Angaston Agricultural Bureau meeting
2024-09-10 19:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Barossa Vets
Join us for a visit to Barossa Vets.
All welcome, please RSVP to Secretary Mark Grossman (phone number below).

BIGG Annual General Meeting
2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Stockwell Hotel
5pm start, followed by dinner.
All Welcome!
Enquires, RSVPs and Board Nominations to:
Alexi Kentish, Executive Officer
alexi.kentish@biggroup.org.au

Drought Resilient Pasture Legumes Trial site visit
2024-10-18 09:00 - 09:40 | Barossa Angus, 55 Dawson Road, Mount Crawford, South Australia, Australia
University of Adelaide researchers (Hannah Griffiths, Tshewang Dorji) will showcase and discuss the results of a trial evaluating drought resilient pasture legumes.
• View the performance of serradellas compared to clover and medics on sandy soils
• See the effect of grazing on these species
• Learn how the feed quality of these species stack up
RSVP:
Brett Nietschke: brett.nietschke@biggroup.org.au or 0432 804 389

Coopers Farm Supplies Pasture Demo Day
2024-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Coopers Pasture Plots, 3211 Eden Valley Road, Mt Pleasant
View annual, perennial, and multi-species pasture options and learn about soil health.
Contact: Adam Krahnert, Coopers Farm Supplies.
8568 2611, enquiries@coopersmp.com.au

BIGG Pasture Walk
2024-10-24 14:00 - 17:00
Join researchers, seed industry leaders, and local farmers to learn about:
• New and upcoming ryegrass lines.
• Grazing brassicas for lamb production.
• Options for multi-species perennial pastures.
RSVP: brett.nietschke@biggroup.org.au or 0432 804 389
Download the flyer for more information.

BIGG AGM
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:00
New Date!
RSVPs & Board Nominations to alexi.kentish@biggroup.org.au
Venue TBC.

BIGG Annual Conference 'Moving Towards Greener Pastures'
2025-02-13 12:30 - 22:00 | Lambert Estate, Angaston, 55 Long Gully Road, Angaston, SA, Australia
Gather and connect with the Barossa livestock community whilst being inspired and informed by a lineup of prominent speakers including:
Keynote speaker ALLAN PARKER OAM, renowned neuroscientist
‘How to improve you and every other human interaction’.
PAUL MCGORMAN, Kangaroo Island farmer and 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’.
Other conference highlights include:
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.

Register your attendance at the conference by becoming a BIGG Member.

Allan Parker OAM Regional Brain Reset Tour Workshop
2025-02-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Lambert Estate, Angaston, 55 Long Gully Road, Angaston, SA, Australia
An additional opportunity to learn from Allan is available to BIGG members following the conference at his Brain Reset Tour Workshop:
Allan Parker OAM Regional SA Brain Reset Tour – Friday 14 February (Lambert Estate, Angaston)
The 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.
What you will learn:

Five steps to a brain reset
Managing pressure and tension
Understanding the brain
Calming conversations
The facts and myths of brain food and exercise

Thanks to the AgRi-Silience program, BIGG members can attend the workshop for FREE!!

BIGG 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.
Download Workshop Flyer
Register for Workshop

BIGG Water Innovations Site Visit
2025-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Warren and Barbara Fargher, 82 Seven Steps Road, Flaxman Valley, SA, Australia
This site visit will explore the practical insight into how Warren and Barbara Fargher manage water security more efficiently and sustainably utilising both the Hydrosmart and Farmbot remote cellular tank level monitor device.
A Hydrosmart representative will be onsite to assist with answering any questions.

Time
Topic
Presenter

2pm
Welcome & introduction
Jane Evans
BIGG Technical Facilitator

2.10pm
Site visit to Warren and Barbara’ remote cellular Farmbot tank level monitor.
Warren and Barbara Fargher
Site hosts

2.30 – 3.30pm
Water quality regulation and monitoring innovations for your property, Farmbot Cellular Tank Level Monitor & Hydrosmart.
Jane Evans
Warren and Barbara Fargher
Hydrosmart Representative

3.30pm
Afternoon tea.

