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🚜 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

Not ready to talk about “succession”? You’re not alone. Many farming families put off starting this important step in generational farm progression because the conversations can feel hard. But they don’t have to be. At the end of the day, future farm planning is about protecting your farm, your legacy, and all the family members involved. Call it succession. Call it future planning. Call it protecting the farm. The name doesn’t matter — having the conversation does. Join us for a practical workshop designed to help farming families start that conversation and plan for the future. 📅 Monday, 23 March 2026 🕣 8:30am – 4:30pm 💰$400 per entity (bring the whole family) - Catering Included 🎤 Developed and presented by Peter Cooke & Nicol Taylor – AgKnowledge Proudly supported by @FaceyGroup | @RSM_au | #MtBurnettFoundation All attendees will have the opportunity to access highly subsidised planning resources and one-on-one professional support after the workshop through the Grower Group Alliance’s FarmElevate Program. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4ox785c #KeepingTheFarmStrong #PlanForTheFuture #FamilyFarming #FamilyBusiness #Legacy #Succession #GuidedWorkshop #AgKnowledge #PeterCooke #NicolTaylor #FarmElevate @GGA_WA

What a fantastic afternoon & evening at the @FaceyGroup 2026 Trials Review & Pre-Seeding Catch-Up🌾 Thank you to the many growers & industry partners who joined us yesterday for a strong turnout & an engaging afternoon of discussion, insights & shared learning ahead of the season. We’re grateful to our guest presenters for sharing their expertise: Paul Joules (RaboResearch @RabobankAU), Dr Brendan Brown (@CSIRO) & Dr Gaus Azam (@DPIRDbroadacre) — & to Marcia Devenney (@GrainGrowersLtd) for expertly MC’ing the event. A sincere thank you to @theGRDC for their ongoing support & investment in local research & Australia’s agricultural industry. Thanks also to @summitfertz for sponsoring the sundowner & to #TastyTreatsCatering for the amazing food that helped round out a great afternoon of conversation & connection. We wish all our members & the broader ag community all the very best for the season ahead. #FaceyGroup #TrialsReview #PreSeeding #GRDC #AustralianGrains #GrowerUpdate

We are underway 📢 @FaceyGroup 2026 Trials Review & Pre-Seeding Catch-Up is in full swing this afternoon, bringing growers together to hear the latest insights on markets, nitrogen management and soil research ahead of the season. A big thank you to Marcia Devenney, Grower Engagement Officer from @GrainGrowersLtd for steering today’s event as our MC and helping guide the conversations. Proudly supported by @TheGRDC investing in local research and Australia’s agricultural industry. 🌱
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The season ahead starts TODAY: markets, nitrogen, soils. 🌾📊 @FaceyGroup’s 2026 Trials Review & Pre-Seeding Catch-Up brings together leading market & research minds to help you sharpen decisions before seeding. We’re pleased to welcome: Paul Joules – Commodity Analyst, RaboResearch @RabobankAU 2026 Global Grain Outlook: Positioning for Opportunity in an Uncertain Market Dr Brendan Brown – Senior Research Scientist, @CSIRO Nitrogen Decisions in Uncertain Seasons: Managing Risk & Return Dr Gaus Azam – Principal Research Scientist, @DPIRDBroadacre Soil Re-engineering in WA: Tackling Subsoil Constraints to Lift Yield If you value practical, data-driven insights grounded in local conditions, this is one to prioritise. 📅 TODAY – 5 March 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm Facey Group values & thanks @TheGRDC for their ongoing investment in local research & Australia’s agricultural industry. 🌱 Sundowner to follow thanks to @SummitFertz 🍻 #FaceyGroup #PreSeeding #TrialsReview #GRDC #AgMarkets #NitrogenManagement #SoilScience #AustralianGrains

What worked. What didn’t. What’s next. @FaceyGroup 2025 Trials Night will unpack the science and results behind last year’s on-farm trials — delivering clear, data-driven local insights to support your next decisions heading into the season. We’re pleased to welcome our keynote speakers: 📊Paul Joules – Commodity Analyst, RaboResearch @RabobankAU 🎯Brendan Brown – Senior Research Scientist, @CSIRO 🌱Dr Gaus Azam – Principal Research Scientist, @DPIRDbroadacre Together, they’ll provide valuable insights across markets, research and applied science relevant to Australian grain growers. If you value practical research grounded in real farming conditions, this is a night not to miss. 📅 Thursday, 5 March 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3NyCb3E Proudly sponsored by @theGRDC @GrainGrowersLtd Sundowner to follow thanks to @summitfertz #FaceyGroup #GRDC #TrialsReview #PreSeeding #AgMarkets #Grains #RaboResearch #Rabobank #AustralianAgriculture #GrowerUpdate #Sundowner

Decisions ... Drive ... Results 📊🌾 @FaceyGroup is excited to welcome Dr Brendan Brown @CSIRO to our 2026 Trials Review & Pre-Seeding Catch Up. A Senior Research Scientist with CSIRO, Brendan leads the behavioural science work in the grains industry’s RiskWi$e program — helping growers and advisers make clearer profit–risk decisions. With experience across 32 countries and more than 15 years working directly with farmers, Brendan focuses on one simple question: 👉 What actually drives change on farms — and how do we make good ideas stick? If you’re interested in sharper decision-making, better risk management and turning research into real paddock outcomes, this session is for you. 📅 Thursday, 5 March 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm 👉 Register now: bit.ly/3NyCb3E Proudly sponsored by @TheGRDC @GrainGrowers Sundowner to follow thanks to @SummitFertz #FaceyGroup #GRDC #TrialsReview #PreSeeding #RiskWise #FarmDecisionMaking #WAGrain #GrowerUpdate #TrialsNight #AgResearch #GrowerLed

