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SUMMARY:Harvester Set Up Workshop - St Arnaud
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHear 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. \nThe 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. \nPROGRAM \n\nUnderstanding the impact of harvest loss\, how to measure it\, how to change your harvester to reduce losses\, grain storage.\nHWSC latest information\, sharing how to set-up for effective HWSC using mills systems (iHSD\, Seed Terminator\, SCU) chaff decks & chaff lining.\nReducing the risk of harvester fires.\nImproving harvester capacity and efficiency.\nManaging Harvest operations\, productivity\, and economics.\n\nPresenters include: \n\nMurray Skayman – Harvest Specialist (International)\nBen White – Kondinin Group\nBrett Asphar – Harvest Specialist\nKassie van der Westerhuizen – Harvest Specialist\nPeter Broley – Primary Sales\nChris Warrick – Grain Storage Specialist\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS TO BE UPDATED ONCE CONFIRMED
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/harvester-set-up-forum-st-arnaud/
LOCATION:Harvester Workshop St Arnaud\, Corner of Moana Rd and Cossens Rd\, Traynors Lagoon\, St Arnaud\, VIC\, 3478\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Kooloonong Crop Drive: Decreasing Risks on Sandy Soils
DESCRIPTION:Kooloonong Crop Drive: Decreasing Risks on Sandy Soils \nDiscuss strategies for mitigating soil erosion\, such as deep ripping\, groundcover\, and sowing rates\, and also managing seeps on sandy soils. \nMonday 18th September\, 11am-3pm. \nMeet at the Natya Fire Shed at 11am (Natya CFA\, Bolton-Natya Rd\, Natya VIC 3597. -34.95733365489571\, 143.22762111103577) \nThis is a free event with morning tea and a BBQ lunch provided. \n  \nSpeakers include: \nRob Sonogan\, Mallee Agronomy Legend \nMicheal Moodie\, Frontier Farming Systems \nYolanda Plowman\, BCG \n \n 
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/kooloonong-crop-drive-decreasing-risks-on-sandy-soils/
LOCATION:West Wimmera Shire
CATEGORIES:Crop Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birchip Cropping Group":MAILTO:info@bcg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230918T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230918T150000
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SUMMARY:GRDC Harvester Set Up Workshop - Hopetoun
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHear 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. \nThe 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. \nPROGRAM \n\nUnderstanding the impact of harvest loss\, how to measure it\, how to change your harvester to reduce losses\, grain storage.\nHWSC latest information\, sharing how to set-up for effective HWSC using mills systems (iHSD\, Seed Terminator\, SCU) chaff decks & chaff lining.\nReducing the risk of harvester fires.\nImproving harvester capacity and efficiency.\nManaging Harvest operations\, productivity\, and economics\n\nPresenters include: \n\nMurray Skayman – Harvest Specialist (International)\nBen White – Kondinin Group\nBrett Asphar – Harvest Specialist\nKassie van der Westerhuizen – Harvest Specialist\nPeter Broley – Primary Sales\nChris Warrick – Grain Storage Specialist\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS TO BE UPDATED ONCE CONFIRMED
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/grdc-harvester-set-up-forum-hopetoun-2/
LOCATION:Hopetoun Harvest Workshop\, 1659 Hopetoun-Yaapeet Rd\, Hopetoun\, Vic\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:BCG Main Field Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGates open at 8.30am with coffees available onsite upon arrival & catering from lunch until close. \nParking 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. \nIn the interest of farm biosecurity\, we encourage all attendees to ensure their vehicles and footwear are free of soil before visiting the site. \nThis 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. \n2023 BCG Main Field Day Program
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/bcg-main-field-day-2/
LOCATION:West Wimmera Shire
CATEGORIES:Field Days
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SUMMARY:Soil Amelioration Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent to include: \n\nSoil pit’s to look at what is happening in the soil profile\nLook through the treatments of surface and deep ripped applications of Gypsum\, manure and composts\nDiscuss with experts about key outcomes from the research.\n\nFurther details to come…
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/soil-amelioration-day/
LOCATION:West Wimmera Shire
CATEGORIES:Field Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230831T100000
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SUMMARY:Pyramid Hill Crop Walk - Cereal and Pulse trials
DESCRIPTION:Join BCG for a morning looking at the trials being delivered in the Pyramid Hill area \n\nCereal Disease Trials – wheat and barley\nLentil and Field Pea variety trials\nLentil and Field Pea end use and rotational benefits – year 1\nPulse Disease Management\nPulse Marketing\n\nFurther details to be provided…
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/pyramid-hill-crop-walk-cereal-and-pulse-trials/
LOCATION:West Wimmera Shire
CATEGORIES:Crop Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230823T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230823T130000
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SUMMARY:Feed Budgeting Workshop - Wycheproof
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics for Discussion: \n\nMeeting the nutritional requirements of livestock classes\nMeasuring pasture quality and quantity\nLearn to use industry tools and calculators to develop a feed budget\nCompare the cost and nutrient value of common feeds for supplementing and full rations\nPrepare for seasonal variability.\n\nLunch Provided\, please note dietary requirements when booking. \nBook Tickets \nFLYER-Feed-budgeting-workshop-WYCHE-23-AUG-Ag-Vic
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/feed-budgeting-workshop-wycheproof/
LOCATION:Wycheproof Golf Club\, Calder Highway\, Wycheproof\, Victoria\, 3414\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230816T130000
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SUMMARY:Industry Day Crop Walk - Kinnabulla
DESCRIPTION:Come along and hear the latest updates on products recently launched or near launch to get the most out of them when applying to commercial situations. \nThe following businesses will be on site to discuss fit of products in the system: \n\nUPL – Devrinol mixes\, Sylas ST\, emerging pre-em product discussion\nAGT/Sipcam – Titan AX Barley and grass control\, use of Aggressor herbicide\, volunteer management considerations\nBASF – Liberty Link (LL) canola systems\nBayer – Pre and post em herbicide matrix\, fenceline spray options – Alion\nADAMA – Tenet post emergent herbicide mixes\nSarah Rich (CSIRO) – Long coleoptile wheat demonstration\n\nTarget Audience: Advisors and interested growers. \nBCG-Industry-Day-2023-1
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/industry-day-crop-walk-kinnabulla/
LOCATION:Industry Day Site 2023\, Crosbie Rd\, Kinnabulla\, VIC\, 3483
CATEGORIES:Crop Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230814T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230814T123000
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SUMMARY:Groundcover and Vetch Agronomy Crop Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join BCG to discuss groundcover management on vulnerable mallee soils. \nKey areas of discussion include managing vulnerable soils using vetch and bentonite and water holding capacity: impact on crop establishment\, biomass and ground cover.  \nSpeakers include: \n\nStuart Nagel- SARDI\nDarryl Pearl- Agriculture Victoria\nYolanda Plowman- Birchip Cropping Group\nAngus Butterfield- Birchip Cropping Group\n\nMonday 14th August\, 10am – 12:30pm. Starting 3.8km west on Wood road\, Ouyen. \nLunch provided- please contact the office on (03) 5492 2787 with any dietary requirements. Free event.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/mcma-groundcover-and-vetch-agronomy-crop-walk/
LOCATION:MCMA Groundcover Site\, 37GP+HQJ\, Ouyen\, Vic\, 3490\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Crop Walks
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