Birchip Cropping Group

Wimmera Crop Walk
2024-09-18 08:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Free Webinar: Impacts on Soil Erosion- Cover Cropping and Grazing
2024-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Seeder Demonstration Day
2024-04-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Seeder Demo Day, Corner Kings Rd and Hermans Rd, Murra Warra, 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.
Presenters include:
Brett Asphar – specialist in air cart setup and will discuss fundamentals of seeder bar function
Dan Toohey (Planfarm Advisory) – financial consideration in seeding equipment, modify, upgrade or improve outcomes with what you have – what is crop establishment really costing you?
Kelly Angel (BCG) and Ash Wallace (Ag Vic.) – Crop establishment fundamentals, what does the research say?
Discussion from local farmers and participants

A selection of local farmer seeding setups of different ages will be on display and discussed.
Project Activities Funded by GRDC
For further information or if you would like input into the day contact Kelly Angel (BCG) 0427 564 507

CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE FOR BAD WEATHER/UNSUITABLE PADDOCK CONDITIONS – Fundamentals covered in suitable location (farm shed), working demonstration will drop from program. Details will be provided if this needs to occur to registered attendees.

Managing vulnerable soils (paddock walks and soil pits) - Ouyen
2024-03-25 14:30 - 17:30 | Corner of Calder Highway Ouyen and Chapman Road, Ouyen, Victoria, 3490, Australia
Following the completion of BCG’s project ‘Building drought resilience of vulnerable soils in low rainfall cropping and grazing systems’, we invite you to join Dr Yolanda Plowman, Senior Research Manager to discuss the results.
Yolanda will share the findings from the Managing Vulnerable Soils project, alongside soil expert Dr Cassandra Schefe from AgriSci.

At the event, hosted by Agriculture Victoria and Mallee Sustainable Farming, we will examine a soil pit and explore results and observations from these sites which look at the value of using bentonite clay and compost for soil improvement.
Free lunch will be provided.
Please visit the Agriculture Victoria website to register.

Buloke Young Farmer Network: Machinery Investment Principles
2024-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Royal Hotel, Sea Lake, 74 Best Street, Sea Lake, VIC, 3533, Australia
Location: Royal Hotel, Sea Lake (beer garden)
Date: Friday 22nd March, 6pm
Free event, with pub meal provided. RSVP essential
Gain valuable information to help guide your machinery investment decisions, with Daniel Toohey, Planfarm.
This event is part of the BCG Young Farmer Network.
Young Farmer = youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business.
This project is supported by the Vic Drought Hub’s North West Node, the Buloke Shire Council, and the GRDC RiskWi$e intiative.
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A bit of background, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke, Quambatook, Loddon, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet.
The Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event, alternating regions each year.
If you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business, or those interested in the agricultural industry.
This is a free network that does not require membership, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787, or info@bcg.org.au.

Quambatook/Loddon Young Farmer Network: Nutrien Ag Solutions, Boort Sprayer Day
2024-03-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Lake Meran
Through the BCG Young Farmer Network, BCG invites Loddon and Quambatook region farmers to attend the Sprayer Day, held by Nutrien Ag Solutions, Boort.
The event will include a session on new spray technologies, as well as a presentation from Planfarm Advisory’s Dan Toohey about machinery investment. Nutrien Ag Solutions will also provide a pre-season agronomic update.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP below or contact the BCG office directly on (03) 5492 2787 to arrange registration.
A barbecue lunch is provided for attendees.
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A bit of background, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke, Quambatook, Loddon, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet.
The Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event, alternating regions each year.
If you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business, or those interested in the agricultural industry.
This is a free network that does not require membership, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787, or info@bcg.org.au.

Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh Young Farmer Network: Machinery Investment Principles
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Creekside Hotel, 4 Scott St, Warracknabeal, Vic, 3393, Australia
Location: Creekside Hotel, Warracknabeal
Date: Wednesday 20th March, 6pm
Free event, with pub meal provided. RSVP essential
Gain valuable information to help guide your machinery investment decisions, with Daniel Toohey, Planfarm and have all your questions answered by Western Ag agronomist, Spencer Weir leading in to sowing.
This event is part of the BCG Young Farmer Network.
Young Farmer = youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business.
This project is supported by the Vic Drought Hub’s North West Node, the Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh Shire Councils, and the GRDC RiskWi$e intiative.
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A bit of background, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke, Quambatook, Loddon, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet.
The Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event, alternating regions each year.
If you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business, or those interested in the agricultural industry.
This is a free network that does not require membership, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787, or info@bcg.org.au.

