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.AG First Consultants Canterbury Ltd. Consultancy services to the organic industry from a past auditor. Including business plans, feasibility studies, certification applications, technical consultancy and Resource Management Act consultancy. consultants Bio-Gro Andrew Rosanowski PO Box 72, Rangiora Christchurch 8254 03 313 0079 03 313 0092 andy.rosanowski@agfirst.co.nz .
.Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association The following are products and services available to the Association members. Some are also sold to non-members.
Magazine: Harvests
The Association's magazine Harvests covers different aspects of biodynamics in New Zealand in its quarterly schedule. It offers home gardener and professional farmer alike a valuable forum for sharing problems, solutions and insights both practical and conceptual, related to the work.
Field Days and Seminars
Regular field days and seminars are held in different parts of New Zealand, enabling those interested to come together for talks, discussions and practical activities. These are arranged by local groups and may engage the services of specialists for lectures and practical demonstrations. Overseas specialists are sometimes available as guest speakers.
The Hawke's Bay Education Group also runs seminars and a full time five month diploma course through Taruna College, PO Box 8103, Havelock North, ph. 06 877 7174, fax 06 877 7014.
Biodynamic Calendar
A comprehensive farming and gardening calendar, containing broad explanation for its use, is provided free to members or can be bought from the Association office by non-members.
Biodynamic Preparations
An essential element of biodynamic practice is the use of special plant, animal, mineral preparations. These are made by the Association and supplied to members at a reasonable price.
Lending Library
A small postal lending library is available, containing a range of publications relating to various facets of biodynamics and sustainable agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
New Books
Grasp the Nettle by Peter Proctor - provides a basic guide to biodynamic farming, including details of how to make and use the biodynamic preparations.
Biodynamic Perspectives - an anthology of articles by members of the Association on practical and philosphical topics (Published 2001)
Demeter Certification
Demeter is an internationally recognised certification trademark, indicating that the produce carrying this mark has been grown to the highest possible standards using biodynamic methods. Full Demeter certification, renewable annually, can be applied for after three years of biodynamic practice.
Advisory Service
Advisors are available for farm visits and input at local field days and seminars. Fees are kept to the minimum necessary to cover costs. All members working toward Demeter Certification require an annual advisory or inspection visit, according to the stage they have reached. Other visits are made by arrangement with the Association office.
Seed Bank
This is a service whereby both members and non-members are able to obtain quality non-hybrid vegetable, herb and flower seed. Contact: Chris Hull, C/- Hohepa Homes, Fryers Road, RD 2, Napier. Ph. 06 844 2670
Bio Dynamic Opportunities in Training: Practical Experience
A number of Association members are prepared to offer interested people the opportunity of working experience on their properties. Period of stay is negotiable, with accommodation and board usually exchanged for work.
Regional Group Contacts
Northland - Bert Johnston, Ph. 09 434 3312
Auckland South - Ian & Kate Buckingham, Ph. 09 233 6006
Auckland North - Bernadette Blair, Ph. 09 415 9044
Bay of Plenty - West - Marcus and Barbara Reibstirn, Ph. 07 552 0750
Tony and Jocelyn Daamen, Ph. 07 552 0075
Bay of Plenty - East - Grant Young, Ph. 07 315 7895
Waikato - Tanja Benthien, Ph. 07 872 2545
Gisborne - Jack Wanklyn, Ph. 06 862 5484
Hawke's Bay - Hawkes Bay Biodynamic Organic Education Group: Cleone Armon, Ph. 06 878 3128
Hawkes Bay Biodynamic Group: Helen Gilbertson, Ph. 06 857 7006
Wairarapa - Frank van Steensel, Ph. 06 304 8116
Manawatu - Del and Jim Rutherford, Ph. 06 329 4882
Horowhenua - Tony Robinson, Ph. 06 368 9265
Canterbury - Annalie Mulholland, Ph. 03 381 0909
South Canterbury - John Guthrie & Dominique Davaux, Ph. 03 689 4880
Otago - Warrick Thomson, Ph. 03 418 3357
Southland - Robyn Guyton, Ph. 03 234 8249
National Council:
Roger Gillatt (Chairman) , Dargaville, Ph. 09 439 5904
Peter Bacchus, BOP, 07 542 0606
Tanja Benthien, Waikato, Ph. 07 872 2545
Nevill Pomare, Wairoa, Ph. 06 837 8818
Gill Cole, Shannon, 06 362 7729
Marinus LaRooij, Ph. 03 381 1237
Demeter Manager: Ian Henderson, Ph. 03 314 3712		 biodynamic preparations, books, information, seminars, certification, consultants, seed, education, groups .. David Wright PO Box 39045 Wellington 04 589 5366 04 589 5365 biodynamics@clear.net.nz www.biodynamic.org.nz
AgResearch Science Research and Development
AgResearch has an active nationwide research and development programme in low-chemical and organic farming systems.
