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BIGG has commenced the first year of its MLA‑funded Producer Demonstration Site project Improved Ewe Health Outcomes from Containment which aims to refine best‑practice containment feeding and reduce ewe losses during and after confinement. The project is investigating several key challenges, including: Nutritional deficiencies, as a result of long-term supplementary feeding. Understanding the correct way to feed […]

Planning is underway for the 2027 BIGG Annual Conference, and we want to hear from you to help steer the agenda. What’s the information you need right now? What conversations should we be having? Whether it’s animal health, grazing systems, market volatility, genetics, technology adoption, or something entirely different. If it affects your operation, we want […]

It’s been a busy few months at the BIGG Lined Catchment project site in Flaxman Valley with works nearing completion. This project demonstrates how lined catchments can be effectively constructed and integrated with existing farm infrastructure to harvest rainfall and improve water security. In this case, the 1-hectare poly-lined catchment feeds directly into an existing dam, maximising water capture […]

80+ attendees joined together on 19 February at Lambert Estate (Angaston) for the BIGG Annual Conference Thrive Together: Pastures, Livestock & Farmers.  The afternoon started with keynote speaker Adelaide University’s Professor Mark Hutchinson exploring the complexities of human and animal pain and the current limitations in measuring and treating pain. Importantly for producers, he shared emerging interventions – including the possibility of targeted use of […]

Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) is delighted to offer up to five young people free BIGG membership and attendance to the upcoming BIGG 2026 Annual Conference Thrive Together: Pastures, Livestock & Farmers on Thursday 19th February at Lambert Estate, Angaston. The bursary is available to up to five students studying agriculture at TAFE, University or  High school (year […]

Registrations now open for 2026 BIGG Conference ‘Thrive Together: Pastures, Livestock and Farmers’ Livestock producers, agribusiness professionals and industry supporters from the Barossa and surrounding regions are invited to connect, learn and be inspired at the BIGG Annual Conference, to be held on Thursday 19 February 2026 at Lambert Estate, Angaston. This year’s theme, Thrive Together: […]

Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) is pleased to welcome Joshua Lambert to the BIGG community as our 2025/2026 Intern. Joshua is a first-year Agricultural Science student at the University of Adelaide with strong ties to the Barossa Valley. After completing his schooling locally, Joshua undertook a Heavy Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship, gaining hands-on, practical skills before […]

BIGG is seeking applications from Agricultural and Animal Science students for the 2025/6 BIGG Internship Program. This internship provides an exciting opportunity to build networks and gain skills and experience in agricultural research, extension, and communications. About the Internship The successful applicant will receive ongoing mentoring and hands-on experience through participation in the following areas: […]

Cattle producers, industry representatives, and veterinarians from across Australia gathered at Springton Hall on 22 October for the Barossa Improved Grazing Group Pestivirus Workshop. The rare deep dive into pestivirus (also known as BVDV) featured two of Australia’s leading pestivirus experts – Professor Michael McGowan of the University of Queensland, and WA based Veterinarian Dr […]

In conjunction with the upcoming Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) Pestivirus workshop on the 22 October, cattle producers are being encouraged to take advantage of a free pestivirus testing initiative. Renowned veterinarian and workshop speaker Dr Enoch Bergman will test herd samples and provide tailored advice on the best strategy to manage pestivirus – at […]