Research Committee

BCG’s Research Committee ensures our research is scientifically rigorous and has a focus on the next advancement in cropping and mixed farming.

Our research committee helps ensure our work continues to provide farmers with information and resources to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of their farm businesses. 

The research committee is made up of agricultural doctorates (or equivalent) that were selected based on their appropriate credentials and research nous. The committee meet at least three times per year to review the BCG research program and provide scientific input and direction. 

  • David Hudson (Chair)
  • Dr. Cherie Reilly (Corack farmer)
  • Dr. Harm van Rees (Crop Facts, Bendigo)
  • Ian McClelland OAM (Birchip, BCG Founder and BCG Board)
  • Professor James Hunt (Melbourne, University of Melbourne, BCG Board)
  • Dr. Tony Gregson (Warracknabeal farmer)
  • Dr. Zvi Hochman (Sydney)
  • Caroline Welsh (Berriwillock farmer)
  • Dr. Steve Jefferies AM (Director Jefferies Ag Solutions)
  • Professor Marisa Collins (La Trobe University)

INVITED GUESTS

  • Tim McClelland (Birchip farmer and GRDC Southern Panel member)
  • John Ferrier (BCG Chair)

Dr Yolanda Plowman is the BCG staff resource providing administrative and coordination support.

The purpose of the research advisory committee is to approve the disbursement of all monies received that are eligible for tax concessions under section 73A of the Income Tax Assessment Act (“the Act”) and only for the purposes of scientific research as defined in SS73A of the Act and which can reasonably be expected to be of value to Australia.

‘Disbursement’ includes any distribution, gifts or payments made upon the winding up or dissolution of the ARI.

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