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 Welcome
to the Organic Advisory Programme website. This site is a hub for up to date
organic research, practical organic growing information in New Zealand and links to other
relevant sites.
Currently worldwide demand for quality, clean and ethical organic
produce is rapidly growing with sales increasing
10% to 20% per annum. Global sales are currently about US$30 billion,
which is almost 3% of the world food and beverage market. To keep up with this
demand current research and practical experiences within the
organic industry are constantly being updated. The aim of this website is to
make your journey through cyberspace for
organic information much simpler.
What is Organic Farming? (Wikipedia article)
UN Food & Agriculture Organization report on organic agriculture and food security.
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Smart Start offers farmers and growers a unique chance to have a
specialised rural and organic consultant visit your property, at a reduced cost, for an in-depth
review and discussion. Consultants identify options and benefits of organic
management practices, as well as possible business implications, so that you can make an informed decision about making the switch to certified organic production. All consultations include a written report, with outlines of the current property
management, the possible impacts of organic conversion and an outline of other
support available to the producer.
A Smart Start consultancy is available to producers at a cost of $200 plus GST.
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The Organic Advisory Programme has developed a new Questions and Answers sheet for people considering making the switch to organic production, along with two information sheets addressing organic pasture management and botrytis management.
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