Soil & Health Association - Organic NZ Magazine

November/December 2009

Organic pest control
* Holistic approaches to growing
* Insect pests and predators
* Natural spray recipes

- Roundup – it’s not OK
- The problem with palm kernel
- Ways with weeds
- Biodynamic wine
- Wholesome wholemeal bread
- 75 years of Romney breeding

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Published since 1942, Organic NZ is New Zealand's leading magazine on organics & sustainable living.

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What’s in that food?
We think you need to know, but we’re not sure you’ll want to!

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To know our food is safe and free from contamination is a fundamental human right. What safeguards exist for most New Zealand consumers standing in a supermarket? How can we change government policy so that safe locally produced organic food is the norm, not the exception?

With your help we will continue to campaign for nutrient-rich, organic food, saying no to GE, pesticides or synthetic additives, and yes to Country of Origin Labelling, and yes to a sustainable New Zealand. 

'Read about our 'Safe Food' Appeal

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Organic Conference 2009

The Organic Sector Conference will focus on the innovation which is inherent in organic and biodynamic farming, marketing and organisations.

Conference presenters will include leading experts in farming, foodservice and business - each bringing their own innovative and surprising perspectives on organics. The conference's first day is dedicated to the best of pure and applied research, while field trips to successful organic producers provide chances to share information and 'on farm' experience.

On the evening of 14 November OANZ's gala dinner will include the presentation of our annual Organic Awards, celebrating outstanding producers, exporters and individuals.

You're invited to join us, our speakers, and the New Zealand organic community for a conference which will excite, inspire and educate. More information and online registration is available from the conference website - www.goorganic.org.nz

Organic Conference: 13-15 November, University of Waikato, Hamilton.

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Campaigns

** February 2009 - GE brassica trial stopped!
Your donations led to this Soil & Health campaign success
Read the full story in: [url=organic-nz-magazine/1153/news-from-the-frontline-march-april-2009/]News from the Frontline March/April 2009[/url]

GE Campaign Action Needed

Submissions have closed on huge application for field trials of GE animals, but you can still take action to stop GE field trials proceeding - take action for GE-free

GE Telephone Poll - July 2009

Imminent GE Telephone Poll in Auckland and Northland (Colmar Brunton). Soil & Health and GE Free Northland are putting out this alert to let you know that the Auckland Regional Council and most of the territorial authorities north of Auckland right up to Cape Reinga are planning to carry out collaborative community consultation on Genetically Modified Organisms.
See GE Free Northland site for more information.

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Please support our vital work. We must act to "Keep the GE genie in the bottle!" Donate now.

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Book Club

We have a range of books for sale from our Book Club. Proceeds from the sale of these books is used for our campaign work.

Books cover gardening, farming and health issues.

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Why Organic?

Understand why growing organically and buying organic food is good for you and the environment. You can vote with your dollars!

Organic Gardening

A guide for those wanting to learn about the principles and philosophy of growing organically. A highly recommended guide.
Read this book online or buy a copy from our Book Club to support our work.

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