SEPWA

SEPWA was established in 1993 to represent wheat growers in the Esperance Port Zone.

30/10/2025

🤔 Heard of Nitrogen Banking, but not sure how it really works?

SEPWA is putting it to the test across 4 EPZ soil types to compare N Banking with other N decision-making methods — including grower practice, decile strategies, seasonal response & legume phases.

Early results suggest N Banking may keep profitability on track while supporting long-term soil health. 🌱

Read the full breakdown and what we learned in Year 1 👇
https://sepwa.org.au/category/sepwa-newsletters/

28/10/2025

🌾 After 32 years in Esperance, DPIRD Principal Research Scientist (Soil Management) David Hall has called time on his remarkable career.

From his early days exploring soil and micronutrients in Victoria to pioneering deep ripping research that transformed sandplain farming across the Esperance Port Zone, David’s impact has been immense.

His commitment and collaboration with growers have helped shape modern soil-management practices across WA — and left a lasting legacy.

Read the full story in the latest SEPWA Newsletter 👇
🔗 https://sepwa.org.au/category/sepwa-newsletters/

📸 David Hall sharing insights at a SEPWA Field Walk in Munglinup.

26/10/2025

🌾 Managing Risk & Reward in the Esperance Mallee 🌾

How do nitrogen rates and crop rotations stack up under variable seasonal conditions?
SEPWA’s RiskWi$e trial at Grass Patch is putting it to the test — exploring yield, profit and soil health outcomes across multiple rotations and nitrogen strategies.

Despite a dry 2024, the trial is already offering valuable insights for growers managing nitrogen and disease risk in variable seasons.

👨‍🌾 Read the full update by David Cook in the latest SEPWA Newsletter:
👉 https://sepwa.org.au/category/sepwa-newsletters/

📸 Trial host Dan Sanderson shares insights on how he makes nitrogen application decisions in our upcoming podcast, dropping on 30 October.

23/10/2025

🌾Ever wondered how WA growers make the big on-farm decisions that shape their seasons?

🎧 Making the Call: Farming Decisions in WA is an eight-episode podcast series produced by GGA and grower groups across the state — including SEPWA.

Each episode shares honest, practical insights from farmers about what drives their decisions and how they manage the risks that come with them.

Starting Thursday 22 October, new episodes drop weekly — kicking off with Stirlings to Coast, followed by stories from across the regions - giving listeners an opportunity to hear directly from the people making things happen in WA Agriculture.

Keep an ear out for SEPWA’s own Dan Sanderson on Thursday 30 October, talking about nitrogen use on his farms at Grass Patch and Varley.

👉 Follow the Making the Call series wherever you get your podcasts or through this link: https://shorturl.at/AZOnK

CSIRO Stirlings to Coast Farmers

21/10/2025

SEPWA would like to bid a fond farewell to our Trials Coordinator, Jakob Keller, who is heading to Perth to pursue new opportunities. We thank Jakob for his contribution to SEPWA and wish him every success in what comes next.

With that, we’re on the lookout for our next Trials Coordinator!
If you’re motivated, purpose-driven, and passionate about grain-growing innovation, this could be the perfect role for you.

This is a dynamic opportunity to lead cutting-edge trials, work directly with growers and researchers, and help drive innovation in WA’s grain industry.

📌 Full-time or part-time (flexible, WFH options available)
📍 Based in Esperance
💰 $95K–$140K + professional development
📅 Applications close 14 November
📧 Email [email protected] or contact Michelle Handley (0447 908 311) for a confidential chat, and for a position description head here - https://shorturl.at/Y2oBZ

16/10/2025

🌾 What a spring field walk round!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for SEPWA’s September Field Walks — and to the growers and collaborating partners who made it all possible.

Your support helps keep the Esperance Port Zone at the forefront of grains innovation. 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

From all of us at SEPWA — thank you!

14/10/2025

🌾Grains R&D: Your Levies, Your Views🌾

There’s been plenty of talk about grains research, levy rates and reviews — but what does it all mean for growers?

Join GrainGrowers for a webinar to share what you’re thinking, what you’re hearing from growers, raise questions, and help shape the future direction of grains R&D.

🗓️ Monday 20 October, 10.30am
🔗 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/grains-r-and-d-your-levies-your-views-western-fsg

Let’s make sure grower voices continue to lead Australia’s grains research and development. 🌾

09/10/2025

SEPWA is recruiting!

We’re seeking a motivated and purpose driven Trials Coordinator to join our team in Esperance. This is a dynamic opportunity to lead cutting edge trials, collaborate with growers and researchers, and drive innovation in WA’s grain industry.

📌 Full-time or part-time (working from home options available)
📍 Esperance-based
💰 $95K–$140K + professional development

📅 Applications close 14 Nov | 📧 [email protected]

📞 Contact Michelle Handley on 0447 908 311 for a confidential chat and find a description of this role here - https://shorturl.at/Y2oBZ

07/10/2025

🌾 ESPERANCE DOWNS FIELD WALK – FRIDAY OCT 10 🌾

Head out to Gibson for the DPIRD Esperance Downs Field Walk and catch up on some big paddock insights:

👉 Can faba beans really hit 5 t/ha on sandplain?
👉 What’s new with cereal dormancy and sprouting?
👉 See how claying, deep spading and fertiliser coatings are performing.

📅 10 am–12 noon, Friday 10 October

📍 Esperance Downs Research Station (meet at the main entrance office)
Bring your plant samples and your questions — see you in the paddock!

Contact Mark Seymour 0428 925 002 for more info.

05/10/2025

We all want to achieve the highest possible standard of Occupational Health and Safety and training on farm, but how is this possible when the bar seems like a grey line?

There are several qualifications that are ‘suggested’ or ‘recommended’ as being required; however, formal training is required for only a few discrete tasks.

To learn more about the training and tickets you require, read more in the latest SEPWA newsletter at https://sepwa.org.au/category/sepwa-newsletters/

25/09/2025

🌾 CASCADE FIELD WALK – 26 SEPTEMBER 🌾

Get ready to join us for an afternoon in the paddock!

Check out wheat, canola, nitrogen use, milling oats and more – with plenty of time for discussion and new ideas.

📅 Thursday 26 September
📍 Cascade – multiple farm stops, finishing with conversation and a BBQ at the Cascade Community Hall.

👨‍🌾 Hear from: local growers, SEPWA, DPIRD, Summit Fertilizers and RaboResearch.

🎤 Don’t miss the frost panel discussion with local growers Murray Ayres and Dan Sanderson, along with Allan Rattey (InterGrain) and Jeremy Curry (DPIRD).

🍻 Finish the day with a BBQ and conversation.

🔗 Check out the flyer and registration link below, plan your day, and join us!

https://www.trybooking.com/DFWLK

23/09/2025

🌾 GRASS PATCH FIELD WALK – 25 SEPTEMBER 🌾

Get ready to spend the day in the paddock!

We’ve got barley, oats, canola, wheat, field peas – plus heritage wheat, nutrition trials, and plenty of discussion to spark ideas.

📅 Thursday 25 September
📍 Grass Patch – multiple farm stops, finishing with a BBQ at Longbottom’s Shed

👨‍🌾 Hear from local growers, SEPWA, DPIRD, Kevin Young, Murdoch Uni, FAR Australia, CBH, the Regional Men’s Health Initiative and more.

🍻 Wrap up the day with a BBQ and catch-up with your neighbours.

🔗 Check out the flyer and registration link below, plan your day, and join us!

https://www.trybooking.com/DFVGK

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Melijinup Road
Esperance, WA
6450

Telephone

9083 1125

Website

http://www.sepwa.org.au/

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