The Barossa Improved Grazing Group
The Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) is a community-driven livestock and farming network that has its origins from five existing local producer groups; Angaston Ag Bureau, Koonunga Ag Bureau, Mt Pleasant Beef Group, North Rhine Sheep Group and the Barossa Mid North Dairy Discussion Group.
BIGG is committed to delivering greater productivity and NRM outcomes for its members through the adoption of innovative practice. In recognition of this, in September 2017 BIGG were awarded the 2017 Australian Government Excellence in Sustainable Farm Practices Award at the SA Landcare Awards, and the 2018 Ag Excellence Alliance grower group award.
BIGG were also awarded the 2014 Ag Excellence Alliance Sustainability Award by its peers (sponsored by DEWNR), as ‘an outstanding locally based grower group for its achievements in delivering greater NRM outcomes’.
BIGGs vision is to be a trusted and valuable network supporting innovative, sustainable and resilient grazing businesses. BIGG collaborates with state and national stakeholders, industry partners, local businesses and grower groups to deliver innovative and practical solutions for sustainable grazing systems.
BIGG was established in 2012 and receives funding to deliver a range of technical and extension projects. Projects are hosted by local farmers and events are conducted to communicate project results. Projects are managed by Technical Facilitators, Brett Nietschke, Georgie Keynes, Deb Scammell and Janie Evans, under the guidance of our Board.
Latest News
Pasture focus for latest BIGG trials
BIGG has recently commenced two new long-term pasture programs thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund: Multi-species perennial pastures This trial project was sown at Matt Neldner’s (pictured) Marananga property in late July with the aim to determine the productivity of perennial based multi-species pastures. The trial treatments range from a simple […]
Getting the most out of eID data – BIGG AgTech producer group underway
14 BIGG producers attended the first of four AgTech eID Producer Group workshops on Wednesday the 21 August at Nuriootpa. Hosted by BIGG’s Deb Scammell the workshop was an invaluable event for local producers to establish their breeding priorities, and to expand their knowledge on how eID’s can play a role in their enterprise. Workshop […]
LambEx delivers: BIGG attendees get inspired, connect and learn
Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) was well represented at LambEx, held 7-9 August at Adelaide Convention Centre. Thanks to a generous donation from the former ‘Lower North Lamb Group’ BIGG subsidised tickets for six Barossa producers and industry representatives, and three students to attend. Attracting a record-breaking crowd of more than 1,500 delegates from across […]
Our Sponsors
![Commercial Logos 2024 Commericals[18546]](https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Commercial-Logos-2024-Commericals18546.png "Commercial Logos 2024 Commericals[18546]")