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Join us for FREE in-person workshops across WA, designed to help farm businesses sharpen their budgets, cashflow and confidence for the season ahead. Spots are limited. Secure your place via our website: agmstr.com/4gbahag 19 AUG - GERALDTON Geraldton Multipurpose Centre 1 SEPT - DALWALLINU The Liebe Group Office 2 SEPT - NORTHAM Northam Recreation Centre 8 SEPT - MERREDIN Cummins Theatre 9 SEPT - KONDININ Kondinin Shire 10 SEPT - WICKEPIN Wickepin Community Centre 16 SEPT - KATANNING Katanning Country Club 22 SEPT - ESPERANCE Esperance Bay Yacht Club

Join Agrimaster Joint-CEO David and Customer Success Lead Dhruv for a FREE in-person workshop focused on the systems leading Australian farm businesses use to make better financial decisions: agmstr.com/4gbahag What you'll learn • Understand cashflow and profitability more clearly • Test different business scenarios before committing to decisions • Identify and manage downside risk You’ll walk away with practical, real-world insights you can apply before and during the season. You’ll also get an exclusive first look at the Next Generation of Agrimaster, including what’s coming next, and the opportunity to try it for yourself, conditions apply. Spots are limited, so register early to secure your place.

🎙️The voice that kept WA company for more than two decades is coming to @FaceyGroup Rural Women's Day 👏 We're excited to announce Di Darmody as our first presenter—and your MC for the day. From ABC Radio Perth Breakfast to The Country Hour and National Nightlife, Di has interviewed thousands of people and shared some of Australia's most memorable stories. Now she's taking you 'Behind the Microphone' Join Di for an honest, entertaining and inspiring session as she shares the stories you didn't hear on air, the remarkable people she's met, and the lessons she's learned from a career built on curiosity, connection and conversation. 📅 Thursday, 6 August 2026 🕣 8:30am–3:15pm 📍 Wickepin Community Centre This is just the beginning! Stay tuned as we reveal more of the incredible speakers joining this year's Rise • Lead • Inspire Rural Women's Day. This is just the beginning. We'll be revealing more of our inspiring speaker lineup over the coming weeks, so stay tuned. 🎟️ Secure your tickets today: bit.ly/4y15jDG Event proudly sponsored by @CSBPFertilisers #RuralWomensDay #RiseLeadInspire #WomenInAg #WomenCelebratingWomen #ABCRadio #DiDarmody #MC #keynotespeaker #growergroups #localagresearch

🌱 Every innovation starts with a problem worth solving. If you've ever thought: 🤔 "There has to be a better way." 🤔 "Someone should look into this." 🤔 "Why hasn't this been researched?" This workshop is for you! Join Dr Natasha Teakle from AgriStart to learn how grower challenges can become research projects, attract funding, and lead to practical on-farm solutions. 📍 Wickepin Community Centre 📅 Wednesday 15 July 2026 ⏰ 9:00am – 2:30pm Bring your ideas, questions and challenges. Leave with a clearer pathway to innovation. 📧 To register, email eo@FaceyGroup.org.au Proudly supported by @AgriFuturesAU and @FaceyGroup, this workshop will help connect local challenges with practical research and innovation opportunities. #Agriculture #AgInnovation #AgriculturalResearch #GrowerLedInnovation #FarmInnovation #RegionalWA #Wheatbelt #BroadacreFarming #Agribusiness #AustralianAgriculture #FutureFarming #AgriFuturesAustralia #AgriStart #growergroups #localagresearch

🐑 BEYOND THE FLOCK is only days away! Now is the time to put the future of your sheep enterprise front and centre. Join WA sheep producers, researchers and industry leaders in Wickepin for a practical, future-focused day exploring the decisions, tools and opportunities shaping sheep businesses across WA. Hear from keynote speakers Dr Nik Callow (UWA CWSS), Bindi Murray and Bonnie Skinner (Sheep Producers Australia), with discussion spanning wool, water technology, SafeSheds, workforce solutions, lamb containment economics, eID, precision sheep management and the WA sheep industry roadmap to 2028. If sheep are part of your business, this is a day worth making time for. 📅 NEXT Monday 22 June 2026 🕚 11:00am–6:00pm 📍 Wickepin Community Centre Registrations close soon!! Secure your place now: bit.ly/42WptAs #growergroups #localagresearch #BeyondTheFlock #WAAgriculture #SheepIndustry #WASheep #AgricultureWA #FutureFarming #NationalHeritageTrust #AWI #FaceyGroup #UWA @SheepProducersAustralia @woolinnovation @ausgov #SWNRM

