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SUMMARY:Soils workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKey features of the day: \n\nUnderstanding common soil constraints in the region and how they impact crop growth\nHow to interpret soil test results and what they mean for management decisions\nPractical options for addressing issues such as sodicity\, compaction and nutrient limitations\nExploring machinery and management approaches to help improve soil structure and function\n\n \nDelivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change\, Energy\, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program in collaboration with the Grower Group Alliance \nThis event is run as part of the MCMA DAFF funded soil project – Sus Ag Climate Smart Agriculture Program which was: Farmers are supported to drive agricultural growth\, while adopting sustainable NRM practices that protect soil.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/soils-workshop/
LOCATION:Drury Rd\, Berriwillock\, Drury Road\, Berriwillock\, Victoria\, 3531\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260330T100000
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SUMMARY:Travelling Trials Review Day - Kaniva (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:Join BCG staff to hear the latest on BCG’s Wimmera Research & how results can be applied on farm. \nJoin us from 10am at the Kaniva Community Hub \n10am – 10:20am hear from Lucy about Slug Monitoring\n10:20am – 10:40am hear from Ben about Durum Wheat update\n10:40am – 11:00am hear from Dr Yolanda Plowman on Biostimulants\n11:00am – 11:20am hear from Dr Yolanda Plowman on Nitrogen and Enhanced Efficiency Fertilisers.\n11.20am-12pm: Join us for a casual advisory committee meeting over a light lunch. \nRegistrations are essential. Please register here \nThis event is delivered by Birchip Cropping Group on behalf of Agriculture Victoria as part of the Victorian Government’s statewide Drought Support Package.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/travelling-trials-review-day-kaniva/
LOCATION:Kaniva Community Hub\, Kaniva Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve\, Kaniva\, Victoria\, 3419\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260331T113000
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SUMMARY:Mallee Seeps Workshop in Speed
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Mallee seeps back into production! \nA Mallee Seep is an area affected by a localised perched water table that brings water and salt to the surface soil layers that can result in surface ponding and bare saline scalding over time.  \nIf this is a problem on you farm\, join us and other local growers for a free workshop to learn more about options for mitigating Mallee seeps with guest presenter Dr Chris McDonough\, Farming Systems Consultant\, Insight Extension for Agriculture.   \nKey features of the day:   \n\nLearn how to identify a Mallee seep \n\n\nLearn about the five steps to identify and then rehabilitate the problem. \n\n\nHow to establish living soil cover to limit capillary rise and evaporation\, while restoring soil health.  \n\n\nHow to lower or dry up the perched water table by intercepting and utilising the excess water.  \n\n\nSee a piezometer demonstration to identify water levels.  \n\nThe same workshop will be delivered at two locations on the one day and will include an interactive discussion indoors then an inspection of a seep in a nearby paddock.  Attendees to bring their own vehicle for the paddock inspection component.   \nThis project is being delivered by BCG and the Mallee Landcare group.  \n  \nDetails:  \nTuesday\, 31 March\, FREE event with light refreshments provided.  \nSpeed – 9am to 11:30am.  \nSpeed Golf Club\, 2 Golf Course Road (off the Speed-Sea Lake Road).  \n  \nFor more information\, contact BCG at info@bcg.org.au or call 03 5492 2787.   \n\nThis event is run as part of the MCMA DAFF funded soil project – Sus Ag Climate Smart Agriculture Program which was: Farmers are supported to drive agricultural growth\, while adopting sustainable NRM practices that protect soil.\nDelivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change\, Energy\, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program in collaboration with the Grower Group Alliance
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/mallee-seeps-workshop/
LOCATION:2 golf course rd\, speed\, 2 Golf Course rd (off Sea Lake\, Speed Rd)\, Speed\, VIC\, 3488\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Crop Walks
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SUMMARY:Mallee Seeps Workshop in Ouyen
