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BIGG Conference Student and Early Career Tickets
The SA Sheep Industry Fund(SIF) is supporting 10 “free” student and early career tickets to the “2024 BIGG Annual Conference – Farming ahead: a changing landscape” on Thursday, 8th February at Lambert Estate, Angaston.
BIGG welcomes Communications Intern to support drought preparedness
The Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) is excited to announce Emily Adams as the 2024 Communications Intern – Drought Preparedness. Emily will gain on-the job training and mentoring in delivering communications materials for farmers and rural communities to improve knowledge on preparing and responding to drought.
BIGG Conference looks ahead at changing landscape for livestock producers
Livestock producers, agribusiness and industry supporters from the Barossa and surrounding areas are invited to join together to connect and learn at the Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) Annual Conference on Thursday 8 February 2024 to be held at Lambert Estate, Angaston. This year’s theme Farming Ahead: A Changing Landscape will focus on adapting and […]
Student opportunity: BIGG Communications Intern
BIGG is seeking expressions of interest from students of either agriculture, animal, veterinary science, agribusiness or natural resource management for the 2024 BIGG Communications Intern – Drought Preparedness. The Communications Intern will be mentored and actively involved in the delivery of BIGG’s communications activities including events (specifically the Annual Conference: 8 February 2024), website, social […]
BredWell FedWell delivers for beef producers
With a focus on getting the most out of genetics and nutrition 20 beef producers participated in Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) BredWell FedWell interactive workshop on 17 November. Producers travelled from across the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Yorke Peninsulas to attend the workshop at Bottlesford Murray Greys, Tungkillo.
BIGG welcomes new board members
BIGG producers, stakeholders and supporters joined at Wanera Wine Bar in Angaston on 26th October to attend the BIGG AGM and annual celebration. Four new board members were welcomed to the BIGG board including Julian Maul (Vice Chair), Leon Deans, Laura Baker and Adam Burford joining existing board members Pete Mitchell (Chair), Vic Patrick, Sarah […]
BredWell FedWell comes to Tungkillo
Beef producers in the Mid Murray now have the opportunity to participate in Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) BredWell FedWell workshop. Focussed on profit driver’s, the workshop zooms in on how to make the most out of genetics and nutrition to have a positive impact on your bottom line. BredWell FedWell, which follow’s the annual […]
Student tour of livestock enterprises supports drought preparedness across the generations
Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) and Barossa producers hosted 100 second year University of Adelaide students on a tour of two livestock enterprises on Monday, 9th of October 2023.
Trigger point workshop & pasture walk
On Tuesday 26th of September, Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) with the support of SA Drought Hub held its Trigger Point Workshop and Pasture Walk with 13 producers attending.
BIGG seeks Executive Officer
We are seeking an Executive Officer (EO) to join our team on a part-time, contractor basis working under the direction of the Board. The EO provides a range of networking, project development, and project support services to the BIGG Board. The successful applicant must demonstrate: For more information, including the position description and application process, […]