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Every last acre of Black Pond Farm is important, and the couple are passionate about understanding its ecosystem and how they can provide support for nature to cohabit alongside their farming activities. “We started the organic conversion process straight away and after the standard three years for land, and several more for animals, we are now fully certified with BioGro,” Budd said.
North Waikato organic beef farmers dedicated to working in harmony with the land
Every last acre of Black Pond Farm is important, and the couple are passionate about understanding its ecosystem and how they can provide support for nature to cohabit alongside their farming activities. “We started the organic conversion process straight away and after the standard three years for land, and several more for animals, we are now fully certified with BioGro,” Budd said.
More consideration of trade and market access risks from genetically modified organisms is needed as New Zealand prepares to adopt legislation to enable wider use of the technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has warned.
MFAT concerned about GMO trade implications
More consideration of trade and market access risks from genetically modified organisms is needed as New Zealand prepares to adopt legislation to enable wider use of the technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has warned.
Nick Paulin, who has been a national viticulturist for Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates since 2017, is passionate about the symbiotic relationship between soil health and wine quality. His dedication to sustainable viticulture was underscored this winter when soil samples from Pyramid Valley’s Mānatu vineyard in Lowburn returned unprecedented results from environmental DNA tests for earthworm populations.
Soil health: the foundation for organic wine production success
Nick Paulin, who has been a national viticulturist for Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates since 2017, is passionate about the symbiotic relationship between soil health and wine quality. His dedication to sustainable viticulture was underscored this winter when soil samples from Pyramid Valley’s Mānatu vineyard in Lowburn returned unprecedented results from environmental DNA tests for earthworm populations.
Women with occupational pesticide exposure have elevated rates of breast cancer, according to a study in Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology.
Pesticides Linked to Elevated Breast Cancer Rate
Women with occupational pesticide exposure have elevated rates of breast cancer, according to a study in Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology.
Pesticides that are sprayed and become airborne significantly disrupt ecological balances and affect nontarget species that are crucial for maintaining biodiversity, according to an article in Environmental Pollution.
Biodiversity Threatened by Pesticide Drift
Pesticides that are sprayed and become airborne significantly disrupt ecological balances and affect nontarget species that are crucial for maintaining biodiversity, according to an article in Environmental Pollution.
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At Amisfield, a proud BioGro licensee, organic vines thrive under the watchful care of winemaker Ben Leen and the dedicated team. Nestled in stunning Central Otago, this vineyard balances innovation and tradition to protect the land for generations to come.
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Making child’s play of a farming passion
An organics operation finds fulfilment in offering a community play group that lets kids get their hands dirty.
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Study Affirms that Organic Farming Improves Soil Health, Microbial Life, and Pathogen Resistance
An international study reveals that organic farming boosts both the quantity and diversity of crop microbiota, enhancing pathogen resistance naturally. This reinforces what centuries of organic practices and decades of research have shown: thriving, resilient crops don’t need petrochemical-based inputs to succeed.
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Most NZ dairy farmers put profitability first – but some are planting native trees anyway
A small study by NZ researchers found that many dairy farmers view farm productivity and native biodiversity as incompatible. However, organic farming demonstrates that these two goals can coexist.
Converting their conventional sheep farm to organic certainly wasn’t the path of least resistance. But for Bronwyn and George Stevenson of Lindhurst Farm in Dacre, a small town in the Southland Plains 20 minutes drive from Invercargill, they haven’t looked back since making the decision more than 15 years ago. Path Of Least Resistance, Organic Market, Sheep Farm, Real Estate Business, Years Younger, Albert Einstein, The Map, Small Town
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Lindhurst Farm - Putting NZ’s organic wool on the map since ages ago
Converting their conventional sheep farm to organic certainly wasn’t the path of least resistance. But for Bronwyn and George Stevenson of Lindhurst Farm in Dacre, a small town in the Southland Plains 20 minutes drive from Invercargill, they haven’t looked back since making the decision more than 15 years ago.
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Pesticides pose a real threat to more than 70% of wild bees
The study reveals that current pesticide risk assessments, which primarily use honeybees as test subjects, fail to account for the unique vulnerabilities of wild bees that nest in soil. "Our findings show that over 70% of wild bee species, which are crucial for pollinating our food crops, face significant risks from pesticide residues in soil—a threat current regulations overlook," says Dr. Rondeau.
High intake of pesticide residue from fruits and vegetables for male partners was tied to lower fertilization rates for couples undergoing fertility treatment, according to findings presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo. Fertility Nutrition, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Ivf Cycle, Cohort Study, Allergy Asthma, Maternal Health, Polycystic Ovaries, Preventative Health, Trying To Conceive
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Fruit, vegetable pesticide exposure may impair sperm during IVF cycles
High intake of pesticide residue from fruits and vegetables for male partners was tied to lower fertilization rates for couples undergoing fertility treatment, according to findings presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.
More than a dozen chemicals used in popular weed killers like Roundup could be raising the risk of prostate cancer, shocking new research has revealed. In a report published in the journal Cancer, researchers analyzed 300 pesticides and found that 22 were directly linked to the development of prostate cancer, and four were shown to increase the probability of death. Weird But True, Shocking News, Beauty Foods, Men’s Health, The Journal, Lawn Care, Womens Health
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More than a dozen chemicals used in popular weed killers like Roundup could be raising the risk of prostate cancer, shocking new research has revealed. In a report published in the journal Cancer, researchers analyzed 300 pesticides and found that 22 were directly linked to the development of prostate cancer, and four were shown to increase the probability of death.
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Organic cropping systems balance environmental impacts and agricultural production
As our population grows, so does the need for food. But agriculture can have a big impact on our planet—from nutrient runoff to climate change. Policies like the EU’s Farm2Fork aim to lessen this impact by promoting organic farming. The DOK experiment, a 40-year study based in Switzerland, compares organic and conventional farming practices