Farm Table

Ag2050 Indigenous Agricultural Workforce
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
CSIRO Ag2050 Indigenous Agricultural Workforce – today, tomorrow and the future
Australia’s agricultural future depends on diversity, innovation, and connection to Country. This thought-provoking panel brings together leading voices in Indigenous agriculture, science, and industry to explore how the Ag2050 initiative is helping shape a sustainable and inclusive agricultural workforce. Together, they will discuss what it means to build an Indigenous agricultural workforce that honours traditional knowledge, embraces new technologies, and creates pathways for the next generation of Indigenous leaders in agriculture.
Key themes:

The current landscape of the Indigenous agricultural workforce in Australia
Empowering Indigenous leadership and governance within research and industry
Opportunities through the CSIRO Ag2050 program and “Caring for Country” initiatives
Balancing cultural knowledge with modern innovation
Building future-ready and place-based agricultural systems

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This session invites participants to reimagine what the agricultural workforce of the future could look like – one that is inclusive, culturally grounded, and scientifically advanced. You’ll gain valuable insights into how Indigenous-led innovation and partnerships are driving systemic change across Australia’s agricultural landscape.

Making Sense of Farm Emissions
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00
A Guided Introduction to the AIA Environmental Accounting Platform
Join us at 12pm on December 17 for an introductory walkthrough of the AIA Environmental Accounting Platform (EAP), a new, free tool designed to help farmers understand and calculate their on-farm emissions.
This practical, farmer-focused session will give you a clear sense of what the EAP does, how it works, and how you can use it to build your first emissions report. We’ll cover the basics of setting up your enterprise, viewing emissions at commodity and whole-farm levels, and using scenario planning to support future decisions.
Join live to hear from experts about what the EAP can do, and why understanding your baseline matters for emerging market and supply-chain requirements.
This session is designed to be tractor-friendly. Tune in from wherever you are! Can’t make it? The session will be recorded and posted on the BCG website.

Dairy Farmers Christmas Party 2025
2025-12-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Cobden Mini Golf, 29 Grayland St, Cobden, Victoria, 3266, Australia
Join us to celebrate the season with good food, great company, and festive cheer.
This event is for everyone involved in the dairy industry, from farmers to families. Its a chance to reflect on the year, share ideas, and enjoy a well-deserved night out.
Entry ticket: $10 per person (over 12 years old)
Your ticket includes:

A BBQ dinner with special treats
Miniature train rides
Miniature golf
A community raffle with fantastic prizes
A special guest arriving during the night

Important information:

BYO alcohol is welcome, however no alcohol is permitted on the trains, at the station, or in the tearooms.
Bare feet are not permitted on any train at any time. Enclosed footwear is preferred.
Where children will be riding the trains, adult supervision is requiredthis means riding on the trains with them.

This event is hosted by the WestVic Dairy Young Dairy Network.