Livestock-systems research has been conducted for more than 10 years at Winchmore Research Station in the South Island and Ballantrae Hill Country Research Station in the North Island.
AgResearch is working closely with various industry sectors to improve knowledge and opportunities for organic supply.
Retail Products: Organic beef and lamb. Knowledge of and consultancy to organic farming systems. Organic farming technology development.		 Information, research, consultancy, beef and lamb Bio-Gro full Dr. Alec Mackay AgResearch,
Private Bag 11008		 Palmerston North 06 356 8019 06 351 8032 MackayA@AgResearch.co.nz www.agresearch.cri.nz
Agriculture New Zealand Organic Farm Consultancy
Highly experienced senior agricultural and registered farm management consultant with strong interest in sustainability/organic systems offers services to help with on farm programmes from advanced QA, low chemical conventional, through to full organic conversions. Realistic rates, free off-site scoping interview offered.		 consultancy . Bruce Withell 130 Keith Street Palmerston North 06 356 1912 06 350 1720 brucewithell@clear.net.nz .
Agriculture New Zealand . consultants . Sandy Scarrow PO Box 792 Tauranga 07 578 6204, 025 425 436 07 571 8523 sandys@clear.net.nz www.agnz.co.nz
BioGlobal Consultancy Ltd. Organic consultancy. Specialists in production technology, certification and conversion process, organic product development. consultancy . Chris May 91B Boscabel Drive, Ohauiti Tauranga 07 544 6026 07 544 6266 biomays@clear.net.nz .
BioLink New Zealand Ltd. horticultural, consultants ,consultants, Bio-Gro Brian Callaghan PO Box 65281, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 09 479 1741 09 479 4884 info@biolink.co.nz http://www.biolink.co.nz
Cadwallader, D & D Organic Contact consultant, information . Denis Cadwallader 22 May Avenue Napier 025 481 782, private no. 06 834 3405 06 834 3406 deniscad@xtra.co.nz .
Clearwater Research and Consulting. Specialist in pheromone technology & organic growing systems. consultancy research pest and disease management . Dr. John Clearwater 63 Peter Buck Rd, Blockhouse Bay Auckland 7 09 828 3339, 025 224 8955 09 828 7349 j.clearwater@xtra.co.nz .
Downard, PC and DE Manage and run kiwifruit orchards and other horticulture operations organically. Consultancy. consultancy, contract orchard management Bio-Gro full Peter Downard 1151 Oreipunga Rd, RD 2 Cambridge 025 806 868, ah07 872 4703 07 872 4773 organic.hort@xtra.co.nz .
Eco-Agri-Logic Consultancy for ecological production systems. Course provider of National Certificate in Organic Horticulture. Research in organic production systems. consultants, education, research, information . Frank van Steensel 2494A Moroa Road, PO Box 19 Greytown 06 304 8116 06 304 8120 ecofarm@wise.net.nz .
