Facey Group is partnering in a national project investigating innovative soil technologies to improve soil health, crop productivity and farming system resilience. A demonstration trial near Wickepin is comparing lime and gypsum products and application methods to determine their effectiveness in managing soil acidity and improving crop performance under local farming conditions.
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This GRDC-supported project is investigating how Variable Rate Technology (VRT) can improve nutrient use efficiency and farm profitability by matching fertiliser applications to the productivity and nutrient requirements of different areas within a paddock. Working with growers across Australia, the project will generate practical, regionally relevant insights to support the adoption of variable rate fertiliser strategies in broadacre farming systems.
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A GRDC INVESTMENT LED BY DELIVERED WITH OUR PARTNERS Improving Phosphorus Use Efficiency in High P-Fixing Soils Project Background: Phosphorus (P) is one of the most important nutrients for crop establishment, root development, and overall productivity in broadacre farming systems. However, in many regions of Western Australia and other southern Australian grain-growing areas, a significant […]
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The Soil Water Repellency project is exploring how non-wetting soils vary across seasons and landscapes in the Wickepin region. Established in 2025, three monitoring sites are helping researchers better understand the impact of soil water repellence on water infiltration, crop establishment, and production risk in sandy soils. The project is funded by GRDC as part of a national research investment led by Murdoch University.
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This project is exploring how containment feeding can improve growth rates, market timing, and profitability of Merino lambs in the WA Wheatbelt. By comparing containment and traditional paddock systems, it aims to provide practical insights into performance, costs, and whole-farm benefits, helping producers make more informed feeding decisions.
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Producers collaborating to improve saltbush and understory systems, testing species and sharing insights to boost feed, resilience, and performance on saline land.
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The Ripple Effect explores practical ways to improve saline farm dams in the Wickepin region, focusing on water quality, alternative uses and long-term farm sustainability through on-ground trials and collaboration with research partners.
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POTTIPUTKI TREE PLANTERS Plant Trees Without The Backache Manual tree/shrub planters that punch a hole, drop the seedling, and close it all in one go. Ideal for revegetation, shelterbelts or small-scale planting jobs. Best for: Tree planting on the go Small reveg projects One-person planting operations Benefits: Speeds up hand planting Reduces bending and fatigue […]
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HAY CORE SAMPLER Know Your Feed Punch a core out of a bale and get a proper sample to send off for testing. Great for checking feed quality or meeting export hay standards. Best for: Sampling hay before sale Feed testing for nutrition Checking for ryegrass toxicity Benefits: Fast, consistent samples Supports better ration decisions […]
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TRIAL SEEDER Precision Planting Made Simple A 2-metre air seeder made for trial plots but handy for filling missed strips or patching up paddocks. It’s towed behind a ute, making it easy to move between sites and operate without needing a tractor. Compact enough to manage with smaller gear. Best for: Small trial plots or […]
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This project tracks a Wickepin grower to evaluate the cost of removing tagasaste and returning land to cropping. It compares removal costs with local land values to assess whether this is a viable pathway for expanding arable area.
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XR5000 WEIGHT SCALE INDICATOR Smarter Livestock Data This is your data command centre. Plug in the panel reader, weigh your sheep, and log everything from liveweights to scanning results. Great for tracking individual performance over time. Best for: Recording liveweights and traits Matching data to eID tags Drafting based on performance Benefits: Stores thousands of […]
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XRP2i PANEL READER The Go-To For High-Throughput The heavy-duty option for scanning larger mobs. This fixed panel reader sits in a race or crush and scans tags automatically as sheep flow through. Plug it into the XR5000 indicator screen for full data recording. Best for: Large mobs running through yards Automated scanning setups Hands-free, high-volume […]
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XRS2i STICK READER Portable & Paddock-Ready A handheld electronic ID (eID) reader, ideal when you’re out in the paddock or working with smaller mobs. It’s light, simple to use, and great when you don’t want to drag gear around or set up infrastructure. Best for: Quick scanning jobs in yards or paddocks Individual checks and […]
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HARVEST LOSS DROP TRAYS Check What You’re Leaving Behind Use these trays during harvest to measure how much grain is falling out the back of your header. Simple tool …. big savings if you’re losing grain. Best for: Calibrating header settings Reducing harvest losses Running comparisons between machines Benefits: Quantifies grain loss accurately Helps fine-tune […]
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Facey Group is participating in the GRDC-funded RiskWi$e initiative, that will run from 2023 to 2028. It seeks to understand and improve the risk-reward outcomes for Australian grain growers by supporting grower on-farm decision-making.
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The Nitrogen Banking Project is a part of RiskWi$e, a National Risk Management Initiative. It is a 5-year initiative by GRDC and CSIRO that will run from 2023 to 2028. It seeks to understand and improve the risk-reward outcomes for Australian Grain Growers by supporting grower on-farm decision-making. This project will study various nitrogen (N) management strategies.
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Increasing summer rainfall and later autumn breaks in the WA wheatbelt are shifting sowing conditions. Accessing deeper stored soil moisture can boost yields and reduce risk, with oats better suited to deep sowing than wheat and barley due to their emergence traits.
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The Australian Government is developing a net zero plan, outlining how the agricultural sector can transition to net zero by 2050. The Carbon Farming Outreach program is designed by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to provide landholders with information and support to help them reduce emissions on farms.
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A project aiming to develop long term strategies to help growers determine sowing location, varietal selection and sowing timing while considering landscape, farm, and paddock conditions.
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Facey Group’s Interconnected Weather Station Project links over 30 on-farm stations to deliver real-time, localised weather data across the region. Growers can access site-specific insights such as frost risk and spraying conditions to support timely decisions, while local fire brigades use the network to enhance fire preparedness and response.
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Grain losses at harvest cost Australian growers significant income each year. To address this, GRDC has funded the multi-year Harvester Set-Up Project, focused on reducing losses, improving efficiency, and enhancing weed seed control.
Facey Group leads the delivery of these workshops across the Western Region.
Visualising Australasia’s Soils: Extending the soil data federation (VAS Phase 2) Project Aim The Visualising Australasia’s Soils (VAS) project aims to provide Soil CRC participants with access to considerable volumes of reliable quality soil data. It will be sourced from a federation of soil data custodians who share their data according to the rules they […]
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RiskWi$e Spring Cover Crop Use of Spring-Sown Leguminous Cover Crops to Increase Available N Key Messages Investigating if spring-sown cover crops can mitigate on-farm nitrogen decision risks. Seek to better understand the potential benefits of spring cover crops on soil health and the following cereal crop. Confirm if spring cover crops are appropriate crop rotation […]
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Saltbush Carbon Project Assessing the Potential of Saltbush to Sequester Carbon in WA Southwest Key Messages This project will investigate the carbon sequestration potential in existing local saltbush plantings. This project will evaluate of the performance of new saltbush plantings across different species and planting densities This project will track the growth and carbon sequestration […]
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