Main Trial Site

The Facey Group Main Trial site is based in Wickepin, WA.  The 8.32 hectare site was leased from the Shire of Wickepin in April 2004.  The Main Trial site has hosted several different trials as well as the extremely successful Rotation for Profit Demonstration.

2004

Facey Group Rotations for Profit Demonstration

CSBP Fertilizer Trial

Ballard Seeds & Ag Department Pasture trial

2005 

Facey Group Rotations for Profit Demonstration

Ballard seeds different sowing rates of pastures

Elders Fungicide & Insecticide Seed Treatments and Barley Variety Trial

2006

Facey Group Rotation for Profit Demonstration

Elders-How late you can really sow with Wyalkatchem and Westonia wheat and Mundah Barley?

Ballard Seeds Pasture Trial

2007

Facey Group Rotation for Profit Demonstration

2008  

Facey Group Rotation for Profit Demonstration

Ballard Seeds Clover Trial 

2009

Facey Group Rotation for Profit Demonstration...read more 

1)    To determine the profitability and sustainability of various rotations over a bonus sixth year in

       addition to the original 5 years already completed.

2)    To determine the impact of rotation on weed populations, disease and nutrition.

3)    To evaluate profitability based on gross margins within years and across years.    

Members have made real on farm changes to practice as a result of the Rotation for Profit Demonstration as well as trials at the main trial site.  Members get exclusive access to data and results at the annual Spring Field Day and Trials Review Evening which showcase the trials from the current season.