Free Webinar: Impacts on Soil Erosion- Cover Cropping and Grazing
2024-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Victoria
Free online webinar: impacts on soil erosion- cover cropping and grazing
Date: Friday June 14
Time: 12-1pm (AEST)
Please register here.

This free webinar will cover the following topics:
Dr. Yolanda Plowman- Senior Research Manager, BCG

Mitigating soil erosion and building drought resilience of vulnerable soils

Dr. Mark Farrell- Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO

Cover cropping, the effects on productivity, and making the right management decisions

Alison Frischke- Project Manager in Research & Extension, BCG

Managing grazing for better soil outcomes

This project is supported by the Mallee Catchment Management Authority, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Farm Safety Walk
2024-07-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Brim, Corner of Lah Angle Rd and Lah East Rd, Lah, VIC, 3393, Australia
Changes you can make to keep your farm and your people safe
📅 Tuesday July 2
🕓 9:30am-11:30am
📌 https://maps.app.goo.gl/h4nDq4Bj3wME8ist9
🍞 BBQ lunch provided

Come along to BCG’s Farm Safety Walk and gain motivation to implement safer practices on-farm with simple approaches to improving safety in the machinery shed, chemical shed, shearing shed and around silos.
Learn how to establish basic policies and systems, plus hear a local grower share insights on effective communication strategies for conversations around safety, why their family prioritises safety on-farm, how they have implemented safer farming practices and the benefits that follow as a result.

Innovation Generation Conference
2024-07-23 - 2024-07-25 | Crowne Plaza Surfer’s Paradise, 2807 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217, Australia
BCG are providing 10 FREE tickets to people in agriculture aged 18-35 to attend the Innovation Generation conference on the Gold Coast!
Over two jam-packed days and three nights, the 17th annual Innovation Generation conference is set to be one of the best yet. Attendees will hear from leading speakers across many interactive sessions and come away with new connections with other young growers and ag professionals.
The two day program will delve into a diversity of topics, covering all things succession planning, farm safety, supply chains, research and commodity markets, ag tech, digital transformation and innovation. This is a conference you don’t want to miss.
Read the full program here and express interest below to join us on the sunny Gold Coast!

Please complete this form to apply for 1 of 10 free tickets (valued at $473) to the Innovation Generation conference on the Gold Coast.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED.

North Central Crop Walk
2024-08-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Bendigo-Pyramid Rd, Mitiamo, Bendigo-Pyramid Road, Mitiamo, Loddon Shire, 3573, Australia
Location: Bendigo-Pyramid Rd, Mitiamo (5km west of Mitiamo)
Date: Wed 28 August, 10am-12.30pm
Free BBQ lunch and optional crop drive
Learn more about:

Fodder rotations
Grazing cereals
Pulse agronomy
Disease management

Northern Mallee Crop Walk
2024-09-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Walpeup Hub, Bailey Road, Walpeup, Victoria, 3507, Australia
Join us for an in-season crop tour in Walpeup and discover the latest nitrogen management research in the Northern Mallee, new wheat and barley varieties, pulse agronomy and more.
Hosted by BCG with support from Agriculture Victoria, the crop walk will visit the MC14 long-term trial, and one of five national Pulse Agronomy trials.
The event begins at BCG’s Walpeup Hub research site at Bailey Rd, Walpeup, and attendees will drive to MC14 and Pulse research sites.
The event is free with lunch to follow. Please register for catering purposes.
Nth Mallee Crop Walk

BCG Main Field Day
2024-09-11 08:30 - 16:00 | BCG Main Site 2024, 196 Nullawil North Road, Nullawil, Victoria, 3529, Australia
The BCG Main Field Day is on Wednesday the 11th 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.
Entry is free for BCG members. To become a member or for more information visit Become a BCG Member or call the office on 03 5492 2787.
If you are a BCG member, please log in to access your free tickets and purchase meal addons.
MFD Program
This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Wimmera Crop Walk
2024-09-18 08:30 - 11:30 | Murra Warra, Corner Kings Rd and Hermans Rd, Murra Warra, VIC, 3401, Australia
Wimmera Crop Walk to be held at Murra Warra.
Join BCG and Ag Vic for the Wimmera Crop Walk to discuss the latest in canola establishment, seeder set-up, spray technologies and pulse research.
This is a free event. Bacon & egg breakfast from 8:30am.

