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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T010423Z
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SUMMARY:Allan Parker OAM Regional Brain Reset Tour Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An additional opportunity to learn from Allan is available to BIGG members following the conference at his Brain Reset Tour Workshop: \nAllan Parker OAM Regional SA Brain Reset Tour – Friday 14 February (Lambert Estate\, Angaston)\nThe Regional Brain Reset Tour is a workshop designed to discover the secrets of resetting our brain\, enhancing our mental wellbeing\, and improving the quality of our life by having greater control over our stress levels. \nWhat you will learn:\n\nFive steps to a brain reset\nManaging pressure and tension\nUnderstanding the brain\nCalming conversations\nThe facts and myths of brain food and exercise\n\n\nThanks to the AgRi-Silience program\, BIGG members can attend the workshop for FREE!! \n\n\nBIGG members can claim reimbursement by registering for the workshop via the link below and invoicing BIGG for the cost of the workshop with proof of purchase. \nDownload Workshop Flyer \nRegister for Workshop
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/allan-parker-oam-regional-brain-reset-tour-workshop/
LOCATION:Lambert Estate\, Angaston\, 55 Long Gully Road\, Angaston\, SA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250213T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T214649Z
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SUMMARY:BIGG Annual Conference 'Moving Towards Greener Pastures'
DESCRIPTION:Gather and connect with the Barossa livestock community whilst being inspired and informed by a lineup of prominent speakers including: \nKeynote speaker ALLAN PARKER OAM\, renowned neuroscientist\n‘How to improve you and every other human interaction’. \nPAUL MCGORMAN\, Kangaroo Island farmer and 2024 Nuffield Scholar\n‘Agricultural drones from a farmer’s perspective’. \nMARK INGLIS\, Thomas Foods International\n‘AU we are in the box seat. Who else is going to supply it?’ \nSARAH WEAVER\, University of Adelaide\n‘Next generation wool harvesting’. \nOther conference highlights include: \nDinner with presentation from GREG CAMPBELL\, former S.Kidman & Co Chief Executive\n‘Strategy and culture in the later Kidman years’. \nQ&A farmer panel facilitated by Talking Livestock’s Deb Scammell on the topic ‘Livestock farming through challenges and into the future’. \nTrade displays – learn more about local services and providers. \nBIGG project updates. \n\nRegister your attendance at the conference by becoming a BIGG Member.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/bigg-annual-conference-moving-towards-greener-pastures/
LOCATION:Lambert Estate\, Angaston\, 55 Long Gully Road\, Angaston\, SA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20241105T021624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T021932Z
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SUMMARY:BIGG AGM
DESCRIPTION:New Date! \nRSVPs & Board Nominations to alexi.kentish@biggroup.org.au \nVenue TBC.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/bigg-agm-2/
LOCATION:South Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241024T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20241007T222745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T054250Z
UID:4883-1729778400-1729789200@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:BIGG Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join researchers\, seed industry leaders\, and local farmers to learn about:\n• New and upcoming ryegrass lines.\n• Grazing brassicas for lamb production.\n• Options for multi-species perennial pastures. \nRSVP: brett.nietschke@biggroup.org.au or 0432 804 389 \nDownload the flyer for more information. 
