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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231206T180000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231117T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231117T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T085045
CREATED:20231023T012407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T012529Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231026T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T085045
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T020738Z
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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:20260412T085045
CREATED:20231002T033606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T021127Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230926T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230926T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230901T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230901T113000
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SUMMARY:Preg Scanning Sticky Beak
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URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/preg-scanning-sticky-beak/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230828T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230828T163000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230621T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T085045
CREATED:20230503T060853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T023832Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230608T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T085045
CREATED:20230529T223848Z
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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Evans":MAILTO:jane.evans@biggroup.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230606T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230606T210000
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SUMMARY:Angaston Ag Bureau visit to Barossa Pilates
DESCRIPTION:All welcome! \n  \nWe’re going to visit the new Pilates Barossa : Barossa Valley PT studios \n21 Murray St\, Nuriootpa \nTuesday 6th June \n7:30pm (Bring a chair for the meeting) \n 
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/angaston-ag-bureau-visit-to-barossa-pilates/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230504T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T085045
CREATED:20230503T060104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T060320Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Local climatic outlook for this season
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dale Grey \n  \nThe last few years has seen challenging extremes in Australian climate – from drought to floods. \n  \nDale will look at the major climate influences unfolding throughout 2023\, interpreting seasonal climate models\, and weather analysis for primary producers and the Barossa region.
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/webinar-local-climatic-outlook-for-this-season/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Evans":MAILTO:jane.evans@biggroup.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230215T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T200000
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CREATED:20221221T151550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T023319Z
UID:1454-1676466900-1677614400@biggroup.org.au
SUMMARY:BIGG Conference- From the Ground Up @ Angaston Football Club
DESCRIPTION:BIGG’s Annual Conference!\nDesigned by farmers for farmers\, the conference will provide a range of practical livestock and grazing related presentations from industry experts and local farmers. \n\nFarmer Case Studies\nPractical tips for farmers on Carbon\nFindings from the 3 year ewe containment project\nMixed species pastures\nSponsors displays\nNetworking and information sharing\nIncludes afternoon tea and dinner\n\n Get Tickets   View Flyer
URL:https://biggroup.org.au/event/bigg-conference/
LOCATION:Wanera Restaurant\, 65 Murray Street\, Angaston\, South Australia\, 5353\, Australia
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