Harvester Set-Up Workshop: Catumnal (Boort area)
2024-09-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Catumnal Farm, 1100 Boort-Wycheproof Road, Catumnal, VIC, 3537, Australia
Local growers, farm employees, advisors and industry are invited to join us for a free harvester workshop to share practices and hear from the experts on harvest loss reduction, harvest weed seed control and prevention of harvester fires.
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.
This is a free event with catering provided on the day.
Click here for a downloadable PDF of the event flyer for distribution.
Harvester Setup Clinic Boort

This project is funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation.

Harvester Set-Up Workshop: Blighty
2024-09-25 08:30 - 14:30 | 75 Pyles Rd, Blighty NSW 2713, 75 Pyles Rd, Blighty, New South Wales, 2713, Australia
Maximise harvest efficiency by minimising harvest losses, reduce grain damage, manage weed seeds and return more profit per hectare through the economic optimisation of harvester set up including harvest weed seed control.
The forums will deliver to attendees, practical, interactive content to enable attendees to minimise harvester losses and optimise economic harvester performance including the optimisation of HWSC techniques.
Click here to register.

Harvester Set-Up Workshop: Stewarton (Dookie area)
2024-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Gall Farming, 549 Love Road, Stewarton, VIC, 3725, Australia
Local growers, farm employees, advisors and industry are invited to join us for a free harvester workshop to share practices and hear from the experts on harvest loss reduction, harvest weed seed control and prevention of harvester fires.
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.
This is a free event with catering provided on the day.
Click here for a downloadable PDF of the event flyer for distribution.
Harvester Setup Clinic Dookie

This project is funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation.

Pre-Harvest Grain Marketing Strategy Seminar: Ouyen
2024-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Ouyen Golf Club, Cooper Street, Ouyen, VIC, 3490, Australia
Before you know it, harvest will be upon us, so this seminar is a great chance for you to catch up with an advisor and run through a comprehensive grain market update and current strategies!
Date: Tuesday October 8, 2024
Time: 5pm
Location: Ouyen Golf Club, 33 Cooper St Ouyen VIC
This Market Check seminar runs for approximately 1 hour, and will incorporate:
1. Valuable market analysis & insights
2. Outlook for wheat, barley, canola, and pulses
3. 2024-25 strategy updates & considerations
4. Education & networking
To register, click this link: 2024 Pre-Harvest Seminar Registration (agrisk.com.au)

For any questions, please contact Demi Taylor at BCG, on demi.taylor@bcg.org.au or 0436 009 906.

Pre-Harvest Grain Marketing Strategy Seminar: Tooleybuc
2024-10-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Tooleybuc Sporting Club, Lockhart Road, Tooleybuc, NSW, 2736, Australia
Before you know it, harvest will be upon us, so this seminar is a great chance for you to catch up with an advisor and run through a comprehensive grain market update and current strategies!
Date: Wednesday October 9, 2024
Time: 5pm
Location: Tooleybuc Sporting Club, LOT 1 Lockhart Rd, Tooleybuc NSW 2736
This Market Check seminar runs for approximately 1 hour, and will incorporate:
1. Valuable market analysis & insights
2. Outlook for wheat, barley, canola, and pulses
3. 2024-25 strategy updates & considerations
4. Education & networking
To register, click this link: 2024 Pre-Harvest Seminar Registration (agrisk.com.au)

For any questions, please contact Demi Taylor at BCG, on demi.taylor@bcg.org.au or 0436 009 906.

Pre-Harvest Grain Marketing Strategy Seminar: Birchip
2024-10-10 08:30 - 10:00 | Birchip Cropping Group, Cumming Avenue, Birchip, VIC, 3483, Australia
Before you know it, harvest will be upon us, so this seminar is a great chance for you to catch up with an advisor and run through a comprehensive grain market update and current strategies!
Date: Thursday October 10, 2024
Time: 8:30am
Location: Birchip Cropping Group, 73 Cumming Avenue Birchip
This Market Check seminar runs for approximately 1 hour, and will incorporate:
1. Valuable market analysis & insights
2. Outlook for wheat, barley, canola, and pulses
3. 2024-25 strategy updates & considerations
4. Education & networking
To register, click this link: 2024 Pre-Harvest Seminar Registration (agrisk.com.au)

For any questions, please contact Demi Taylor at BCG, on demi.taylor@bcg.org.au or 0436 009 906.

