The ODPG and Organic Farming – Dairy NZ Article
…Yes, we’re here, we’ve done it and we can help with the transition. Continue reading The ODPG and Organic Farming – Dairy NZ Article
Category: Organic
Organic Bill: Submission Deadline Extended
Involved in producing or processing organic food, beverages, and plant and animal products? The deadline on submissions concerning the proposed Organic Products Bill has been extended for a further two weeks and the new date is now 5pm on Monday … Continue reading Organic Bill: Submission Deadline Extended
Chair’s Report on MPI Organic Bill Workshop
Today I attended MPI’s Organic Products Bill workshop in Whangarei. Only two of us were there alongside five MPI representatives. The attendance was very poor to say the least, but honestly the time spent was informative on both sides and very encouraging. Continue reading Chair’s Report on MPI Organic Bill Workshop
Remaining Dates of MPI Huis and Workshops on the Proposed Organic Regulations
Here are the dates for the remaining MPI Huis and Workshops being held to discuss the proposed Organic regulations and hear the views of Organic Farmers, and others involved in the field. If you can go, please do as time is running out. Continue reading Remaining Dates of MPI Huis and Workshops on the Proposed Organic Regulations
Supporting our ODPG Suppliers
This year, we have a total of 24 Commercial Members who help to keep the ODPG going with their membership, and often step forward when we need event sponsors or webinar hosts. We would like to say a big thank you to every single one of them for joining us this year. They enable us to support our organic and regenerative farmers with advice, resources, webinars, workshops and conferences. Continue reading Supporting our ODPG Suppliers
MPI Workshops, Huis and more info on the Proposed Organic Regulations
MPI have set up a number of Workshops and Huis around New Zealand, and online, to discuss the proposed regulations on Organic businesses, which are as follows:
Proposed requirements and processes associated with the approval of organic businesses. Recognition of third-party agencies and persons that would check compliance. Use of a national mark for organic products Continue reading MPI Workshops, Huis and more info on the Proposed Organic Regulations
US Organic Food Survey 2019 – The Results Are In
The 2019 Organic Survey is a census of all known U.S. farms and ranches with certified organic production in 2019, as well as those transitioning into organic production, and the results show that business is booming! Continue reading US Organic Food Survey 2019 – The Results Are In
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?
Keeping People Healthy in a Covid-19 World
In this article, Rodale Institute in the US details how an increase in organic food consumption is just what the doctor ordered! Continue reading Keeping People Healthy in a Covid-19 World