The famous Rodale Institute in Pennsylvania has been conducting groundbreaking research on regenerative organic agriculture for 75 years and has become a global leader in the organic movement. To reveal the scope of work they do at Rodale, we’re very honoured to have Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Andrew Smith, joining us via videoconference. Continue reading Dr Andrew Smith | ODPG Conference Spotlight
We’d like to introduce you to ODPG Conference Sponsor, TRUE HEALTH, supplier of a wonderful range of animal remedies developed by Dr Paul Dettloff, and say a big thank you for the ongoing, much-valued support of owner, Phyllis Tichinin. Find out more… Continue reading True Health: Conference Sponsor Profile
We’re very lucky to have renowned soil ecologist from Australia, Dr CHRISTINE JONES, joining us at our two-day conference in HAMILTON in APRIL. For those in the organic/regenerative farming industry she needs no introduction, but read on if you would like to know more about the extent of her long career working and educating in the field of beneficial land management and soil carbon. We can’t wait to watch her presentation! Continue reading Dr Christine Jones: ODPG Conference Spotlight
“…Clearly there has been cherry-picking of reports and clearly they’re leaving out research that has been done which proves the benefits of organic and regenerative farming.” Continue reading Are regenerative and organic farming methods being discredited in NZ?
Top tips on how to plan your livestock and crop rotation for the best results, with multiple benefits. Continue reading How to Integrate Livestock with Crop Rotation
Here’s an example of an Organic Dairy Farm going to great lengths to ensure the river running through it remains healthy and full of life. It rates highly for macroinvertebrates – a sure sign that the hard work has paid off. Continue reading Riparian Planting for Healthy Rivers
“Methods of agriculture can be classed as being scientifically informed – they use scientific knowledge to inform their philosophy. For example, there is a huge amount of scientific information about the harm done to people and our planet from agricultural technologies such as nitrogen fertilisers, pesticides, cultivation and monocultures. Organics takes this information and decides to limit or prohibit the use of these technologies due to the harm they cause.” Dr Charles Merfield (Stuff.co.nz) Continue reading The Scientific Validity of Organics
Mastitis can come and go without rhyme nor reason and as organic food producers it can be a real battle to control without conventional intervention. In our members-only webinar, we’ll be looking at remedies that can be used by the organic farmer, including homeopathy. Continue reading ODPG Webinar: Mastitis Q&A
A landmark strategy to take New Zealand’s fast-growing organic production sector to the next level has been launched, aiming to contribute a cumulative $4.7b to New Zealand’s GDP by 2030 while reducing climate and environmental pollution. Continue reading Organic Sector Landmark Strategy Released
Want to know ‘Why Organic?’ There are so many good reasons, and the Rodale Institute has put all the reasons together in an easy-to-navigate guide… Continue reading The Way That We Farm Matters
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
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
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
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
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
…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
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
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
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
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