eID for Productivity and Profitability Workshop (Kapunda)
2025-04-10 07:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | 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
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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.
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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.
