GAPP crop walks
The Growth, Adoption, Productivity and Profitability (GAPP) program has nearly drawn to a close with the completion of three crop walks for six of the …
View ArticleFarm in Focus: Pete Williamson, Quambatook
Pete Williamson lives in Kerang with his wife Christina and son Lewis. Along with his parents Gerald and Pam, he runs a 100% cropping enterprise, …
View ArticleYoung farmers invited to learn how to buffer their business for dry times
Young Wimmera and Mallee growers are invited to attend a special “StopGAPP” workshop and networking evening on Friday 1 February 2019 from 3pm at the …
View ArticleTalking Farming event set to tackle ‘crucial conversations’
What are the challenges for agriculture in the next fifty years and how can young farmers manage them? Join us in Nhill on Thursday 11 …
View ArticleCommunication – the key to family & business success
The “people factor” in farming businesses is the central theme of a free event, ‘Talking Farming – Crucial Conversations’ to be held in Nhill next …
View ArticleLet’s talk about the elephant in the room
The day after a dark and stormy July night was too drizzly for spraying but perfect conditions to attend the ‘Talking Farming’…
View ArticleFilling the knowledge ‘GAPP’
The Growth, Adoption, Production and Profit (GAPP) program has been a three-year pilot project funded by Agriculture Victoria and the Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) aimed at increasing on farm production...
View ArticleBCG GAPP
The original GAPP program ran between 2015 and 2017 with the aim of increasing on-farm production and profitability, particularly among young farmers. The program brought in a range of agricultural...
View ArticleSustainable soil discussion at Sea Lake
An enthusiastic group of agri-women met at The Juke Restaurant in Sea Lake on Wednesday the 9th of June to learn how to best support sustainable soils in the region. The event was part of the Growth,...
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