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An introduction to the ODPG; a network of farmers who manage organic dairy and pastoral farms. Join us to gain access to resources, workshops, advice and support, and we’ll help you get the best out of your farm. Continue reading An Introduction to ODPG
Ever get shivers when listening to certain kinds of music? Well it turns out that humans are not the only species to feel the pleasure of an emotive tune. Continue reading Chicken Shivers
An in-depth interview with Walter Jehne, soil microbiologist and climate scientist, on the crucial Soil Carbon Sponge. Continue reading Walter Jehne: In-Depth on the Soil Carbon Sponge
…Yes, we’re here, we’ve done it and we can help with the transition. Continue reading The ODPG and Organic Farming – Dairy NZ Article
Our next webinar will be looking at livestock methane in terms of carbon emissions in the farming industry. Continue reading ODPG WEBINAR: Methane. Friend or Foe?
Two organisations are hosting Grazing Coach, Siobhan Griffin, at six in-depth events around Hawkes Bay throughout July. Continue reading Regenerative Grazing Events in Hawkes Bay with Siobhan Griffin
The considerable health benefits of offering grazing animals a diverse diet and allowing them to browse for the plants they favour is the ongoing focus of a Lincoln University research team. Continue reading Dietary Diversity, Happiness and Health
In this insightful podcast, John Kempf talks in depth to NZ Agroecologist Nicole Masters about many aspects of regenerative farming from vermicompost to microbial quorum sensing and enhancing plant immune systems. Continue reading Podcast: Nicole Masters and John Kempf discuss Regen Ag
The story of a young shepherd’s quest to heal Californian grasslands, soils and ecology through nomadic sheep grazing. Continue reading Shepherd’s Song: Short Film
A new kind of hive, which creates an environment that honey bees love, but Varroa mites hate, may be the answer to protecting our pollinators. Continue reading New Hives Protect the Pollinators
An article in Scoop focuses on the Climate Change Commission’s report, which advocates sweeping changes in many areas, but unfortunately does not go far enough in the field of agriculture. Continue reading Does Climate Commission Report Fail to Push a Farming Switch