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.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading spray application experts, Craig Day, in the Mallee for a comprehensive workshop on best-practice spray techniques. With nearly 30 years of experience, Craig has become one of the most highly sought-after trainers in chemical spray application. This free workshop is sponsored by Grain Growers and will
Successful crop establishment is crucial to success of the crop for the season. Join BCG in a day looking to unpack seeder performance and how to set your crop up for success. Topics to be covered include: Seeder and air cart setup and performance Seed bed utilisation - fertiliser toxicity, key considerations Crop establishment fundamentals
Successful crop establishment is crucial to success of the crop for the season. Join BCG in a day looking to unpack seeder performance and how to set your crop up for success. Dyers 123 Rowes Rd, Kaniva Topics to be covered include: Seeder and air cart setup and performance Seed bed utilisation - fertiliser toxicity,
BCG's Members' Only Trials Review Day will be held on 21 February 2025. This is an exclusive members' only event where we will discuss the 2024 season's research. Come along for the latest updates to improve the productivity and profitability for your farm business. Become a BCG Member today by visiting bcg.org.au/memberships/ or call the office on
Farm succession can be complex, emotional and sometimes uncertain. To support farming families in navigating this process, BCG is hosting a Succession Planning Workshop as part of GRDC’s RiskWi$e initiative. 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM📍 Location: Birchip Community Leisure Centre This workshop offers practical discussions and expert insights to
BCG are proud to present the 2025 Young Farmer Network Ball, proudly supported by FRRR and the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund! The second annual formal event for the BCG Young Farmer Network follows a highly successful sold-out event in 2024. Get in quick, this night is not one to be missed! Featuring live music
Facilitated by Royce Pitchford (Pinion Advisory), this workshop will provide growers with the tools and knowledge to assess farm performance and improve financial literacy for better decision-making. The session will incorporate a model farm representative of an average Southern Mallee farm business, helping participants apply key concepts and compare performance metrics in a relatable, hands-on
This is a two part workshop to help growers navigate key financial decisions related to farm expansion and machinery investment. Participants can attend either session or stay for the full day. Facilitated by Royce Pitchford (Pinion Advisory), this workshop will explore the pros and cons of leasing, purchasing, and share farming as strategies for business
Join us at 12pm on Thursday 15 May for a live Q&A discussion on canola establishment in a challenging start to the season. This informal webinar is designed for growers and advisors who are navigating variable emergence, marginal moisture, and early crop recovery. While re-sowing isn’t front of mind for most just yet, it’s a
New Venue: Woodstock Hall 1240 Newbridge Rd, Woodstock on Loddon Inspect small farm small farm dams project site and learn about on farm water assessments and water planning with Adam Buzza, Land Management Officer, Agriculture Victoria, Clem Sturmfels, Land Management Officer, Agriculture Victoria and Alison Frischke, Project Manager Extension and Research, Birchip Cropping Group.
Join us at Birchip for a paddock session to explore soil compaction and deep ripping as a tool to alleviate constraints, as part of our four-year paddock-scale stubble management project. When: Wednesday 25 June, 9:00am - 11:00am Where: Foott's silos, Sunraysia Highway, 4km west of Birchip The discussion will cover the paddock history, strategies to
Join us at Berrwillock for a paddock session to explore dryland salinity and scalds, and management strategies as part of our four-year paddock-scale stubble management project. When: Wednesday 25 June, 12:30m - 2:30pm Where: Drury Rd, Berriwillock (see map pin below for precise location) The discussion will cover the paddock history, strategies to overcome this
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