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/bigg-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:South Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20241007T222643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T222643Z
UID:4881-1729245600-1729252800@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Coopers Farm Supplies Pasture Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:View annual\, perennial\, and multi-species pasture options and learn about soil health. \nContact: Adam Krahnert\, Coopers Farm Supplies.\n8568 2611\, enquiries@coopersmp.com.au
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/coopers-farm-supplies-pasture-demo-day/
LOCATION:Coopers Pasture Plots\, 3211 Eden Valley Road\, Mt Pleasant
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241018T094000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20241007T222142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T222142Z
UID:4878-1729242000-1729244400@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Drought Resilient Pasture Legumes Trial site visit
DESCRIPTION:University of Adelaide researchers (Hannah Griffiths\, Tshewang Dorji) will showcase and discuss the results of a trial evaluating drought resilient pasture legumes.\n• View the performance of serradellas compared to clover and medics on sandy soils\n• See the effect of grazing on these species\n• Learn how the feed quality of these species stack up \nRSVP:\nBrett Nietschke: brett.nietschke@biggroup.org.au or 0432 804 389
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/drought-resilient-pasture-legumes-trial-site-visit/
LOCATION:Barossa Angus\, 55 Dawson Road\, Mount Crawford\, South Australia\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241017T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20240828T120103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T120348Z
UID:4815-1729184400-1729193400@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:BIGG Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:5pm start\, followed by dinner.\nAll Welcome! \nEnquires\, RSVPs and Board Nominations to:\nAlexi Kentish\, Executive Officer\nalexi.kentish@biggroup.org.au
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/bigg-agm/
LOCATION:Stockwell Hotel
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240910T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240910T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231023T013509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T013509Z
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SUMMARY:Angaston Agricultural Bureau meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit to Barossa Vets. \nAll welcome\, please RSVP to Secretary Mark Grossman (phone number below).
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/angaston-agricultural-bureau-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Barossa Vets
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240703T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231111T025207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T232939Z
UID:4355-1720035000-1720035000@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: Annual social & guest speaker Tim Lynas
DESCRIPTION:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: Annual social and guest speaker Tim Lynas.\nEbenezer Community Centre. \nContact: Brenton Mengerson\, Secretary\, 0409 282708.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/koonunga-agricultural-bureau-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Ebenezer Community Centre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Koonunga-Ag-Bureau.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240627T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240627T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20240617T231335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T231500Z
UID:4744-1719496800-1719509400@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Livestock strategies for the next 100 days
DESCRIPTION:With a challenging start to the season hear from topic experts on developing strategies going forward including: \n\nFelicity Turner\, Turner Agribusiness: Looking after your livestock and feedbase – the importance of decision making tools to forecast and make decisions.\nDeb Scammell\, Talking Livestock: Early weaning lambs & calves – when and how?\n\nKen Solly: Coping better with dry times.\nMary Chirgwin: Vaccine coverage in dry times.\n\nFollowed by dinner and drinks. \nRSVP Monday 24 June: Deb Scammell 0407 790 622\, deb@talkinglivestock.com.au
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/livestock-strategies-for-the-next-100-days/
LOCATION:Angaston Bowling Club\, Newcastle Street\, Angaston\, South Australia\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Early-weaning-event-flyer-June-24.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240605T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231111T025021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T233047Z
UID:4353-1717615800-1717615800@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: AGM & Crop Reports
DESCRIPTION:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: AGM & Crop Reports\nEbenezer Community Centre \nContact: Brenton Mengerson\, Secretary\, 0409 282708.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/koonunga-agricultural-bureau-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Ebenezer Community Centre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Koonunga-Ag-Bureau.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240604T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231023T013315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T013315Z
UID:4288-1717529400-1717529400@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Angaston Agricultural Bureau meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit to The Barossa Leader newspaper. \nAll welcome. please RSVP to Secretary Mark Grossman (phone number below).
