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
Category: Organic
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
US Organic Plant Breeding Response to Covid-19
An interesting look into how Organic Farmers in the US are adapting to the change in demand for seeds and local produce as a result of Covid-19. Continue reading US Organic Plant Breeding Response to Covid-19
Opinions on the Organic Products Bill
The controversial Organic Products Bill, which proposes one standard for certification controlled by MPI, is currently with the Select Committee after a First Reading and following Submissions. Continue reading Opinions on the Organic Products Bill
On Patagonia, Capitalism and Regenerative Organic Cotton Farmers
How and why the founder of Patagonia is embracing regenerative and organic agriculture. Continue reading On Patagonia, Capitalism and Regenerative Organic Cotton Farmers
Environmental Tips for Conventional Farmers
Meet Nick and Jo Collins as they discuss what conventional farmers can do to meet environmental regulations; things that they have learnt over their 15 years of organic farming. Continue reading Environmental Tips for Conventional Farmers
A Consumer asks : Can Organic Farming Deliver for New Zealand?
Dr Selva Selvarajah, writing for the Otago Daily Times is a consumer with no attachment to organic farming, but who has been watching the industry with interest… Continue reading A Consumer asks : Can Organic Farming Deliver for New Zealand?
Silvopasture : Modern Farm, Ancient Methods
Read about the farmers who are implementing silvopasture for animal welfare, the environment and an increased income. Continue reading Silvopasture : Modern Farm, Ancient Methods
No GE is Needed: Article by Philippa Jamieson
Philippa Jamieson discusses why we just don’t need GE in New Zealand following the recent report by the Royal Society Te Aparangi calling for ”an overhaul of gene-technology regulations and wide public discussion”. Continue reading No GE is Needed: Article by Philippa Jamieson