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.
The BCG Main Field Day is on Wednesday the 13th of September. The event offers growers and advisors the latest in local agronomic research including disease management, new varieties, new herbicide technology, nutrition and farming systems. Gates open at 8.30am with coffees available onsite upon arrival & catering from lunch until close. Parking is available
Grain growers are invited to participate in one of a series of 2023 GRDC Harvester Workshops to be held in the lead-up to harvest 2023. Hear from industry experts and local growers on the integration of harvest weed seed control (HWSC) options, harvester fire prevention, accurate measurement/management of harvest losses and harvest storage. The workshop
Kooloonong Crop Drive: Decreasing Risks on Sandy Soils Discuss strategies for mitigating soil erosion, such as deep ripping, groundcover, and sowing rates, and also managing seeps on sandy soils. Monday 18th September, 11am-3pm. Meet at the Natya Fire Shed at 11am (Natya CFA, Bolton-Natya Rd, Natya VIC 3597. -34.95733365489571, 143.22762111103577) This is a free event
Grain growers are invited to participate in one of a series of 2023 GRDC Harvester Workshops to be held in the lead-up to harvest 2023. Hear from industry experts and local growers on the integration of harvest weed seed control (HWSC) options, harvester fire prevention, accurate measurement/management of harvest losses and harvest storage. The workshop
Southern Mallee Pulse Agronomy Field Day Come along to this free event and visit the hub site to hear about: Lentil, Chickpea, Field Pea and Faba Bean varieties and agronomy Disease management options combining improved resistance, fungicides and agronomy New herbicide tolerance traits Marketing options in pulses Full program below. Registrations required. Please note, we
CSIRO’s Director of Agriculture and Food, Dr Michael Robertson will speak at BCG’s Chair’s Breakfast on Thursday 5 October at the BCG Boardroom. His presentation, 'Breakthrough science shaping the future of agriculture', will provide CSIRO’s vision for food and agriculture and how it applies to local farmers and rural communities. Starting at 8am, this event offers
Quambatook/Loddon Young Farmer Network Location: Four Posts Hotel, Jarklin Date: Monday 9th October, 12pm Free event, with pub lunch provided. RSVP essential Gain valuable information to help guide your storage and marketing decisions approaching harvest. Industry experts Chris Warrick (Grain Storage Australia) and Peter Sidley (ADM Trading) will be in attendance to answer all
Buloke Young Farmer Network Location: Birchip Hotel Date: Monday 9th October, 5pm Free event, with pub meal provided. RSVP essential Gain valuable information to help guide your storage and marketing decisions approaching harvest. Industry experts Chris Warrick (Grain Storage Australia) and Peter Sidley (ADM Trading) will be in attendance to answer all your questions
PLEASE NOTE: UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED West Wimmera & Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh Young Farmer Network Location: Peppercorn Cafe, Warracknabeal Date: Tuesday 10th October, 11am Free event, with pub meal provided. RSVP essential Gain valuable information to help guide your storage and marketing decisions approaching harvest. Industry experts Chris Warrick (Grain Storage Australia) and Peter
Are your staff harvest ready? Farmers, employees, farm machinery operators and anyone with an interest in pre-harvest preparations are invited to BCG's harvest pre-start information day. Join industry experts and local farmers for demonstrations and discussions surrounding: -Safe header, chaser bin and tractor operations -In paddock storage (mother bins, silo bags, field bins) -Fire
Wallup Crop Walk Date: Thursday October 26 Time: 9:30am- 11:30am Location: Wallup (Corner of Geodetic Rd and Borung Hwy, Wallup. https://maps.app.goo.gl/wCndKw2xUiyxnKoq7) Join Dr. Yolanda Plowman and Thomas Jones of BCG to visit and discuss the following trials: Canola Establishment Trial Farming Systems Trial Frost Trials A light lunch will be provided at 11:30am. Please advise
You’re invited! Celebrate your year with other members and the BCG team at the BCG Christmas Party, 6pm Thursday 21 December, 2023, Birchip Community Leisure Centre. 6pm start with a light meal and refreshments provided. Please register by Monday 18 December. For more information, please contact the BCG Office 03 5492 2787 or [email protected].
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