Big soils. Big results. Big impact. 🌱🔥 @FaceyGroup is proud to welcome Dr Gaus Azam @DPIRDbroadacre to our 2026 Trials Review & Pre-Seeding Catch Up. Bringing practical, research-backed insights on: 🌱 Tricks & Tips for Re-Engineering Soils Across Different Environments From tackling soil constraints to unlocking water-limited yield potential — this is real science delivering real on-farm impact. If you’re planning for a stronger 2026 season, this is a session you can’t afford to miss. 📅 Thursday, 5 March 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm 👉 Register now: bit.ly/3NyCb3E Proudly sponsored by @TheGRDC & @GrainGrowers Sundowner to follow thanks to @SummitFertz #FaceyGroup #GRDC #TrialsReview #PreSeeding #SoilHealth #WAGrain #GrowerUpdate #GrowerGroups #TrialsNight #AgResearch #LocalResearch #GrowerLed

🎤 Presenter Announcement @FaceyGroup is excited to welcome Paul Joules, Commodity Analyst with RaboResearch @RabobankAU, as a presenter at our 2026 Trials Review & Pre-Seeding Catch Up 🌾 Based in Sydney, Paul delivers data-driven insights across grains, oilseeds, fertilisers, cotton and agricultural land values. With global experience spanning London and Australia — and farming roots on a mixed dairy, beef and arable farm in Wales — Paul brings a powerful blend of practical on-farm understanding and international market expertise. 📅 Thursday, 5 March 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm 👉 Register now: bit.ly/3NyCb3E Proudly sponsored by @TheGRDC Sundowner to follow thanks to @SummitFertz #FaceyGroup #GRDC #TrialsReview #PreSeeding #AgMarkets #Grains #RaboResearch #Rabobank #AustralianAgriculture #GrowerUpdate #Sundowner

Check out our hard-working team representing @FaceyGroup at the 2026 GRDC Grain Research Updates 🌾 Two incredible days of connection and knowledge-building with industry leaders, diving into the latest research driving productivity and resilience in Australian grains. We’re bringing that knowledge straight back to the paddock and our local region 💪 #2026 #GRDC #GrainResearchUpdates #Perth #PerthStadium #GrowerGroups #LocalAgResearch #RegionalFocus #NewResearch @TheGRDC

🏆 2025 Progressive Agriculture Award Winners 🏆 Congratulations to Brad & Virginia Nicholls on being named recipients of the 2025 Progressive Agriculture Award! Recognised for their innovative, data-driven farming practices, strong commitment to sustainability, & genuine farming partnership, Brad & Virginia are outstanding contributors to progressive agriculture in our region. Proudly presented by @FaceyGroup in partnership with the @ShireofWickepin. Well deserved Brad & Virginia — congratulations! 🌾👏 #ProgressiveAgAward #CelebratingAg #2025Winner #innovation #datadriven #commitment #sustainability #farmingpartnership #ShireOfWickepin

🚜 Happening next week – @theGRDC Seeder Set-Up Workshops 🌾 There’s still time to get involved in these hands-on, practical workshops focused on improving crop establishment and optimising seeding performance for local conditions. See different seeder set-ups, rotate through practical stations, and pick up tips you can apply straight away this seeding season. 📍 South Stirling | 23 Feb | bit.ly/4sS4uKU 📍 Ravensthorpe | 24 Feb | bit.ly/45UDwbl 📍 Corrigin | 25 Feb | bit.ly/45lqKT7 📍 Merredin | 26 Feb | bit.ly/49EQuer 📍 Corrow | 27 Feb | bit.ly/4q58V2p Don’t miss out — fine-tune your seeding program before the season kicks off 🌱 Proudly supported by: @TheGRDC @PrimarySales @FaceyGroup @Stirlings2Coast @MADFIG14 @CFIG_AG @WMG_WA @RAIN_Ag_Network #SeederSetUp #Seeding #Broadacre #Workshops

Keeping the Farm & Family Strong — Planning Ahead Together Talking about the future of the farm isn’t always easy — especially when family, history and hard work are involved. This guided workshop offers farming families a supportive, practical space to start conversations, explore options, and plan ahead together — at your own pace. 📅 Monday, 23 March 2026 🤝 Presented by AgKnowledge 🌱 Proudly supported by @FaceyGroup @RSMAustralia #MtBurnettFoundation No pressure. No decisions on the day. Just respectful conversations about the road ahead. All attendees will have the opportunity to access highly subsidised planning resources and one-on-one professional support after the workshop through the Grower Group Alliance’s FarmElevate Program. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/4ox785c #KeepingTheFarmStrong #PlanForTheFuture #FamilyFarming #FamilyBusiness #Legacy #Succession #GuidedWorkshop #AgKnowledge #PeterCooke #NicolTaylor #FarmElevate

Full house for today’s @TheGRDC Spray Application Workshop 👏 Great to see so many growers investing time into spray setup, performance and getting the most from every application. And we couldn’t ask for better conditions for this afternoon’s paddock demonstration — perfect weather to put theory into practice. #growerled #localresearch #workshop #sprayapplication #GRDC #FaceyGroup #BCC #BillCampbell

If you’re tweaking spray rates, nozzles or coverage — this one’s for you. A full day focused on spray setup, performance & getting the most from every application. @TheGRDC Spray Application Workshop Presented by Bill Campbell TOMORROW, Thursday 12 Feb 2026 | 9am–5pm Hosted by @FaceyGroup & FREE to attend Final call to register 🔗 bit.ly/4jJFv8t Don’t miss this practical, hands-on workshop designed to improve your spraying efficiency. #growerled #localresearch #sprayapplication #workshop #GRDC