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Rural FocusWheatbelt Survey Needs Growers Views on Carbon MarketLots of good stuff on Rural Focus this morning, we spoke with Renata from Wheatbelt NRM about webinars and survey they have launched and they need your help! Plus we caught up with RLF Agtech and Merrifield Real estate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-1514 min
Remember When with Harvey DeeganSRO's Damian Sheppard, 06 July 2025Damian Sheppard- State Records Office - Wheatbelt Wonders’ – the story of the WA wheatbelt, its places and people through the State archives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-0623 minRural FocusAre You Confused By Water Management Plans, We Have The SolutionOn the show today Renata Paliskis from Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management joined Leah to talk through an amazing webinar that might help you sift through the confusing data that's out there and build a water management plan that actually applied to the Wheatbelt regions. Plus James Lydon from Bayer takes us through some great tips for herbicides at the moment and Tiff from the Livestock Collective shared what she's up too this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1712 min
LiSTNR Kalgoorlie Local NewsAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1202 minLiSTNR Goldfields Local NewsAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1202 minLiSTNR Wheatbelt Local NewsAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1202 minLiSTNR Avon Valley Local NewsAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1202 minLiSTNR Esperance Local NewsAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1202 minLiSTNR Central Wheatbelt Local NewsAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltAn appeal for witnesses has Major Crash officers investigate fatal crash in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1202 min
Dry Season ResourcesWaterSmart Dams: capturing and keeping water in damsDr Nik Callow from the University of Western Australia shares insights from the WaterSmart Dams project, which aims to build resilient water supplies for cropping and livestock operations.The episode highlights the issue of dams receiving less water due to lower rainfall, low runoff from catchments, and ageing dams; all exacerbating water shortages, especially during consecutive low rainfall years.Solutions discussed include using repurposed tarpaulins to increase catchment runoff, daisy dam covers and vegetation to reduce evaporation, repurposing subsurface drainage systems, and decreasing leakage losses. Many strategies were grower-led, with the project aiming to understand...2025-06-0334 min
LiSTNR Goldfields Local NewsBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0302 minLiSTNR Central Wheatbelt Local NewsBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0302 minLiSTNR Esperance Local NewsBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0302 minLiSTNR Kalgoorlie Local NewsBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0302 minLiSTNR Avon Valley Local NewsBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0302 minLiSTNR Wheatbelt Local NewsBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltBreastscreen WA van in the WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0302 minRural FocusWheatbelt Red Cards, Regional Politicians, and Crop Science with BayerToday we had a chat with Renata the CEO of the Wheatbelt NRM and what's going on in the region, Shane Love the Member for the Midwest and leader of the WA Nationals about the start to a new Parliamentary Cycle, and James Lyndon an Agronomist from Bayer about the shaky start to seeding and how Bayer can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-2015 min
No Drama Farmer.What's your farm EDC (every day carry) James Blundell shares his, plus we say goodbye (for now) to a great servant of the Wheatbelt, Mia Davies.Send us a textS1E16 What's your farm EDC (every day carry) James Blundell shares his, plus we say goodbye (for now) to a great servant of the Wheatbelt, Mia Davies.Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with your number and we'll give you a call - NoDramaFarmer@gmail.com2025-05-1250 minRural FocusPotential For Fungicide Resistance Detected In EsperanceLooking to be apart of a new project for the Wheatbelt NRM? On the show today Renata joined Leah to chat about the Forage for Nature project which has grants available for Wheatbelt farmers. Plus Shane Love leader of Nationals WA shared an update and Georgia from GRDC is back, this time taking us through the potential for fungicide resistance detected in Esperance wheat powdery mildew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1513 min
