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2009 BCG EXPO
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This is the 14th BCG Grains Research Expo with each event built on the success of previous years. The Expo has an excellent reputation nationally as a key event for farmers, researchers, BCG corporate partners and industry providers. |
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'We are very fortunate to have this high quality event on our doorstep,' said Ian McClelland, BCG Chairman. 'Our farming community can benefit enormously from the science, knowledge and intelligence that is presented in Birchip on Expo day. It gives us direct access to the most up-to-date information and technologies available in Australia. I urge everyone involved in farming to come to this signature event.' |
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Family entertainment
The BCG 'From surviving to thriving' Grains Research Expo starts at 8.30am on Thursday 2 July with FREE entry and FREE breakfast. Farmers are assured a fantastic day with information, discussion forums and researchers available on a wide range of agronomic topics, and their families too are guaranteed some fun with:
- the Salvation Army Mobile Outreach Vehicle crammed with computers and games, LCD TV, craft materials and sports equipment, with Salvation Army outdoor education officers managing games and activities
- balloon sculpturing
- face painting
- the Mallee CMA Waterwatch trailer and the opportunity to identify bugs and understand water quality.
Breakfast with the Governor-General & ABC
A sumptuous breakfast will be served by the Birchip P-12 School parents club – free of charge thanks to the Salvation Army and ABC.
BCG encourages everyone to come early to the Expo, enjoy an egg and bacon roll and witness the Governor General officially open the event. After formally launching the expo, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, Governor-General, will take a tour to meet exhibitors and visitors to the 2009 event.
Jonathan Ridnell, Dave Lennon and Fiona Parker will host their ‘live’ radio programs on site at the BCG Expo from 8.30am until 11.00am.
EXPO program
| 8.30am | FREE breakfast (supported by ABC rural radio and The Salvation Army) Birchip P - 12 School courtyard | |
| 9.30am |
Ian McClelland BCG Chairman |
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Discussion area 1 |
Discussion area 2 |
| 10.00am |
Grain marketing |
Summer weed control and WeedIT technology |
| 11.00am |
Climate models |
Grain storage - why it is important to get it right Peter Botta - DPI Chaired by Claire Browne - BCG |
| 12.00pm |
Risk management
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GM wheat and other grains Rick Roush - The University of Melbourne Tony May - Monsanto Chaired by Michael Walsh - BCG |
| 1.30pm |
Grain marketing |
Grain storage - why it is important to get it right Peter Botta- DPI Chaired by James Jess - BCG |
| 2.30pm |
The seven day forecast and other decision tools |
Summer weed control and WeedIT Technology James Hunt - CSIRO Adam Hutton - GPS Ag Chaired by Simon Craig - BCG |
| 4.00pm |
EXPO closes |
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Download program to print (PDF 28KB, new window)
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