Southern Mallee Crop Walk
2024-10-10 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Berriwillock season & soil discussion: Dryland salinity & scalds
2025-06-25 12:30 - 14:30 | Drury Rd, Berriwillock, Drury Road, Berriwillock, Victoria, 3531, Australia
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 issue that have been considered or put in place, and initial soil test results.
We will be joined by local agronomists James Considine and Craig Muir. Lunch 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.

Kooloonong season & soil discussion
2025-06-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Larkin Rd, Kooloonong, Kooloonong, Victoria, 3597
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, and incorporating sands and clays in-paddock
Soil analysis
Local trials including:

Sandy soils with Michael Moodie, Frontier Farming Systems
Hyperyielding cereals with Kenton Porker, CSIRO
Varieties and time of sowing with Nutrien Manangatang/Ouyen

Other local projects such as Water Repellent Sands with Zoe Wilson, BCG

We will be joined by local agronomist Michael Moodie (Frontier Farming Systems), senior soil scientist Mel Cann (Agriculture Victoria) and farming systems research agronomist Kenton Porker (CSIRO). Tea/coffee and a barbecue lunch 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.

BCG Ag Tech Expo
2025-07-16 08:30 - 15:00 | Charlton Park, Calder Hwy, Charlton, Victoria, 3523, Australia
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, from weed control innovations and autonomous equipment to precision ag tools and safety services. It’s a chance to see things in action, ask questions, and hear directly from the people who use and develop the technology.
Key topics include weed control technologies, on-farm sensors for informed decision making, getting your farm ready for automation and variable rate technology. We are excited to welcome special guests Professor Michael Walsh (CSU), Single Agriculture, INCYT, CSIRO, Verge Ag, SwarmFarm Robotics, BioScout, MagrowTec, WEED-IT Australia, Precision Ag, O’Connors, Jono Robinson (Warakirri Cropping), Pairtree Intelligence and more.
Whether you’re just starting to explore ag tech or looking to fine-tune how it fits into your farming system, the expo is designed to help you make informed decisions, connect with experts, and take home something useful for your own operation.
The Ag Tech Expo is proudly supported by the Grain Automate program, facilitated by SPAA. Grain Automate is a Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) initiative on behalf of Australian grain growers aimed at accelerating the adoption of machine automation, autonomy and digital technologies in the Australian grains industry.
For more information please contact Jess Bidstrup on 0456 623 631 or jess.bidstrup@bcg.org.au.

Young Farmer Network Study Tour
2025-08-10 10:00 - 2025-08-11 16:00 | Victoria
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 supply chain, gain insights into market drivers, and understand how sustainability expectations are shaping industry practices.
You’ll come away with a better understanding of:
-How grain quality, handling, and storage impact marketability and end use performance
-The role of logistics and export pathways in determining hay pricing and contract options
-How sustainability and emissions reporting are influencing supply chains and consumer demands
What’s included:
-Return transport from Birchip to Melbourne (with pick-up options along the route)
-Corporate box at the MCG (Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs), with food, drinks, and guest speakers from GrainCorp, Koch Fertiliser and Clear Grain Exchange
-Tour of Elders’ Ravenhall Wool Facility
-Visit to Cargill’s Oil Crush and Sustainability Program
-Site tour of Hay Australia’s Bridgewater export facility
Please fill out this form to submit your expression of interest.

This 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.

BCG Chair's Breakfast
2025-08-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Birchip Cropping Group Boardroom, 73 Cumming Avenue, Birchip, Victoria, 3483, Australia
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 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.
Whether 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.
Bring 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.

Breakfast provided by local cafe, Olive Joy.

