“International studies have found regenerative farmers report higher levels of well-being, show more interest in animals and insects, less concern about weeds, and are more optimistic about the future than otherwise similar conventional farmers.” Continue reading Regenerative Optimism
Congratulations to ODPG member, Sky Horton of Agregenz who organised this successful Regenerative Farming event Continue reading Kaikoura’s First Regen Farming Event a Success
“In November 2006 I ditched all the mechanical toys, all the meal bags, truckloads of carrots, all the urea, synthetic fertilisers and chemical inputs to begin a completely new and exciting journey…” Continue reading ODPG Chair on why Regen Ag can’t wait for the Science
Looking at visual soil inspection during the ReGenerative Solutions workshops in Taranaki. Continue reading Regenerative Solutions
In this presentation, Peter Fraser, who was also our conference MC, tackles the challenging subject of the future of animal agriculture with his economic analyst’s hat on. He looks at key implications of the recent Food and Agriculture report by RethinkX, which examines the possibility that food engineering will one day replace the demand for animal products. Continue reading Peter Fraser: ODPG Conference Presentation
Jono Frew from Quorum Sense is off to a flying start as he cartwheels into his presentation! He talks about his journey into regenerative farming and the social and mental benefits that come with it. He believes that the regenerative approach not only positively impacts the farm, but also improves the quality of life. Continue reading Jono Frew: ODPG Conference Presentation
Dr. Alistair Humphrey, Medical Officer of Health for Canterbury, investigates the correlation between high rates of nitrates found in the water supply and the incidence of bowel cancer, and looks at the role of commercial dairy farming in his presentation ‘Drinking Water: Colorectal Cancer & Nitrates’. Continue reading Dr Alistair Humphrey: ODPG Conference Presentation
“There is nothing sustainable about a farm that fails to make money.” Continue reading My Regenerative Grazing Journey – Siobhan Griffin
Hamish Bielski shares his own fascinating farming experiences in his presentation ‘The Importance of Regeneratively-Managed Livestock to our Planet.’ This is a must-see to understand how animals fit into the subject of soil health if they and the land are managed in the correct way. Continue reading Hamish Bielski: ODPG Conference Presentation
Yesterday was the Bicentennial of the first use of a plough on New Zealand soil after centuries of working the land by hand. Continue reading 200 Year NZ Anniversary: ‘God Speed the Plough’
If you were unable to attend our two-day conference ‘The Regenerative Soil Solution’ in March at Lincoln University and hear all the knowledgeable speakers, we are happy to tell you we’re releasing all the videos for which we have permission, … Continue reading First Conference Presentation Available
John McCrone’s article on the ODPG Conference (Day 1) in which he outlines presentations by Peter Barrett, Phyllis Tichinin, Hamish Bielski, Walter Jehne and Peter Fraser, and talks to attendees Dairy Farmer, Max Purnell, and Regenerative Consultant, John King. Continue reading Why Policymaker Interest in Regenerative Agriculture is Blooming
An interesting Farmers Weekly ‘Pulpit’ article from David Horwood (Kiwifruit Grower and Beef Farmer) looks at the advice on building soil and increasing filtration rates from Allan Savory, Charles Massy and Gabe Brown, and asks what can be done to improve and increase New Zealand’s topsoil. Continue reading How to Grow Your Soil – A Look at the Literature
This article on sustainable agroecosystems by Richard Teague looks at how Regenerative Grazing Farmers manage specifically to optimise four key ecosystem functions. Research was undertaken at commercial ranch scale across North America. Continue reading How Grazing Strategy impacts Ecological Processes
Following on from our successful ODPG Conference, which pulled together a wealth of interesting speakers from academia, science and from the fields, our membership has been growing in leaps and bounds. If you’re not a member yet, it’s not too late to join us for the rest of 2020. The sooner you join, the more value you’ll get.
We also encourage and welcome Regenerative Farmers, Biological Farmers, and anyone who wants to find better ways to farm their land, however big or small. Continue reading Join Us for Advice, Support & Resources
I have spent a lot of time at conferences where businesses and NGOs are talking about and proposing agricultural solutions and innovations. What was different about the ODPG conference, was that this meeting was filled with farmers talking about real solutions that are working on their farms. Continue reading ODPG 2020 Conference Report
Many thanks to all those who joined us at ‘The Regenerative Soil Solution’ at Lincoln University last weekend. With much gratitude to all those who helped to make it a great success! Here are some memories from the day Continue reading ODPG Conference Photos
Our 2020 Conference ‘The Regenerative Soil Solution’ starts tomorrow! Our list of delegates is complete, our thirteen wonderful speakers are confirmed, and the Head Chef is cooking up an organic storm! Continue reading Looking Forward to a Great Conference
Washcreek Organic Beef and Lamb are grown on Mt Cass Station, a 2500 hectare farm that spreads from the Waipara Wine Country to the Coast. Continue reading Thank you, Washcreek!
The addition of Prof. Gregorini makes a total number of THIRTEEN conference speakers at ‘The Regenerative Soil Solution’ Conference. Along with a two-farm field trip and organic food all weekend, it promises to be a full weekend of important information, insights and networking. Continue reading A Big Welcome to Prof. Pablo Gregorini