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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
“Animals are able to discriminate between foods based on sensory feedback from nutrients, including protein, energy and mineral levels. Grazing animals typically eat a variety of plants because no single food contains all the necessary nutrients, and all plants contain various amounts of toxins.” Continue reading The Huge Farming Benefits of Biodiverse Forage
In this interesting article, Phyllis looks at the much wider picture in the discussion on cows and the environment, and gets to the heart of the matter. Continue reading Cows are our Friends
HB Future Farming have been examining the interesting soil health and carbon sequestration results over time on three Organic Farms in the Patoka. Continue reading Soil Health and Carbon Results on Three Organic Farms
In New Zealand Biodynamics (BD) has a large following of both small and large scale farmers. Steiner’s biodynamic preps used to balance food producing soils are in sharp contrast to the synthetic fertilizers that have damaged our planet. His methods are simple, cheap and proven to be very successful by his followers. Continue reading ODPG Webinar: Biodynamics Takes Centre Stage
We are very grateful to our ODPG Commercial Suppliers, and give them a regular shout out to share their products and services with a wider audience. The ODPG wouldn’t be here without their support. Find out who they are… Continue reading ODPG Suppliers, Service Providers and Educators
Join us as we speak to Corinne Bataille from BoundarylessNZ about her research on how kaitiakitanga (Māori environmental guardianship) might be supported to help reverse the decline of New Zealand’s native biodiversity. Continue reading ODPG Webinar: Documenting Our Connection to the Land and Wetlands
Top tips on how to plan your livestock and crop rotation for the best results, with multiple benefits. Continue reading How to Integrate Livestock with Crop Rotation
Here’s an example of an Organic Dairy Farm going to great lengths to ensure the river running through it remains healthy and full of life. It rates highly for macroinvertebrates – a sure sign that the hard work has paid off. Continue reading Riparian Planting for Healthy Rivers
“Methods of agriculture can be classed as being scientifically informed – they use scientific knowledge to inform their philosophy. For example, there is a huge amount of scientific information about the harm done to people and our planet from agricultural technologies such as nitrogen fertilisers, pesticides, cultivation and monocultures. Organics takes this information and decides to limit or prohibit the use of these technologies due to the harm they cause.” Dr Charles Merfield (Stuff.co.nz) Continue reading The Scientific Validity of Organics
The building blocks behind ‘Roots Shoots and Fruits’ products are mycorrhizal fungi, humates and bio-organisms. These are the invisible workers in our soils who were owe our very existence to. A lot of their value is still being put under the microscope. Continue reading ODPG Webinar: Roots, Shoots and Fruits