Facey Group

📢 @FaceyGroup is on the lookout! 💡 Are you passionate about agriculture and making a difference in the paddock? 🌱 We’re hiring a full-time Agricultural Research & Extension Coordinator to help deliver local trials, support growers, and drive innovation across our region. 👩‍🌾 Be part of hands-on research 🤝 Build strong connections with growers & industry 🌾 Help shape practical, on-farm outcomes If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact where it counts, we’d love to hear from you 🌱 Read the full position description here 👉🏻 bit.ly/4cdS6yx #agriculturejobs #ruralcareers #agresearch #extensionwork #farminnovation #australianagriculture #careersinag #growerengagement #sustainablefarming #growergroups #localagresearch

🤔 Can we sow oats earlier while still managing frost risk? That’s the question we’re exploring in our 2026 Time of Sowing Oats Trial, delivered as part of the @TheGRDC RiskWi$e initiative. The trial has kicked off with early oats sown at two different times. The first sowing, planted on 17 April, has established well, followed by a second sowing last week into moisture-holding soils. Earlier sowing can increase biomass and yield potential, but it can also push flowering into higher frost-risk windows. Across the season, we’ll be tracking: 1️⃣ Crop development and flowering timing 2️⃣ Frost exposure during the reproductive period 3️⃣ Impacts on yield and stability This work is helping build local evidence for oats in time-of-sowing strategies, while also growing @FaceyGroup's capacity to deliver more regional trials under commercial conditions using our own seeder. We’ll keep sharing updates as the season unfolds 👀 #GRDC #RiskWise #TimeOfSowing #FrostManagement #growergroups #localagresearch

🌾 How are deep sown oats performing so far this season? Check out how the @TheGRDC Evaluating Deep Sowing of Oats in WA Production Systems trial is progressing with @FaceyGroup CEO Tina Astbury, just two weeks after sowing. Following sowing at three different depths into moisture — & with a rainfall event afterwards — we’re seeing excellent establishment across the trial site. This research project is exploring whether oats can be sown deeper than usual to access stored summer moisture, helping create earlier sowing opportunities across WA’s wheatbelt. Current 2026 research is also investigating varying herbicide practices & their effects on crop establishment & performance. 📽️ Watch the video below & stay tuned for more project updates as the season progresses 🌱 Visit our website for full project information 👉 faceygroup.org.au #GRDC #Oats #DeepSowing #ChasingMoisture #BroadacreFarming #WAAgriculture #DrySowing #AgResearch #FaceyGroup #growergroups #localagresearch

Join MLA for a webinar sharing findings from four years of research for the SheepLinks Feed365 project in WA. Lead researchers, DPIRD's Daniel Real and Paul Sanford, will cover: ✅Carrying capacity increases from ~9DSE/ha for winter and spring, to 10 DSE/ha all year round ✅Which pasture and forage mixes performed best across key seasonal feed gaps ✅How alternative species can help manage variable seasons and smooth feed supply 📅11 June, 2026 ⏰12.00pm [noon] AWST 🔗Register here ow.ly/nM4Y50YXijQ

AUSCHEM Skill Set Course 📅 Tues 9th & Wed 10th June 2026 🕗 8:30am – 4:00pm 📍 Wickepin Community Centre Due to strong local interest, this will be the second AUSCHEM course offered in Wickepin this year — it's great to see so many people prioritising chemical safety 👏 This intensive program is designed for people working in industry who are required to handle & use chemicals as part of their role. Successful completion provides nationally recognised units: AHCCHM304 – Transport and Store Chemicals AHCCHM307 – Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Control Pests, Weeds and Disease FREE to attend Course textbook available for purchase: $75 🥪 BYO lunch and snacks For more information or to register, email admin@faceygroup.org.au #ChemicalSafety #Upskill #AUSCHEM #ChemicalHandling #ChemicalStorage #FarmSafety #PestControl #WeedControl #DiseasePrevention #growergroups #localagresearch #CentralRegionalTAFE @FaceyGroup

📰 FACEY CONNECT is back for Edition Two! Fresh look, sharper format, same valuable insights 💪 We’ve made it even easier to stay in the loop—quick to read, simple to navigate, and now delivered monthly so you get timely updates on research, industry trends, and what matters most right now. 👉 Dive into April's edition here: bit.ly/4t5HvLd #growergroups #localagresearch #agriculture #farminginnovation #researchimpact #grainindustry #agupdates #FaceyConnect #ENews #newsletter #relevant @FaceyGroup