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Mallee seeps back into production! \nA Mallee Seep is an area affected by a localised perched water table that brings water and salt to the surface soil layers that can result in surface ponding and bare saline scalding over time.  \nIf this is a problem on you farm\, join us and other local growers for a free workshop to learn more about options for mitigating Mallee seeps with guest presenter Dr Chris McDonough\, Farming Systems Consultant\, Insight Extension for Agriculture.   \nKey features of the day:   \n\nLearn how to identify a Mallee seep \n\n\nLearn about the five steps to identify and then rehabilitate the problem. \n\n\nHow to establish living soil cover to limit capillary rise and evaporation\, while restoring soil health.  \n\n\nHow to lower or dry up the perched water table by intercepting and utilising the excess water.  \n\n\nSee a piezometer demonstration to identify water levels.  \n\nThe same workshop will be delivered at two locations on the one day and will include an interactive discussion indoors then an inspection of a seep in a nearby paddock.  Attendees to bring their own vehicle for the paddock inspection component.   \nThis project is being delivered by BCG and the Mallee Landcare group.  \n  \nDetails:  \nTuesday\, 31 March\, FREE event with light refreshments provided. \nOuyen – 1.30pm to 4pm.   \nOuyen Golf Club\, 33 Cooper Street.   \n  \nMorning session in Speed 9am – 12pm. \n  \nFor more information\, contact BCG at info@bcg.org.au or call 03 5492 2787.   \n\nThis event is run as part of the MCMA DAFF funded soil project – Sus Ag Climate Smart Agriculture Program which was: Farmers are supported to drive agricultural growth\, while adopting sustainable NRM practices that protect soil.\nDelivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change\, Energy\, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program in collaboration with the Grower Group Alliance
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/mallee-seeps-workshop-in-ouyen/
LOCATION:Ouyen Golf Club\, Cooper Street\, Ouyen\, VIC\, 3490\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Crop Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260728T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260728T133000
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SUMMARY:Grain marketing in volatile times
DESCRIPTION:Join farmers from across the region at an informative and interactive workshop to learn the fundamentals of grain marketing and how they can be applied in your own business. To support this\, BCG are hosting a free workshop\, ‘Grain marketing in volatile times’ on Tuesday 28 July at Horsham Golf Club\, Horsham.  \nJoe Boyle from Bendigo Bank will guide attendees through a current market outlook\, followed by Ed Scamps and Darren Arney from CloudBreak Grain Marketing who will share insights into the challenges currently facing growers and highlight opportunities to support a profitable 2026/27 grain marketing season. Topics will include:  \n\nThe drivers of current market volatility\, are these opportunities and how to take advantage? \n\n\nwhat market leading indicators to look for to assist in selling your grain at an optimum price\, \n\n\nstrategies to ‘open up the grain marketing window’ to achieve higher prices\, \n\n\nhow to identify\, and understand\, the ‘one percenters’ that can improve the bottom line such as grade spreads\, parcelling grain\, contract optimisation\, and dealing with off spec grain; and \n\n\nseasonality\, don’t swim against the tide. Understand the four key periods to market lentils. \n\nThis event is part of a series of workshops supported by the GRDC RiskWi$e initiative\, which aims to build growers’ skills and confidence in making sound financial decisions in an increasingly volatile operating environment.   \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________ \nRiskWi$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/grain-marketing-in-volatile-times/
LOCATION:Horsham Golf Club\, 304 Golf Course Rd\, Horsham\, VIC\, 3401\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260909T160000
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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/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Field Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260916T090000
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SUMMARY:GRDC Harvester Set Up - Echuca
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! More details to come. \nHeld in the Echuca region\, this workshop will provide attendees an opportunity to learn from others in their region about improving harvester capacity and efficiency\, reducing and measuring harvester losses\, integrating harvest weed seed control options\, productivity and economics\, reducing harvest fires and risks\, and on-farm grain storage. \nThis is a free event with catering provided on the day. \nThis project is funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/grdc-harvester-set-up-echuca/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260917T150000
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SUMMARY:GRDC Harvester Set Up Workshop - Ultima
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! More details to come. \nHeld in the Ultima region\, this workshop will provide attendees an opportunity to learn from others in their region about improving harvester capacity and efficiency\, reducing and measuring harvester losses\, integrating harvest weed seed control options\, productivity and economics\, reducing harvest fires and risks\, and on-farm grain storage. \nThis is a free event with catering provided on the day. \nThis project is funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/grdc-harvester-set-up-workshop-ultima/
LOCATION:Victoria
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