Organic Dairy & Pastoral Group

THE HOME OF NEW ZEALAND ORGANIC, REGENERATIVE & BIOLOGICAL FARMING

ABOUT US

New Zealand’s network of organic, regenerative and biological producers in the dairy, sheep, beef & general pastoral industries.

The Organic Dairy and Pastoral Group (ODPG) is the national representative body for certified organic livestock and cropping farms across New Zealand, and also welcomes regenerative and biological farmers. Members come from all part of the country, from regional groups, input providers and retailers of organic product.

The ODPG is a member of the Organic Exporters Association of New Zealand and has relationships with the main organic processing companies. We also act as a lobby group to industry, government and support businesses, as without such a common voice, farmers concerns are often never heard. We welcome and encourage anyone interested in organic, regenerative and biological pastoral farming.

We are continuously exploring all opportunities that help and support farmers of New Zealand.

We see organic dairying and pastoral enterprises as being the way to save NZ’s farming advantages and traditions of family farms, excellent animal care, environmental purity and the world’s best milk, meat and fibre.

We offer straight forward farmer advice and experience backed up by academic knowledge on how to run organic pastoral farms efficiently, profitably and caringly. We have a network of dozens of successful organic, regenerative and biological farmers willing to provide mentoring and workshops on what they have learned and how they farm.

We have a WhatsApp discussion group and a Facebook page where notices, job opportunities, questions and comments are displayed. We run workshops and field trips and organise an annual conference.

Join us. Learn with us, contribute back to others.

ORGANIC MARKETS

There is steady growth in the organic food sector. The environmental benefits and demand for organic products make organic farming a sound business decision. There is a rising need for co-ordination of processing and marketing of organic products such as meat, milk, fibre, supplementary feeds and grazing.

Members have different reasons why they manage their farming businesses organically, yet the common goal is the same. All realise that shared knowledge and support will help their business stay on the front foot of sustainability.