Sharing knowledge is caring for a better tomorrow
A one day conference with an aim to share knowledge, information, experiences and skills amongst all stakeholders in the organic sector here in New Zealand.
This conference will also be made available for live stream
We will discuss;
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Organic production as one viable contribution to mitigating climate change
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Meeting policy changes
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National organic regulation updates
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Projections for certification requirements
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Biodiversity and crop production
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Organics in practice
SPEAKERS
Selva Selvarajah
BAgSc (Hons) PhD CPAg
Consulting Researcher & Chair RMA Hearing Commissioner
Can organic farming be an effective environmental mitigation tool in New Zealand?
Mike Joy
Senior Researcher, at the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Victoria University Wellington
Freshwater and farming, the science, the policy and opportunities
Andre Leu
International Director, Regeneration International
Why Accept 2oC Warming When We Can Reverse Climate Change?
Julia Schmack
Ecologist
Biodiversity improves crop production
Damien O'Connor
Minister of Agriculture
National Organic Regulation
Donald Nordeng
CEO, BioGro NZ
Beyond Organic Certification: What the future holds for brands and organics
Panel Discussion
Noel Josephson - Ceres Organics
Tim Chamberlain - Organic Farm Holdings
John Vosper - Jersey Girls Organics
Catriona White - Coastal Kiwis
James Millton - Millton Vineyards
Organics in practice