Out with @Living_Farm last week preparing to seed oats for the @TheGRDC NGN Evaluating deep sowing of oats in WA production systems 🌱 Led by @FaceyGroup in partnership with @MADFIG14, this project is taking a closer look at how oats establish under challenging sowing conditions across WA production systems. Conditions aren’t ideal for deep seeding, but with rain on the way we’re hopeful for establishment across all depths. Every season brings its challenges—and opportunities to learn. This year’s focus is on digging deeper into herbicide impacts, building on the strong variety work from the past two seasons. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together in the paddock. Find out more HERE bit.ly/4u1pGh1 #growergroups #localagresearch #deepsownoats #oats #GRDC #LivingFarm #MADFIG #croppingprojects #growergroupsworkingtogether

🐑 Sheep growers ... this one’s for you 🐑 Save the date for BEYOND THE FLOCK, a hands-on day focused on what’s next for sheep enterprises in WA. From water planning & eID to containment systems & industry direction, this event brings together practical insights & emerging tools you can apply on-farm. 📅 22 June 2026 📍 Details to follow More information coming soon. #NaturalHeritageTrust #sheep #livestock #BeyondTheFlock #WhatsNextForSheep #growergroups #localagresearch #WoolGrowers #WALamb @Ausgov @faceyGroup @southwestnrm @AWIExtensionWA @woolinnovation

Ahhh Easter… seafood feasts, too much chocolate, quality family time… & maybe a quick dash to the paddock after some welcome rain 🌧️🚜 It’s also often a time when families are all together — & those moments can open the door to important conversations. Our recent Farm Succession Planning workshop, hosted by @FaceyGroup & facilitated by Peter Cooke & Nicol Taylor (#AgKnowledge), saw a strong turnout of local families tackling one of agricultures toughest topics. With a practical workbook & focus on real issues like education costs, land separation & retirement, participants had open honest discussions & left with clear tailored action plans. Did Easter spark a succession conversation with your family? It’s not one-size-fits-all — it’s a process. Ready to take the next step? Contact Peter Cooke from the AgKnowledge team: 📞 0417 953 957 ✉️ cookes@iinet.net.au #growergroups #localagresearch #FaceyGroup #FarmSuccession #MtBurdettFoundation #WAgriculture #FamilyFarms #FutureFarming #RuralCommunities #AgLeadership #RealConversations #PracticalSteps #FutureFocused

Ahhh Easter… seafood feasts, too much chocolate, quality family time… & maybe a quick dash to the paddock after some welcome rain 🌧️🚜 It’s also often a time when families are all together — & those moments can open the door to important conversations. Our recent Farm Succession Planning workshop, hosted by @FaceyGroup & facilitated by Peter Cooke & Nicol Taylor (#AgKnowledge), saw a strong turnout of local families tackling one of agricultures toughest topics. With a practical workbook & focus on real issues like education costs, land separation & retirement, participants had open honest discussions & left with clear tailored action plans. Did Easter spark a succession conversation with your family? It’s not one-size-fits-all — it’s a process. Ready to take the next step? Contact Peter Cooke from the AgKnowledge team: 📞 0417 953 957 ✉️ cookes@iinet.net.au #growergroups #localagresearch #FaceyGroup #FarmSuccession #MtBurdettFoundation #WAgriculture #FamilyFarms #FutureFarming #RuralCommunities #AgLeadership #RealConversations #PracticalSteps #FutureFocused

WE’RE HIRING🌱💪 👩‍💻Finance & Admin Officer Flexible casual/part-time role Join @FaceyGroup & support meaningful agricultural research & grower outcomes across the region. If you’ve got bookkeeping or finance administration experience, strong attention to detail, & enjoy working both independently & as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you. Full position description available HERE 👉 bit.ly/4bKb5AB Apply now or get in touch to learn more. Email Tina Astbury: eo@faceygroup.org.au #WeAreHiring #Finance #Admin #Recruiting #NewTeamMember #Bookkeeping #Casual #PartTime #growergroups #localagresearch

🌱 Canola seeding isn’t far away CSIRO research led by Dr Andrew Fletcher highlights key establishment tips: • Sow shallow (1–2 cm) • Soil temps ideally 25–35°C • Separate seed & fertiliser • Reduce press wheel pressure in sands READ MORE: bit.ly/3Nz5e7D