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/angaston-agricultural-bureau-meeting-3/
LOCATION:The Barossa Leader
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20240523T010835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T011015Z
UID:4707-1717011000-1717012800@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Barossa seasonal climate outlook & BIGG water ag-tech update
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Seasonal Risk Agronomist Dale Grey on the Barossa region’s seasonal climate outlook and learn more on water ag-tech with BIGG’s Janie Evans. \nDale Grey will look into the major climate influences unfolding throughout 2024\, interpreting seasonal climate models and weather analysis for primary producers and the Barossa region. \nJane will present insights into BIGG’s On-farm Water Monitoring Innovations Project – Phase 2. \nThe presentations will be followed by a Q&A session. \n7.30-8pm Wednesday 29th May 2024 \nFor further enquiries please call 0412 500 752 or email: jane.evans@biggroup.org.au \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/free-webinar-barossa-seasonal-climate-outlook-bigg-water-ag-tech-update/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Climate-water-tech-webinar-May-24.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240501T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231111T024853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T233229Z
UID:4351-1714591800-1714591800@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: Yourtech Services tour
DESCRIPTION:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: Yourtech Services (3D printing) tour\nEbenezer Community Centre \nContact: Brenton Mengerson\, Secretary\, 0409 282 708.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/koonunga-agricultural-bureau-meeting-4/
LOCATION:South Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Koonunga-Ag-Bureau.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240403T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231111T024619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T232731Z
UID:4349-1712172600-1712172600@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: Sheep EID & Biosecurity
DESCRIPTION:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: Sheep EID and Biosecurity\nEbenezer Community Centre \nContact: Brenton Mengerson\, Secretary\, 0409 282708.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/koonunga-agricultural-bureau-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Ebenezer Community Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231111T024445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T232616Z
UID:4347-1709989200-1710003600@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau: Vineyard Walk
DESCRIPTION:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: Vineyard Walk\nEbenezer Community Centre. \nContact: Brenton Mengerson\, Secretary\, 0409 282708.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/koonunga-agricultural-bureau/
LOCATION:South Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231023T013020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T013020Z
UID:4285-1709667000-1709667000@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Angaston Agricultural Bureau meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit to Faith College Ag Centre. \nAll welcome\, please RSVP to Secretary Mark Grossman (phone number below)
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/angaston-agricultural-bureau-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Faith College
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Angaston-Ag-Bureau-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240208T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231206T024400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T014704Z
UID:4432-1707395400-1707429600@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Farming Ahead: A Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:BIGG Conference 2024 – Farming Ahead: A Changing Landscape \nTickets Available HERE \nThis year’s theme Farming Ahead: A Changing Landscape centres on adapting and responding to today’s changing environment. \nBIGG has confirmed keynote speaker ‘The Unbreakable Farmer’ Warren Davies. Warren’s story is one of resilience\, persistence\, and determination as he faced the challenges of farming. Warren’s authentic\, inspiring and sometimes confronting presentation is filled with take home strategies developed from his business and life journey\, that can be implemented in day-to-day life. \nThe BIGG Conference program also features presentations from: \n\nGraham Clothier\, Lucindale sheep farmer: Insights into sheep production and management\, farm diversification\, and succession planning.\nFelicity Turner\, Field farmer: Carbon accounting opportunities and challenges\, developing a farm sustainability framework inclusive of natural capital.\nMark Inglis\, TFI: A review of the livestock market\, market specifications for beef and sheep\, and processing technologies.\nBrett Nietschke\, BIGG Technical Facilitator: Optimising livestock performance with mixed species pastures.\nJanie Evans\, BIGG Technical Facilitator: On-Farm innovations to improved water security.\n\nA dinner will follow the afternoon session featuring best selling South Australian fiction author Fiona McIntosh. Fiona hit the world stage through her popular fantasy novels but is now known for her deeply researched historical adventures and her crime dramas including the recent popular titles Dead Tide and The Sugar Palace. \nThis in-person event will be held at Lambert Estate Wines\, Angaston. \n\nFull Details available on the FLYER \n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nBIGG Members receive one FREE ticket per membership to attend the conference. Members also benefit from:\n– Free entry to all other BIGG pasture walks\, field days and workshops\n– Monthly e-newsletter including project updates\, event notifications and technical information\n– Eligible to nominate for the BIGG Board and to vote at the AGM \nFor further information and to become a BIGG Member please visit the BIGG website: www.biggroup.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your ticket NOW! 
