ODPG Conference Speaker, Glen Atkinson, has been a student of Dr Steiner since 1976. He is is one of the world’s prominent Biodynamic Scientists with a wealth of international experience across every subject of Biodynamics. An entertaining vibrant speaker who will offer you many insights into this very valuable world. Continue reading Introducing Glen Atkinson: ODPG Conference 2021
ODPG 2021 Conference Speaker, Ewan Campbell, has 30 years of farming experience. This knowledge, combined with the study of research papers and books from agricultural experts in biology, chemistry and physics have developed a clear picture of how soils function in a productive manner. His presentation and tour of his farm will open your eyes. Continue reading Introducing Ewan Campbell: ODPG Conference 2021
This year our two-Day ODPG Conference & AGM is venturing into new territory…
With FIVE renowned speakers and TWO farm field-trips, we’ll be delving into the concepts of Biodynamics, Paramagnetism, Skeletal Sensory Shock, Electromagnetism, Infrared Radiation and Homeopathy as we investigate the role of Physics in Agriculture. Continue reading Announcing the 2021 ODPG Conference
Humates have been around since the dawn of time and are seeing a renaissance in agricultural use. Humates are soft coal deposits that are carbon dense, rich in humic substances, including humic and fulvic acids, and are regarded by agronomists as one of the most important components in building soil fertility. Continue reading Humates, Soil Fertility and Organic Farming
Prof. Heinemann starts his presentation talking about two pandemics – Covid-19 and the decades-old rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria. The full impact of the latter is unknown and there is no system in place to track antibiotic resistance globally. Continue reading Prof. Jack Heinemann: ODPG Conference Presentation
In this presentation, Peter Fraser, who was also our conference MC, tackles the challenging subject of the future of animal agriculture with his economic analyst’s hat on. He looks at key implications of the recent Food and Agriculture report by RethinkX, which examines the possibility that food engineering will one day replace the demand for animal products. Continue reading Peter Fraser: ODPG Conference Presentation
Yesterday was the Bicentennial of the first use of a plough on New Zealand soil after centuries of working the land by hand. Continue reading 200 Year NZ Anniversary: ‘God Speed the Plough’
Washcreek Organic Beef and Lamb are grown on Mt Cass Station, a 2500 hectare farm that spreads from the Waipara Wine Country to the Coast. Continue reading Thank you, Washcreek!
The addition of Prof. Gregorini makes a total number of THIRTEEN conference speakers at ‘The Regenerative Soil Solution’ Conference. Along with a two-farm field trip and organic food all weekend, it promises to be a full weekend of important information, insights and networking. Continue reading A Big Welcome to Prof. Pablo Gregorini
“Ninety five per cent of the biofertility of soils is about these microbial processes, not the actual nutrient content in the soil or how much we put on as fertiliser.” Continue reading Natural Immunity in Healthy Soil
There has been a lot of excitement about our interesting speakers and their presentations, with the likes of Soil Carbon Sponge expert, Walter Jehne, and Jack Heinneman, Alastair Humphrey, Mike Joy, Paul Smith and Phyllis Tichinin. Five knowledgeable Regenerative Farmers are joining them to tell us how they put theory into practise. Continue reading ONE Month to go
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
“I would like to know to what extent regenerative agriculture practices could play a role in reducing carbon emissions and producing food, including meat, in the future.” Continue reading Regenerative Farming and the Climate Question
Actively maintaining healthy ecosystems in our soil is key to organic farming and essential for our continued survival. Now it seems the rest of the farming world is starting to catch on. With the UN’s stark warning of soil degradation … Continue reading Fighting to Save the Earth’s Soil
An annual growth rate of 0.4% in the soil carbon stocks would halt the increase in the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere related to human activities. Continue reading 4 per 1000: Regenerative Agriculture and the Climate
John King article about farmer innovation and change, and the influential people he has met along the way who made him look at farming from different angles. Continue reading Focus on John King
The Sacred Cows of Agriculture by Phyllis Tichinin. An article about fertilisers, soil health and human health . Continue reading Sacred Cows of Agriculture