BCG has officially launched ChatBCG, a cutting-edge digital tool giving farmers and advisors instant access to more than 30 years of trusted, local research anytime, anywhere.
The first tool of its kind in Australian farming systems research, ChatBCG is designed to support faster, more confident decision making on farm by delivering evidence-based answers in seconds.
Unveiled to more than 120 attendees at the BCG Ag Tech Expo in Charlton on Wednesday 16 July, ChatBCG is set to transform how farmers access and apply insights in real time. The Expo was supported by the GRDC Grains Automate program through the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia.
ChatBCG allows users to type a question and receive fast, practical answers grounded in decades of BCG research. Whether it’s managing dry sowing, interpreting gross margins, or exploring nitrogen strategies, the tool delivers timely support in plain language.
“This tool puts the full weight of BCG’s research behind every question a farmer might ask, whether they’re in the paddock, at the kitchen table, or working with an advisor,” said Fiona Best, BCG CEO. “It’s part of our commitment to staying at the cutting edge of agricultural innovation and supporting our members through changing conditions and technologies.”
“We wanted to make it easier for farmers to access the insights they need, without having to trawl through old reports,” said Jess Bidstrup, BCG’s Communications & Engagement Officer and ChatBCG project manager. “The beauty of ChatBCG is that it distills complex research into clear, practical answers, and it’s available 24/7.”
For a limited time, non-members can trial ChatBCG free for one month before it becomes a members-only benefit. With a BCG membership, users gain ongoing access to the tool alongside the full suite of research updates, technical bulletins, events, and extension activities.
Farmers can trial Chat BCG now or sign up for membership at www.bcg.org.au.
