Increase your knowledge and connect with other farmers, researchers and industry representatives at one of BCG’s events. Our calendar includes flagship events like Trials Review Day and Main Field day but also specialist workshops, webinars and seminars with content that is timely, technical, topical and ready for your farming business.
Join us at Prairie and Mitiamo for a crop walk, 9am - 12pm followed by a barbecue lunch. Topics include: Varieties and time of sowing: vetch, lentils and oats Murray Dairy project Pulse agronomy project Emissions accounting We will start at Prairie (6.5km East of Prairie on the Prairie-Rochester Road) and travel to Mitiamo (5km
This event has been postponed. Join us for a catch-up over coffee with guest speaker Kate Carmichael, from Nutrien’s sustainability team. Kate will lead a relaxed discussion on understanding emissions at the farm level, and explore how sustainability could open up future marketing opportunities with supply chain partners This event is proudly brought to you
Producers and industry stakeholders are invited to participate in a free webinar that unlocks the potential of electronic identification (eID) to enhance your livestock production systems. This session explored practical applications of eID across key areas of sheep production and finishing systems. Wednedsay 27 August, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Register here: https://bit.ly/4fvEu1i For more information please
BCG's Main Field Day will be held on Wednesday 10 September at our Main Research Site at Birchip. About the event The Main Field Day is our flagship event, showcasing the latest in local agronomic research. Each year, it draws growers, advisors, and industry professionals together to explore advances in crop management, weed control, soil
Local growers, farm employees, advisors and industry are invited to join us for a free harvester workshop to share practices and hear from the experts on harvest loss reduction, harvest weed seed control and prevention of harvester fires. This workshop will provide attendees an opportunity to learn from others in their region about improving harvester capacity and efficiency, reducing
Join us for a crop walk in the Kinnabulla/Curyo/Karyrie district for a spring research update! Topics include: Alternative nitrogen treatments, urea products and associated carbon emissions Farming systems trials Cover cropping Soil constraints, stubbles and management strategies When: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Thursday 9 October 2025 Meeting point: BCG office (73 Cumming Avenue, Birchip
Join us at 12pm on December 17 for an introductory walkthrough of the AIA Environmental Accounting Platform (EAP), a new, free tool designed to help farmers understand and calculate their on-farm emissions. This practical, farmer-focused session will give you a clear sense of what the EAP does, how it works, and how you can use
Join the Birchip Cropping Group at the Four Posts Hotel, Jarklin, on February 4. Hear the latest on the North Central Trials, with key results and practical messages from Angus Butterfield, Claire Pickles, and others from the BCG team. Gain clarity on emissions and market expectations, including what buyers are looking for and how to
BCG's Members' Only Trials Review Day will be held on Friday, February 20th, 2026. Save the date! This is an exclusive members’ only event to discuss results from the 2025 season’s research and plan for the 2026 growing season. Come along for the latest updates to improve the productivity and profitability for your farm business.
Proudly supported by the Vic Drought Hub as part of the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund BCG is proud to present the 2026 Young Farmer Network Ball and this year’s event has officially sold out. Following two consecutive sold-out events, the third annual formal evening has once again demonstrated the strength, energy and connection within
Farm machinery purchase can put pressure on the whole business. Facilitated by Rob Sands (Aglytica), this hands-on workshop will give you the skills to weigh up the pros and cons of purchasing machinery and ultimately, justify the decision based on sound agronomic and economic considerations. By the end of the workshop you will: Understand the steps required to justify a purchase Understand the considerations and risks of machinery purchases
Join us for a soil-focused workshop in the Berriwillock region with Dr Cassie Schefe (AgriSci). This practical session will explore how to identify common soil constraints, interpret soil test results, and consider management options. Key features of the day: Understanding common soil constraints in the region and how they impact crop growth How to interpret
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