Big Money StrategiesFrom Small Town to Big Business: Ditching the Limits of Local ThinkingIn this episode of the Big Money Strategies Podcast, I’m diving deep into one of the most important mindset shifts I’ve made in business: letting go of small town thinking and expanding beyond my postcode. I built a multi-six figure business from a tiny Wheatbelt town with just 825 people nearby—and trust me, none of them needed a business coach. What changed everything wasn’t moving or working more hours—it was thinking bigger and showing up braver. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your location doesn’t define your business potenti...2025-04-0918 minNo Drama Farmer.WA Farm Tech talk with Ben Boekeman, plus we touch on what tariffs could mean for us? And you know those RAAF aircraft that you see doing exercises over the Wheatbelt? James gives you a personal back story on that.....Send us a textS1E12 Farm tech talk with Ben Boakeman and touch on tariffs, and you know those RAAF planes you always see over the Wheatbelt? James gives you the back story on that :)Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with your number and we'll give you a call...2025-04-071h 07Rural FocusMia Davies Chats to Us One Last Time as Your Member For Central WheatbeltToday on the show Mia Davies joined us one last time before the State election to remind us on the importance of voting. Plus we have updates from GRDC, Farm Weekly and the Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-0519 min
Australia Daily NewsAlbanese Launches Key Apprentice Program, Inquest Blames Leadership for Deaths, Uncontained Bushfire Endangers Wheatbelt, Queensland Prepares for Heatwave, and more...(0:10): Albanese Unveils 'Key Apprentice Program' and Criticizes Coalition in National Press Speech(2:09): Inquest Blames Poor Leadership, Staff Shortages for Newmarch House COVID-19 Deaths(4:09): Uncontained Bushfire Threatens Lives in Wheatbelt; Residents Urged to Shelter as Heatwave Intensifies Blaze(6:04): Queensland Braces for Extreme Heatwave and Severe Thunderstorms Ahead of Long Weekend(8:04): Australia's Housing Crisis: A Looming Economic Disaster and Brain Drain ThreatTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.
Image credit: The West Australian2025-01-2410 minDry Season ResourcesThriving through flexible planning in the eastern WheatbeltNic McGregor from AgVise Merredin and Ben Whisson from ConsultAg Kulin discuss the realities of farming in WA’s eastern Wheatbelt, highlighting the importance of getting the basics right: planning, execution, and cost control.Nic and Ben share strategies for adapting to tough seasons, including building cash reserves in good years, knowing your numbers, and investing in areas like water supplies and crop diversity. Both stress the need for informed decisions, consistent operations, and self-care - because the biggest risk to any farm business is its people (their advice? Book a holiday!).This episode is br...2024-12-1131 minDry Season ResourcesNavigating extreme seasonal variability in WA’s WheatbeltIn this episode, Coorow farmer Rod Birch and Yuna farmer Jess Grove share their experiences managing extreme seasonal variability in Western Australia’s northern wheatbelt. With 2023 marking the lowest rainfall on record, and 2021, 2022, and 2024 presenting vastly different conditions, Jess and Rod discuss their strategies for adapting to these challenges, capturing gains in productive years, and building resilience for drier ones.Jess explains how her 2023 experience led to important adjustments, such as avoiding high-risk crops like canola and lupins in the absence of summer rain and switching to shorter-season varieties when rains finally arrived. Meanwhile, Rod shares how pa...2024-10-2929 minDry Season ResourcesAutonomous spraying to preserve soil moisture in the northern WheatbeltIn this episode, Mullewa farmer John Flannagan and Tom Holcombe, Field Operations Lead at SwarmFarm Robotics, discuss the benefits of using SwarmFarm robots in WA's northern wheatbelt.John shares how the addition of two SwarmFarm robots, alongside a WEED-IT precision sprayer, has significantly reduced labour, chemical, and fuel costs on his family’s farm. The conversation highlights how these technologies have not only boosted operational efficiency but also helped conserve valuable soil moisture.This episode is brought to you by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub and is hosted by Shannon Beattie....2024-10-0129 min
