regional Men's Health Initiative on the importance on taking time for yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Looking For New Seed Varieties? We Have Some Options Plus An Update From The Ground
Farmer Lyndon Mickle joined Leah on Rural Focus this morning to get a snap shot of the season on his cropping farm east of Esperance. We also got an update from the Wheatbelt Futures Forum with Theresa Lee and David Clegg Seed Category Manager from Nutrien gives us update on supply and new varieties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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