Understanding your farm dams - Webinar
2025-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Victoria
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 right size?
🌱 What affects run-off? soil type, ground cover
⚖️ 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?
This session will help you better understand dam characteristics, performance, and compliance with Victorian regulations, including licensing under the Water Act 1989.
Delivered by the Small Farm Dams Project Team, Agriculture Victoria, Federation University CERDI and Victoria Drought Innovation & Adoption Hub Nodes.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/75O7JMTOQZueY3t3-6zqxA

Postponed- Emissions Accounting- St Arnaud
2025-08-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Farmers Arms Hotel St Arnaud, 18 Kings Avenue, St Arnaud, Vic, 3478, Australia
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 a meal with friends and other growers.
This event is proudly brought to you as part of the BCG of the Young Farmer Network.

North Central Crop Walk
2025-08-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Prairie, 6.5km East of Prairie on the Prairie-Rochester Road, Prairie, Victoria, 3572, Australia
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 West of Mitiamo on the Bendigo-Pyramid Road).
Click here for a drop pin in Google Maps to the Prairie location
Click here for a drop pin in Google Maps to the Mitiamo location

Postponed- Emissions Accounting- Wycheproof
2025-08-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Bakery On Broadway, 317 Broadway, Wycheproof, Victoria, 3527, Australia
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 as part of the BCG of the Young Farmer Network.

The benefits of eID in sheep production - Webinar
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Victoria
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 contact Alison Frischke on 0429 922 787.

BCG Main Field Day 2025
2025-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | BCG Main Site 2025
BCG’s Main Field Day will be held on Wednesday 10 September at our Main Research Site at Birchip.

About the event
The 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.
Attendees can expect:

Hands-on field demonstrations and guided trial tours
Expert presentations from BCG staff, researchers and industry
Focused discussions on disease control, herbicide innovation, yield optimisation, and environmental resilience

The event offers both practical insights and strategic perspectives to assist farmers as they navigate evolving conditions and market expectations.
Check out these articles for a deep dive into topics on our program:

Lunchbox Legends to serve up healthy choices at BCG’s Main Field Day
Latest variety trial data to guide grower decisions at BCG’s Main Field Day
Data over instinct – making better nitrogen decisions a key theme of BCG’s Main Field Day
Farming without paraquat – BCG Main Field Day to explore what could come next
Digging into soil challenges and solutions for growers at BCG’s Main Field Day

Attendee information

Entry is free for BCG members; non-members tickets are $50. If you are a BCG member, please log in to claim your free tickets.
We encourage the purchasing of tickets before the event to streamline your experience on the day

What to expect on the day

The day starts at 8:30am and coffee will be available onsite from The Red Caboose
Trial tours led by researchers and agronomy specialists
Networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry reps
Latest agronomic research specific to Wimmera-Mallee farming systems
RB Sellars Pop-Up Shop

Why should you attend?

Discover the latest in varieties, weed control, nitrogen management and more
Meet with agronomists, researchers, industry representatives and other farmers
Gain tools to adapt practices that improve your farm’s profitability

Harvester Set-up Workshop Horsham
2025-09-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Horsham, 907 Obrees Road, Vectis, Victoria, 3401
25HarvSetUpTemplateFlyerHorshamLocal 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.
This project is funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation.

Southern Mallee Spring Crop Drive
2025-10-09 | BCG Office, 73 Cumming Avenue, Birchip, VIC, 3483
Join us for a crop walk in the Kinnabulla/Curyo/Karyrie district for a spring research update!
Topics include:

Alternative nitrogen treatments, urea products and associated carbon emissions
Farming systems trials
Cover cropping
Soil constraints, stubbles and management strategies

When: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Thursday 9 October 2025
Meeting point: BCG office (73 Cumming Avenue, Birchip VIC 3483) before heading out to the trial sites in convoy
Agenda:

Site locations:
Curyo cover cropping trial: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9CdfHwNHfebQBaDk6
Curyo canola establishment paddock: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kqqGREWMK4MjD6Nq6
Kinnabulla University of Adelaide farming systems trial: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yThjsbj5Q9B1fUce6
Kinnabulla University of Melbourne farmlets trial: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cMAhWqBYXqrgYb576
Karyrie Enhanced Efficiency Nitrogen Fertilisers: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cthTXa3vskLeW3p27

This project was supported by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
