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A farmer-run group in Western Australia that aims to improve on-farm practice to keep farms healthy & profitable. CEO is Tina Astbury supported by a great team!
Wickepin, WA, Australia
Joined October 2012
๐The Agenda is Set! ๐พ Join us for the @FaceyGroup 2024 Trials Review & Pre-Seeding Catch Upโan unmissable event featuring an impressive lineup of speakers covering the latest in ag research and relevant local trial insights. ๐
When: Thursday, 6th March โฐ Time: 3:30 PM ๐ Where: Wickepin Community Centre ๐ Register HERE to secure your spot! Proudly sponsored by @GrainGrowersLtd & @theGRDC Special thanks to our major sponsors @RabobankAU @cbhgroup @BASF_Agro_Au @summitfertz for their ongoing support. #TrialsReview #AgResearch #GrowerGroups #PreseedingCatchUp #Sundowner
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RT @getFarmLab: ๐ Coming up next weekโฆ Join us for Soil Carbon Debrief workshops in: ๐ South Australia (Adelaide) ๐ Western Australia (Noโฆ
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๐พ๐The @FaceyGroup team is kicking off 2025 with a packed calendar of events! ๐Make sure you mark your calendars, set reminders & donโt miss these exciting opportunities โ we canโt wait to see you there! ๐น20th โ 21st February: Women Wander the Wheatbelt Bus Tour โ Register ๐น6th March: Facey Group 2024 Trials Presentation Night โ Register ๐น20th March (AM): @theGRDC Seeder Setup Workshop โ Register ๐น20th March (PM): @boekemans Farming Autonomy Introduction Workshop โ Register ๐น26th March: SW NRM Drought Proofing Roadshow ๐น31st July: Facey Group Women In Ag Annual Event ๐ Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, meet like-minded farmers, or get hands-on with the latest ag innovations, we've got something for you! #buildyourknowledgebank #agresearch #agworkshops #farmerworkshops #WomenInAg #FarmingInnovation #FaceyGroupEvents
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๐ฑWith summer spraying upon us & the 2025 growing season fast approaching, don't miss @theGRDC Spray Application Workshop hosted by @CFIG_AG! ๐ ๐กRenowned spray application expert Bill Campbell will guide growers & spray contractors through everything you need to know for efficient spray programs. From sprayer setup & calibration to hands-on demonstrations, this workshop will ensure you're ready for a smooth spraying season. ๐
Tuesday, 11th February ๐ค9:30am - 5pm ๐ Corrigin Golf Club ๐ฐCost: FREE! Full details below ๐ Donโt miss out on this opportunity to fine-tune your spray game for the season ahead! Plus, @FaceyGroup will take a vehicle across for anyone wanting to ride share. ๐Contact 98881223 to secure your seat #sprayapplication #GRDC #agricultureworkshop #stubblemanagement #sprayefficiency #FarmersHelpingFarmers #agriculture
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๐๐คAre you interested in learning more about autonomy in farming? Thanks to @theGRDC, @boekemans & @FaceyGroup, youโre invited to the Farming Autonomy Introduction Afternoon after the GRDC Seeder Setup Workshop in Wickepin. This FREE event will be led by Boekeman Machineryโs Precision Farming Specialists, offering insights into the current and future developments of autonomy in farming. The afternoon will explore emerging autonomous technologies, with a roadmap for successful adoption and ways they can enhance your farming practices. Topics Include: - Step-by-step guide for implementing autonomous tasks - Interactive readiness assessments through discussions - Live demos of cutting-edge tools like VRT, telematics, & Starlink ๐ When: Thursday 20th March 2025 ๐ Time: 1:30pm โ 4:00pm ๐ Location: Morlup Nominees, Yealering Pingelly Road Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the future of farming! ๐พ #FarmingAutonomy #PrecisionFarming #AgTech #Innovation #FarmingTheFuture #AutonomousFarming #faceygroup
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SAVE THE DATE!๐ @FaceyGroup, in partnership with @theGRDC & @PrimarySales, are excited to bring a new & informative workshop to Wickepin! ๐ฑ Join us to discover valuable tips & tricks for setting up your seeding gear & ensuring your program gets off to the best possible start for end-of-season success. ๐ Donโt miss this chance to enhance your seeding strategies & boost your farming potential! ๐ Stay tuned for more details coming soon! #savethedate #seedersetupworkshop #agresearch #startwithabang #seedingsuccess #seedingstrategies