4pm
CLOSE

FREE to attend for BIGG members and non-members.
Please RSVP by Monday 17th March to jane.evans@biggroup.org.au/ 0412 500 752

eID for Productivity and Profitability Workshop (Kapunda)
2025-04-10 07:30 - 13:00 | Kapunda Football Club, Baker Street, Kapunda, SA, 5373, Australia
Join AWI Extension SA (formerly Sheep Connect SA) for a Workshop on how eID can improve your Productivity and Profitability, with guest speakers Mark Ferguson (neXtgen Agri) and · Michelle Cousins (Cousins Merino Services).
Presentations include:
· Using eID for profit and productivity – Mark Ferguson (neXtgen Agri)
· Selecting the right eID equipment and tags for your enterprise – Michelle Cousins (Cousins Merino Services)
· Farmer case studies
· Developing a plan for success – Michelle Cousins and Mark Ferguson
· Data management – Michelle Cousins
· PIRSA and Livestock SA eID update
Trade displays and demonstrations from:
· eID equipment providers
· eID tag manufacturers
Register via link below.
Breakfast from 7.30am and lunch provided.
Event supported by:
AWI Extension SA
South Australian Sheep Industry Fund
Department of Primary Industries and Regions, eID Advantage Program
Livestock SA

eID Tech Group Session featuring Achieve Ag's Nathan Scott
2025-05-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Vine Inn, Nuriootpa
Session includes:

Practical use of eID to pick the best stock.
Common issues and how to overcome them easily.
Data use and what should we be looking at as we rebuild numbers.
‘Another late break’ Q & A.

FREE to attend – Lunch provided
Register your interest by 26 May to:
Deb Scammell 0407 790 622
deb@talkinglivestock.com.au
Download Flyer

BIGG eID ADVANTAGE PRODUCER GROUP
2025-08-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Angaston Bowling Club, Newcastle Street, Angaston, South Australia, Australia
SESSION 1: featuring Cousins Merino Services’ Michelle Cousins
SESSION INCLUDES (lunch on arrival):

Equipment and tags and common issues.
Managing data.
Excel tools to assist with data management.

Register your interest by 11 August to:
Deb Scammell 0407790622
deb@talkinglivestock.com.au
About the eID advantage producer group:
Over the next 12 months, the group will meet for 3-4 information sessions and farm visits to learn more about the use of eID technology, including group data collection and analysis.
Download Event Flyer

Pesti Virus Workshop
2025-10-22 09:30 - 15:30 | Springton Hall, 20-26 Miller St, Springton, SA, Australia
BIGG’s upcoming workshop on Pesti Virus is a not to be missed event for all cattle producers!
The free workshop will include presentations from Veterinarians and Pesti Virus experts Dr Enoch Bergman and Dr Michael McGowan, trade displays and more.
REGISTER TO ATTEND

BIGG AGM
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Wanera Wine Bar, 65 Murray Street, Angaston, SA, 5353, Australia
Join us to celebrate the year that was, connect with other BIGG members or nominate to join the Board for 2025/26.
RSVP & Board nominations due Wednesday 29th October to Pete Mitchell, BIGG Chairperson – 0411 435 906 or email mitchell_pj@hotmail.com
Download AGM Agenda
Download 2024 AGM Minutes
The Annual Report and Financial Reports will be available at the AGM.

Drought Resilient Pasture Legumes Trial Visit
2025-11-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Barossa Angus, 55 Dawson Road, Mount Crawford, South Australia, Australia
Join University of Adelaide researchers as they showcase and discuss the results from the drought resilient pasture legumes trial.
With persistent drier conditions it is increasingly important to select pasture legume species to improve on farm climate resilience:

View the performance of serradellas compared to clover and medics on sandy soils.
See the effect of grazing on these species.
Learn how the feed quality of each species stack-up.

Click here to register to attend.
Enquiries to:
Dr Tshewang Dorji, University of Adelaide
Email. tshewang.dorji@adelaide.edu.au
Phone. 0449224611

BIGG Pasture Walk
2025-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | 20 Hutton Vale Road, Angaston, 20 Hutton Vale Road, Angaston, SA, Australia
Join us for a ‘short-sharp’ pasture walk showcasing upcoming and commercial pasture varieties.
Hear from Craig Davis (Crop Consulting Services) and Tim Prance (T Prance Rural Consulting) who will walk you through the Pasture Trial Network trials assessing various ryegrass (annual and Italian) and sub-clovers. Craig will discuss how upcoming lines are performing vs commercial ryegrass (including Tetila, Prodigy, Fuze) and sub-clover (including Narrikup, Trikkala, Campeda, Mintaro) varieties.
Brett Nietschke (BIGG Technical Facilitator) will also provide a short update on BIGG’s two long-term pasture trial projects:

Perennial based multi-species pastures

Pasture recovery through deferred grazing

This session offers a great opportunity to see local trial results firsthand and discuss practical insights with industry experts.

