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New Zealand Organic Certification Bodies
- OrganicFarmNZ is an organic certifier specialising in low cost certification for primarily small-scale growers supplying the New Zealand market.
- BioGro Internationally recognised as New Zealand's leading organic producer's organisation and certification agency.
- Bio Dynamic Association in New Zealand manages the Demeter certification and promotes Rudolf Steiner's principles for gardening and agriculture.
- AsureQuality (previously AgriQuality) Organic certification agency and a State Owned Enterprise. The AsureQuality Standard is based on internationally recognised standards developed to allow market access to the USA, EU, Australia, Southeast Asia, UK and Japan.
New Zealand Organic Links
- Organics Aotearoa New Zealand - Umbrella organisation for the organic sector.
- The Biological Husbandry Unit at Lincoln University is the oldest organic research centre in New Zealand.
- OPENZ – Organic Products Exporters of NZ Inc. was formed to encourage and support companies and organisations, who have an interest in the New Zealand organic export industry.
- Organic Pathways Your Online Guide to Organics in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Wwoof allows volunteers to stay on organic farms and join in with the various projects hosts are doing.
Overseas Organic Links
- IFOAM - The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements. The international body responsible for uniting the organic world. Works to promote organic growing and consumption. Audits and accredits organic certifiers around the world.
- Soil Association The U.K. leading organic food and farming body.
- HDRA Henry Doubleday Research Association. Now called 'Garden Organic'. The UK's leading organic gardening and research association.
- Organic Federation of Australia
- Australian Certified Organic
- The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA)
- Certified Organic Association of British Columbia Certified Organic Association of British Columbia, Canada
- European Commission’s policy on organic agriculture
- Organic Farming Research Foundation fosters the improvement and widespead adoption of organic farming practices.
- Organic Holidays Based in the UK, this site lists holiday accomodation on organic properties worldwide.
- Welsh Institute of Rural Studies University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK. The group is established as a leading centre in Europe for organic farming research.
- Sustainable Development International (SDI) are a international organisation dedicated to raising awareness about corporate social responsibility and the translation of sustainable development policies into business practice. The website focuses on increasing awareness of the issues of sustainability practices. There are links to other informative websites along with a wealth of articles and resources.
- A database providing access to bibliographic details and research summaries in organic farming, sustainablity and soil fertility. Contains over 120,000 records dating from 1973 to the present, updated fortnightly with literature from over 125 countries, with links to full text articles. Costs approx NZ$225 pa to subscribe.
Pesticide Related Links
- All You Can Eat
- Environmental Working Group Reports on pesticides and other environmental matters.
- EXTOXNET Searchable database of pesticide factsheets provided by the University of California-Davis, Oregon State University, Michigan State University, Cornell University, and the University of Idaho.
- National Pesticide Information Center Oregon State University and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Links to other databases and pesticide resources.
- The Pesticide Action Network
- Pesticide Action Network North America Searchable database on pesticides. Special section on pesticides and children. Reports, publications, and other resources. Links to other sites.
- Pesticide Action Network Asia & Pacific
- Organic Consumers Association
- Resources for the Chemically sensitive A wide variety of information on health issues and treatments for the chemically sensitive person, alternatives to toxics, publications, etc.
- US EPA Chemical References Index Links to the US EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). IRIS contains chemical health risk assessments and regulatory information. Also links to The Environmental Defense Fund's Chemical Scorecard site. This provides profiles of chemicals and summarises information about health effects, hazard rankings, industrial and consumer product uses, environmental releases and transfers, risk assessment values and regulation.
Genetic Engineering Links
- Alliance for Bio-Integrity
- E Ann Clark, Professor of Plant Agriculture at Guelph University, Ontario has presented many interesting papers on the inherent flaws of GE and biotechnology in agriculture.
- http://www.biointegrity.org/ Steve Druker, Public Interest Attorney, USA. An informative site for those wanting more info about the anti-GE debate.
- The Fallacy of Seeking to Control Nature With Genetically Engineered Organisms A submission to the NZ Commissioner for the Environment in response to an invitation to comment on proposals for GE control of possums in New Zealand.
- Physicians and Scientists for Responsible Genetics promotes education, research and analysis, and public debate on GE. The New Zealand branch is part of an international movement.
- Prince of Wales Website Information on organic pholosophies, genetic engineering, and social reforms
- GE Free NZ - Campagning to keep New Zealand ge free in food and environment
Health Related Links
- Aspartame Watchdog Information dealing with a range of Aspartame induced health problems from brain tumours and multiple sclerosis to Alzheimer's and neurological symptoms.
- MCS Referral & Resources Chemical Sensitivity Reource finder.
- Nutrition Awareness - Practical information for improving your health.
Others
- The Clean Green Car Company are New Zealand’s only Hybrid Car Specialists. They stock the biggest range of quality used Hybrid Cars in New Zealand. Hybrid cars use up to half as much petrol as an equivalent non-hybrid car and produce up to 90% less noxious pollution.