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RT @AgForceQLD: The Federal Gov is delivering an additional $20 million investment in a new round of the On Farm Connectivity Program, to hโฆ
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๐ Join the FACEY GROUP Team! ๐ Are you a detail-oriented, highly organised professional with a passion for agriculture? We're looking for YOU! ๐ Location: Wickepin, WA ๐ผ Position: Senior Finance Officer ๐
Applications Close: 5 PM, Monday 10th February @FaceyGroup, a dynamic grower group in Wickepin, WA, is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join our passionate team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to contribute to an organisation committed to agriculture and grow their career in a collaborative environment. What we offer: โขA varied & engaging role with growth potential โขA team that values your ideas & innovation โขFlexibility with part-time hours/days โขThe chance to shape & drive the future of a growing business If you're ready for a rewarding role with an amazing team, we'd love to hear from you! ๐ Apply HERE ๐ or email eo@faceygroup.org.au for the selection criteria & more information. #SeniorFinanceOfficer #growergroup #AgricultureCareer #GrowYourCareer #EmploymentOpportunity #FaceyGroup #AgriculturePassion #agresearch
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RT @Agrimasters: Strong budgets make strong farms!๐พ Join our comprehensive Full Budget Training Webinar from February 17 to 21, 2025 httpโฆ
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RT @RRRNetwork: ๐จ Last chance to register! ๐จ Join us at @theGRDC National Grower Network Summer Sesh Forums in 2025: ๐
EMu Point - Jan 1โฆ
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RT @GRDCWest: ๐๏ธ๐ On next week! Don't miss our GRDC Summer Sesh National Grower Network Forums, kicking off in Emu Point next Mon 13 Jan, 4โฆ
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๐ The @faceygroup team would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year as we say farewell to 2024๐The team is excited for what 2025 may bring, with new & exciting ag research projects on the horizon, we look forward to bringing relevant local research information to our members๐งโ๐พ ๐๐ Hereโs to another year of growth and innovation! ๐พ #GrowerGroups #LoveWhereYouWork #AgResearch #LookingAhead #HappyNewYear2025
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A huge thank you from the @FaceyGroup Team to all our members, committee, valued sponsors & their families who joined us for our 2024 AGM & Members Christmas Party earlier this week! ๐๐ป๐ It was a fantastic fun-filled afternoon, including an exciting drone experience courtesy of Squadrone, plus plenty of time to socialise with staff, committee, and fellow members as we wrap up the 2024 season & head into the summer break. ๐๐ We truly appreciate your ongoing support throughout the year. Wishing all our members, growers, and valued sponsors a very Merry Christmas ๐ and a safe & prosperous New Year! ๐ ๐ Reminder: Our office will be closed from 20th December and will reopen on 6th January 2025 #merrychristmas #happynewyear #farewell2024 #summerholidays #thankfulforourmembers #growergroup #agresearch #squadrone #thankyouforyoursupport #runbyfarmersforfarmers
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๐พCalling all growers, advisers, researchers, and industry professionals!๐พ @theGRDC Summer Sesh forums are coming to: ๐Emu Point โ January 13 ๐Dunsborough โ January 14 ๐Cervantes โ January 16 Why attend? โ
Connect with the grains community โ
Share your ideas, concerns, and opportunities for research โ
Help shape targeted solutions for the grains industry Enjoy complimentary food and refreshments while engaging in meaningful discussions. โ๏ธ Register now to secure your spot: #GRDC #AgricultureEvents #GrainGrowers @RuralEdgeAus
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๐Donโt Miss Out!๐ The 3rd & Final episode of @FaceyGroup's FREE 3-Part Webinar Series: End of Year Highlights: Drought Resilience in Action is on TOMORROW๐