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/farming-ahead-a-changing-landscape-2/
LOCATION:Lambert Estate\, Angaston\, 55 Long Gully Road\, Angaston\, SA\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231111T024222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T024222Z
UID:4345-1707292800-1707325200@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Moonta region road trip. \nContact: Brenton Mengerson\, Secretary\, 0409 282708.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/koonunga-agricultural-bureau-road-trip/
LOCATION:Ebenezer Community Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231111T023701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T232444Z
UID:4342-1704915000-1704922200@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting: Barossa Australia guest speaker
DESCRIPTION:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Meeting\nGuest speaker: Barossa Australia \nEbenezer Community Centre \nContact: Brenton Mengerson\, Secretary\, 0409 282708.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/koonunga-agricultural-bureau-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ebenezer Community Centre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Koonunga-Ag-Bureau.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231108T230425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T062307Z
UID:4330-1701885600-1701896400@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Koonunga Agricultural Bureau Christmas Function
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Function with speaker from Make-A-Wish Foundation. \nPlease RSVP to Secretary Brenton Mengersen 0409 282 708
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/koonunga-ag-bureau-meeting/
LOCATION:Vine Inn\, Nuriootpa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Koonunga-Ag-Bureau.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231117T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231012T013329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T020501Z
UID:4248-1700209800-1700238600@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:BredWell FedWell: An Introduction to breeding and feeding cattle to maximise profit
DESCRIPTION:BIGG is proud to be supporting Meat and Livestock Australia’s practical\, one-day introductory BredWell FedWell workshop on how productivity and profitability can be improved through good breeding and feeding over the livestock production cycle\, with a specific focus on profit drivers. \nHosted by: Darren Koopman\nDelivered by: Jake Phillips – Angus Australia \nOpen to all producers but places limited.\nTo register and for further information view the full flyer: 20231117-BWFW-Tungkillo-Rego2[13869]
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/bredwell-fedwell-an-introduction-to-breeding-and-feeding-cattle-to-maximise-profit/
LOCATION:“Bottlesford”\, 95 Hobbs Road\, Tungkillo\, SA\, 5236\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231023T012407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T012529Z
UID:4280-1699385400-1699385400@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Angaston Agricultural Bureau Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker Jo Irvine from Levrier Wines. \nAll welcome\, please RSVP to Secretary Mark Grossman (phone number below)
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/angaston-agricultural-bureau-meeting/
LOCATION:Levrier Wines
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Angaston-Ag-Bureau-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231026T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231002T032715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T020738Z
UID:4210-1698343200-1698357600@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:BIGG AGM & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:BIGG Annual General Meeting and Celebration\n6pm Thursday 26 October\nWanera Wine Bar\, Angaston \nFeaturing special guest speaker Peta Brettig\, A/Manager Water Security\, Department of Environment and Water. \nAll welcome to stay for a casual dinner and drinks (at your own cost). \nRSVP & Board Nominations by 20 October to:\nDiane Stewart\, Executive Officer. diane.stewart@biggroup.org.au 0429 090443\nor\nPeter Mitchell\, Chairperson\, mitchell_pj@hotmail.com 0411 434 906
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/bigg-agm-celebration/
LOCATION:Wanera Wine Bar\, 65 Murray Street\, Angaston\, SA\, 5353\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231013T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20231002T033606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T021127Z
UID:4218-1697193000-1697200200@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Coopers Farm Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Coopers Agronomist Adam Krahnert and Barenbrug’s Territory Manager Aston Barr for a guided walk of Coopers pasture plots. \n\nView perennial pasture blends vs annual pasture blends vs clover only blends.\nView multi species pastures vs monocultures\nDiscuss options for increasing pasture production and quality\n\nIncludes free BBQ lunch supplied by Coopers. \nFor further information view the full flyer
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/coopers-farm-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:Coopers Pasture Plots\, 3211 Eden Valley Road\, Mt Pleasant
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pasture-walk-Coopers-13.10.23-flyer13641_1-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230926T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20230920T033314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T050144Z
