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BIGG hosts leading experts for deep dive into pestivirus management
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 […]
Free pestivirus testing opportunity for cattle producers
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 […]
Understanding Pestivirus: Upcoming BIGG workshop hosts leading veterinary experts
Cattle producers and Veterinarians across South Australia are invited to attend a rare deep dive into pestivirus (also known as BVDV) at the upcoming Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) Pestivirus Workshop. To be held on Wednesday 22 October at Springton Hall (Springton SA) the full-day event will bring together two of Australia’s leading veterinary experts-Professor […]
Cost benefit analysis producer resources now available
BIGG recently partnered with Agrista’s John Francis to analyse the return on investment from three recent BIGG drought resilience projects; the on-farm water technology, ewe containment areas and multi species pastures projects. This analysis can be view in a series of documents that aim to assist producers in determining the potential costs and long-term benefits […]
More Beef from Pastures: expressions of interest now open
The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) More Beef from Pastures program is being reimagined and relaunched. As a part of this, a limited number of pilot producer learning groups are being formed and BIGG is seeking expressions of interest from Barossa beef producers to form a group commencing May 2026. The program involves a two-year commitment in […]
Have your say – Public consultation open for Barossa Water Allocation Plan
The Northern and Yorke Landscape Board is undertaking statutory consultation for the amended Barossa Water Allocation Plan (the Plan). The Plan sets the rules for the sustainable use of prescribed water resources and community feedback is being sought on the proposed content. The Plan was developed using updated science and information about recent levels of […]
New lined catchment project to showcase water security option
The Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), working through local Soils Consultant Brian Hughes, to deliver the Lined Catchment Demonstration for the Barossa Ranges project. This forward-thinking project aims to showcase how poly-lined catchments can successfully harvest rainfall-even in small […]
Water innovations demonstrated on site tour
34 attendees, including visitors from the Fleurieu Beef Group, joined together at Warren and Barbara Fargher’s Flaxman Valley property for an afternoon of networking, discussions and information on 18 March. As part of the BIGG On-farm Water Innovations Project (Phase 1), the Fargher’s have been utilising both the Hydrosmart and Farmbot remote cellular tank […]
5 x FREE student tickets to BIGG Annual Conference up for grabs!
Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) has teamed up with the Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc (GSSA) and the AW Howard Trust to offer up to five young people free attendance to the upcoming BIGG 2025 Annual Conference Moving Towards Greener Pastures on Thursday 13 February at Lambert Estate, Angaston. The bursary is available to […]
Registrations now open for 2025 BIGG Conference ‘Moving Towards Greener Pastures’
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 13 February 2025, Lambert Estate, Angaston. This year’s theme ‘Moving Towards Greener Pastures’ promises to offer the local livestock industry an important opportunity […]