๐ฆ๐ฑSamantha Viljoen (PhD student, Bioplastic Innovation Hub & @SoilsWest, @MurdochUni) will provide insights on the innovative SMART SPRAYS biodegradable polymer spray, designed to enhance crop water retention and boost soil health! ๐พ Tona Sanchez-Palacios (Lecturer & Research Fellow, School of Agricultural Sciences, Food Futures Institute, @MurdochUni) will present on Agronomic Biofortification of Wheat with Zinc โ exploring the effectiveness of foliar fertilisers in improving grain quality for food & animal feed. ๐งRegister now & tune in wherever you may be! ๐ Register Here: ๐Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge! #webinar #droughtresilience #futuredroughtfund #FDF #WADroughtHub #EndOfYearHighlights #SMARTSPRAYS #polymerspray #watersmart #droughtresilience #biofortification #Agriculture #InnovativeResearch #SustainableFarming #CropScience #SoilHealth
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โ๏ธ๐The festive season is almost here, and weโve got an early Christmas treat for you! ๐
๐ ๐Dive into our latest โFacey Connectโ Newsletter โ Summer Edition - now LIVE!! Jam-packed with AgREC News, Project Updates, Industry News, Drought Hub Updates, Must-Listen to Podcasts & much, much more for your reading pleasure! ๐ Check it out here: #agresearch #agnews #membernews #projectupdates #growergroups #faceyconnect #SummerEdition @FaceyGroup
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๐Celebrate the Year with Us!๐ As December descends & the harvest rolls on, mark your calendars for a festive celebration of the year that was at the 2024 @FaceyGroup AGM & Members Christmas Party! ๐Proudly sponsored by @SummitFertz, this event promises fun for the whole family! ๐ Exciting Drone Coding Adventure for the Kids Thanks to the amazing Squadrone team, the kids can enjoy an exciting Drone Coding Workshop while the AGM is on! ๐ปโจ ๐ Drone Light Show Get ready for an unforgettable evening, topped off with a spectacular drone light show! ๐๏ธ When: Wednesday, 18th December 2024 โฐ Time: 5:00 PM ๐ Where: Wickepin Community Centre โจ Register Now! ๐ AGM & Christmas Party: ๐ Drone Workshop (Spaces are limited, registration essential!): Donโt miss out โ it will be a night of fun and festive cheer! ๐ #FaceyGroup #AGM #ChristmasParty #Squadrone #DroneWorkshop #DroneLightShow #FamilyFun #growergroups #TheYearThatWas
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๐ Early start for the @FaceyGroup AgREC team last Friday as we wrapped up the last of our harvest hand cuts! ๐ With over 600 hand cuts completed across 9 cropping projects, we're now onto the fun stuffโriding on harvesters with our members! (And yes, the not-so-fun threshing too ๐
). But the work doesn't stop there! We're diving deep into research, tackling key issues like: ๐พ Stubble retention systems ๐ฑ Deep sowing oats โฐ Time of sowing ๐ปLong season barley ๐พ New lupin varieties ๐ฑ Legume legacy effects ๐ก Nitrogen decisions All this before Christmas! ๐ Letโs keep pushing towards new insights for better farming practices. ๐๐#AgResearch #GrowerGroups #HarvestSeason #SustainableFarming #AgTech #CropResearch
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๐THIRD & FINAL FREE ONLINE WEBINAR โ THURS 12th DEC @ 3PM ๐ Join us for the 3rd & final episode of @FaceyGroup's FREE 3-part webinar series, End of Year Highlights: Drought Resilience in Action ๐งโ๐ป๐ฑ Featured this episode โฆ ๐ฉโ๐ฌSamantha Viljoen, a PhD student with the Bioplastic Innovation Hub & @SoilsWest at @MurdochUni, will share insights on the innovative SMART SPRAYS biodegradable polymer spray designed to enhance crop water retention & improve soil health๐ฆ๐ฑ ๐จโ๐ฌTona Sanchez-Palacios, Lecturer & Research Fellow at the School of Agricultural Sciences at the Food Futures Institute of @MurdochUni, presenting on agronomic biofortification of wheat with zinc. The focus will be on the effectiveness of foliar fertilisers in enhancing grain quality for both food and animal feed๐พ Don't miss this final webinar โ register now & tune in wherever you may be ๐ง Register HERE ๐ #webinar #droughtresilience #futuredroughtfund #FDF #WADroughtHub#EndOfYearHighlights #SMARTSPRAYS #polymerspray #watersmart #droughtresilience #biofortification
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