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Koonunga sustainability and biodiversity project
Koonunga sustainability and biodiversity project

An ongoing project is empowering the people of Koonunga and surrounding areas to create a sustainable farming community.

Georgie Keynes – Innovative Young Landcare Leader Award

BIGG Technical Facilitator, Georgie Keynes was successful in winning the 2013 South Australian Westpac Agribusiness Innovative Landcare Leader Award, and was subsequently a finalist in the National Landcare Awards in 2014. Georgie was recognised for her passion for sustainable land management, technical and leadership skills, on-farm experience, and personal commitment.

Matching the pasture with the production system
Matching the pasture with the production system

Pasture production plays one of the most important roles in any grazing production system. Pastures that complement our systems help to meet livestock production requirements through the season, spread the risk and ensure good NRM outcomes on farm.

AgEx Encouragement Award

BIGG’s parent group, the Angaston Agricultural Bureau, received an Encouragement Award at the 2012 Ag Excellence Alliance Forum for its various activities, including a farming resource forum attracting over 70 attendees, which focussed on sustainable cropping and grazing systems.