Environmental Fertilisers Sustainable management consultancy.  Solid/Liquid fertilisers, Microbial products for soil/plant/insect management.
Humic/Fulvic/Ulmic Acid, Humates.
Compost tea/brewers, Paramagnetic rock dust (3800-5100), Biolime, Life-Force formulations, Chelated Trace minerals, Garden Fertilisers/ Roses/ Vegies/ Avos/ Corn/ Kiwifruit/ Dairy/ Nuts/ Grapes.		 consultants, fertilisers, liquid fertilisers, pest and disease management, compost, mineral fertilisers Bio-Gro #3533 Grant Paton 2103 SH2 TePuke 07 5737040 07 573 7041 gpaton@xtra.co.nz  
Exclusively Organic Extensive range of condiments and gourmet preserves. Special features: >95% of ingredients used are sourced from our farm. Produced runs are processed in small batches. Only certified honey is used as the "sweetener". Selected lines approved for diabetics.
Services: Organic Certification Advisory Service (BioGro NZ Inspectorate) 1995-1999 Professional guidance into all horticultural/agricultural enterprises.		 preserves, sauce, consultants Bio-Gro 490 production and processor Harry Lagocki & Anne Lagocki Knightsbridge, RD 2 (1739) Whakatane 07 322 8410 07 322 8410 <H&ALAGOCKI@xtra.co.nz .
Garuda Retail: Biodynamic Preparations - Organic and Biodynamic consultancy.
Wholesale: Biodynamic preparations.		 consultancy, biodynamic preparations BioGro input Glen Atkinson 83 Town Point Road, RD 9 TePuke 07 533 2454 07 533 2454 garuda@xtra.co.nz http://get.to/garuda
HerbMark Consultants Consultants in all aspects of the commercial medicinal herb industry as well as organic and bio-dynamic growing regimes utilised in all aspects of horticulture and agriculture. consultants biodynamic . Graeme Reid 1494 Old Coach Road TePuke 07 533 3711 07 5333711 herbmark.nz@xtra.co.nz http://welcome.to/herbmark
Kiwi Worms Ltd. Wholesale small quantities to bulk vermicast, vermiliquid, worms. consultations and presentations for clubs ans schools. worm products, information, consultant, education Bio-Gro pending 2001 Joanne Gundry . Tauranga 07 544 0763, 025 283 0833 07 544 0763 . .
Northfert Wholesale: Full consultancy for agriculture and horticulture . Soil tests, leaf analysis through to recommendations. Custom blended mixes using non acid dicalcic phosphate and trace elements, and sourcing appropriate fertiliser inputs. consultants, soil tests, plant test fertilisers, mineral fertiliser . Philippa Wynne 5 Estuary Way Tauranga 07 571 1123, 0800 684 337 07 571 1126 pipwyne@agsupplies.co.nz www.northfert.co.nz
Organic Dairy Consultancy Research and information. Extensive national and international contacts, up-to-date information of conventioanl and organic publications and events - I will find an answer to your question!
Groups of farmers: Meet with groups and evaluate their information needs. Organise field days, Organise expert speakers. Supply regular newsletters summarising each field day and other relevant information about national and international markets and organic certification issues. Facilitate and mediate for farmer/groups with certifiying agency.
Individual farmers: Provide inidividual support, explain/fill in forms, deal with conversion related issues. Get them started into conversion process.		 consultants, information - seminars, research . Hella Bauer-Eden RD 1 Wakefield 03 541 9550 . info@organicmilk.co.nz ..
Organic Farm and Garden Consultants . consultants . . 2 Nayland St,
Sumner		 Christchurch 03 326 5824 . . .
Prew, Cherryle BioGro Auditor, authorised consultant for BioGro management plans for BOP Waikato Otago and Southland consultant . Cherryle Prew 982 Kaipaki Road, RD 3 Cambridge 07 827 6682 025 2907 566 . cherryle.melton@xtra.co.nz .
