Couldn’t make it to the BCG Future Farmers Expo on 5 July? Don’t stress – all the sessions were recorded and are now available, in conjunction with presentation slides, here on the BCG website.
Topics covered everything from the weather to farm data to machinery economics and generated great discussion among approximately 200 attendees.
Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Senior Climatologist Catherine Ganter’s explanation of the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) outlined current climate drivers affecting weather patterns in southern Australia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoAfP6f3cvw
Continuing with the weather theme, BCG CEO Chris Sounness, BCG Technical Officer Chris Cook and Minyip farmer Paul Petering discussed their experiences with the recently developed weather station network on multiple farms across the Wimmera Mallee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsfVDpVFBwU&t=4s
Ever wondered how to integrate new family members into a family farm business or how siblings can have equal opportunities to be engaged in the farm following succession? A panel session of Matt Cain (Dad’s Oats), Karen Inkster (Aubrey and Areegra) and Kirby Kaye (Settler and Sons) explained how secondary businesses have allowed them to value-add and maintain a viable farming enterprise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae8BV3EoQiQ
Nuffield scholar and Kaniva grower, Jonathan Dyer demonstrated how he used a protein monitor on board his header to assess quality variations across paddocks and make decisions around grain marketing during the 2016 harvest.
Mr Dyer’s presentation was supported by Mr Sounness who outlined emerging opportunities for a farmer data co-operative to ensure that growers are at the forefront of data discussions and product development.
The event concluded with a panel discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of owning, co-owning and contracting machinery. Facilitated by Farm 360 consultant Simon Craig, Rupanyup farmer David Matthews and Kooloonong farmer Alistair Murdoch shared their machinery investment strategies and experiences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbAlCNRVOds
