Organic Farming
'Organic vet' Dr Paul Dettloff visits NZ
Dr Paul Dettloff was in the country recently to educate farmers and vets about the transition to sustainable practices and homeopathic treatments for cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
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Calls for a national standard for organics
Organic industry leaders from the US are pushing for New Zealand to develop a national standard for organics so that the sector can cash in on the thriving market.
Rosamund Young: for the love of cows
Cows are far smarter and more emotionally connected to each other than we give them credit for, says farmer Rosamund Young. Audio
Treading lightly on the soil
Organic farmer Bev Trowbridge believes biological and organic farmers are still viewed as a bit 'whacky' in New Zealand. Audio
Treading lightly on the soil
Organic farmer Bev Trowbridge believes biological and organic farmers are still viewed as a bit 'whacky' in New Zealand.
AudioOrganic farming not 'cute' - Greens
The government needs to stop thinking organic farming is cute and quaint if it wants to compete internationally for the high value organic dollar, says the Green Party.
Food for Thought
When Bruce and Denise McGill began farming organically 30 years ago they found that stock were just as healthy and production levels could be maintained, but they quickly learnt that the organic… Audio
Food for Thought
When Bruce and Denise McGill began farming organically 30 years ago they found that stock were just as healthy and production levels could be maintained, but they quickly learnt that the organic…
AudioOpting Out of Organics
Mike Moss converted to dairy farming organically 15 years ago. He opted to go organic to take pressure off the farming system, the animals and the people involved and he's enjoyed the premium Fonterra… Audio
Opting Out of Organics
Mike Moss converted to dairy farming organically 15 years ago. He opted to go organic to take pressure off the farming system, the animals and the people involved and he's enjoyed the premium Fonterra…
AudioAvonstour Farm
John Earney farms rare breeds on his property near Douglas in Eastern Taranaki. He aims to live self-sufficiently and makes ends meet by supplying meat to New Plymouth's Farmers' Market and by running… Audio
Avonstour Farm
John Earney farms rare breeds on his property near Douglas in Eastern Taranaki. He aims to live self-sufficiently and makes ends meet by supplying meat to New Plymouth's Farmers' Market and by running…
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