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🌾 New preliminary research findings suggest that wheat falling number test results could improve with time in storage. GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team lead Chris Warrick said trials by Agriculture Victoria’s research team at Horsham SmartFarm indicated wheat falling number could increase by up to 50 seconds and even exceed 300 seconds post storage. “We are not talking about magic, specific storage conditions are essentially an attempt to stop the very early stages of germination,” said Agriculture Victoria research leader Dr Cassandra Walker. Learn more:

We're busy planning exciting events for our young farmers in 2025 - there's never been a better time to join the BCG Young Farmer Network. Don't miss out on future announcements and opportunities to build connections to supercharge your career in agriculture! Sign up today: https://buff.ly/3CyqULx This project was supported by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund. #FutureDroughtFund Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) Buloke Shire Council West Wimmera Shire Council Yarriambiack Shire Council Loddon Shire Council

⚡️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ⚡️ In the final episode of the series Planning for Prosperity, grain storage specialist Chris Warrick chats with BCG’s Janine Batters about the economic factors that need to be considered when thinking about investing in on-farm grain storage. The conversation covers the pros and cons of flat bottom and cone silos, bunkers, grain bags, sheds and aeration cooling and why we still need to invest in a safe way to access to the tops of silos. 🎧 Listen now: https://buff.ly/3zLOUJZ and tap 'Podcast' Thanks to Action Steel for sponsoring this series!  If you love the show, please rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and share it with your friends.

Introducing our harvest crew: Kate, Zoe, Eliott, Lachie and Jenna! 🚜 🌾 Eliott, Jenna, Kate and Zoe have joined the BCG team as harvest casuals, and Lachie is completing a two-week work placement with us as part of his AgriFutures Australia Horizon scholarship. Learn more about them here: https://buff.ly/3bdKedY

⚡️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ⚡️ BCG Research Agronomist Angus Butterfield chats with BCG’s Janine Batters about his research into controlling mature fleabane. The results might surprise you! 🎧 Listen now: https://buff.ly/3zLOUJZ tap 'Podcast' Thanks to Action Steel for sponsoring this series! If you love the show, please rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and share it with your friends. This project was supported by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund. #FutureDroughtFund Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

⚡️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ⚡️ Weed Management Professor at the University of Adelaide Chris Preston chats with BCG’s Janine Batters about the possible implications of the APVMA’s review of Paraquat and Diquat and alternative weed control options. The conversation also includes Chris’s top herbicide and planning tips to control weeds to maximise moisture capture this summer. 🎧 Listen now: https://buff.ly/3zLOUJZ tap 'Podcast' Thanks to Action Steel for sponsoring this series!  If you love the show, please rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and share it with your friends.

"We are typically very slow adopters of technology. We’re certainly not the people to jump onto new things early, but this one I saw as a bit of a game changer. It fits really well with my ethos of good practice farming." We recently caught up with Kyle Pearse, a mixed cropping and sheep farmer from Donald who recently deployed a SwarmFarm Robotics autonomous spray unit to his farm.  "The SwarmBot finished a paddock last night and when I checked the tracking on my phone, I saw that it sprayed just 12% of the paddock, leaving 88% untouched by unnecessary chemical application. I’d rather spray less of the paddock at a higher rate to concentrate the chemical where it needs to be." 🔗 Read the full article: https://buff.ly/491g0dh This project was supported by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund. #FutureDroughtFund #ausag #automation Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub

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⚡️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ⚡️ Warakirri Cropping Farm Manager, Jono Robinson chats with BCG’s Janine Batters about all things farm safety. The conversation covers: ⭐ Why the corporate farm always puts safety first ⭐ What structures and procedures the team have in place to ensure everyone arrives home safely ⭐Farm safety apps and policies ⭐Toolbox meetings ⭐Leading by example  🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/3zLOUJZ tap Podcast Thanks to Action Steel for sponsoring this series!  If you love the show, please rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and share it with your friends.