Carwyn for Breakfast - Triple M WheatbeltLocal Legend, Enrica Grogan pops in for a chat, we find out why the Wheatbelt is a power house for local women.Local Legend, Enrica Grogan pops in for a chat, we find out why the Wheatbelt is a power house for local women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-2514 minCarwyn for Breakfast - Triple M WheatbeltWheatbelt Car Dealer Leonie Knipe chats with us, we get to know her and chat about the future of electric vehicles and range anxiety.Wheatbelt Car Dealer Leonie Knipe chats with us, we get to know her and chat about the future of electric vehicles and range anxiety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-1119 min
The Ultimate Farm Wife#30 From London England to Western Australia's wheatbelt: Nat's adaoptive life in the Wild WestJoin us for an inspiring interview with Nat as she shares her incredible journey from being a backpacker in Australia to building a life in the remote sheep stations of Western Australia's Wheatbelt. We delve into her experiences working in a rural country pub, meeting the love of her life, and the challenges and triumphs of raising children in the vast and isolated landscapes of remote Australia. Nat opens up about her courageous decision to stay in this foreign land, far from the comforts of home and the support of friends and family. We also explore her remarkable resilience in...2023-11-0239 minCarwyn for Breakfast - Triple M WheatbeltToday we caught up with one of the best Landscape Photographers in the world to chat about photography in the Central WheatbeltToday we caught up with one of the best Landscape Photographers in the world to chat about photography in the Central WheatbeltSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-10-2905 min
WELL PodThe Mental and Physical Toll on Farmers: Insights from the WheatbeltIn todays episode of WELLpod I recall five chats I have had recently with five different farmers from around the Wheatbelt and ask them "how are you feeling mentally and physically given the current outlook of the agricultural industry?" Here is what they had to say.WELL in the Wheatbelt FacebookInstagramWebsite2023-10-1210 min
Nursing AustraliaEp 60. A Nurse, an Academic, a Comedian, and a Festival all walk into a bar...A Nurse, an Academic, a Comedian, and a Festival all walk into a bar...Episode 60 of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:36) Nurses battle addiction, opioid prescribing guidelines, and bargain Uni fees for health professionals. 1. Georgie Caroll & Matt St Ledger reconvene in time for The Festival of Nursing 2023 (04:58) The Festival of Nursing 2023 is looming, and the Nursing Australia team are stoked to be on the bill the whole time. Come...2023-07-0238 minWELL PodTheir Story: Matt**TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast talks about mental health and mental illness.Welcome to the Their Story podcast, a place to share the good and the bad of mental health and well-being through storytelling. This is an EJG Creative podcast produced for the WELL in the Wheatbelt community project. This project focuses on helping the people of Wheatbelt Western Australia turn mental health into a priority instead of an afterthought.Everyone has a story, are you ready to tell yours?InstagramFacebookEmail: well@ejgcreative.com.au...2023-05-3107 min
Coffee with SamsoVenture Minerals Limited (ASX: VMS) - REE Drilling Ends In Mineralisation, Western Australia. Coffee with Samso 174 with Andrew Radonjic is all about Venture Minerals building a Rare Earth Portfolio of projects in Western Australia. It is no surprise that Venture Minerals Limited (ASX:VMS) is now adding Rare Earths to the portfolio. The creation of a Decarbonisation Mineral Exploration Portfolio makes complete sense. Venture enters into a REE JV in Western Australia. Venture Minerals Limited For those readers who have just come across Venture Minerals Limited, the best way to conceptualise the company is to see it as a Targeted Diversified Mineral Explorer with a very experienced Managing Director. Andrew Radonjic has the silver...2023-05-1227 min
SEGRA TalksHon. Mia Davies MLAMia Davies was born in 1978 to Dexter and Leonie Davies and raised in the Wheatbelt, on a farm near Wyalkatchem. Prior to entering Parliament, Ms Davies worked as a policy adviser for the Leader of the Parliamentary National Party, executive officer at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and as a communications consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Marketing and Media from Murdoch University.