Skelton Ivory Limited Skelton Ivory Limited is a Bio-Gro certified company, offering a range of appropriate pest, disease and nutritional management products to the organic horticultural industry.  This is supported by consultancy services to clients.  Our advisors are experienced and qualified horticulturalists, with a deep understanding of the New Zealand organic industry. pest and disease management, consultants Bio-Gro CO1 #4472 David Allan, Malcolm Crawford 208 Victoria St.
PO Box 1330		 Hastings 06 876 8029 06 878 5120 david@skeltons.co.nz .
Stocktech Ltd. Soil testing and fertiliser recommendations re organic certification. Non-invasive pregnancy testing - stress free and accurate. Consultancy for conversion of Dairy and Beef farms. Homeopathy with Stock tech co-director Julia Alabaster. Dairy cow selection. Selection criteria developed with a sophisticated computor programme using 23 farm input criteria and up to 33 individual cow criteria.. Plus a wide range of complimentary services - weighing, condition scoring, freeze branding, calf de-horning and grazing services. soil test, consultants, homeopathic treatment . Chris Bone PO box 1803 Whangarei 09 434 4063,
025 812 935		 09 434 4063 chris@stocktech.co.nz www.stocktech.co.nz
Sustain-Ability & Ecogrape Services Apples, Pears, Beef (Farm), Myco-San, Myco-Sin, Oikomb, Neemazal, SM6 Organic, Maltaflor, Consultancy business for advisory and input services supply for viticulture/horticulture. Inputs for biological pest and disease management, NeemAzal for insect regulation, Homeopathy on the farm, Biological soil tests, Liquid seaweed extract.
Hidden Valley Guest Accommodation. Two bedroom guest house, self contained, stylish and comfortable.		 apples, pears, beef, consultancy, organic sprays, soil test, homeopathic treatment, liquid fertiliser pest and disease management, accommodation Demeter #78 full Andreas Welte PO Box 64 Motueka 03 527 8095 03 527 8395 awelte@clear.net.nz home.clear.net.nz/pages/awelte
The Biodynamic Consultancy Society (Inc.)  We are a network of competent consultants with incorporated codes of ethics and experience in organic land management.  We have consultants throughout New Zealand.  Our collective aim is to provide and facilitate consultancy services for all forms of organic agriculture, no matter how large or small. consultants . Barbara Gillatt (Sec) Redhill, RD 1 Dargaville 09 439 5904 09 439 5906 gillatts@xtra.co.nz .
The Chilli Patch (Biodynamic Orchard) Wholesale: Avocados (Hass, Reed, Feurte'), Lemons (Meyer), Limes. Organic/Biodynamic consultancy service. avocados, lemons limes consultancy Demeter #103  Tony & Jocelyn Daamen PO Box 16101 Tauranga 3003 07 552 0075, 021 552 555 07 552 0076 avocados@paradise.net.nz .
Treedimensions Orchard fruit (fresh and dried) hundreds of varieties, fruit leather - consulting services fruit dried fruit consultant Demeter #26 full Dieter Proebst Shaggery Rd, Westbank,
PO Box 211		 Motueka 03 528 8718 03 528 8454 treedimensions@paradise.net.nz www.treedimensions.co.nz
Waihi Bush Organic Farm Wholesale and Retail: Flax Seed Oil, in liquid and capsule forms, StarFlax and Essential Balance Oil Blends, Flax Seed Oil for Animal Health, Nutri-Flax Fibre, Apple Cider Vinegar, Linseed Oil-cake Pellets (stockfeed) and Whole Linseed.
Organic consultant - arable and livestock.		 oil, capsules, medicinal herbs, essential oils, flax seed products, linseed, grains, consultant, barley Bio-Gro full #172 Christopher or David Musgrave 83 Burdon Road,
Woodbury, RD 21		 Geraldine 03 692 2842 03 692 2849 waihibush@clear.net.nz .