Thank you to everyone who managed to make it to our conference in Hamilton this week, and everyone who contributed to making the event happen. We had a great time, and we hope you did too… Continue reading A Summary of the 2023 ODPG Conference & AGM
It’s been an interesting journey with the conference this year. As it was our first big conference in years, the planning started well in advance last September. All our plans centred around Hawkes Bay, only for the area to be hit by major trauma just as our tickets were about to go on sale…. Continue reading A Big Thank You + Last Chance to get your Ticket for the ODPG ‘Organics’ Conference
Only a few days left to book your ticket to the ODPG 2023 Conference ‘ORGANICS Past, Present & Future’. Take a look at the Schedule to see what’s happening! Continue reading Conference Ticket Sales Close This Thursday
Greg Barclay has been helping farms transition to organic or regenerative for a long time, and knows the hows as well as the whys. We’re delighted to welcome him as an Organics Conference sponsor and a Commercial Member this year. Find out more about Greg’s approach to farm transition… Continue reading Soil Connection : Conference Sponsor Profile
Versatile BIOSEA have been working with ocean-based liquid fertilisers in organic farming for decades, but they also have animal health and soil health products too. We’re grateful they have decided to sponsor the ODPG ‘Organics’ conference this month, and would like to invite you to read more about them… Continue reading Biosea : Conference Sponsor Profile
Your last chance to book a ticket for the ‘Organics: Past Present & Future’ Conference on April 19+20 before the prices go up… Continue reading Earlybird Discount Ends in ONE DAY
Providing a complete seed service, with a huge variety to choose from and valuable, tailored advice on seed mixes, Wesco have a long history and are a trusted brand. We really appreciate their sponsorship for our 2023 Conference. Find out more what they can do for you… Continue reading Wesco Seeds : Conference Sponsor Profile
Roots Shoots & Fruits have a 20-year history with their great range of products for farmers and growers which reduce reliance on chemical inputs. As a Commercial Member of the ODPG, we’re proud to have them on board at the 2023 Organics Conference this month. Find out more about what they can offer… Continue reading Roots, Shoots & Fruits : Conference Sponsor Profile
As a long-term Commercial Member, Southern Humates have always been very supportive of the ODPG, and we are pleased to welcome them as one of our sponsors for 2023. Their humate-rich products and organic inputs give soil health a real boost, and they have products for animal health too. Continue reading Southern Humates : Conference Sponsor Profile
Many of us know Philippa from her long career as Editor of Organic NZ magazine and the roots she put down throughout the organic community during that time. Her articles have appeared in many newspapers and magazines over the years. A diligent researcher and excellent writer, Philippa will be investigating the differences between fake meat and milk and the real thing for our conference – a worthy subject for our ‘Past, Present & Future’ theme. We can’t wait to hear what she has to say. Continue reading Philippa Jamieson : ODPG Conference Spotlight
Tracey Simpson, with Homeopathic Farm Services, has been an ODPG Commercial Member for many years, and we have really appreciated Tracey sharing her expertise in webinars and as a 2021 conference speaker. This year HFS join us as a Conference Sponsor with their fantastic range of certified products for farm animals. Continue reading Homeopathic Farm Services : Conference Sponsor Profile
Fertco has been working with Organic Farmers for a very long time with their certified products, and so it’s great to have them on board for the 2023 Organic Conference in Hamilton in April. Find out more about their CloverZone® programme below. Continue reading Fertco : Conference Sponsor Profile
We couldn’t hold a conference on Organics without a good look at Organic Certification, and there are few who are as knowledgeable on the subject as Matt Gallagher. As well as giving a presentation, he’ll be able answer any questions you might have. And he’ll be joined by Katrina O’Connor from the Organic Standard’s team afterwards to give us an update on the new bill. Continue reading Matt Gallagher: ODPG Conference Spotlight
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’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
A packed Two-Day Organic Farming Conference with six knowledgeable speakers and two fascinating field trips. A chance for all those with an interest in organic, regenerative and biological farming to get together, learn together and share ideas. We hope you can join us! Continue reading 2023 ODPG Conference | Waikato | APRIL 19 + 20
The 2023 ODPG Conference is being held on April 19th and 20th in Napier. With six interesting, expert speakers and two field trips, this is a great chance to learn about organic farming and network with like-minded people. Continue reading The 2023 ODPG CONFERENCE: Organics Past, Present & Future
The last 70 years has seen a huge decline in soil health and food nutrients. This excellent, in-depth article on soil restoration by Soil Ecologist, Dr. Christine Jones, is worth spending time with. Continue reading Five Core Principles of Soil Restoration
“…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?
With the constant use of plastics in farming, much of it single-use and often buried or burnt, our soils are full of microplastics, threatening our food safety with pathogens. Continue reading Agricultural Plastic Pollution and Food Safety