Sustainable Agriculture
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Agrecovery (www.agrecovery.co.nz)
An environmentally sustainable solution for the disposal of agricultural and forestry plastic containers. This nationwide collection and processing scheme will be financed by a levy collected by participating brandowners and paid to the Agrecovery Foundation.
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Agriculture Research Group on Sustainability (www.argos.org.nz)
ARGOS is a joint venture between the Agribusiness Group, based at Lincoln University, and the University of Otago. A better understanding of the environmental, social and economic consequences of different farming practices will help New Zealanders and their land-use systems achieve greater sustainability.
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Bell-Booth (www.bell-booth.co.nz)
A manufacturing organisation working with the agricultural industry and focused on creating products for environmentally sustainable agriculture.
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BioBiz (www.biobiz.co.nz)
A Timaru based company putting life and nutrition back into soil and plants. They provide consultation to help you implement a sustainable approach to your soil and foliar production systems.
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Centre for the Study of Agriculture, Food and Environment (www.csafe.org.nz)
A multidisciplinary research centre at the University of Otago, working across the humanities and science departments. Research undertaken through CSAFE is targeted at the interface between social and environmental sciences, exploring the dynamics of agricultural sustainability.
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Ecologic Foundation (www.ecologic.org.nz)
Ecologic wants a sustainable world and believes such a world can only be created by bringing three sets of principles into harmony: those of ecology, economy and ethics.
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ENVCO : Environmental Collective (www.envco.co.nz)
A leading New Zealand manufacturer and supplier of environmental, agricultural and scientific equipment for monitoring, sampling and remediation of air, soil and water.
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Environmental Fertilisers (www.environmental-fertilisers.co.nz)
Products for sustainable agriculture and horticulture. Improve soil and plant nutrition with their organic, conventional fertiliser balanced programmes.
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Hamilton Permaculture Trust (www.permaham.boo.co.nz)
The Trust has been developed to provide education and opportunities for people to learn about methods of permaculture and organic gardening. They have developed a sustainable garden at the Hamilton Gardens, a demonstration of urban permaculture, complete with fruit trees, chicken tractor, solar power and aquaculture.
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High Country Accord (www.highcountryaccord.co.nz)
Promoting economic, environmental and social sustainability in the High Country. The organisation represents the majority of those who farm Crown Pastoral Land in the South Island.
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Kore Para Aotearoa (www.converge.org.nz/kpa/)
Project to help develop sustainable Mäori Kitiaki (guardianship) of New Zealands natural resources.
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New Zealand Conservancy Trust (www.livinglightly.org.nz)
A non profit organisation set up to promote environmental education and to work towards sustainable ways of living.
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Northfert (www.northfert.co.nz)
With a science based approach to fertiliser technology and ongoing research projects, Northfert will continue to develop appropriate fertiliser products to suit your farm. Their sustainable solutions are designed to unleash the potential of your soil.
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NZ Farmsure (www.nzfarmsure.co.nz)
Promoting an on-farm sustainability programme to New Zealand Farmers, focusing on enhancing production, addressing sustainability and the environment, and creating market opportunities.
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Permaculture in New Zealand (www.permaculture.org.nz)
A site helping those who are interested in permaculture within Aotearoa to keep in touch and share information.
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Project Green (www.projectgreen.co.nz)
Aiming to achieve a standard of food safety, animal welfare and sustainable resource management that is defendable in all countries of the world. The project seeks to develop a minimum, voluntary New Zealand standard for sustainable production for sheep, beef cattle, deer and goat supply.
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Rainbow Valley Farm (www.rainbowvalleyfarm.co.nz)
A Matakana farm where you can see permaculture in action. They offer guided farm tours and permaculture courses.
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Sabbatical Fallowing & Herbal Pastures (www.sabbatical-fallowing.co.nz)
A sustainable organic system that isn't dependent on imported fertilisers of any kind. Sabbatical fallowing, or sheet composting, has been carried out on 90 acres from 1988.
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SAMsn (www.samsn.org.nz)
Advancing sustainable management systems in agriculture and horticulture. The site contains a directory of resources available on sustainable management and can help you develop a sustainable management programme for your organisation, industry or sector.
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Seed Savers Aotearoa New Zealand (www.seedsavers.org.nz)
An organisation that facilitates the sharing of information and resources between regional seed saving groups.
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Sustainability at the University of Canterbury (www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz)
The role of education is pivotal to human societies becoming sustainable within the biological and physical limits of the planet. The University of Canterbury offers educational courses, forums, community gardens and recycling.
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Sustainability Council of New Zealand (www.sustainabilitynz.org)
The Council works to create an environmentally sustainable economy for New Zealand, with an interest in issues such as climate change and genetic modification.
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Sustainable Future (www.sustainablefuture.info)
A sustainability information portal offering resources to assist us in working towards a sustainable future.
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Sustainable Land Use Research Initiative (www.sluri.org.nz)
A research collaboration studying sustainable land use. They carry out research and promote the sustainable soil maintenance and management.
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Sustainable Wellington Net (www.sustainable.wellington.net.nz)
Using the Internet to promote and facilitate ecologically sustainable development in Wellington.
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