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.
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
Join us at Kooloonong for a season and soil discussion as part of our four-year paddock-scale stubble management project. When: Thursday 26 June, 9:00am - 12:00pm Where: Larkin Rd, 4km south of Kooloonong The discussion will cover: The season so far Overview of local paddock constraints and management strategies implemented to increase production Mallee seeps,
The BCG Ag Tech Expo is a hands-on, practical event for farmers, advisors and ag industry professionals who are curious about the latest tools and technologies shaping modern agriculture. When: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Wednesday 16 July Where: Charlton Park, Calder Hwy, Charlton VIC 3525 The Expo brings together a range of machinery, tech and data-driven solutions,
Join us on Sunday 10 August - Monday 11 August for a Melbourne study tour designed to equip early career growers with knowledge on the supply chain beyond the farm gate, as well as an opportunity to network and socialise with other young farmers! This unique experience offers the chance to explore the grain and hay
Join us for BCG’s annual Chair’s Breakfast, a morning of connection, insight and inspiration during the heart of the season. This year we’re thrilled to welcome Jim Gall, CEO of RB Sellars, as our keynote speaker. With roots in family farming and a career built on authenticity, leadership and brand-building, Jim brings a powerful message
Understanding Your Farm Dams Assessing the suitability of existing dams to prepare for, cope with, and recover from drought Join us for an informative webinar exploring key questions about farm dam reliability and performance using the Small Farm Dams Tool: 🔍 Are my dams reliable? 📍 Are they in a sufficient catchment and the
This event has been postponed. Join us for a catch-up 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. Following the discussion, there will be opportunity to enjoy
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
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