2005 Expo Workshops
The 2005 BCG Grains Research Expo presented a range of community forums in the theme of "For Love or Money", as well as workshops under "Paddock Talk" and "Trade Talk". Click on the titles to read transcripts of the sessions.
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Paddock Talk |
Trade Talk |
For Love or Money |
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10.15 - 10.45 |
Weed Busting Put chemical distributors to the test by asking them all your weed/chemical questions. Representatives from most product companies will be ready to answer your questions in this panel session. |
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10.45 - 11.00 |
Greenhouse Uncovered The increase in Greenhouse gases is an issue on the world stage of discussion. But what are the implications for agricultural production, particularly the grains industry? Bill Slattery from the Australian Greenhouse Office will outline the latest research which reveals that the news may not all be bad! |
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11.00 - 12.00 |
Local Farmer Partnerships An exciting discussion forum that asks farmer driven groups and agricultural extension teams to look to the future and outline how information will be delivered to farmers. How will relevance be maintained and how will the direction of research be determined? These tough questions will be asked of BCG, VFF, GGA and DPI representatives. What does the future hold? What pathways should we be exploring? How can we go forward more cohesively? |
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12.00 - 12.30 |
A new direction for Grain Growers Association The Grain Growers Association will showcase their draft business plan for 2005 forwards. The plan outlines how growers will be represented and how farmers can ‘have their say’. A session particularly for long-term growers interested in the future of the GGA and its relationship with GrainCorp. Don’t miss this discussion forum with Damien Capp. |
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12.30 |
Foliar disease management Grant Holloway (DPI) will outline the latest information relating to the management of foliar disease in-crop. Discussion will focus on stripe rust and the best use of fungicide given economic considerations. |
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1.00 |
Nitrogen management - what are the options? Come and talk with Incitec Pivot agronomists about all the options for in-crop N management. Find out about the latest fluid fertiliser work and its current use within the region as an alternative to granular options. |
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1.15 |
Exceptional Circumstances Don't self assess. You may be eligible for interest rate relief or family income support. Come to this session and find out more about how the current exceptional circumstances declaration may help your farming business. Matt Gill from Rural Finance will assist with all your enquiries. |
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1.30 |
Boosting Rural Communities What success factors contribute to the sustainability of rural communities in tough times? What can we - the community - do to ensure our rural communities are not only sustained, but buoyed despite continuing constraints? David Thurtell (commodity strategist with the Commonwealth Bank), Neil Barr (social researcher with DPI) and Danny Johnson (Regional Rural Activist) will discuss and debate why people continue to live, work and play in rural Australia. Is it for love or for money - or is it for both love and money?
View the information used by David Thurtell in this session and the The Future of Commodity Prices session. |
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2.30 |
On-farm Grain Storage Last year, farmers were caught short with not enough on-farm storage. This session with Peter Botta will provide you with all the knowledge necessary to ensure that all on-farm storage needs meet industry standards and your requirements at harvest. |
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3.00 |
The Future of Commodity Prices What is the future of commodity prices? How are they currently being influenced by overseas markets? Find out the latest forecasts for commodity prices at this session with David Thurtell from CBA. Make sure you are "in the know" by attending this forum. View the information used by David Thurtell in this session and the Boosting Rural Communities session. |
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3.30 |
GMOs - where is the industry at? The latest information about GM research and the effects of the moratorium on future GM work. Bayer CropScience and Monsanto representatives will give farmers an overview of each companies stance. |
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4.00 |
Making Conservation Pay The farming community is at the forefront of making positive changes towards more sustainable farming practices. This forum discusses the idea behind "Making Conservation Pay". Lachlan Polkinghorne will outline the concept as well as discuss projects/research that are already underway in the Wimmera Mallee region. |
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