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
Roger Beattie is a true pioneer, regularly coming up with ’10 new ideas before breakfast’. With the help of his wife, Nicki – a medical doctor – NZ Kelp evolved with home trials of feeding locally harvested, home-dried Giant Kelp to their family, plants and animals and seeing amazing results. Continue reading NZ KELP: Conference Sponsor Profile
It’s great to have Farmlands on board at our conference as they are one of our long-term supporters. They have a wide, and growing, range of certified organic products in response to the growth of the organic industry. Continue reading FARMLANDS: 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
ODPG Conference Sponsor, BioStart, is a leading New Zealand bio-technology company specialising in microbial activators and fermentation extracts for agriculture and horticulture. Continue reading BIOSTART: Conference Sponsor Profile
Get your ODPG 2020 Conference ticket before our earlybird prices end on February 1st. Continue reading The Last Week of Earlybird Reduced Ticket Prices
Agrisea are another long-term supporter of the ODPG, and have been going since 1996. Specialising in the manufacture of macro-algae concentrates and bioactive extractions, they are big on soil health. Continue reading AGRISEA: Conference Sponsor Profile
Understanding how the microbes effect soil health requires a detailed knowledge on what organisms exist in the soil, how many of them are active, how efficient the nutrient cycling capability is and if the balances are correct for the crop grown. Soil Foodweb can help. Continue reading SOIL FOODWEB: Conference Sponsor Profile
“A quiet revolution is growing on New Zealand farms. As debates on water and emissions grind on, a new group of farmers are showing us the way forward – regenerating the land, and themselves.” Daniel Eb Continue reading Regeneration is a Call to Action
At our 2020 Conference in March, internationally-renowned Australian Soil Microbiologist and Climate Scientist, Walter Jehne, will be speaking about his passion – the importance of the Soil Carbon Sponge. Continue reading Walter Jehne: the Soil Carbon Sponge and its Crucial Role in Climate Change
Inspirational Regenerative Agriculture Coach, Jono Frew, will be talking about the ripple effects of Regenerative Agriculture and the difference it can make, not only to farming, but also to so many aspects of life. Continue reading Jono Frew: ODPG Conference Spotlight
We are delighted to confirm the following sponsors for The Regenerative Soil Solution, our ODPG 2020 Conference in March at Lincoln University. Continue reading A Big Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors
Phyllis Tichinin has an impressive background in nutrition, soil science and environmental management and many years of farming experience. She provides coaching for those transitioning to organic pastoral farming. Continue reading Phyllis Tichinin: ODPG Conference Spotlight
Come and join in with this important conversation on the weekend of March 7th and 8th at Lincoln University, and hear from a multitude of experts and regenerative farmers about how NZ agriculture can move forward in the current climate. Continue reading Tickets Now On Sale for the ODPG Conference
Dr Joy will be speaking on National Water Standards, and why change is crucial at the ODPG 2020 Conference in March at Lincoln University. Continue reading Dr. Mike Joy: ODPG Conference Spotlight
Walter Jehne will be discussing the soil carbon sponge and climate change at the ODPG 2020 Conference in March at Lincoln University. Continue reading Walter Jehne: ODPG Conference Spotlight
The ODPG March 2020 conference speakers will explain the Why and the How of profitably regenerating the Soil Carbon Sponge through Healthy Soil Principles to grow nutrient-dense food and fibre that improves our Environment. Continue reading Announcing the ODPG 2020 Conference
How and why the founder of Patagonia is embracing regenerative and organic agriculture. Continue reading On Patagonia, Capitalism and Regenerative Organic Cotton Farmers
Soils for Life are documenting case studies by working with land managers and farmers across Australia who are at the cutting edge of regenerative landscape management. Continue reading Case Studies from Cutting-Edge Regenerative Farms