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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
“I never actually like to call myself an organic farmer… I liked to be considered a good farmer.” John Butler Continue reading Video: How Organic Farming Started
Bostocks, known for their delicious organic apples, have teamed up with renowned winemaker Rod McDonald to produce a superior organic wine. The vineyard – Vicki’s Vineyard – is named after John Bostock’s late wife. “Today Bostock is New Zealand’s largest … Continue reading Largest Grower of Organic Apples Launches First Wine Vintage
How organic farming benefits the environment and helps to reverse climate change. An introduction to the ODPG. Continue reading Organic Farming: Why we do it
Farmers all over the world are burying their pants to find out how healthy their soil is in an inexpensive experiment. So how does that work? Continue reading Soil Your Undies! How to Use Your Pants to Test Soil Health
24 Dairy X Angus and Dairy X Hereford 17 month old heifers and steers at Te Anga, Waitomo, Waikato. USDA-NOP-certified. Continue reading Dairy X Angus and X Hereford Heifers and Steers
Many thanks to our Commercial Member, Quality Seaweeds for their support. They have offered to give the ODPG 5% from all their ODPG member product sales. Here are the details: In support of the ODPG, Quality Seaweeds is offering a … Continue reading Quality Seaweeds : ODPG Rebate Offer
Some photos from our Annual General Meeting on March 21st and 22nd at The Boatshed in Karapiro and on the Bax Farm. There was a great turnout to hear some knowledgable speakers, discuss the subject of diversity on our organic farms and network with fellow organic farmers. Continue reading ODPG AGM 2019: Photos
How is soil quality affected by manure, compared with inorganic fertiliser? This study at the University of Wisconsin aimed to find out. Continue reading Study: Manure is the Lifeblood of Soil
How a young couple fell in love with organic farming. Continue reading Falling in Love with Organic Farming
Actively maintaining healthy ecosystems in our soil is key to organic farming and essential for our continued survival. Now it seems the rest of the farming world is starting to catch on. With the UN’s stark warning of soil degradation … Continue reading Fighting to Save the Earth’s Soil