This year our two-Day ODPG Conference & AGM is venturing into new territory…
With FIVE renowned speakers and TWO farm field-trips, we’ll be delving into the concepts of Biodynamics, Paramagnetism, Skeletal Sensory Shock, Electromagnetism, Infrared Radiation and Homeopathy as we investigate the role of Physics in Agriculture. Continue reading Announcing the 2021 ODPG Conference
We started planning this two-day conference about eight months ago, and it began with a title – ‘The Regenerative Soil Solution’ – which sums up our growing need to regenerate soil functions in order to restore water, food, and health quality to New Zealanders, and sequester carbon in the face of a changing climate. Continue reading Book Your Place Before 2nd March
Dr Joy will be speaking on National Water Standards, and why change is crucial at the ODPG 2020 Conference in March at Lincoln University. Continue reading Dr. Mike Joy: ODPG Conference Spotlight
Walter Jehne will be discussing the soil carbon sponge and climate change at the ODPG 2020 Conference in March at Lincoln University. Continue reading Walter Jehne: ODPG Conference Spotlight
The ODPG March 2020 conference speakers will explain the Why and the How of profitably regenerating the Soil Carbon Sponge through Healthy Soil Principles to grow nutrient-dense food and fibre that improves our Environment. Continue reading Announcing the ODPG 2020 Conference
‘Profit is Essential for People on the Land’ is a workshop for every kind of pastoral farmer to help them understand their individual farm and make it work for them. Continue reading A Knowledgeable and Approachable Farmer Teacher
Huge chandeliers were created out of fruit and vegetables for the Horticulture New Zealand conference. Continue reading Vegetables Light Up Conference
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
MAY 3rd – 5th | TIRAU, South WaikatoThere are two spaces available for an all-inclusive social weekend learning about how to manage a house cow. Everything from hand milking to regenerative pasture maintenance, cheese, yoghurt and butter making will be … Continue reading How to manage a House Cow : Two Spaces Left on Weekend Workshop
What is Permaculture and how can it be of benefit to you? Join us and find out. Workshop leader, Steve Hart, is one of the world’s prominent Permaculture practitioners, with a wealth of international experience across every subject of Permaculture. Continue reading PERMACULTURE WORKSHOP : APRIL
We are very lucky to have Roger and Nicki with us at our ODPG Conference to talk about Business Diversity and Opportunity… Continue reading ODPG Conference Spotlight: Roger and Nicki Beattie
Dr Dettloff will be answering farmer questions on animal health at the ODPG Conference on March 21 via Skype link. Prepare your question and get yourself signed up for the Conference. Continue reading ODPG Conference Spotlight: Dr Paul Dettloff
Phyllis Tichinin is a soils consultant, eco-nutritionist and former organic dairy support farmer. She provides education and coaching to farmers transitioning to organic pastoral production as well as distributing Dr Paul Dettloff’s Lab organically certified animal remedies in New Zealand. Continue reading ODPG Conference Spotlight: Phyllis Tichinin
This ODPG workshop on Biodynamics will give you the tools to improve many elements of your farming regime. Continue reading March 11th : Biodynamics Workshop with Glen Atkinson
The successful “Rich Pasture” Workshop at Bruce and Sue Grahams 60 acre organic hay farm on February 25th was attended by 20 participants. Continue reading Workshop Report: Rich Pasture at the Graham Farm
A series of workshops by ecologist Dr. Christine Jones. Learn a more profitable way to farm. Organised by Agrisea, an ODPG Commercial Member. Continue reading THE FUTURE OF FARMING with Dr. Christine Jones : Agrisea Workshops
Our 2019 ODPG Conference will be on March 21st/22nd at The Boatshed near Cambridge, and first on our list of speakers is Prof. Pablo Gregorini. He’ll be talking about powerful tweaks to boost pasture production and quality, and he really is a true expert in his field! Continue reading ODPG Conference Spotlight: Prof. Pablo Gregorini
Another chance to join Ian Mitchell-Innes on a pasture walk in West Otago. Continue reading Pasture Walk with Ian Mitchell-Innes
Ian Mitchell-Innes is a Holistic Management Instructor from South Africa. He has helped beef, sheep, dairy, and deer farmers all over the world make more profit on their pastoral farms. Join him on a pasture walk at two locations in … Continue reading Pasture Walk with Ian Mitchell-Innes
We had a bumper turnout for a great workshop with John King on Holistic Planned Grazing. So much excellent advice, and so much to learn! Continue reading John King’s Holistic Planned Grazing Workshop