Join Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) for its flagship Main Field Day, bringing together growers, advisers, researchers and industry professionals to explore the latest developments in broadacre farming.
Held at BCG’s Main Research Site near Birchip, the event will showcase local agronomic research through hands-on field demonstrations, guided trial tours and presentations from leading researchers and industry experts. Attendees will gain practical insights into crop management, weed control, soil nutrition, disease management, new crop varieties and farming systems relevant to the Wimmera-Mallee region.
The day provides an opportunity to see research in action, discuss emerging challenges and opportunities with experts, and connect with peers from across the grains industry. Topics will include yield optimisation, herbicide innovation, environmental resilience and strategies to support profitable and sustainable farming businesses.
AgriFutures Export Fodder Program researchers, Mick Faulkner and Kylie Chambers will be presenting their research regarding improving productivity and weather damage risk mitigation strategies.
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Time: 8:30am to 4pm (AEST)
Location: BCG Main Research Site, near Birchip, Victoria
Cost: Free for BCG members; tickets available for non-members.
9 September 2026
near Birchip VIC
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