Sustainable Agriculture

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.

canterbury.ac.nz Site Profile

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.

agrecovery.co.nz Site Profile

The Taranaki Environmental Education Trust aims to facilitate a sustainable 21st century, through education and demonstration of permaculture.

environaki.co.nz Site Profile

A site helping those who are interested in permaculture within Aotearoa to keep in touch and share information.

permaculture.org.nz Site Profile

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.

argos.org.nz Site Profile

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.

csafe.org.nz Site Profile

Nature Farm tells you all about effective microorganisms, a natural combination of beneficial microbes for use in agriculture, horticulture and waste management, and the benefits of nature farming in New Zealand.

emnz.com Site Profile

A Matakana farm where you can see permaculture in action. They offer guided farm tours and permaculture courses.

rainbowvalleyfarm.co.nz Site Profile

A manufacturing organisation working with the agricultural industry and focused on creating products for environmentally sustainable agriculture.

bell-booth.co.nz Site Profile

A research collaboration studying sustainable land use. They carry out research and promote the sustainable soil maintenance and management.

sluri.org.nz Site Profile

An organisation that facilitates the sharing of information and resources between regional seed saving groups.

seedsavers.org.nz Site Profile

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.

ecologic.org.nz Site Profile

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.

highcountryaccord.co.nz Site Profile

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.

samsn.org.nz Site Profile

The Council works to create an environmentally sustainable economy for New Zealand, with an interest in issues such as climate change and genetic modification.

sustainabilitynz.org Site Profile

A sustainability information portal offering resources to assist us in working towards a sustainable future.

sustainablefuture.info Site Profile

Products for sustainable agriculture and horticulture. Improve soil and plant nutrition with their organic, conventional fertiliser balanced programmes.

environmental-fertilisers.co.nz Site Profile

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.

boo.co.nz Site Profile

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.

projectgreen.co.nz Site Profile

Arable Food Industry Council is New Zealand industries using grain, seeds and their products, in innovative ways, to satisfy global lifestyle needs.

afic.co.nz Site Profile

A non profit organisation set up to promote environmental education and to work towards sustainable ways of living.

livinglightly.org.nz Site Profile

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.

northfert.co.nz Site Profile

A leading New Zealand manufacturer and supplier of environmental, agricultural and scientific equipment for monitoring, sampling and remediation of air, soil and water.

envco.co.nz Site Profile

Naturally raised free range pigs and free range chickens, producing top quality free range pork and free range eggs.

familyfarm.co.nz Site Profile

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.

biobiz.co.nz Site Profile