Ms Davies was first elected to represent the Agricultural Region at the 2008 State election. At the 2013 State election, Ms Davies successfully contested the seat of Central Wheatbelt for The Nationals WA.
...2023-05-0843 minWELL PodTheir Story: Elyssa Giedraitis*TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast talks about mental health and mental illness.Welcome to the Their Story podcast, a place to share the good and the bad of mental health and well-being through storytelling. This is an EJG Creative podcast produced for the WELL in the Wheatbelt community project. This project focuses on helping the people of Wheatbelt Western Australia turn mental health into a priority instead of an afterthought.InstagramFacebookEmail: well@ejgcreative.com.au WELL in the Wheatbelt FacebookInstagramWebsite2023-05-0208 minWELL PodTRAILER: Their Story*TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast talks about mental health and mental illness. Welcome to the Their Story podcast, a place to share the good and the bad of mental health and well-being through storytelling. This is an EJG Creative podcast produced for the WELL in the Wheatbelt community project. This project focuses on helping the people of Wheatbelt Western Australia turn mental health into a priority instead of an afterthought.Follow us on social media @wellinthewheatbeltWELL in the Wheatbelt FacebookInstagramWebsite2023-05-0201 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversation - MDH TransportWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSWith all of the fantastic reports we have been receiving from our Member Conversation Series, we absolutely agree that it has been beneficial to introduce and profile some excellent Wheatbelt business owners. Next up, is Matt Henderson from MDH Transport based out of Nangeenan.Matt began his business journey as a sole owner-operator based out of Port Hedland working as the main truck driver at the mines. From there it has grown to a huge fleet with over 30 trucks apart of his business spread across from Port Hedland all the way down...2023-03-1621 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversation - EJG CreativeWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSAs we continue to roll out regular episodes of our Member Conversations we continue to introduce you to some talented individuals within the Wheatbelt. This weeks episode is no exception with Elyssa Giedraitis from EJG Creative who was the joint winner of the Digit Business Advisors Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2022 Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards joins Rach on the mic.Elyssa is the owner and operator of EJG Creative initially started doing social media for family business Wespray Boomsprays in Wongan Hills. Curating an online presence that allowed people to...2023-02-2820 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Wild Fusion SkincareWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSOn this edition of Member Conversations, we have invited Wild Fusion Skincare which is owned and operated by Samantha Fricker, a Cosmetic Formulator, based on her farm in Beverley. Sam has an authentic passion for creating luxurious skin care products that contain ingredients that are naturally derived, biodegradable and fused with scientific activities. Not only is this a fantastic business but it was also highly regarded at the 2022 Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards when they took out the Wheatbelt Development Commission Owner Operator Business Award.Sam comes from a business and accounting background...2023-02-1024 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Gravity Discovery Centre & ObservatoryWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSWe have been receiving some fantastic feedback from our regular Member Conversation videos/podcast episodes and we are beyond thrilled! To continue this, we are excited to announce we were able to invite Jan Devlin from the Gravity Discovery Centre & Observatory to jump into a conversation with Rach in early December last year. This was an insightful chat and we were able to get a sense around why Jan found the application process so beneficial from the recent 2022 Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards which they were successful in taking out the Wheatbelt Business Network Business...2023-01-3022 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Quairading Farmers CooperativeWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSWe are very excited to release this Member Conversation today. We have Sharon Cutts from the Quairading Farmers Co-operative join Rachael to talk about their recent success at the 2022 Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards. Not only did they win the Avon Valley Toyota Business with 5-10 Employees, but they also took out the grand prize