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🔮🐑What does the future of WA's sheep industry look like? Join producers, industry leaders and stakeholders at Beyond the Flock as we explore The Future Flock initiative and discuss the opportunities, challenges and innovations shaping the future of sheep production in Western Australia. Hear firsthand from the leadership team behind @SheepProducers : Bonnie Skinner, CEO and Bindi Murray, CHAIR Discussing: ✔ Industry consultation and economic analysis ✔ The Future Flock insights and opportunities ✔ The future direction of WA's sheep industry 📅 Monday 22 June ⏰ 11:00am – 6:00pm 📍 Wickepin Community Centre Be part of the conversation helping shape the future of our industry. REGISTER NOW 👉 bit.ly/42WptAs Proudly brought to you by @ag_southwestnrm FEAST2030 project, supported by the @ausgov through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. Supported by @woolinnovation & @FaceyGroup #growergroups #localagresearch #BeyondTheFlock #WAAgriculture #NationalHeritageTrust #SheepProducersAustralia #TheFutureFlock #RoadmapTo2028

Something exciting is on the horizon 🌅 📅 Save the Date | @Faceygroup Rural Women's Day 2026 Thursday, 6th August 🌟 Rise • Lead • Inspire 🌟 A day to connect, learn and celebrate the women making a difference across regional and rural Australia. Proudly sponsored by @CSBPfertilisers Stay tuned for more details. #growergroups #localagresearch #RuralWomensDay #WomenInAg #RiseLeadInspire #SaveTheDate #WomenCelebratingWomen

🐑 Agenda Released! The program for Beyond the Flock is here. Join producers, researchers and industry experts for a full day of practical insights, emerging technologies and future-focused discussion. ✔ Future Wool updates ✔ Water technology demonstrations ✔ SafeSheds ✔ Workforce solutions ✔ Lamb containment economics ✔ eID & precision sheep management ✔ WA sheep industry roadmap to 2028 📅 Monday 22 June 2026 🕚 11:00am – 6:00pm 📍 Wickepin Community Centre Take a look at the agenda and join us as we explore what's next for sheep enterprises in WA. 🔗 Register or find out more: bit.ly/42WptAs #growergroups #localagresearch #BeyondTheFlock #WAAgriculture #WaterSmartDams #WaterEvaluationPlatform #FarmWaterManagement #DroughtResilience #NationalHeritageTrust #UWA @ag_southwestnrm @ausgov @woolinnovation @Faceygroup

💧Water security is becoming an increasingly important part of farm planning. At Beyond the Flock, Professor Nik Callow from the UWA Centre for Water & Spatial Science (CWSS) will share the latest in farm water management, including key findings from the WaterSmart Dams project & a live demonstration of the Water Evaluation Platform (WEP). This practical session will cover: ✔️ Key learnings from WaterSmart Dams ✔️ Emerging on-farm water management technologies ✔️ Strategies to improve water security & drought resilience ✔️ A live, interactive WEP demonstration Bring along a laptop or iPad to join in the demonstration. A limited number of iPads will also be available for shared use on the day. Register here ✍️ bit.ly/42WptAs Proudly brought to you by @SouthWestNRM FEAST2030 project, supported by the @AusGov through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. Supported by @woolinnovation & @FaceyGroup #growergroups #localagresearch #BeyondTheFlock #WaterSmartDams #WaterEvaluationPlatform #FarmWaterManagement #DroughtResilience #WAAgriculture #WaterSecurity #NationalHeritageTrust #CentreforWaterandSpatialScience #CWSS @UWANews

👋One Farewell, One Welcome ... A fond farewell to Irene Digard, who is off to Melbourne for an exciting new opportunity. Thanks for everything you've contributed to @FaceyGroup, Irene—we wish you all the best for the future! 👏 At the same time, we're pleased to welcome Ritika Menon to the team as our new AgREC. A UWA Agricultural Science and Genetics graduate, Ritika is passionate about connecting research with practical farming outcomes and is looking forward to working with growers and researchers across our region. Join us in thanking Irene and welcoming Ritika to Facey Group! 👋 #growergroup #newstaff #farewell #FaceyGroupTeam #everchanging #alwaysgrowing #alwaysstriving #agresearch

