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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
At a time of multiple challenges to farming including changing weather patterns, fertiliser shortages and fluctuating input costs, farmers embracing low input / regenerative systems have built-in resilience to these challenges. This conference is an opportunity for farmers, researchers and educators to connect, share insights, and discuss the latest research and on-farm innovations shaping regenerative / low impact / organic dairying. Topics include: The conference will be a mix of discussions and presentations with farm visits. Catering is provided on both days with an optional evening meal on Monday 8 June. An additional day of farm visits is also planned … Continue reading Annual Conference: Enhancing Dairy Farm Resilience in a Changing World
These accommodation sites have agreed to a discounted rate for ODPG Members!Just mention you are part of the ODPG Conference Group when booking and they will look after you! Phoenix Resort (20% off) All rooms have a private mineral spa – Phone 07 378 7216 to book Tui Oaks Motel (20% off) All rooms have a lakefront view – Phone 07 378 8305 to book Le Chalet Suisse Motel (20% off) Located town centre – Phone 07 378 1556 to book Clearwater Motor Lodge ($289/night) – Phone 0800 639 639 to book Lakeland Resort Taupo ($175/night) – Phone 0800 378 … Continue reading Conference Accommodation Specials!
Well back to bit of normality after a hectic week culminating in the 2024 ODPG Conference and AGM on the 5th and 6th of April. Over two evenings we had over 50 enthusiastic attendees listen to our excellent speakers, experience an insightful field day and enjoy the best foods Hawkes Bay has to offer. There was a lot of thoughtful and robust discussion on the challenges and pathways forward for both the organic and wider farming sector. It was great to see old and new faces from far and wide gathered together again. Thank you to our speakers; Dr Phillip … Continue reading All done and dusted
Thank you to Asure Quality for supporting the ODPG as a conference sponsor for our 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th. As more people are looking for organic products, the industry is growing. Through the AsureQuality Organic … Continue reading Asure Quality | ODPG Conference Sponsor 2024
Thank you to Farm Medix for supporting the ODPG as a conference sponsor for our 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th. With dairy farming expertise and innovative technology, Farm Medix delivers transformative solutions for Mastitis and … Continue reading Farm Medix | ODPG Conference Sponsor 2024
Thank you to Homegrown Primal for supporting the ODPG as a conference sponsor for our 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th. Experience the benefits of an ancestral lifestyle with Homegrown Primal. Our premium grass-fed, grass finished … Continue reading Homegrown Primal | ODPG Conference Sponsor 2024
Don’t miss out on our 2024 Organic Farming Conference, packed with interesting speakers, insightful discussions, enlightening field trips and delicious food. Tickets are on sale and places are limited. See below for more details, including a ticket link with different … Continue reading TWO WEEKS to go…
Announcing Rick Carmont as one of our speakers at the ODPG 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th. Rick was raised on an 80-cow dairy farm near Cambridge. Rick joined Bruntwood Cheese Factory near Cambridge in 1979. … Continue reading Rick Carmont | ODPG Conference Speaker 2024
We’re very thankful for the wonderful food producers who are helping to make our conference in early April extra-special. with delicious, organic ingredients for our attendees. THANK YOU TO… Bostock Brothers is New Zealand’s only organic chicken producer. Our chickens … Continue reading ODPG Conference | Food Suppliers
Thank you to True Health for supporting the ODPG as a conference sponsor for our 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th. Wondering how to deal with cow infections when certified organic? Looking for more ‘tools in … Continue reading True Health | ODPG Conference Sponsor 2024
Thank you to Biogro for supporting the ODPG as a conference sponsor for our 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th. Continue reading Biogro | ODPG Conference Sponsor 2024
Thank you to Homeopathic Farm Services for supporting the ODPG as a conference sponsor for our 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th. Continue reading Homeopathic Farm Services | ODPG Conference Sponsor 2024
Announcing Phyllis Tichinin as one of our speakers at the ODPG 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th As an eco-nutritionist with a passion for regenerative farming practices, I’m a consultant for the production of nutrient-dense food … Continue reading Phyllis Tichinin | ODPG Conference Speaker 2024
Announcing Ben Bostock as one of our speakers at the ODPG 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th. Ben will be telling us about how he runs his hugely successful Organic Chicken company. “Bostock Brothers is New … Continue reading Ben Bostock | ODPG Conference Speaker 2024
Announcing Tiffany Tompkins as one of our speakers at the ODPG 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th Tiffany’s enthusiasm for organic brands stems from her extensive experience in the food and beverage industries. She began her … Continue reading Tiffany Tompkins | ODPG Conference Speaker 2024
Announcing Dr Phillip Schofield as one of our speakers at the ODPG 2024 Conference in Hawkes Bay on April 5th and 6th Phil is a rural professional (B Ag Sci, PhD) passionate about working with growers and farmers in Hawkes … Continue reading Dr Phillip Schofield | ODPG Conference Speaker 2024
Tickets on Sale now!! https://events.humanitix.com/organic-dairy-and-pastoral-group-conference-2024 Friday 5th and Saturday 6th APRIL Two Evenings and Saturday Field Tripat the Havelock North Function Centre, Hawkes Bay Conference Schedule As the theme might give away there will be a lot of discussion time … Continue reading Announcing the ODPG 2024 Conference
JOIN US FOR SUPPORT, ADVICE, EDUCATION AND NETWORKING Our reduced-price Early Bird Memberships are now open. All our 2022 members will be sent renewal notices shortly, thank you for your support over the last year. (if you don’t receive anything, … Continue reading Early Bird Membership now open
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