West Wimmera Young Farmer Network: Partners in Ag Optimising Spray Application Workshop
2024-03-20 08:30 - 15:00 | Victoria
Through the BCG Young Farmer Network, BCG will be covering the $50 cost of attendance at the workshop for West Wimmera growers.
If you are interested in attending, please contact the BCG office directly on (03) 5492 2787 to arrange registration.
Spray Workshop Flier
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A bit of background, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke, Quambatook, Loddon, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet.
The Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event, alternating regions each year.
If you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business, or those interested in the agricultural industry.
This is a free network that does not require membership, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787, or info@bcg.org.au.

Young Farmer Network Ball
2024-03-15 18:30 - 23:30 | Bridgewater Hotel, 2 Main Street, Bridgewater on Loddon, VIC, 3516, Australia
EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Bus tickets are closed online, but there are still limited bus seats available. Please call Demi Taylor on 0436 009 906 before 3pm Friday March 15 if you require one (after this point, tickets will close).
If you missed out on a ticket, please refer to the ticket resale page on Facebook (https://fb.me/e/2RFBfpy50) or contact the BCG office & we will do our best to accommodate.

BCG are proud to present our Young Farmer Network Ball.
Join us for a night of dancing & entertainment, delicious food & drinks, and even better company.
Date: Friday March 15, 2024
Time: 6:30pm- 11:30pm
Location: Bridgewater Hotel (2 Main Street, Bridgewater on Loddon)
Dress Code: Strictly formal, or optional black tie
Tickets: $70pp
Don’t be fooled by the name, you don’t need to consider yourself young or a farmer to attend. Come solo and meet some new friends, or bring a group and dance the night away. Everyone 18+ is welcome. We can’t wait to see you there!
Tickets include champagne on arrival, drinks sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions Boort, canapes and entertainment throughout the evening, professional photographs by Laura Hoye Photography, and a Young Farmer Network stubby holder.
Please advise of any dietary requirements or ticket name changes. Tickets are non-refundable.
Accommodation
We encourage you to book a room for the night so you can continue to enjoy the region the next day. We have partnered with some local accommodation providers to bring you discounted rates for the night:
Bridgewater Caravan Park- offering 10% off powered sites. Please use code ‘farmer’ when booking.
Inglewood Motel- offering a discounted rate if you call up to book, and mention ‘BCG Young Farmer Network Ball’.
There are also plenty of accommodation options along the three bus routes.
Transport
Return bus transport is available for $30.
Bus 1: BOOKED OUT Birchip to Bridgewater, departing from 5:30pm with stops in Wycheproof, Charlton, Wedderburn, and Inglewood.
Bus 2: Boort to Bridgewater, departing at 5pm with stops in Durham Ox, Bears Lagoon, and Serpentine.
Bus 3: Bendigo to Bridgewater, departing at 5:45pm with stops in Maiden Gully, Marong and Derby.
Registered attendees will be contacted to advise of pick up and drop off locations and exact arrival times closer to the event.
Dress Code
The dress code is strictly formal, or optional black tie.
This means a suit or tuxedo, a cocktail dress or gown.
Entertainment
Nutrien Ag Solution Boort Happy Hour entertainment will be provided by Mallee acoustic duo, Taina & Talei Brooks, followed by an evening of music with all the classics from local band ‘The Shorts’.
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 simply targeted at the youngest active generation on farm (regardless of age), but are open to everyone from farmers, those working in the agricultural industry, or those with an interest to learn more and socialise with like-minded people.

The Young Farmer Network Ball is proudly supported by the North West Node of the Vic Hub and the Loddon Shire Council.
YFN Ball Poster
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A bit of background, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke, Quambatook, Loddon, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet.
The Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event, alternating regions each year.
If you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business, or those interested in the agricultural industry.
This is a free network that does not require membership, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787, or info@bcg.org.au.

