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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
With the whole world currently coming to terms with the vast problem of climate change, farmers are under tremendous pressure to reduce their environmental footprint. But organic farmers have already done much of the hard graft… Stuart Luxton, Fonterra’s Organic … Continue reading Organics : Ahead of the Curve
Three farms in the Bay of Plenty, managed by three siblings, are converting to organic after being inspired by a book. All have no doubt that they are doing the right thing. Continue reading Working with Nature NOT Against it
By carrying out numerous experiments on his own farm, and educating others on the results, Steve is providing valuable research ‘straight from the farmer’. Continue reading ‘Straight from the Farmer’ Based Research
A maggot farm set up by a University of Auckland student in India is processing 200 kilos of food waste a day and turning it into fertiliser and chicken feed. Continue reading Processing Food Waste the Wriggly Way
South Island’s leading Organic Farm has been bought by Queenstown’s Organic Solutions in what they are calling ‘a major shift in the New Zealand organics industry’. Continue reading Leading Organic Farm Sale
An urban farm, mainly run by volunteers, has caused a big hubbub in the suburbs by offering up cuts from their cows to the local community. Continue reading Community Beef Backlash
They say size doesn’t matter, and when it comes to feeding your own family and the community around you, it can certainly be true… Continue reading Backyard Farms: Another Angle on Farm Diversity
A fascinating look at how Peter Andrews uses ‘Natural Sequence Farming’ to revive parched land and turn them into flourishing, vibrant landscapes. Continue reading Rejuvenation of a Drought-Struck Land
Angry farmers are locking the gates of farms, which have tested negative for Mycoplasma Bovis, to stop the slaughter of their cows by order of the MPI. Continue reading Farmers Questioning the Mycoplasma Bovis Slaughter
A company called Bubs Australia Ltd. will be using New Zealand milk in their new certified-organic infant formula. Continue reading Australian Babies to Enjoy NZ Organic Milk