The King of Organic Farming
To celebrate the King’s Birthday, we’re looking at how King Charles was an early advocate for organic farming, as reflected in his last speech as prince… Continue reading The King of Organic Farming
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Introducing the New ODPG Committee
We’re delighted to announce the new ODPG Committee for 2023/4. With four new committee members and all-new office-holders, we’re looking forward to coming up with ideas and initiatives to keep the ODPG moving in the right direction… Continue reading Introducing the New ODPG Committee
The Hydroponics Question
Organic farming, and regenerative farming, centres around maintaining and nurturing healthy soil fertility, and this has now been recognised as hugely important for carbon sequestration. Hydroponics uses no soil in its crop production. So, could hydroponics ever be included under the organic umbrella if using only organic nutrient in their solutions? Continue reading The Hydroponics Question
Organic Motivations
This article by Philippa Jamieson for Organic NZ magazine features farming couple, George and Bronnie Stevenson (ODPG members) who run the successful Lindhurst Organics. She talks to them about their motivation for farming organically on their sheep and beef farm, and the role animals play in a world where the climate is changing. Continue reading Organic Motivations
Cows are our Friends
In this interesting article, Phyllis looks at the much wider picture in the discussion on cows and the environment, and gets to the heart of the matter. Continue reading Cows are our Friends
ODPG Webinar: Biodynamics Takes Centre Stage
In New Zealand Biodynamics (BD) has a large following of both small and large scale farmers. Steiner’s biodynamic preps used to balance food producing soils are in sharp contrast to the synthetic fertilizers that have damaged our planet. His methods are simple, cheap and proven to be very successful by his followers. Continue reading ODPG Webinar: Biodynamics Takes Centre Stage
ODPG Webinar: Documenting Our Connection to the Land and Wetlands
Join us as we speak to Corinne Bataille from BoundarylessNZ about her research on how kaitiakitanga (Māori environmental guardianship) might be supported to help reverse the decline of New Zealand’s native biodiversity. Continue reading ODPG Webinar: Documenting Our Connection to the Land and Wetlands
How to Integrate Livestock with Crop Rotation
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
The Scientific Validity of Organics
“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
The Way That We Farm Matters
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
Zero-Emission Biomethane Tractors
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
Organic NZ Awards 2021
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
80 Years of Organics in New Zealand
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
ODPG WEBINAR: Soil, Cows and Carbon
To help make sense of how carbon fits within our farming systems, Phyllis Tichinin – soils consultant, eco-nutritionist and former organic dairy support farmer – will be joining me for this webinar. The main focus will be on the connection between fertiliser applications, pasture qualities, methane emissions and soil carbon. Continue reading ODPG WEBINAR: Soil, Cows and Carbon
The ODPG and Organic Farming – Dairy NZ Article
…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
WEBINAR: Topp Country and Brewing Effective Microorganisms
Following up on our last webinar with Paul Daly on EM, we’ll be looking at how to brew and multiply Effective Micro-organisms, including footage from the time the Topp Twins filmed a segment about it on our farm. Continue reading WEBINAR: Topp Country and Brewing Effective Microorganisms
WEBINAR: Effective Micro-Organisms (EM)
As the name suggests the micro-organisms are effective and to their credit they are very effective in many environments. We use them for fertilizer, teat spray, disinfectant, on fruit trees, on the vegetable garden, to heal a dog’s lesion, cure a cold sore on my lip, as a drench for sick animals and in water troughs as a tonic. Continue reading WEBINAR: Effective Micro-Organisms (EM)
Chair’s Report on MPI Organic Bill Workshop
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
Remaining Dates of MPI Huis and Workshops on the Proposed Organic Regulations
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
WEBINAR: Organic Pest Control
In the ideal organic regime everything is balanced, the pests are no longer pests and disease no longer exists. The realization of establishing the above environment is it takes time, and lots of it. It also involves a lot of trial and errors that can be expensive. In our next webinar, we’ll be looking at forms of organic pest control with Tanya and Scott from UPL. Continue reading WEBINAR: Organic Pest Control