The 2023 ODPG Conference is being held on April 19th and 20th in Napier. With six interesting, expert speakers and two field trips, this is a great chance to learn about organic farming and network with like-minded people. Continue reading The 2023 ODPG CONFERENCE: Organics Past, Present & Future
An article by Phyllis Tichinin on how the quality of butterfat is connected to the quality of soil and pasture, and the impact on human health. Continue reading The Importance of Organic/Regenerative Dairying in Human Health
Join the ODPG in 2023 for support, advice, education and networking. Continue reading REDUCED Earlybird Membership Ends Soon
Like Open Farms, the ODPG believes that every Kiwi benefits from getting up close and personal with the story of how their food is produced. This is a unique opportunity to educate people on organic and regenerative farming and raise awareness of the valuable work we’re doing. Continue reading Open your Farm to Visitors in March 2023
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
“…Clearly there has been cherry-picking of reports and clearly they’re leaving out research that has been done which proves the benefits of organic and regenerative farming.” Continue reading Are regenerative and organic farming methods being discredited in NZ?
HB Future Farming have been examining the interesting soil health and carbon sequestration results over time on three Organic Farms in the Patoka. Continue reading Soil Health and Carbon Results on Three Organic Farms
We are very grateful to our ODPG Commercial Suppliers, and give them a regular shout out to share their products and services with a wider audience. The ODPG wouldn’t be here without their support. Find out who they are… Continue reading ODPG Suppliers, Service Providers and Educators
Two years ago, we ran a big two-day conference at Lincoln University with a wide range of interesting speakers (including farmers) on the topic of Regenerative Farming. Here is an archive of all the recorded presentations. Continue reading Watch All the Presentations from our 2020 Conference
Mastitis can come and go without rhyme nor reason and as organic food producers it can be a real battle to control without conventional intervention. In our members-only webinar, we’ll be looking at remedies that can be used by the organic farmer, including homeopathy. Continue reading ODPG Webinar: Mastitis Q&A
“Remember, weight of earthworms below healthy productive pastures is approximately equivalent to the weight of animals grazing above ground – a thought provoking fact.” Continue reading Earthworms and Soil Health
In our first Members-Only Webinar for 2022, we are delighted to have Wayne Douglas joining us for a look at the many benefits trees have on farms. Continue reading ODPG Webinar: Trees for Farms
After Monday 17th January, our Farm and Commercial Memberships will be returning to full price. If you’re farming in the organic, regenerative or biological farming sectors, or offering related services, join us now to take advantage of a full year of ODPG Membership, with support, advice, education and networking. Continue reading Reduced Price 2022 Membership Ends Monday
A recent article from RNZ brings the welcome news that more and more farmers are switching to organic fertilisers with an eye to the environment. If you’re thinking of switching, check out our list of suppliers. Continue reading Looking to Switch to Organic Fertilisers?
As 2021 comes to a close, we’d like to invite you to join us for the New Year with a special earlybird price. Continue reading An Invitation to Join the ODPG for 2022
Join the ODPG now for 2022, as a farm or commercial member, at a earlybird reduced price, and take advantage of all the benefits of membership. Continue reading 2022 Earlybird Memberships Open
The Organic Dairy & Pastoral Group are pioneers of the oncoming paradigm shift. Providing a step-by-step guide to prepare farmers for the changes ahead is the mission they have been given. They are able to teach, mentor, educate anyone who cares to ask. How to manage the environment and animals without chemicals, antibiotics, urea and common fertilizers is a gift they are able to share. We’re here to help, so come and join us. Let’s get our hands dirty.
Continue reading Earth Supports Life
‘Sustainable Food Systems: Farming through Transitions’ on Wednesday morning and ‘Finn Ross: Regenerating Lake Hawea Station’ next Tuesday. Continue reading Two Free Farming Webinars
A landmark strategy to take New Zealand’s fast-growing organic production sector to the next level has been launched, aiming to contribute a cumulative $4.7b to New Zealand’s GDP by 2030 while reducing climate and environmental pollution. Continue reading Organic Sector Landmark Strategy Released
While we do hold a large amount of resources especially for access by our members, we also have plenty for everyone to see. From articles and case studies to webinars and video lectures. Here are some of the highlights… Continue reading ODPG Resources Available to All