Southern Mallee Crop Walk
2024-10-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Darts Rd, Woomelang, Darts Road, Woomelang, VIC, 3485, Australia
Location: Darts Rd, Woomelang (between Henty Hwy & Hopetoun-Sea Lake Rd).
Date: Thursday 10 October, 2024
Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm (provided lunch to follow)
Join BCG and Agriculture Victoria for this free event to learn more about:

Lentil, Chickpea, Field Pea and Faba Bean varieties and agronomy
Disease management options- improved resistance, fungicides and agronomy
Pulse breeding and new herbicide tolerance traits
Demos around nutrition and herbicides

Registrations essential.

Contact Demi Taylor on 0436 009 906 with any queries.

Pre-Harvest Grain Marketing Strategy Seminar: Horsham
2024-10-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Horsham RSL Club, McLachlan Street, Horsham, VIC, 3400, Australia
Before you know it, harvest will be upon us, so this seminar is a great chance for you to catch up with an advisor and run through a comprehensive grain market update and current strategies!
Date: Thursday October 10, 2024
Time: 5pm
Location: Horsham RSL Club, 36 McLachlan St, Horsham VIC 3400
This Market Check seminar runs for approximately 1 hour, and will incorporate:
1. Valuable market analysis & insights
2. Outlook for wheat, barley, canola, and pulses
3. 2024-25 strategy updates & considerations
4. Education & networking
To register, click this link: 2024 Pre-Harvest Seminar Registration (agrisk.com.au)

For any questions, please contact Demi Taylor at BCG, on demi.taylor@bcg.org.au or 0436 009 906.

Kinnabulla Twilight Crop Walk
2024-10-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Corner of Kinnabulla West Rd and Wilkur-Watchupga Rd, Australia
Come along and discover the rotations and farming systems implemented at the University of Melbourne and University of Adelaide Farming Systems trials at Kinnabulla.
In this crop walk, we will explore farming system performance and how management decisions effect profitability and productivity.
Meet at the corner of Kinnabulla West Rd and Wilkur-Watchupga Rd
Friday 11 October, 5:30 – 7:00pm followed by dinner and drinks at the Curyo fire shed

This project was supported by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Pre-Harvest Day
2024-10-15 09:00 - 14:00 | 683 Borung Highway, Carron, Victoria 3480, Borung Highway, Carron, VIC, 3480, Australia
Are your staff harvest ready?
Farmers, employees, machinery operators and farming families are invited to BCG x WorkSafe’s Pre-Harvest Day.
Hosted by Warakirri Cropping at their Baingarra site, you’ll leave the event with tips and tricks to ensure a safe and efficient harvest season for your team.
Join industry experts and local farmers for demonstrations and discussions surrounding:

Keeping your team safe– Tarnya Dalla, Brendan Baker & Richard Ballard, WorkSafe
Inductions, HR, people & fatigue management– Jono & Alicia Robinson, Warakirri Cropping
Harvester and front basics and machinery maintenance– Jono Robinson, Warakirri & Brendan Baker, WorkSafe
Chaser bin, augers and PTO’s– Pat Anderson, Warakirri Cropping & Richard Ballard, WorkSafe
Truck and heavy vehicle requirements, roadworthiness and traffic management– John Gilbert & Katherine Garner, NHVR
Grain storage and safety over the harvest period and beyond- Chris Warrick, Primary Business
Fire preparedness and response + basic first aid– Dennis Thomas, CFA
Safety around overhead powerlines– Rob Oldfield, Energy Safe Vic

Morning tea and lunch will be provided on the day + games and giveaways to celebrate Health and Safety month.

Location: 683 Borung Highway, Carron, Victoria, 3480
Registrations essential.
Catering provided; please advise of any dietary requirements when selecting a ticket.
Please contact Demi Taylor at demi.taylor@bcg.org.au or 0436 009 906 with any further questions.

BCG Chair's Breakfast
2024-10-17 08:00 - 10:00 | BCG Office, 73 Cumming Avenue, Birchip, VIC, 3483
Starting at 8am, this event offers attendees the opportunity to hear an inspiring guest speaker, enjoy breakfast and meet with friends and colleagues before work.
We’re delighted to welcome Richard Eckard, Professor of Carbon Farming at the University of Melbourne as our guest speaker for the event. His research focuses on carbon farming and accounting towards carbon neutral agriculture and options for agriculture to respond to a changing climate.
The morning’s discussion will highlight the role of carbon in the grains industry. Attendees are encouraged to network and ask questions throughout the event.
The event is free. Online registration is essential. Visit www.bcg.org.au/events today to secure your place or call the BCG office on (03) 5492 2787.
bcg-chairs-breakfast-2024

BCG is collaborating with Grower Group Alliance for the delivery of the National Industry-led Carbon Farming Outreach Program. Delivered 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.

