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SUMMARY:Cashflow Budgeting for 2026 and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join farmers from across the region to an informative and interactive morning with Greg Kuchel and Daniel Toohey from Planfarm advisory to learn about the fundamentals of cashflow budgeting and how it can assist your business in 2026 and beyond.   \nDiscover how it can be used for best effect\, who it is for (spoiler: it’s you\, the farmer)\, how to adjust it if the season changes and how often it should be done.   \nThis workshop\, held on Thurs 28 May 9am until 12.30pm in the BCG conference room\, will provide practical tools and worked examples that participants can apply immediately on their own farms\, as well as frameworks to support clearer conversations with family members\, business partners and advisers involved in key decisions.    \nIt is part of a series of workshops supported by the GRDC RiskWi$e initiative\, which aims to build growers’ skills and confidence in making sound financial decisions in an increasingly volatile operating environment.    \nFor more information\, contact BCG at info@bcg.org.au or 03 54922787   \n‘Cashflow budgeting for 2026 and beyond’ workshop. Thursday 28 May 9am til 12.30pm\, BCG Conference room\, 73 Cumming Avenue\, Birchip. Free event. Morning tea and lunch provided.  \nRegistration is essential.  \nThe GRDC’s RiskWi$e initiative is led nationally by CSIRO with BCG leading the Victorian Action Research Group.  \n  \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nRiskWi$e is a 5-year\, $30 million national initiative (2023–2028) aimed at helping Australian grain growers navigate increasing levels of risk from weather variability and price volatility. By improving understanding of the risk-reward relationships in on-farm management decisions\, RiskWi$e supports growers in making informed\, confident choices that maximise rewards and minimise potential losses. \nRiskWi$e is conducted in partnership with grower groups\, 6 action research group leads\, research/extension partners\, CSIRO and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). BCG is leading RiskWi$e work on the ‘Decision Making & Machinery Investment Workshop. Find out more at www.bcg.org.au. 
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/cashflow-budgeting-for-2026-and-beyond/
LOCATION:73 Cumming Avenue (BCG)
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:BCG's Main Field Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:BCG’s Main Field Day will be held on Wednesday 9 September at our Main Research Site at Birchip. \nThe 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 nutrition\, new varieties\, and farming systems. \nAttendees can expect: \n\nHands-on field demonstrations and guided trial tours\nExpert presentations from BCG staff\, researchers and industry\nFocused discussions on disease control\, herbicide innovation\, yield optimisation\, and environmental resilience\n\nThe event offers both practical insights and strategic perspectives to assist farmers as they navigate evolving conditions and market expectations. \nAttendee information\n\nEntry is free for BCG members; non-members tickets are $50. If you are a BCG member\, please log in to claim your free tickets.\nWe encourage the purchasing of tickets before the event to streamline your experience on the day\n\n\nWhat to expect on the day\n\nThe day starts at 8:30am and coffee will be available onsite\nTrial tours led by researchers and agronomy specialists\nNetworking opportunities to connect with peers and industry reps\nLatest agronomic research specific to Wimmera-Mallee farming systems\n\n\nWhy should you attend?\n\nDiscover the latest in varieties\, weed control\, nitrogen management and more\nMeet with agronomists\, researchers\, industry representatives and other farmers\nGain tools to adapt practices that improve your farm’s profitability
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/bcgs-main-field-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Field Days
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