Join us for a conversation with Fiona Best from Birchip Cropping Group, one of Australia’s leading farming systems groups based in north-west Victoria.
Founded by farmers in 1992, BCG began with a simple idea: farmers needed access to practical, locally relevant research in their own backyard. More than 30 years later, that same farmer-led approach continues to shape how the group connects research, industry and on-farm decision-making.
“The best-looking crop is not necessarily the most profitable crop.”
Fiona shares how farming systems groups help bridge the gap between science and practical adoption, making sure research is not only technically sound, but also useful, achievable and commercially sensible for growers.
We explore how BCG gathers ideas from farmers, works with researchers and industry, and turns local challenges into research projects, trials, extension and communication.
Fiona also talks about the future of agriculture, including ag tech, AI, Chat BCG, the next generation of farmers, and the important role farming systems groups play in keeping rural communities connected.
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