of being the Bruce Rock Engineering Business of the Year. This is a tremendous achievement, and we would like to take the opportunity to congratulate them again on their success.During this conversation, Sharon often describes working at...2023-01-1626 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Gingin JamWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSOn our eighth Member Conversations episode with Rach, we had the wonderful Elenor Latassa from Gingin Jam join the chat. Gingin Jam was the winner of the DPIRD Agri Food and Beverage Value-Add Business at the recent 2022 Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards. This is an achievement that Elenor and her husband Dominic are extremely proud of, and we aren’t surprised when they have the philosophy within their business to value high quality produce.Elenor and Dominic’s business venture is a little different to the typical Wheatbelt business story we hear of. In f...2023-01-0424 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Paynes Pest ControlWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSToday we welcomed Dale Payne from Paynes Pest Control to jump on the mic in our Member Conversation with Rach. Paynes Pest Control recently won the Caroline Robinson Start Up Business and Digit Business Advisors Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the recent 2022 Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards. This is an incredible achievement, and we are very fortunate to be able to take up some of Dale’s time to talk about his business journey.Dale has come full circle as he grew up in the Wheatbelt town of Bruce Rock before moving to...2022-12-1921 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - The Remedy Physio + PilatesWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSToday’s Member Conversation Episode is with Rhiannon Mouritz from The Remedy Physio + Pilates based out of Narrogin. The Remedy Physio + Pilates recently won The Nationals WA – Team Engagement and Workplace Culture at the 2022 Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards and from this interview you can understand why they won.Throughout this conversation Rhiannon speaks about how her business venture began, some challenges she has faced during her time in business as well as why she values being able to offer a professional service to regional communities. Rhiannon’s business story is very unique as her...2022-12-0526 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Yerecoin TradersWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSWelcome to another edition of our Member Conversations. Today we have Amanda Walker from Yerecoin Traders joining us. Not only is Amanda a busy businesswoman with three businesses to run, a Mum, wife, friend, and energetic community member but she is also the WBN Chair. We really don’t know how she does it all!Amanda grew up in Dublin, Ireland and comes with significant knowledge and experience in the Research Science field, which has correlated well into her business journey now. We would say fate landed her in the Yerecoin Pub wh...2022-11-2223 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Petchell MechanicalWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONSWe have had a hiatus with our Member Conversations as we have been busy with the 2022 WBEA and many other exciting projects to work on. But we are back with consistent content until the end of the year!We would like to introduce you to WBN Member, Christy Petchell from Petchell Mechanical based out of Wyalkatchem. Petchell Mechanical began as a one-man business eight years ago with Steven (Christy’s husband) working as a mobile mechanic. The business has only grown from there, taking on their first apprentice (who is still working th...2022-11-1424 min
The RegenNarration Podcast142. Di & Ian Haggerty on Tapping into Natural Intelligence, with live audience on the farmLonger term listeners to this podcast will feel increasingly familiar with Ian and Di Haggerty, creators of what Charles Massy has called their world breakthrough regenerative farming operation. But you won’t quite have heard them like this. Just last Monday, a capacity audience of 170 people from every state in Australia (and even a few continents) flocked to the shearing shed on one of the Haggerty farms in the WA wheatbelt, for a special day out. Years in the making, this was to be an exploration of what they call Natural Intelligence farming – what it means, how it w...2022-10-3148 min
Carwyn for Breakfast - Triple M WheatbeltHumans Of The Wheatbelt - Matthew JackmanMatthew Jackman is originally from the Midwest and has been settled in the Wheatbelt for over 10 years. Matthew supports the indigenous community in a critical role at Wheatbelt Health Network. In his life he has overcome serious obstacles and shares his story with us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-2815 minCarwyn for Breakfast - Triple M WheatbeltRik Soderland CEO of the Wheatbelt Business Network announces the winners of the 2022 Wheatbelt Business AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-2508 min
