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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
We’ve reduced the price of our Farm and Commercial Memberships as we enter the second half of 2023. If you haven’t joined us already, now is the time to take advantage of our membership benefits… Continue reading Mid-Year Reduced Membership Fee for the Remainder of 2023
Quorum Exchange is excited to announce the details of our 2023 Quorum Exchange North, a great opportunity to connect / share with and learn from others in NZ’s regenerative agriculture community. If you are an experienced practitioner or simply curious, all are welcome! Early-bird rates apply through Sunday 11 June. The day is a mix of presentations, a farm visit, Q&A and plenty of time to connect over meals. This event will be jam packed full of great insights, wisdom and information bought to you by the following speakers: Dr Charles “Merf’ Merfield – leader of the BHU Future Framing … Continue reading 2023 Quorum Exchange North
To celebrate the King’s Birthday, we’re looking at how King Charles was an early advocate for organic farming, as reflected in his last speech as prince… Continue reading The King of Organic Farming
We’re delighted to announce the new ODPG Committee for 2023/4. With four new committee members and all-new office-holders, we’re looking forward to coming up with ideas and initiatives to keep the ODPG moving in the right direction… Continue reading Introducing the New ODPG Committee
Thank you to everyone who managed to make it to our conference in Hamilton this week, and everyone who contributed to making the event happen. We had a great time, and we hope you did too… Continue reading A Summary of the 2023 ODPG Conference & AGM
Don’t miss out on these regional workshops with the awesome Dr Christine Jones, organised by Agrisea. Tickets are limited and selling fast! Continue reading Loyal to Soil with Dr Christine Jones – Final Chance to Get Tickets
It’s been an interesting journey with the conference this year. As it was our first big conference in years, the planning started well in advance last September. All our plans centred around Hawkes Bay, only for the area to be hit by major trauma just as our tickets were about to go on sale…. Continue reading A Big Thank You + Last Chance to get your Ticket for the ODPG ‘Organics’ Conference
Only a few days left to book your ticket to the ODPG 2023 Conference ‘ORGANICS Past, Present & Future’. Take a look at the Schedule to see what’s happening! Continue reading Conference Ticket Sales Close This Thursday
Our stunning Conference Venue is The Narrows Landing, just outside Hamilton. We were lucky to stumble across this beautiful place when reorganising our two-day ORGANICS Conference. Come and join us to hear six expert speakers at the gorgeous Pirongia Deck room of The Narrows Landing, and visit two inspirational field trip venues further afield. Continue reading THE CONFERENCE VENUE
For something a little bit different, our second field trip is to Zealong Organic Tea Estate. Today there are a million tea plants thriving over 40 hectares of land. On our tour, we’ll be looking into Zealong’s success story and the organic farming behind their tea cultivation, with a chance to sample the teas. Continue reading Zealong Organic Tea Estate | Conference Field Trip
Gavin Fisher’s farm is an inspiration to everyone aspiring to farm organically and to do it well. Take a look at what we can expect to find on Conference Field Trip #1 Continue reading Gavin Fisher’s Farm | Conference Field Trip
Greg Barclay has been helping farms transition to organic or regenerative for a long time, and knows the hows as well as the whys. We’re delighted to welcome him as an Organics Conference sponsor and a Commercial Member this year. Find out more about Greg’s approach to farm transition… Continue reading Soil Connection : Conference Sponsor Profile
Versatile BIOSEA have been working with ocean-based liquid fertilisers in organic farming for decades, but they also have animal health and soil health products too. We’re grateful they have decided to sponsor the ODPG ‘Organics’ conference this month, and would like to invite you to read more about them… Continue reading Biosea : Conference Sponsor Profile
Your last chance to book a ticket for the ‘Organics: Past Present & Future’ Conference on April 19+20 before the prices go up… Continue reading Earlybird Discount Ends in ONE DAY
Providing a complete seed service, with a huge variety to choose from and valuable, tailored advice on seed mixes, Wesco have a long history and are a trusted brand. We really appreciate their sponsorship for our 2023 Conference. Find out more what they can do for you… Continue reading Wesco Seeds : Conference Sponsor Profile
Roots Shoots & Fruits have a 20-year history with their great range of products for farmers and growers which reduce reliance on chemical inputs. As a Commercial Member of the ODPG, we’re proud to have them on board at the 2023 Organics Conference this month. Find out more about what they can offer… Continue reading Roots, Shoots & Fruits : Conference Sponsor Profile
As a long-term Commercial Member, Southern Humates have always been very supportive of the ODPG, and we are pleased to welcome them as one of our sponsors for 2023. Their humate-rich products and organic inputs give soil health a real boost, and they have products for animal health too. Continue reading Southern Humates : Conference Sponsor Profile
Many of us know Philippa from her long career as Editor of Organic NZ magazine and the roots she put down throughout the organic community during that time. Her articles have appeared in many newspapers and magazines over the years. A diligent researcher and excellent writer, Philippa will be investigating the differences between fake meat and milk and the real thing for our conference – a worthy subject for our ‘Past, Present & Future’ theme. We can’t wait to hear what she has to say. Continue reading Philippa Jamieson : ODPG Conference Spotlight
Tracey Simpson, with Homeopathic Farm Services, has been an ODPG Commercial Member for many years, and we have really appreciated Tracey sharing her expertise in webinars and as a 2021 conference speaker. This year HFS join us as a Conference Sponsor with their fantastic range of certified products for farm animals. Continue reading Homeopathic Farm Services : Conference Sponsor Profile
Nic is a scientific storyteller, able to unpack complex theories for a broad audience. His background in analytical chemistry, combined with dairy sector experience and his work on climate-positive farming make him the perfect speaker to tell us how to manage our farming future in a changing world. Continue reading Nic Conland : ODPG Conference Spotlight