Membership
The Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) is a community-driven network of
livestock production and farming groups from the Barossa and surrounding areas.
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Membership of BIGG is open to all persons, relevant bodies or groups who are involved in the agricultural industry. BIGG benefits include:
- Promotes sustainable farming, resilient landscapes and land managers
- Enhance and improve business productivity and profitability
- Provide networking opportunities for producers across the area
- Assists landholders to deliver natural resource management outcomes
- Provide access to the latest research and innovation that is relevant to the region
- Build regional human capacity and capability
What We Do
BIGG works in collaboration with a range of state and national stakeholders to deliver projects that promote sustainable farming and enhance the productivity and Natural Resource Management (NRM) outcomes for landholders in the region. BIGG are a recognized and trusted organization for both local landholders and state-wide producer groups.
We keep in touch with members and sponsors using a variety of methods including monthly e-newsletters, social media posts, updates on our website, running an annual conference and workshops/ pasture walks and field days and producing an annual results booklet.
Current BIGG projects include:
- Ewe containment areas
- Mixed species pastures
- Soil moisture monitoring
- Water security
- On-farm water technology