Introduction to Agnihotra
Agnihotra is a Vedic Hindu practise using fire and ash, which claims to heal the atmosphere and replenish the nutrients necessary for healthy, organically grown crops. Continue reading Introduction to Agnihotra
Category: Organic
Zero-Emission Biomethane Tractors
Plenty of pulling power, zero-emission, twelve-hour running time on refillable cartridges, and one-third the weight of a conventional tractor, the world’s first hybrid bio-methane and electric tractor has arrived. Continue reading Zero-Emission Biomethane Tractors
Organic NZ Awards 2021
This year, the Organic NZ Award ceremony took place online, thanks to uninvited guest, Covid-19, celebrating and honouring the hard work of our organic producers. Continue reading Organic NZ Awards 2021
80 Years of Organics in New Zealand
One of the oldest organic institutions – the New Zealand Soil & Health Association – was set up in this country in 1941, and so this year marks 80 years since it first began! Continue reading 80 Years of Organics in New Zealand
Good Farmers New Zealand
With cereals, organic meat and milk, eggs and honey and a zero-plastic commitment, the Good Farmers New Zealand range has the potential to expand as more ‘good farmers’ with small to medium-sized farms sign up to supply the collective. Continue reading Good Farmers New Zealand
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
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