After 30mm of rain earlier this year… the paddock is already showing signs of change 🌱👀 We revisited the @WANTFA soil amelioration demo site after rain to see what was happening below the surface — and the difference was hard to ignore. ✔️ Easier digging ✔️ More open soil ✔️ Improved infiltration ✔️ Clear changes following the HORSCH Tiger MT pass Even more interesting, the @theGRDC soil-borne diseases team from DPIRD were on site investigating whether soil amelioration could also help disrupt fungal disease loads. This is where demos turn into real discovery 🔍🌾 #FaceyGroup #SoilAmelioration #SoilHealth #GRDC #DPIRD #WANTFA #WAgrains #AgResearch

Supporting the next generation of agricultural researchers is an important part of building a stronger future for regional WA 🌱 Last week, @FaceyGroup had the pleasure of hosting WAARC Honours student Joel Tinetti through the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration and Grower Group Alliance Honours Partnership Program. Joel spent the day assisting with seeding operations, completing crop emergence counts, and gaining hands-on experience in applied grain research across the Wheatbelt. We also had the opportunity to hear Joel present on his Honours project, which explores how different enzyme combinations used in oat milk production influence quality parameters and end-product characteristics. It was a fascinating insight into the science behind value-added agriculture and food innovation, and a great example of the diverse research pathways connected to WA grain industries. Programs like this play an important role in strengthening connections between growers, industry and universities across regional WA, while supporting emerging researchers to gain valuable industry experience. Thanks, Joel, for your enthusiasm and contribution to the team 🌾 #WAARC #GGA #HonoursPartnershipProgram #WAAgriculturalResearchCollaboration #GrowerGroupAlliance #OatMilk #enzymes #industryconnections #agresearch @WAAgCollab @GGA_WA

🐑 The future of WA’s sheep industry starts here. Join growers, industry leaders & researchers at Beyond the Flock for an afternoon of practical insights, hands-on workshops & real conversations about what’s next for the sheep industry in WA. Hot topics include: 🌧️ WaterSmart Dams Water Evaluation Tools 🐑🗺️ The Future Flock & WA Sheep Roadmap Plus workshops covering SafeSheds Systems, Containment Modelling, & eID & NLIS updates followed by a relaxed sundowner. 📅Mon 22 June⏰ 11am – 6pm📍 Wickepin Community Centre Event proudly brought to you by @ag_southwestnrm FEAST2030 project, supported by the @AusGov through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. Supported by @woolinnovation & @FaceyGroup #growergroups #localagresearch #BeyondTheFlock #WhatsNextForWASheep #SafeSheds #WaterSmartDams #NaturalHeritageTrust #TheFutureFlock #WASheepRoadmap #WaterEvaluation #ClimateSmartAgricultureProgram

🚨 FARM BUSINESS TRANSITION PROGRAM — ROUND 2 NOW OPEN 🚨 WA sheep producers can now apply for funding through Round 2 of the Farm Business Transition Program, open until 15 July 2026. These grants are designed to assist individuals, businesses and communities to confidently plan and adapt to laws passed by the Australian Parliament to end live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028. Funding of up to $75,000 is available for: ✔ Infrastructure upgrades ✔ Equipment purchases ✔ Alternative farming systems ✔ Innovation & new management practices ✔ Training & business planning If you’re considering applying, now is the time to review the program guidelines and eligible activities. 🔗 Find program information, eligibility details and application resources here: agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-tr…

🚜☣️REMINDER — AUSCHEM Skill Set Course in Wickepin There’s still time to register for the upcoming AUSCHEM Skill Set Course. 📅 Tues 9th & Wed 10th June 2026 🕗 8:30am – 4:00pm 📍 Wickepin Community Centre This nationally recognised training is ideal for people working in industry who handle & use chemicals as part of their role. Successful participants will complete: ✔️ 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 To register or find out more, email admin@FaceyGroup.org.au #ChemicalSafety #AUSCHEM #FarmSafety #ChemicalHandling #Wickepin #AgricultureTraining #growergroups #localagresearch @CRTAFE @FaceyGroup

Applying #phosphorous (P) fertiliser to high P fixing soils will result in it being locked up and converted into forms that plants can’t easily absorb. It means plants can’t get the nutrient they need, reducing yields by up to 50%, and lowering the return on your fertiliser investment. A new 4-year GRDC project, led by @VicGovAg, brings together grower groups, advisers and university researchers from SA, Vic and WA to strengthen confidence in P management in these soil types. Want to find out more? bit.ly/4ultZ7m @BCropGroup @AgSolutionsOz @FaceyGroup @AIREP @DirtSouthern @uwanews @latrobe @AgCommunicators Trengove Consulting @SEPWA_ag Adelaide University #HighPFixingSoils

🤔 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