Carwyn for Breakfast - Triple M WheatbeltHumans Of The Wheatbelt - Londa FinlaysonWagin local, Londa Finlayson dropped in for Humans Of Wheatbelt. Described as a small town country girl with big city appetite, Londa has experienced plenty of what life has to offer in her time, from rotary trips to helping the missions in Cambodia. Londa says those opportunities have made her appreciate life in the Wheatbelt much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-2116 min
Carwyn for Breakfast - Triple M WheatbeltHumans Of The Wheatbelt - Dr Ram RajagopalanDr Ram has been part of the Bruce Rock community for decades and is described as an all in kind of person. As well as leading a successful dental clinic in town, Dr Ram also serves on the Shire of Bruce Rock council and chairs WEROC (Wheatbelt Eastern Region Organisation of Councils) with a strong passion for the Essendon Football Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-0720 min
Carwyn for Breakfast - Triple M WheatbeltHumans Of The Wheatbelt - Maddie Earle-SadlerA great young leader in the eastern Wheatbelt with a passion for community and theatre, Maddie Earle-Sadler has been involved in a number of high profile organisations since making the tree change from the southern suburbs of Perth to the Wheatbelt after she left school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-3013 min
Practical Changemakers: A Carbon Positive StoryEvents for the Environment: Amy RankinJoin Amy Rankin, a wild, wonderful and friendly human who cares deeply about the planet. Amy is an enthusiastic volunteer, event coordinator and board member for Activate Tree Planting, an organistion that she believes has the magic recipe for creating change.
Activate brings Wheatbelt farmers together with members of the community from suburbia to regenerate areas of farmland suffering the effects of eroison or salinity from years of aggressive agricultural techniques.
Check out our partnership in Narrogin WA, giving you an overview on how Carbon Positive fosters a collaborative relationship with Activate in an effort...2022-08-2236 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Gather YorkWBN MEMBER CONVERSATIONS Our next Member Conversations, which we are so proud to bring to you, is between Rachael Thomas from WBN and Amber Giles from Gather York. Gather York was co-founded in 2020, just as COVID-19 started to wreak havoc throughout Western Australia. In the short time that Amber and Fiona have been in business together that have had to be resilient, quick thinking and had to pirouette their way through the challenges that arose. They have also celebrated the huge successes they have achieved together while in business. Gather York is a local speciality grocer and...2022-08-0821 min
TopMusicGuitar Podcast#014: Creative Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged in Both Online & Offline Learning with Vanessa MunnsIn this episode, I've invited Vanessa Munns to share her tips and tricks to keep your students engaged in learning music both offline and online. Vanessa practices whole body learning and uses creative tools to make learning fun and exciting for students. Today, you're going to learn what she actually did to increase her business even at a time of uncertainty during the COVID pandemic and how she has maintained a thriving studio to date. Vanessa gives us an overview of her business so far. Vanessa shares with us the look of her studio before and during COVID...2022-07-2949 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Wallis Computer SolutionsBecause we got such a fantastic response from our previous Member Conversations, we are gracing your screens with another great chat between Rachael Thomas from WBN and Nathanael Wallis from Wallis Computer Solutions.During their conversation together they spoke about how Nathanael’s business story began, what have been the significant changes he has seen throughout his time in business (which is a lot seeing as he is in the technology space), some funny stories and so much more! This is a great discussion between Rach and Nat, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we...2022-07-2919 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWelcome to our Member ConversationsWBN are really excited to be offering our recently launched member conversations on Spotify!The video we created last week, designed for social media scrolling are great. However, we were also thinking of our valued members who often travel throughout the region and might not have time to sit and watch the video. Then we thought, lets convert this conversation into a podcast episode as well! Now, whether you are sitting in a vehicle driving somewhere, sitting in a tractor … or just looking for something new to listen to … we’ve got an option for you!Get...2022-07-2600 min
