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
Heading into a new committee year, we are delighted to welcome our two new executives into the fold, and look forward to working with them as we grow and support New Zealand’s Organic, Regenerative and Biological Farming community. Continue reading Introducing the Executive Committee
Why are we so uncomfortable? Because our livelihoods are at stake and we cannot afford higher costs as profit margins are already slim. Continue reading Organic Products Bill | A Message from the ODPG Chair
The Organic Dairy and Pastoral Group is all about helping organic, regenerative and biological farmers to farm profitably, and supporting and encouraging a more holistic, sustainable way of farming in New Zealand. Continue reading Need Farming Help and Advice? Six Good Reasons to Join the OPDG
‘Farming is a job with a unique set of challenges – many are hard to predict or control. These challenges and pressures aren’t going to disappear. That’s why developing habits that help you perform at your best are so important.’ – Farmstrong Continue reading Healthy New Year to You
We’re offering reduced price Farm & Commercial Memberships for 2021 for a limited time only.
The ODPG welcome and encourage anyone interested in organic, biological and regenerative pastoral farming. We act as a support group for farmers, providing education, resources, advice and networking to our members. Continue reading Earlybird 2021 ODPG Memberships Open
A new project, aimed at ‘reinforcing the building blocks of well-being’, combines scrap metal and farmers who are keen to make some improvised noise together. Continue reading Farmers, Music and Mental Health
“International studies have found regenerative farmers report higher levels of well-being, show more interest in animals and insects, less concern about weeds, and are more optimistic about the future than otherwise similar conventional farmers.” Continue reading Regenerative Optimism
Our 2020 Conference ‘The Regenerative Soil Solution’ starts tomorrow! Our list of delegates is complete, our thirteen wonderful speakers are confirmed, and the Head Chef is cooking up an organic storm! Continue reading Looking Forward to a Great Conference
We started planning this two-day conference about eight months ago, and it began with a title – ‘The Regenerative Soil Solution’ – which sums up our growing need to regenerate soil functions in order to restore water, food, and health quality to New Zealanders, and sequester carbon in the face of a changing climate. Continue reading Book Your Place Before 2nd March