How Humus Could Save the World
This interesting article from Eco Farming Daily, written by Graeme Sait, identifies the top 5 threats to our survival on this planet. All soil-related. Continue reading How Humus Could Save the World
Category: Farming
ODPG Workshops : Helping You Get the Best from Your Organic Farm
Useful ODPG Spring Organic Farming Workshops coming up, designed to help you get your farm working to its full potential. Continue reading ODPG Workshops : Helping You Get the Best from Your Organic Farm
Saving the Sarus Crane with Organic Farming
Sarus Cranes, once seen in great numbers in the Bhoj wetlands of India, are now in drastic decline, and the primary cause seems to be the use of pesticides in farming. Continue reading Saving the Sarus Crane with Organic Farming
France makes big push for organic consumption
In bid to support better farm practises and public health, France makes big push for organic consumption. Continue reading France makes big push for organic consumption
Recommended Viewing: ‘The Regenerators’
‘The Regenerators: A Better Way to Farm’ is an inspirational short film showcasing New Zealand farmers leading the way with regenerative techniques to save our rivers from pollution and contamination. Continue reading Recommended Viewing: ‘The Regenerators’
Go Organic! But ‘convert in your own time.’
Go Organic! But ‘convert in your own time.’ Good advice from an established organic farmer… Continue reading Go Organic! But ‘convert in your own time.’
Article: ‘Farming Should Be Easy’
An article about a New Zealand organic farmer’s easygoing way of farming. Continue reading Article: ‘Farming Should Be Easy’
New Resources for Members
New Resources for ODPG Members on composting and farm-specific plant extracts. Two free guidebooks now available online. Continue reading New Resources for Members
Study: Organic Farming Helps Curb Nitrogen Pollution
This research shows that rather than converting benign nitrogen into polluting nitrogen, organic farming practices overwhelmingly recycle reactive nitrogen instead of introducing new reactive nitrogen into our environment. Continue reading Study: Organic Farming Helps Curb Nitrogen Pollution
Healthy Growth in Organic Sector says New Report
“New Zealand’s organic sector has grown 30% over the past two years to an estimated value of $600 million, led by a 42% jump in organic exports” Continue reading Healthy Growth in Organic Sector says New Report