Involved in producing or processing organic food, beverages, and plant and animal products? The deadline on submissions concerning the proposed Organic Products Bill has been extended for a further two weeks and the new date is now 5pm on Monday … Continue reading Organic Bill: Submission Deadline Extended
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
“The domestic organic industry may face greater costs and higher barriers to entry under the Organic Products Bill, should it pass in its current form, critics say.”
(Article by Bonnie Flaws | Stuff.co.nz) Continue reading Article on the Problems of the Organic Products Bill
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