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Accounting for the future
A recent article in a farming magazine, bemoaned that an estimated $55 million has been spent comparing organic/regenerative to industrial (named conventional) farming – with the conclusion that regenerative farming produced less profit and more GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions.

Silt to soil: Rejuvenating silt organically
The silts from recent floods are devoid of the all-important pore spaces, organic matter and microbes that make up a living soil. Charles Merfield gives practical recommendations on how to use organic processes to re-establish these and revitalise mineral-rich silt.

Funding the future with biodynamics
Practitioners are convinced biodynamics is the way of the future – and are financing the research to prove it.
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Pointless field trials cost us millions
Organic NZ Magazine: September/October 2008
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Sweet Poison: What’s not to like about aspartame
Organic NZ Magazine: March/April 2008
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The artichoke that isn’t – Jerusalem artichokes in the home garden & recipes
Organic NZ Magazine: September/October 2007
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To compost or not to compost
Organic NZ Magazine: September/October 2007
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Let’s keep those tried and true remedies
Organic NZ Magazine: May/June 2007
Section: Health and Food
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Endosulphan at the top of ERMA’s Reassessment List
Organic NZ Magazine: May/June 2007
Section: Gardening
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Tea tree in NZ – Growing the good oil
Organic NZ Magazine: January/February 2007
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Moves to send complementary health control offshore
Organic NZ Magazine: January/February 2007
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Sheep, beef and organics – the path to success
Organic NZ Magazine: November/December 2006
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Organic Cheats
Organic NZ Magazine: November/December 2006
Author:Allan Baddock
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Brydone growers and farm shop – A 24 hectare block, 22 years on
Organic NZ Magazine: September/October 2006
Author: Andrea…

Growing seed for harvest 4: Carrots and brassicas
Organic NZ Magazine: January/February 2006
Author: Annie Wilson…

Government moves against natural remedies are Allison’s new worries
Organic NZ Magazine: January/February 2006
Author: Allison…

Growing seed for harvest 3: Leeks, celery and cucurbits
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Growing seed for harvest 2: Beans, corn and tomatoes
Organic NZ Magazine: September/October 2005
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Growing seed for harvest 1: Introduction & Lettuce
Organic NZ Magazine: July/August 2005
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Organic Asparagus: Yield way above conventional
Organic NZ Magazine: May/June 2005
Author: Annie Wilson
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Perfect pasture – grazing management
Organic NZ Magazine: March/April 2005
Author: Dr Tim Jenkins
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Organics, sheep husbandry and fly strike
Organic NZ Magazine: March/April 2005
Author: Dr Michael Morris
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Role and importance of nitrogen in your soil
Organic NZ Magazine: September/October 2004
Author: Holger…