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SUMMARY:Young Farmer Network Study Tour
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nThis unique experience offers the chance to explore the grain and hay supply chain\, gain insights into market drivers\, and understand how sustainability expectations are shaping industry practices. \nYou’ll come away with a better understanding of: \n-How grain quality\, handling\, and storage impact marketability and end use performance \n-The role of logistics and export pathways in determining hay pricing and contract options \n-How sustainability and emissions reporting are influencing supply chains and consumer demands \nWhat’s included: \n-Return transport from Birchip to Melbourne (with pick-up options along the route) \n-Corporate box at the MCG (Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs)\, with food\, drinks\, and guest speakers from GrainCorp\, Koch Fertiliser and Clear Grain Exchange \n-Tour of Elders’ Ravenhall Wool Facility \n-Visit to Cargill’s Oil Crush and Sustainability Program \n-Site tour of Hay Australia’s Bridgewater export facility \nPlease fill out this form to submit your expression of interest. \n  \nThis tour is supported by GRDC\, the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub and the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change\, Energy\, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/young-farmer-network-study-tour/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Young Farmer Network
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SUMMARY:BCG Chair's Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith roots in family farming and a career built on authenticity\, leadership and brand-building\, Jim brings a powerful message for every farm business: it’s not just about what we produce\, but how we lead\, communicate\, and adapt in the face of change. He’ll share his philosophy on radical candour\, building cultures of trust\, and making the shift from working in the business to leading on it. \nWhether you’re navigating the season with confidence or challenge\, this event is a chance to pause\, reflect and think about the bigger picture – from succession and team alignment to strategy and storytelling. \nBring a family member or colleague\, grab a cuppa\, and take part in the kind of conversation that can shape your business well beyond the season. \n\nBreakfast provided by local cafe\, Olive Joy.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/bcg-chairs-breakfast-2025/
LOCATION:Birchip Cropping Group Boardroom\, 73 Cumming Avenue\, Birchip\, Victoria\, 3483\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250822T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding your farm dams - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Your Farm Dams\nAssessing the suitability of existing dams to prepare for\, cope with\, and recover from drought\n  \nJoin us for an informative webinar exploring key questions about farm dam reliability and performance using the Small Farm Dams Tool: \n🔍 Are my dams reliable? \n📍 Are they in a sufficient catchment and the right size? \n🌱 What affects run-off? soil type\, ground cover \n⚖️ What are the legal requirements? Do I need a licence to build\, operate\, or use my dam? What are the safety responsibilities? Who should I contact for advice? \nThis session will help you better understand dam characteristics\, performance\, and compliance with Victorian regulations\, including licensing under the Water Act 1989. \nDelivered by the Small Farm Dams Project Team\, Agriculture Victoria\, Federation University CERDI and Victoria Drought Innovation & Adoption Hub Nodes. \nRegister at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/75O7JMTOQZueY3t3-6zqxA \n \n 
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/understanding-your-farm-dams-webinar/
LOCATION:Victoria
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SUMMARY:Postponed- Emissions Accounting- St Arnaud
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. \nJoin 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. \nFollowing the discussion\, there will be opportunity to enjoy a meal with friends and other growers. \nThis event is proudly brought to you as part of the BCG of the Young Farmer Network.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/young-farmer-network-emissions-accounting-st-arnaud/
LOCATION:Farmers Arms Hotel St Arnaud\, 18 Kings Avenue\, St Arnaud\, Vic\, 3478\, Australia
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SUMMARY:North Central Crop Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Prairie and Mitiamo for a crop walk\, 9am – 12pm followed by a barbecue lunch. \nTopics include: \n\nVarieties and time of sowing: vetch\, lentils and oats\nMurray Dairy project\nPulse agronomy project\nEmissions accounting\n\nWe will start at Prairie (6.5km East of Prairie on the Prairie-Rochester Road) and travel to Mitiamo (5km West of Mitiamo on the Bendigo-Pyramid Road). \nClick here for a drop pin in Google Maps to the Prairie location \nClick here for a drop pin in Google Maps to the Mitiamo location
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/north-central-crop-walk-2/
LOCATION:Prairie\, 6.5km East of Prairie on the Prairie-Rochester Road\, Prairie\, Victoria\, 3572\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Postponed- Emissions Accounting- Wycheproof
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. \nJoin 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 \nThis event is proudly brought to you as part of the BCG of the Young Farmer Network.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/young-farmer-network-emissions-accounting-wycheproof/
LOCATION:Bakery On Broadway\, 317 Broadway\, Wycheproof\, Victoria\, 3527\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The benefits of eID in sheep production - Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednedsay 27 August\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/4fvEu1i \nFor more information please contact Alison Frischke on 0429 922 787.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/the-benefits-of-eid-in-sheep-production-webinar/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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