We understand soil chemistry and biology, but what about Physics?
The ODPG conference and AGM will venture into the future of agriculture, looking at the next level of understanding our farming systems. Join us for two days of inspiration exploring this Arena, with five interesting speakers and two farm visits. Continue reading Physics in Agriculture: ODPG Conference & AGM 2021
Peter Barrett discusses the subject of Cover Crops – keeping something green growing in the ground all year round – and all the benefits that come with them. Continue reading Peter Barrett: ODPG Conference Presentation
Many thanks to all those who joined us at ‘The Regenerative Soil Solution’ at Lincoln University last weekend. With much gratitude to all those who helped to make it a great success! Here are some memories from the day Continue reading ODPG Conference Photos
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
The Beatties Pitt Island Wild Sheep receive NO chemicals, including treatments, injections or antibiotics in their lifetime and their tails are left as nature intended, wagging behind them. Continue reading Wyld Organic Food on our Conference Menu
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
We have TWO EXCITING FARMS to visit during the conference this year that will provide some great insights into the practical application of Regenerative and Organic farming. Continue reading Conference Field Trip News
Kiwi Fertiliser joined us last year as a member, and were one of the first to put their hands up as sponsors of the conference this year. They run an excellent service, providing consultants to advise farms on how to improve soil health and encourage their land to thrive. Continue reading KIWI FERTILISER: Conference Sponsor Profile
Simon Osborne is a fourth-generation cropping farmer from Leeston on a farm that his grandfather started back in 1864. He has a particular interest in soil and believes soil management is the key to a healthy, profitable farm. Continue reading Simon Osborne: ODPG Conference Spotlight
Get your ODPG 2020 Conference ticket before our earlybird prices end on February 1st. Continue reading The Last Week of Earlybird Reduced Ticket Prices