Making the Call, Farming Decisions in WA series 2026: Facey Group chats with Roger Newman
In the bonus episode of the mini series, we hear from Tina Astbury from Facey Group, speaking with Roger Newman to discuss making decisions under risk and uncertainty in Western Australia.
Roger delves into his learnings how he makes cropping decisions; starting with market supply and considers how to organises his cropping program to meet it. They discuss the risks he weights, the opportunities he sees and what happens when conditions don follow the plan - just like this year.
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9 Dec 2025
Making the Call, Farming Decisions in WA series: MIG chats Nitrogen use with Luigi Moreschi, Mingenew
In the final episode of the mini series, we hear from Steph Rose from Mingenew Irwin Group, speaking with Luigi Moreschi, Mingenew to discuss Nitrogen decisions in Western Australia.
Luigi delves into his learnings on Nitrogen decisions in WA and how, as an advisor, he has seen the farming game shift. He discusses the changes in risk attitudes of the farming generations and how nitrogen strategies have changed, and the driving factors behind these shifts.
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2 Dec 2025
Making the Call, Farming Decisions in WA series: Facey Group delves into Nitrogen efficiency and usage
Hear from Facey Group's EO Tina Astbury, as she chats with local farmer Geoff Poultney from East Pingelly, Western Australia about Nitrogen decisions.
Geoff delves into his learnings on Nitrogen decisions and how to make more informed decisions.
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25 Nov 2025
Making the Call, Farming Decisions in WA series: Liebe Group chats trialing Nitrogen usage
Hear from Liebe Group Project Officer Aeneva Poulish, speaking with Shaun Fitzsimons from Buntine, Western Australia to discuss Nitrogen decisions in WA.
Shaun delves into his learnings on Nitrogen (N) decisions in WA and how trialing different strategies with up front 'N' applications is changing how he manages his canola program. He also talks about managing risk in low rainfall starts and maximising yield potential.
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18 Nov 2025
Making the Call, Farming Decisions in WA series: WANTFA chats Nitrogen use
Hear from Amanda Abou Rjeily from the WA No-Tillage Farmers Association (WANTFA), speaking with Cam Gethin, Hines Hill, Western Australia to discuss Nitrogen decisions in WA.
Cam delves into his learnings on Nitrogen decisions in WA, and how evidence of nitrogen banking on his farm is de-risking his Nitrogen decision making process.
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12 Nov 2025
Making the Call, Farming Decisions in WA series: WMG shares Nitrogen decisions on sandy soils
In this episode we hear from WMG Project Communications Officer Simon Kruger, speaking with Dandaragan farmer, Mark Drake to discuss Nitrogen decisions in WA.
Mark shares his learnings and how rainfall, soil type, and seasonal risk shape fertiliser strategies on sandy soils.
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5 Nov 2025
Making the Call, Farming Decisions in WA series: CFIG chat Nitrogen decisions and playing the season for the best economic output
In this episode we hear from Connor Baker, Research agronomist and farmer from the Corrigin Farm Improvement Group, speaking with Ashley Jacobs from North Corrigin to discuss Nitrogen Decisions in WA.
Ash delves into his learnings on Nitrogen Decisions in WA and how he is trying to improve his nitrogen use efficiency with upfront application, and his ability to play the season for best economic output.
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28 Oct 2025
Making the Call, Farming Decisions in WA series: SEPWA chat about the Nitrogen balancing act
In this week's episode we take you to the South-East Premium Wheat Growers Association's (SEPWA) backyard to hear from local grower Dan Sanderson from West Grass Patch and Varley in Western Australia.
In this conversation, Dan talks to SEPWA Communications Manager Liam Ducey about the balancing act behind nitrogen decisions.
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20 Oct 2025
Making the Call, Farming Decisions in WA series: Stirlings to Coast Farmers nitrogen use
Hear from Anne Wilson from Stirlings to Coast Farmers speaking with Mitch and Mal Thomson from South Stirlings, Western Australia to discuss Nitrogen usage in the Great Southern.
This father and son duo, Mal and Mitch, delve into how they make Nitrogen decisions, and their learnings when it comes to Nitrogen usage and how sometimes it doesn’t always go your way...
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