BCG Webinar: Mindset and Money Matters
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Victoria
Join BCG’s Louisa Ferrier and ThinkAgri’s Dr Kate Burke for the ‘Mindset and Money Matters when faced with late season shocks‘ webinar.
We’ll discuss some strategies to:

Assess yield potential, crop status and projected income
Assist in developing your harvest strategy

Thursday October 24, 2024, 12-1pm AEDT.
Please have a pen and paper ready for the session’s activities.
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8f043291-4b82-40ee-b73c-474b53cfa2f6@375a4f9a-b373-4df9-9fc5-9d9319c9f43e

Optimising Spray Application Workshop
2025-02-11 09:00 - 16:00 | TBC, Victoria|Victoria
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 cover best practice spray application elements including:

Nozzle selection, surfactants, pressures, spray quality, ISO standard
Water quality
Weather conditions, inversions, weather monitoring technology
Spray planning- standard, pulse width modulated/3TS
Fenceline spraying- best practice- hormesis: sub-lethal dosing consequences
Decontamination- best practice protocol, catch points, managing spray jobs to minimise risk

Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2025
📍 Location: Birchip, VIC
⏳ Spots are limited to 35 participants to ensure quality delivery—register early to secure your place!
For further questions about the workshop, please contact info@bcg.org.au

There is also the opportunity for local farmers to book in an additional 1:1 on-farm visit with Craig on either Wed 12 or Thurs 13 Feb (maximum of 4 visits per day). Each visit will last for approximately 1.5 hours and the investment is $650 + GST. The visit involves Craig’s assistance in formulating personalised spray plans, as well as testing/calibration and fine tuning of machines. To book in, please contact Cath at Spray Safe & Save on spraysafesave@outlook.com or 0437 455 818.

Interested in learning more? Visit the Grain Growers online resources hub here to watch their 12-part video series on spray application and drift management filmed on-farm with Craig.

Seeder Setup Day - Vectis (Horsham)
2025-02-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Vectis, Vectis, VIC, 3401, Australia
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
Managing residue, current research and making the most of opportunities
Financial considerations – balancing costs with outcomes

BCG will be joined by industry experts to discuss how to make the most of this seeding season.
Full program and speakers to come.

Seeder Setup Day - Kaniva
2025-02-13 09:00 - 14:30 | Dyers, Rowes Road 123, Kaniva, VIC, 3419, Australia
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, key considerations
Crop establishment fundamentals
Managing residue, current research and making the most of opportunities
Financial considerations – balancing costs with outcomes

BCG will be joined by industry experts to discuss how to make the most of this seeding season.
Full program and speakers to come.

Trials Review Day 2025
2025-02-21 09:00 - 17:00 | TBC, Victoria|Victoria
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 (03) 5492 2787.
Trials Review Day and the 2024 Season Research Results compendium are both free for members.

To register for your ticket, please ensure you are logged into the BCG website.

This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Farm Succession Workshop - GRDC RiskWi$e Roadshow
2025-03-12 09:00 - 14:00 | TBC, Victoria|Victoria
Farm succession can be complex, emotional and sometimes uncertain. To support farming families in navigating this process, BCG is hosting a Succession Planning Workshop as part of GRDC’s RiskWi$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 help families ensure a smooth and successful transition between generations.
What to Expect

Guidance from Experts: Led by James Hamilton (Cultivate Advisory), the workshop will help participants tackle succession challenges while balancing business viability and family harmony.
Financial & Legal Insights:

Jack Langley (Farrell Goode Solicitors): Understanding capital gains tax and small business exemptions in succession planning.
Tim Findlay (Cato Advisory): Key characteristics of scalable farm businesses and the impact of rising land prices on succession.

Managing Family & Emotions:

Neville Brady (Brows Up Consulting): Strategies for separating family relationships from business decisions.

Who Should Attend?
Farming families at any stage of the succession process—whether actively transitioning, planning for the future, or seeking expert guidance.
Why Attend?
✔ Gain practical insights and expert advice✔ Learn strategies to navigate financial, legal, and emotional challenges✔ Walk away with actionable steps for your succession plan
📝 Registration essential – register below now to secure your spot and start planning for a successful future!