BCG Trials Review Day
2024-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 | TBC, Victoria|Victoria
Join us at the Members’ only BCG Trials Review Day to discuss the latest topics related to your farming business, hear from local researchers and farmers and catch up farmers, agronomists and industry representatives from across the region.
Become a BCG Member by visiting bcg.org.au/memberships/ or by calling the office on (03) 5492 2787.
Trials Review Day and the 2023 Season Research Results compendium are both free for members.
Free entry includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon refreshments. Bottled water, soft drink and instant coffee and tea will also be available as well as a water cart where you can fill up your water bottle if you bring one. Please note there will NOT be a coffee van this year.
This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

BCG Members' Christmas Party
2023-12-21 18:00 - 21:00 | TBC, Victoria|Victoria
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 info@bcg.org.au.

Wallup Crop Walk
2023-10-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Wallup 2023 Trial Site, corner Geodetic Rd and Borung Hwy, Wallup, Victoria, Australia
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 of any dietary requirements by contacting Demi Taylor on 0436 009 906.
This is a free event, all welcome.
Registrations required. Please register online, or call the BCG Office on (03) 5492 2787.
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Pre-Harvest Day
2023-10-20 10:00 - 15:30 | 400 Murdoch Road, Kooloonong VIC 3549
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 preparedness and response
-Ensuring your truck road ready with NHVR
-Fatigue management & basic first aid
-Employee & employer obligations

**Full program with speakers coming soon**

Time: 10am-3:30pm
Location: 400 Murdoch Rd, Kooloonong
$20 per person. Registrations essential.
Catering provided. Please contact Demi Taylor 0n 0436 009 906 with any dietary requirements.

(CANCELLED) Pre-harvest Grain Marketing & Storage Info Session (West Wimmera/Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh)
2023-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Peppercorn Cafe, Warracknabeal
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 Sidley (ADM Trading) will be in attendance to answer all your questions surrounding:

Pre & post harvest sales
Harvest window sales
Monitoring storage equipment
Grain quality
Price trends
New tech in grain storage

This event is part of the BCG Young Farmer Network.
Young Farmer = youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business

Pre-harvest Grain Marketing & Storage Info Session (Buloke)
2023-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Birchip Hotel
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 surrounding:

Pre & post harvest sales
Harvest window sales
Monitoring storage equipment
Grain quality
Price trends
New tech in grain storage

This event is part of the BCG Young Farmer Network.
Young Farmer = youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business

Pre-harvest Grain Marketing & Storage Info Session (Quambatook/Loddon)
2023-10-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Four Posts Hotel, Jarklin
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 your questions surrounding:

Pre & post harvest sales
Harvest window sales
Monitoring storage equipment
Grain quality
Price trends
New tech in grain storage

This event is part of the BCG Young Farmer Network.
Young Farmer = youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business.

BCG Chair's Breakfast
2023-10-05 08:00 - 10:00 | BCG Office, 73 Cumming Avenue, Birchip, VIC, 3483
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 attendees the opportunity to hear an inspiring guest speaker, enjoy breakfast and meet with friends and colleagues before work.
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.

Southern Pulse Agronomy Mallee Field Day- Woomelang
2023-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Southern Pulse Agronomy Mallee, Hopetoun-Sea Lake Rd, Woomelang, VIC, 3485
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 will convoy to Woomelang for a catered lunch at the Traveller’s Rest at 12:30pm.
Contact Demi Taylor on 0436 009 906 with any queries or dietary requirements.

Harvester Set Up Workshop - St Arnaud
2023-09-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Harvester Workshop St Arnaud, Corner of Moana Rd and Cossens Rd, Traynors Lagoon, St Arnaud, VIC, 3478, Australia
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 hosted in VIC by Birchip Cropping Group will bring together harvester specialists, industry experts and researchers to discuss preventable harvester grain losses and how to measure these, improvements in efficiency and output, methods of harvest weed seed control (HWSC), the prevention of harvester fires and calibrating harvester technology.
PROGRAM

Understanding the impact of harvest loss, how to measure it, how to change your harvester to reduce losses, grain storage.
HWSC latest information, sharing how to set-up for effective HWSC using mills systems (iHSD, Seed Terminator, SCU) chaff decks & chaff lining.
Reducing the risk of harvester fires.
Improving harvester capacity and efficiency.
Managing Harvest operations, productivity, and economics.

