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This third article in the Soil Doctor series by Dr Tim Jenkins looks at the issue of compacted soils. In this series we look at some of the common problems facing soil health. We explore the symptoms you might notice, how we can diagnose the root causes and what treatments, and indeed cures, can be implemented. Scroll down to access the full article The following content is only available […]
It’s vital we scale up organic, regenerative agriculture to reverse climate change, writes Andre Leu. There is a long-term disaster far worse than the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic will end in a few years, but the world will lose many millions more to sickness, hunger, poverty and catastrophic weather events because of the unprecedented climate emergency. Despite the […]
Sharon Stevens in conversation with Dennis Enright What could be better than a summer barbie with family, friends, and neighbours? To Dennis Enright, the answer is obvious: switch out the barbecue for a charbecue. “It’s a lot of fun.” You’ll still cook up your kai, and you’ll also make biochar (see sidebar). You’ll enjoy the usual social benefits, plus you’ll have a […]
We hope you enjoy this free article from OrganicNZ. Join us for access to exclusive members-only content. I’ve seen many small family-run market gardens in my time but none aspiring to an annual turnover of $100,000. I remained skeptical until I visited Niva and Yotam Kay from Pakaraka Permaculture.In their first season, the annual turnover was $20,000. The […]
A new film shines the spotlight on our organic and sustainable heroes. Philippa Jamieson finds out more. We hope you enjoy this free article from OrganicNZ. Join us for access to exclusive members-only content. Climate change… la la la la la. Environmental destruction – I know, it’s terrible! Social breakdown, economic collapse, help, what do we do? Living […]
By Denise Cox First published in Organic NZ May/June 2017 Olives (Olea europea) are evergreen trees native to Northern Africa. Cultivated since prehistoric times, olives are integral to the culture, diet and economies of the Mediterranean basin. Spain produces 45% of the world’s crop. Trees dating from biblical times still grow in the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem. […]
Organic NZ Magazine: September/October 2014 Section: Gardening Author: Tremane Barr Tremane Barr in his vege garden after the February 2011 earthquake. His copy of Organic NZ arrived in the mail a few hours before the quake. (Photo: Tremane Barr) The Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 have shaken the lives and properties of many that […]
Milk has been an important source of nutrition for generations of New Zealanders. There is a huge range of types of milk choose from today, but not all of it provides the same benefits. Kyra Xavia investigates. This article was featured in the July/August 2014 issue of Organic NZ magazine, under the Health and Food […]
Organic NZ Magazine: July/August 2013 Section: Farming and horticulture Author: Janette Perrett Janette Perrett shares her story of converting a Waikato dairy farm to organics As a family we have been dairy farming all our lives. Neil and I built our herd up over time in the Waikato as we worked up through the ranks […]
Organic NZ Magazine: November/December 2012 Section: Features Author: Dee Pignéguy Dee Pignéguy shows how important magnesium is for our health. The death in February 2010 of Ms Natasha Harris of Invercargill, just 30 years of age, made headlines when her partner told the news media that she died as a result of her […]
