Walter Jehne: In-Depth on the Soil Carbon Sponge
An in-depth interview with Walter Jehne, soil microbiologist and climate scientist, on the crucial Soil Carbon Sponge. Continue reading Walter Jehne: In-Depth on the Soil Carbon Sponge
Category: Farming
ODPG WEBINAR: Methane. Friend or Foe?
Our next webinar will be looking at livestock methane in terms of carbon emissions in the farming industry. Continue reading ODPG WEBINAR: Methane. Friend or Foe?
Regenerative Grazing Events in Hawkes Bay with Siobhan Griffin
Two organisations are hosting Grazing Coach, Siobhan Griffin, at six in-depth events around Hawkes Bay throughout July. Continue reading Regenerative Grazing Events in Hawkes Bay with Siobhan Griffin
Podcast: Nicole Masters and John Kempf discuss Regen Ag
In this insightful podcast, John Kempf talks in depth to NZ Agroecologist Nicole Masters about many aspects of regenerative farming from vermicompost to microbial quorum sensing and enhancing plant immune systems. Continue reading Podcast: Nicole Masters and John Kempf discuss Regen Ag
New Hives Protect the Pollinators
A new kind of hive, which creates an environment that honey bees love, but Varroa mites hate, may be the answer to protecting our pollinators. Continue reading New Hives Protect the Pollinators
Does Climate Commission Report Fail to Push a Farming Switch
An article in Scoop focuses on the Climate Change Commission’s report, which advocates sweeping changes in many areas, but unfortunately does not go far enough in the field of agriculture. Continue reading Does Climate Commission Report Fail to Push a Farming Switch
CHANGING PARADIGMS | The WHY of Regenerative Agriculture
Worth a watch is this 23-minute engaging, practical explanation of why Regenerative Agriculture is a giant step forward in tackling climate problems, as seen through the examples of Australian sheep farmers, who regularly face extreme weather conditions. Continue reading CHANGING PARADIGMS | The WHY of Regenerative Agriculture
Planting Trees: A Silvopasture Project
A 12-year project involving seven farms in the UK is hoping to discover how much silvopasture systems are benefiting soil carbon. Continue reading Planting Trees: A Silvopasture Project
WEBINAR: Effective Micro-Organisms (EM)
As the name suggests the micro-organisms are effective and to their credit they are very effective in many environments. We use them for fertilizer, teat spray, disinfectant, on fruit trees, on the vegetable garden, to heal a dog’s lesion, cure a cold sore on my lip, as a drench for sick animals and in water troughs as a tonic. Continue reading WEBINAR: Effective Micro-Organisms (EM)
2021 ODPG Conference Report: The Fabulous Five
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
Homeopathy: ODPG 2021 Conference
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
Need Farming Help and Advice? Six Good Reasons to Join the OPDG
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
Healthy New Year to You
‘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
Farming for the Future: Gabe Brown Keynote Address
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
Farmers, Music and Mental Health
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!
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!
Farming and Biodiversity in New Zealand
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
‘Kiss The Ground’ Film Recommendation
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
A Steep But Rewarding Learning Curve
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
What is Regenerative Organic?
Take a look at this webisode from Pure Advantage to find out more about ‘Regenerative Organic’. What does it mean and how does it work? Continue reading What is Regenerative Organic?