Livestock producers, agribusiness and industry supporters from the Barossa and surrounding areas join together to connect and learn at the BIGG Annual Conference. This year's conference 'Moving Towards Greener Pastures' is to be held from 12.30pm at Lambert Estate (Angaston).
A lineup of prominent speakers has been confirmed, including:
Keynote speaker ALLAN PARKER OAM, negotiator & behavioural brain scientist - 'Improving every human Interaction with every person every day'. PAUL MCGORMAN, KI farmer & 2024 Nuffield Scholar - 'Agricultural drones from a farmer's perspective'. MARK INGLIS, Thomas Foods International - 'AU we are in the box seat. Who else is going to supply it?' SARAH WEAVER, University of Adelaide - 'Next generation wool harvesting'. Dinner with presentation from GREG CAMPBELL, former S.Kidman & Co Chief Executive - 'Strategy and culture in the later Kidman years'. Q&A farmer panel facilitated by Talking Livestock's Deb Scammell on the topic 'Livestock farming through challenges and into the future'. Trade displays - learn more about local services and providers. BIGG project updates.5 x FREE Student Tickets up for grabs!!*
Thanks to the Grassland Society of Southern Australia (GSSA) and the AW Howard Trust, up to 5 young people will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from the livestock industry by attending the BIGG Annual Conference for FREE.
Available to students studying agriculture (or have a strong interest in agriculture) at High school (year 12 only), TAFE or University.
Awarded on a ‘first-in’ basis, apply by registering for the BIGG Annual Conference via the BIGG membership link above and select the ‘AW Howard Trust student bursary applicant’ membership type option.
* All free student tickets have been allocated.
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.
