On March 21st and 22nd the Organic Dairy & Pastoral Group held their annual conference at Waitawheta Camp in Waihi. This year the subject was ‘Physics in Agriculture’. Physics connects chemistry and biology, and the field was brought into perspective by host presenters Steve Erickson, Ewan Campbell, Dale Speedy, Glen Atkinson and Tracey Simpson, the ‘Fabulous Five’. Continue reading 2021 ODPG Conference Report: The Fabulous Five
One of the subjects we’ll be covering at our conference is the use of Homeopathy on the farm and how the nature of the treatment can be explained by physics, with Tracey Simpson of Homeopathic Farm Services. Continue reading Homeopathy: ODPG 2021 Conference
The Organic Dairy and Pastoral Group is all about helping organic, regenerative and biological farmers to farm profitably, and supporting and encouraging a more holistic, sustainable way of farming in New Zealand. Continue reading Need Farming Help and Advice? Six Good Reasons to Join the OPDG
‘Farming is a job with a unique set of challenges – many are hard to predict or control. These challenges and pressures aren’t going to disappear. That’s why developing habits that help you perform at your best are so important.’ – Farmstrong Continue reading Healthy New Year to You
Here is Gabe Brown giving the keynote address at Farming for the Future 2020 in Michigan, hosted by the Van Buren Conservation District back in March: “Regenerative Agriculture – Letting Nature Work For You.” Continue reading Farming for the Future: Gabe Brown Keynote Address
A new project, aimed at ‘reinforcing the building blocks of well-being’, combines scrap metal and farmers who are keen to make some improvised noise together. Continue reading Farmers, Music and Mental Health
VISION 2030: Regenerate Now! brings together local industry leaders and experts, and international thought leader Anna Pollock of Conscious Travel, to discuss and showcase solutions. Come and learn, get inspired and share your perspective to help develop ideas for a New Zealand context. Continue reading VISION 2030: Regenerate Now!
A study completed by 500 sheep and beef farmers has shown that the majority see the value and benefits of biodiversity, but more work is needed and more support given to these guardians of nature to reverse the ongoing decline of native bush. Continue reading Farming and Biodiversity in New Zealand
The makers of Kiss the Ground – a film about the benefits of regenerating soil, are encouraging people to screen the film in their communities and on farms. Continue reading ‘Kiss The Ground’ Film Recommendation
An RNZ interview with farmer, Allan Richardson, who is combining organic farming with regenerative methods in West Otago. Continue reading A Steep But Rewarding Learning Curve