Wheatbelt Business NetworkWBN Member Conversations - Pingelly TransportWe are thrilled to be introducing WBN’s newest member profiling segment – Member Conversations.Today, Rachael Thomas from the WBN and Zoe Moulton from Pingelly Transport had an online chat to talk all things business, including what Zoe’s business journey has been like with her husband Bill, some challenges they have faced together, what motivates them to stay in business as well as how social media really compliments their business.This great conversation is a perfect balance of personal and business discussions.We are pleased to be profiling members in this way and sh...2022-07-1416 min
Grains ConvoManaging MatricariaHost: DPIRD research agronomist, Janette PrattGuest speaker: DPIRD research agronomist, Alex DouglasIn this podcast we focus on the weed Matricaria in the Western Australian wheatbelt. Previously the weed Matricaria was mostly found in the Eastern wheatbelt but in recent years it has been spreading into the central and eastern wheatbelts as well.In this podcast, DPIRD research agronomist Alex Douglas will discuss Matricaria and how its spreading, how to distinguish Matricaria from other weeds and the management options that are available for its control.Episode Links 2022-06-1410 min
WA This WeekBushfires in the Wheatbelt | WA This Week with Dr David HoneyBushfires in the Wheatbelt | WA This Week with Dr David Honey
In this week’s episode of "WA This Week", Dr David Honey MLA discusses the devastating bushfires in the Wheatbelt, the elitism of WA Labor’s management of the border, and much more.
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John Tapp RacingEpisode 345: Bob PetersRegular Sky Racing watchers are familiar with the striking cerise and white racing colours of legendary WA owner/breeder Bob Peters. Those colours are seen in the winner’s circle at Ascot and Belmont on a regular basis. Bob’s strike rate in major WA races has been extraordinary. He shares with us his journey from the tiny wheatbelt town of Dalwallinu to his current ranking as the world’s 4th most successful racehorse owner. In the podcast Bob gets all of his bad news out of the way first.
He talks of his early education and the ex...2022-01-251h 01
GRDC PodcastSummer Weed Survey WAUntil now, only limited information has been available about in-paddock summer weed distribution and abundance in Western Australia. However, a two-year survey, which will be completed in 2021, will provide hard numbers for the entire wheatbelt. The survey, completed with investment from the GRDC, has been coordinated by Albany-based agronomist Andrew Storrie, of AGRONOMO. Contact: Andrew Storrie, AGRONOMO +61 (8) 9842 3598 0428 423 577 andrew@agronomo.com.au @AgronomoOz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-2413 min
Motherland AustraliaEpisode 57: Benita BenschThis week, I catch up with rural mum Benita Bensch who shares her incredible journey to start a family. Benita was consumed by her challenge to conceive. For four years she fought for the family she'd always dreamed of, then, navigated her way through an anxiety-ridden pregnancy and later a surprise set of twins. Her battle with infertility was so difficult and so dark, she kept an intimate journal which she later turned into a bestselling book. It also inspired her to launch her own business to support other women.This is her story..----------------------------------------------------------------------------Update: Clomid (which Benita discusses in...2020-11-291h 02
Growing Agri PeopleSue MiddletonThe name Sue Middleton might sound familiar – particularly if you are on Twitter – Sue is super passionate about agriculture and regional development and is not afraid to use her voice to advocate for issues that are important to us who live away from the latte set of the city life.Sue and her husband Michael grow grain, oaten hay, pork and citrus in the Wheatbelt of WA – although she’s quick to tell you she’s still a Queenslander when the state of origin is on.Many titles can be attributed to Sue - but how do you capture ev...2020-10-1534 min
GRDC PodcastOn-farm Chemical Safety A Grower's Management ApproachWestern Australian grain grower Duncan Young farms at Beverley in the west of the State’s central wheatbelt. Duncan is a well-respected grower and is the immediate past president of the WA Farmers Grains Council. One of the things that makes Duncan Young a good operator is his approach to chemical safety on farm and, with National Farm Safety Week a recent event, Debra Bishop speaks in this podcast with Duncan about the steps he takes to keep everyone safe on farm when working with hazardous chemicals. Useful resources:...2020-09-0913 min