Presenters include:

Murray Skayman – Harvest Specialist (International)
Ben White – Kondinin Group
Brett Asphar – Harvest Specialist
Kassie van der Westerhuizen – Harvest Specialist
Peter Broley – Primary Sales
Chris Warrick – Grain Storage Specialist

PROGRAM DETAILS TO BE UPDATED ONCE CONFIRMED

Kooloonong Crop Drive: Decreasing Risks on Sandy Soils
2023-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Victoria
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 with morning tea and a BBQ lunch provided.

Speakers include:
Rob Sonogan, Mallee Agronomy Legend
Micheal Moodie, Frontier Farming Systems
Yolanda Plowman, BCG

GRDC Harvester Set Up Workshop - Hopetoun
2023-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Hopetoun Harvest Workshop, 1659 Hopetoun-Yaapeet Rd, Hopetoun, Vic, Australia
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 hosted in VIC by Birchip Cropping Group will bring together harvester specialists, industry experts and researchers to discuss preventable harvester grain losses and how to measure these, improvements in efficiency and output, methods of harvest weed seed control (HWSC), the prevention of harvester fires and calibrating harvester technology.
PROGRAM

Understanding the impact of harvest loss, how to measure it, how to change your harvester to reduce losses, grain storage.
HWSC latest information, sharing how to set-up for effective HWSC using mills systems (iHSD, Seed Terminator, SCU) chaff decks & chaff lining.
Reducing the risk of harvester fires.
Improving harvester capacity and efficiency.
Managing Harvest operations, productivity, and economics

Presenters include:

Murray Skayman – Harvest Specialist (International)
Ben White – Kondinin Group
Brett Asphar – Harvest Specialist
Kassie van der Westerhuizen – Harvest Specialist
Peter Broley – Primary Sales
Chris Warrick – Grain Storage Specialist

PROGRAM DETAILS TO BE UPDATED ONCE CONFIRMED

BCG Main Field Day
2023-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Victoria
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 on the northern side of the Kinnabulla West Rd, opposite the main site. Parking attendants will direct you upon arrival. Please follow all signs.
In the interest of farm biosecurity, we encourage all attendees to ensure their vehicles and footwear are free of soil before visiting the site.
This event is free for BCG members and $50 for non-members. To become a member, visit bcg.org.au For more information on becoming a member or regarding the field day call (03) 5492 2787.
2023 BCG Main Field Day Program

Soil Amelioration Day
2023-09-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Victoria
Join BCG and Ag Vic to discuss the treatments set up in a paddock near Arapiles and the intended outcomes of the soil amelioration practices.
Event to include:

Soil pit’s to look at what is happening in the soil profile
Look through the treatments of surface and deep ripped applications of Gypsum, manure and composts
Discuss with experts about key outcomes from the research.

Further details to come…

Pyramid Hill Crop Walk - Cereal and Pulse trials
2023-08-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Victoria
Join BCG for a morning looking at the trials being delivered in the Pyramid Hill area

Cereal Disease Trials – wheat and barley
Lentil and Field Pea variety trials
Lentil and Field Pea end use and rotational benefits – year 1
Pulse Disease Management
Pulse Marketing

Further details to be provided…

Feed Budgeting Workshop - Wycheproof
2023-08-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Wycheproof Golf Club, Calder Highway, Wycheproof, Victoria, 3414, Australia
Jess Revell, Rumenate Livestock Services will present a practical workshop on feed budgeting for sheep producers, to help you make timely grazing management and livestock feeding decisions, improving your business productivity and profitability.
Topics for Discussion:

Meeting the nutritional requirements of livestock classes
Measuring pasture quality and quantity
Learn to use industry tools and calculators to develop a feed budget
Compare the cost and nutrient value of common feeds for supplementing and full rations
Prepare for seasonal variability.

Lunch Provided, please note dietary requirements when booking.
Book Tickets
FLYER-Feed-budgeting-workshop-WYCHE-23-AUG-Ag-Vic
