The Wild Green Yonder is a gentle read, spiced occasionally with self-deprecating humour, and sometimes, downright ironic NZ wit. Philippa takes us on a two and half year tour with her as she WWOOFs her way around New Zealand. WWOOFing is the participation in a scheme (Worldwide Opportunities On Organic Farms)to stay with and experience […]
“Organic farmers constitute only a smallish percentage of animal farming activity but conventional farmers look for alternative animal health options too,” says Tineke Verkade of Homeopathic Farm Support (HFS) based in Hamilton. “Those with knowledge utilise homeopathics early and their animals are not as sick when the vet arrives. Homeopathy is safe and effective, and […]
Profile of Biofarm, a Manawatu organic family farm with a long history who recently recieved the cloak of Hau Parakore, an indigenous verification Hua Parakore is the indigenous verification and validation system for mahinga kai (food and product manufacture), initiated and driven by Te Waka Kai Ora (National Māori Organics Authority of Aotearoa) – MAI […]
“Wood is fragrant,” says John Ecuyer. “You can smell it when you walk in the door. It’s a very sensual, soft, smooth, beautiful material and I’m surprised more people don’t work with it.” “In the late 80s I discovered lots of wood lying around the countryside – lots; just incredible. I was photographing pohutukawa trees at […]
Ex- zoologist, Steve Krzystyniak, and his partner, Lily Guilford, run two small organic orchards on their 10 acre block near Helensville. One is in avocados, and the other is in mixed heirloom fruits. They also grow their own vegetables organically using lots of compost and love, and sell any surplus to friends. In season they […]
Theresa Sjoquist
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Theresa Sjoquist