UID:4183-1695724200-1695747600@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Trigger Point Workshop and Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:With the season forecast to cut out early\, BIGG will be running a workshop to help manage this risk and develop strategies going forward including: \n\nSeasonal conditions and making decisions.\nTrigger points to determine if and when to containment feed.\nForecasting of ration costs.\n\nWorkshop will be followed by a free lunch and pasture walks: \n\nMulti species pasture vs ryegrass pasture.\nCroc Trough Pumping System to increase water intake through aeration.\nOats/ryegrass/ clover pasture for grazing and hay.\n\nSee Full Flyer and Program  \nRSVP essential for catering purposes by 12pm Monday 25 September to:deb@talkinglivestock.com.au or 0407 790 622brett.nietschke@biggroup.org.au or 0432 804 389jane.evans@biggroup.org.au or 0412 500 752
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/trigger-point-workshop-and-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:Vine Inn Hotel (Hoopman Room)\, Nuriootpa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ben-Zanders-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230901T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230901T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20230830T090736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T090836Z
UID:4177-1693562400-1693567800@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Preg Scanning Sticky Beak
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/preg-scanning-sticky-beak/
LOCATION:South Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_8549.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230828T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230828T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20230813T225508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T230831Z
UID:4160-1693211400-1693240200@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Bred Well Fed Well
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Breeding and Feeding Sheep to Maximise Profit \n\nDevelop a customised breeding plan for your sheep enterprise aligned to your profit drivers\nIdentify sires and select animals that help you meet your objectives\nLearn about feeding flocks well to achieve your objective and maximise your genetic investment\n\n  \nDelivered by Deb Scammell- Talking Livestock \n>>View the Full FLYER
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/bred-well-fed-well/
LOCATION:Pepperwell Poll Merinos\, 84 North Rhine Road\, Keyneton\, South Australia\, 5353\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BWFW-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230621T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20230503T060853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T023832Z
UID:4009-1687372200-1687383000@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Winter Beef Snapshot
DESCRIPTION:Providing graziers with decisional support tools / economics on seasonal health and production issues to support graziers to hear today-use tomorrow\, or trial on-farm around; \n\nSeasonal Herd health – grass tetany\, weak calf syndrome / calving difficulties\,\nCow & heifer nutrition in winter with 2022’s poor quality hay & silage\,\nSeaweed trials to reduce methane emissions\,\nCattle Preg testing – manual palpation and ultrasound scan” Why\, how\, when.\n\n  \n>>See the Full Flyer and Program \n>>Register for the Event HERE \n 
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/winter-beef-snapshot/
LOCATION:Wanera Restaurant\, 65 Murray Street\, Angaston\, South Australia\, 5353\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biggroup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_8549.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230608T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173452
CREATED:20230529T223848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T223848Z
UID:4079-1686231000-1686243600@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:Water Innovations Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:This BIGG event will showcase various water supply and monitoring strategies that have been implemented on three farms in the Flaxman and Eden Valley district. These include a desalination plant which has produced optimal water quality for irrigation\, an electronic device to monitor tank water levels\, a Hydrosmart unit to manage water quality\, and the installation of a bore and associated water infrastructure to improve farm water security. \n  \n>> See the FULL FLYER \n  \n\n\n\nTime\nItinerary\n\n\nMeet at “Max and Me”: 34 Murray Road\, Eden Valley \n\n\n1.45-2.30pm \n \n– Welcome & introduction: Jane Evans and Brett Nietschke\, BIGG Technical Facilitators \n– Water quality regulation: Desalination plant\, Phil Lehmann “Max and Me”\n\n\n2.45-3.30pm\n82 Seven Steps Road\, Flaxman Valley: Barbara and Warren Fargher \n– Farmbot tank level monitor \n– Hydrosmart water conditioning system (including discussion with representative from Hydrosmart)\n\n\n3.30-4.15pm\nCorner of Flaxman Valley Road & Mirooloo Road\, Flaxman Valley: Janie and Michael Evans \n– Bore construction and reticulated water system.\n\n\n4.15pm\nDrinks in the Evans woolshed\n\n\n\n  \nCost: Free for BIGG members and non-members \nRSVP: By 6th June 2023 \njane.evans@biggroup.org.au / 0412 500 752 \nbrett.nietschke@biggroup.org.au / 0432 804 389
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/water-innovations-farm-tour/
LOCATION:South Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Evans":MAILTO:jane.evans@biggroup.org.au
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