RiskWi$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.
Join us at the RiskWi$e Roadshow to learn how to:

Maximise rewards and minimise losses by understanding the risks behind key decisions on your farm.
Make confident choices about farm business management and succession planning with insights tailored to real-world conditions.
Turn uncertainty into opportunity by balancing the upside potential with the downside risks of every decision.

Young Farmer Network Ball
2025-03-14 18:30 - 23:00 | Spoons Riverside, Monash Drive 125, Swan Hill, Victoria, 3585, Australia
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 by ‘That Guy‘, inspiring guest speakers, great food and even better company, the ball is a perfect opportunity to connect with the agricultural industry, strengthen local networks and spark conversations about innovative ways to prepare for the future. This event celebrates the dedication and leadership within our agricultural community and encourages stronger social support and collaboration to build drought preparedness.
Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, join us for an evening of dancing, laughter, and meaningful connections!

Date: Friday March 14, 2025
Time: 6:30pm- 11:00pm
Location: Spoons Riverside, Swan Hill (125 Monash Dr, Swan Hill VIC 3585)
Dress Code: Formal
Tickets: $80pp

Dress Code
The dress code is formal.
Entertainment
Live music throughout the evening will be provided by solo live musician ‘That Guy’
Inspiring local leaders will share in a panel discussion.
Attendance
Anyone 18+ is invited to attend! This is an opportunity to bring our rural communities together, so the ball is open to farmers and their friends, partners, family and employees, as well as industry and community.
Please don’t be discouraged to attend if you don’t consider yourself ‘young’ or a ‘farmer’. Our Young Farmer Network events are targeted at the youngest active generation on farm (regardless of age), but are open to everyone from farmers, students, those involved in the agricultural industry and rural community members.
Accommodation
We encourage you to book a room for the night so you can continue to enjoy the region the next day. There are several accommodation options surrounding the venue.
More from BCG
Become a member of the BCG Young Farmer Network today for exclusive events and the latest opportunities in agriculture delivered straight to your inbox.

This project was supported by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Farm Performance Workshop - GRDC RiskWi$e Roadshow
2025-03-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Donald Recreation Reserve, Borung Highway, Donald, Victoria, 3480, Australia
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 way.

RiskWi$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.
Join us at the RiskWi$e Roadshow to learn how to:

Maximise rewards and minimise losses by understanding the risks behind key decisions on your farm.
Make confident choices about farm business management and succession planning with insights tailored to real-world conditions.
Turn uncertainty into opportunity by balancing the upside potential with the downside risks of every decision.

Land Expansion & Machinery Investment - GRDC RiskWi$e Roadshow
2025-03-26 08:30 - 15:30 | Sea Lake Community Complex, 40 Complex Drive, Sea Lake, Victoria, 3533, Australia
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 growth, as well as considerations when investing in new machinery.
The Land Expansion session will run from 8:30am – 12:00pm.
The Machinery Investment session will run from 1:00pm – 3:30pm.

RiskWi$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.
Join us at the RiskWi$e Roadshow to learn how to:

Maximise rewards and minimise losses by understanding the risks behind key decisions on your farm.
Make confident choices about farm business management and succession planning with insights tailored to real-world conditions.
Turn uncertainty into opportunity by balancing the upside potential with the downside risks of every decision.

Canola establishment in a dry start: Q&A with agronomists and researchers
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Victoria
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 good time to take stock of what we’re seeing and what it might mean for the weeks ahead.
Submit your questions in advance or join the live conversation to hear from researchers and agronomists about establishment thresholds, the compensatory effect of canola, and key decision points to watch for.
This session is designed to be tractor-friendly. Tune in from wherever you are!
Click here to RSVP.
Canola re-sowing decisions

Water Wise Workshop (Please Note: New Venue)
2025-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Woodstock Hall, Woodstock Hall 1240 Newbridge Rd, Woodstock on Loddon, Vic, Australia
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.

Birchip season & soil discussion: Compaction & deep ripping
2025-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Foott’s silos, Birchip, Victoria, 3483, Australia
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 overcome this issue that have been considered or put in place, and initial soil test results.
We will be joined by local agronomists Tom Lord (AgriVision Wycheproof) and James Considine (Nutrien Berriwillock). Light snacks will be provided.
This 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.
