BCG is coordinating a Western Australia study tour in July 2026, designed to give growers the opportunity to learn from farming systems, research, innovation and grower experiences across the WA wheatbelt and mid-west regions.
The tour will provide an opportunity to visit leading growers, research sites, industry organisations and agribusinesses, with key topics including soil amelioration, farming system adaptation, integrated weed management, spray technology, machinery innovation, grain logistics and grower decision-making.
Proposed tour overview
Sunday 26 July
Travel from Melbourne to Perth, followed by a group dinner and tour briefing.
Monday 27 July
Travel north from Perth, visiting soil amelioration and farming systems sites through the Midlands and Badgingarra regions. The day will include grower and research-based discussions before continuing to Geraldton.
Tuesday 28 July
Regional overview session in Geraldton, exploring WA farming systems, soils, rainfall patterns and key production challenges. The day may also include grower visits and a grain supply chain/port tour.
Wednesday 29 July
Field-based visits through the Geraldton/Mullewa corridor, with potential topics including soil amelioration, integrated weed management, machinery innovation, spray technology, crop-fallow systems and long-term farming system change.
Thursday 30 July
Additional grower, agronomy or industry visits before travelling back toward Perth. The day will conclude with a final group dinner and reflection on key learnings from the tour.
Friday 31 July
Return travel from Perth to Melbourne.
Confirm your interest
BCG is seeking confirmed interest from growers who would like to take part in the proposed WA Study Tour.
Limited places remain, and further details, including the confirmed itinerary, costs and travel arrangements, will be shared with interested growers.
To confirm your interest, please email [email protected] in writing by Friday 12 June.