📢 TRIAL SUMMARY… Real results from a season of wheat variety testing 🌾 The 2025 @FaceyGroup Wheat Variety Demonstration in Bullaring has wrapped up, delivering practical insights for local growers. Hosted with thanks by Alan Manton & Kelly Pearce, the trial compared Hamelin, Rottnest, Ninja, Shotgun & Brumby. 🔍 Key takeaways: 1️⃣Hamelin topped yield (5.6 t/ha), with later flowering offering flexibility to manage frost risk 2️⃣Rottnest stood out for noodle wheat (ANW1), delivering the highest gross return 3️⃣Grain quality proved just as important as yield for market access and profitability A strong reminder that variety choice should align with paddock conditions, seasonal risk and market opportunities. Thanks to @AGTBreeding for their support in donating grain. #growergroups #localagresearch #farmerledtrial #wheatvarieties #hamelin #rottnest #ninja #shotgun #brumby #CompareTheGrain #AlignChoiceWithConditions

📰 Introducing the new-look FACEY CONNECT 👏 Same hard-hitting content… now in a simpler, easier-to-use format 💪 We’ve refreshed our seasonal newsletter to make it quicker to read & easier to stay informed. Plus, it’s now landing monthly—bringing you more timely updates on research, industry insights, & the topics that matter most. Stay across what’s new without the overwhelm. 👉 Dive into Edition ONE here: bit.ly/3NDYbuD #growergroups #localagresearch #agriculture #farminginnovation #researchimpact #grainindustry #agupdates #FaceyConnect #ENews #newsletter #relevant

🚜 The future of the farm doesn’t plan itself. For many farming families, conversations about succession get put in the “we’ll deal with it later” pile. Not because it’s unimportant — but because it can feel complicated, emotional, or hard to start. But future planning isn’t just about succession. It’s about protecting the farm, supporting the family, and securing the legacy you’ve worked so hard to build. The most important step? Starting the conversation. Our upcoming workshop is designed to help farming families do exactly that — with practical guidance, expert insight and the space to work through the big questions together. 📅 Monday, 23 March 2026 🕣 8:30am – 4:30pm 💰 $400 per entity (bring the whole family) 🎤 Presented by: Peter Cooke & Nicol Taylor – AgKnowledge Proudly supported by @FaceyGroup @RSM_au @MtBFoundation Attendees will also be eligible to access highly subsidised planning resources and one-on-one professional support through the Grower Group Alliance’s FarmElevate Program. 👉 Take the first step for your farm’s future. Register here: bit.ly/4ox785c #FarmFuture #FamilyFarming #FarmLegacy #SuccessionPlanning #FarmBusiness #PlanAhead #AgKnowledge #FarmElevate

AUSCHEM Skill Set Course 📅 Mon 30 & Tues 31 March 2026 🕗 8:30am – 4:00pm 📍 Wickepin Community Centre This is an intensive program targeted at individuals employed in industry who are required to handle and use chemicals as part of their work tasks. Successful completion of the course provides the following nationally recognised units: AHCCHM304 – Transport and Store Chemicals AHCCHM307 – Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Control Pests, Weeds and Disease FREE to attend (course textbook available for purchase – $75) 🥪 BYO lunch & snacks For further information or to register, email: admin@faceygroup.org.au #ChemicalSafety #Upskill #AUSCHEM #ChemicalHandling #ChemicalStorage #FarmSafety #PestControl #WeedControl #DiseasePrevention @FaceyGroup @crtafe

🚜🌱 WA Growers – we want to hear from you. The 2026 Grain Legume Grower Survey is now OPEN. GGA is inviting Western Australian growers to share their experiences, insights and perspectives on the use of grain legumes in crop rotations, what’s working, what’s changing, and where are the gaps. Since 2022, GGA has partnered with 15 grower groups across Western Australia through a GRDC-investment into grain legumes which investigates local barriers limiting adoption. GGA is now interested in understanding whether grower confidence in grain legume production has improved over this time. Your input will help guide future GRDC investments into grain legume RD&E in WA. 👉 🌾If you’re a WA grower, click the link to complete the survey: airtable.com/apptI9bBsYg5wb… #GrainLegumes #GRDC #GGA #GrowerGroupAlliance gga.org.au/activity/closi…

🚨 WA Growers – We need your input! The @GGA_WA is gathering feedback from growers and primary producers across WA on current fuel supply challenges. Your local insights on fuel availability and pricing will help inform the WA Government’s policy response and guide support to regional areas. Complete the survey here: bit.ly/4sDWtIg #WAFarming #RealImpact #FuelSupply #RegionalWA #Survey

We’re looking for five new members to join our Growers’ Advisory Council this year. Apply at cbhgroup.co/GAC Applications close Sunday 22 March 2026