Biological 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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Mangarara Station: 'Food choices have a big effect on the environment'
The Harts farm a 610 hectare property in Central Hawkes Bay. Holistic farming is their aim, with the catchphrase, earth care, people care, and fair share. They have pigs, sheep, beef cattle and… Audio, Gallery
Down to earth: the benefits of biological farming
The cornerstone of soil consultant Rob Flynn's philosophy is that agriculture is a biological system, not a chemical system. One of his clients is North Canterbury farmer Russell Rudd, who has been… Audio
In the bull pen
The Te Mania Angus Stud at Conway Flat in North Canterbury has been in the Wilding family for four generations. Their goal is to breed with cutting-edge genetics while farming sustainability. 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
Origin Earth - A Hawkes Bay Boutique Dairy Company
Five and a half years ago a Hawkes Bay couple set up a boutique dairy company, Origin Earth. They collect cow and sheep milk from three very special farmers who pay great attention to their soils and… Audio
Logically Biologically
Golden Bay dairy farmer Mark Manson's shift to biological farming on his East Takaka farm has helped solve his problem of poor pasture caused by extended dry summer conditions. Audio