FREE to attend. RSVP to: brett.nietschke@biggroup.org.au or 0432 804 389

BIGG Annual Conference
2026-02-19 12:30 - 20:00 | Lambert Estate, Angaston, 55 Long Gully Road, Angaston, SA, Australia
Join livestock producers, agribusiness and industry supporters from across the Barossa and surrounds for the Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) Annual Conference.
With the theme Thrive Together: Pastures, Livestock and Farmers, the conference brings together leading experts, local insights and inspiring stories to support resilient, future-focused farming systems. Hear from keynote speakers Dr Peter Hayman on practical climate science for livestock production, Olympic marathon runner Jess Stenson on lessons from the long run, and Barossa wine personality Jane Ferrari.
The program also features University of Adelaide researchers, ag technology insights, industry updates, BIGG project highlights and trade displays — all designed to inform, connect and inspire.

BIGG specifically acknowledges and thanks the 2026 Conference sponsors: Livestock SA Sheep Industry Fund, SA Drought Hub, Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, and Meat and Livestock Australia.

Angaston Ag Bureau - BGi Building Group visit
2026-04-07 19:30 - 21:30 | BGi Building Group, 21-23 Tanunda Road, Nurioopta, SA, Australia
On Tuesday 7 th April, 2026 the Angaston Ag Bureau invite BIGG members to tour with them at BGi Building Group in
Nuriootpa. The tour will be led by Charles Edwards, Managing Director and his team, with a particular inspection of
the new fabrication facility. It starts at 7:30pm, and bring a chair and supper plate.
BGi Building Group is a family-owned, Barossa based building company, specialising in steel construction. Since its
establishment in 1977 by the Zerna Family, BGi has established itself as a trusted and reliable company within the
building and construction industry. Purchased by family in 2021, Charles & Meggie Edwards continue to see BGI
Building Group a South Australian Family owned & run business.
BGI Building Group formally established as Barossa Garages in 1977. The business started installing residential sheds,
verandahs and fencing in and around the Barossa region. In 1987 Frank Zerna purchased the Nuriootpa property,
and began building its own premises where it continues to do business to this day. Upon completion the business
soon began fabricating and manufacturing its own steel framed structures.
BGi Building Group offers a complete client solution right from inception and specialise in residential, agriculture,
winery, commercial industries and custom design projects.
For agriculture, whether you require a large-span shed for machinery or separated side-by-side bays for hay and
feed, the BGi team will work closely with you to design a functional solution for your rural application. BGi build
sheds for machinery & implementation, agriculture & hay, workshop and produce storage.

Mt Pleasant Producer Information Day
2026-04-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Mount Pleasant Bowling Club, Talunga Park Road, Mount Pleasant, SA, Australia

LambEx
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-10 | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Tce, Adelaide, SA, Australia
LambEx26 will unite more than 2,000 producers, processors, academics, advisors, students and industry leaders for 3.5 days of knowledge sharing, collaboration and forward-looking discussion. Together, we will celebrate success while tackling what’s next – from science and innovation to economics, sustainability, and the people driving the future of our industry.

Angaston Ag Bureau Social
2026-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Angaston Bowling Club, Newcastle Street, Angaston, South Australia, Australia

37th Australian Association of Animal Sciences Biennial Conference
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | Hotel Grand Chancellor, 65 Hindley St, Adelaide, SA, Australia
The theme for this year’s event, “Transforming Animal Management through Sustainable Innovations,” invites you to explore the latest advancements and trends that are shaping the industry, research, and practices on farm. We have an engaging program lined up, featuring expert speakers, interactive workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow professionals who share your enthusiasm for animal science.

Angaston Ag Bureau - Steinert Hay Contracting Visit
2026-09-01 19:30 - 21:30

Angaston Ag Bureau - Henschke Winery visit
2026-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Henschke Wines, 1428 Keyneton Rd, Keyneton, SA, Australia

Angaston Ag Bureau - Young Inspirational Farmer
2026-11-04 19:30 - 21:30
