Livestock producers, agribusiness and industry supporters from the Barossa and surrounding areas join together to connect and learn at the BIGG Annual Conference.
SAVE THE DATE: 2025 Conference, Thursday 13 February. More details to come soon.
2024 Conference - 'Farming Ahead: A Changing Landscape'
Over 95 livestock producers, agriculture students, agribusiness and industry supporters gathered at Lambert Estate (Angaston) on Thursday 8 February 2024.
Seven presenters spoke on topics in response to the theme giving their insights and experiences to assist producers in adapting by adopting progressive strategies in response to an evolving livestock landscape. Whilst dinner guest speaker, best-selling Australian fiction author Fiona McIntosh entertained guests by sharing humorous stories speaking to the conference theme of ‘a changing landscape’.
- 'The Unbreakable Farmer'- Warren Davies
- Insights into Lucindale producer Graham Clothier's farming journey -Graham Clothier
- Breeding and feeding to market specifications: unlocking the genetic potential - Dr Liam Mowbray
- Carbon accounting and natural capital opportunities and challenges - Felicity Turner
- Compare the Pair: Multi vs Conventional Pastures - Brett Nietschke
- BIGG On-farm water innovations technologies project phase 2 - Jane Evans
The BIGG conference was very well supported by sponsors and attendees were able to learn more from local services and providers by visiting the sponsor displays at the conference.
BIGG would like to specifically acknowledge and thank the 2024 Conference sponsors: SA Drought Hub, Landscape SA Northern and Yorke, Landscape SA Murraylands and Riverland, Livestock SA Agri-Silience Program, SA Sheep Industry Fund and Angaston Agricultural Bureau.
