The Barossa Improved Grazing Group were excited to host internationally renowned soil ecologist Dr Christine Jones during her recent tour of South Australia. Christine presented to over 45 people at the Soil Health and Grazing Workshop held on the 1st of June at Stockwell. Her presentation encouraged participants, who… Earlier in the month (April 8) BIGG held an Autumn Pasture Walk, with attendees visiting out of season forage crops and also a centre pivot. First stop of the pasture walk was John Tuesners at Keyneton, where last September John sowed a paddock of forage brassica (Leafmore). Between December-March,… The key messages from the Grow 2021 Conference held by the Barossa Improved Grazing Group on Thursday 18th February were for farmers to stay positive, look at the great things happening in the livestock industry and make the most of the opportunities provided. Paul Leonard, National Smallstock Livestock Manager… BIGG has released it’s annual report for 2020 highlighting the important work BIGG does for the local farming community. The report gives an overview of the current projects which include the two major ongoing BIGG projects, the containment ewe producer demonstration sites and the soil moisture monitoring and climate project…. The Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) has awarded its first Lifetime Membership to Barossa local, Bruce Hancock. Awarded in recognition of his invaluable service to BIGG, Bruce received the accolade at the BIGG Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September this year. Bruce was one of the main drivers in bringing… The Barossa Improved Grazing Group celebrated the first year of the Incorporated Body at it’s second AGM on Friday 25th September at Wanera Wine Bar in Angaston. The evening was attended by over 20 producers who helped celebrate BIGG’s achievements which included the continuation of the MLA Producer Demonstration Site… The increase in supplementary feeding ewes, over the last few dry seasons, has meant feeding in containment, has been an effective tool for managing pregnant ewes. It has the added benefits of maintaining ground cover and minimising energy wastage from sheep wandering around large, bare paddocks. However, to ensure a… Forty-five farmers from across the Barossa, Mid North and Adelaide Hills attended the Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) Containment Ewe Tour on Wednesday 4th March at various locations around the Barossa Valley. The event showcased how local producers in this area have set up containment ewe areas, as well… The Barossa Improved Grazing Group has continued its growth, establishing itself as a trusted group within the farming community, by appointing a new Board at its first AGM as an incorporated body on Wednesday 18th September. Stepping into the chair role is local producer Ian Koch who runs a ram… BIGG’s 4th annual conference, Thriving into the Future was held at the Nuriootpa Sports & Function Centre on Thursday 21 March 2019. Producers shared their experiences and strategies for coping with tough times, demonstrating a positive attitude and readiness to make necessary changes in their businesses. “Despite the… Soil Health and Grazing Workshop
Two years of feed in three months
Positive Messages from the BIGG Grow Conference
BIGG Annual Report Released!
Bruce Hancock receives BIGG’s first Lifetime Membership
BIGG’S Second AGM
Tech Note: The Value of Supplementing Minerals to Ewes in Containment
Farmers gain valuable insights on BIGG Containment Ewe Tour
BIGG Celebration and AGM
Thriving into the Future Presentations
