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| .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 |
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David Wright |
PO Box 39045 |
Wellington |
04 589 5366 |
04 589 5365 |
biodynamics@clear.net.nz |
www.biodynamic.org.nz |
| .Kings Seeds (NZ) Ltd. |
Retail and Wholesale: Mail order seeds for home gardeners and commercial growers. New Zealands largest range of culinary and medicinal herbs, gourmet and heirloom vegetables, old fashioned and modern flowers.
Other selections include organically certified range, seeds for sprouting with high health properties, wild flowers and herbal leys. Over 100 new releases this year including expanded organic range. We also market the Herb Heaven brand of essential and fragrant oils. New 100 page plus colour catalogue due out June 2001. $7.50 including postage. |
seed, culinary herbs, medicinal herbs, essential oils |
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Gerard & Barbara Martin. |
PO Box 283 |
Katikati 3063 |
07 549 3409 |
07 549 3408 |
kings.seed@xtra.co.nz |
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| Asian-Seed
Ltd. |
Certified
by IFOAM and Demeter.
Organic Vegetable seed of commercial basis. Ask for a free catalogue. |
seed |
IFOAM
& Demeter |
Roger
Anderson |
PO
Box 7213 |
Taradale,
Napier |
06
8443323 |
06
8443590 |
rogera@asian-seed.co.nz |
www.asian-seed.co.nz |
| Broomhill Farm |
clover seed, wheat, peas, beans, carrots, lettuce, silverbeet, courgettes, pumpkin |
arable, clover seed, wheat, peas, beans, carrots, lettuce, silverbeet, courgettes, pumpkin, vegetables |
Bio-Gro full and C2, C1 |
John Christey |
RD 3 |
Leeston,
Canterbury |
03 324 2407 |
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| Carr Contracting Ltd. |
The processing and storage of organic grain and seed. |
contractor dehydration, seed grain |
BioGro processor |
Craig Carr |
PO Box 125, |
Ashburton |
03 308 7226 |
03 308 1992 |
craig@carrs.co.nz |
www.carrs.co.nz |
| Corson Grain
Limited |
Suppliers of
untreated hybrid seed for maize grain, maize silage, seetcorn and popcorn
growers. |
seed |
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Hamish Cheetham |
PO Box 1046 |
Gisborne |
06 867 9759 |
06 867 9307 |
hamishc@corson.co.nz |
www.corson.co.nz |
| Eco-Logic Concepts |
Certified Bio-Gro suppliers of the following services and products - Commercial medicinal herb production. Contract nursery for supply of herb seedlings, vegetable seedlings and selected fruit tree species. Suppliers of commercial quantities of medicinal herb seed. Manufacturers of Eco-seaweed leachate and extract. Manufacturers of both solid and liquid vermicast products. Table grape production. Passionfruit, tamarillo and avocado production. |
herbs medicinal, seedlings, plants, seed, liquid fertiliser, worm casts, table grapes, Passionfruit, tamarillo and avocado |
Bio-Gro #233 |
Graeme Reid |
1494 Old Coach Road,
RD 6 |
Te Puke |
07 533 3711 |
07 533 3711 |
herbmark.nz@xtra.co.nz |
http://welcome.to/herbmark |
| Egmont Seed Company |
Wholesale: pumice, perlite, vermiculite, petepots, moulded fibre pots, bamboo, sticky traps, beat-a-bug concentrate, untreated vegetable seeds. |
seed, media, sticky traps |
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John McCullough |
PO Box 674 |
New Plymouth |
06 751 2263 |
06 751 4463 |
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| Far North Organic Growers and Producers Asociation |
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seed, group, certification |
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Merlin Rees |
C/-It's Healthy, The Plaza |
Kaitaia |
09 408 3238 |
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| Garrett |
Fresh vegetables, pumpkin seeds. Expport vegetable Processing/Packing |
vegetables seed processor packer |
BioGro full |
Kim Garrett |
PO Box 8160, |
Havelock North |
06 876 4361, 025 335410 |
06 876 4361 |
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| Hohepa Home |
Retail: vegetable seeds - send SAE for list. Biodynaimc preparations.
Wholesale: vegetable seeds, medicinal herbs, rosemary oil, garlic, Demeter vegetables. |
seed, biodynamic preparations, medicinal herbs, garlic, vegetables, herb oils rosemary oil |
Demeter #38 full |
Chris Hull & Grant Hughs |
Fryers Rd, RD 2
PO Box 7385 |
Taradale,
Napier |
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06 8444 943 |
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| Koanga Gardens |
Members of our charitable trust can purchase NZ and other Heritage garden plant material via mail order: organic vegetable and flower seeds (GE free), cuttings & rootstock & scionwood of old fruit trees, books and workshops. We hold regular Guided Tours and Open Days. |
seed, propagation material, plants, books, tours, courses |
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Sabine Drueckler |
RD 2, Maungaturoto |
Northland |
09 431 2145 |
09 431 2745 |
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www.koanga.org.nz |
| Leighton Downs |
Wholesale: lamb, sheep, wool, wheat, barley, linseed, buckwheat, peas, vegetable seed, sweetcorn, onions, potatoes, swedes. |
lambs, sheep, meat, wool, grains, wheat, barley, buckwheat, peas, seed, vegetables, sweetcorn, onions, potatoes |
Bio-Gro full and exporter |
Jim Brooker |
Highfield Road,
RD 1, Aylesbury |
Christchurch |
03 318 1890 |
03 318 1241 |
abrooker@xtra.co.nz |
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| Mataura Island |
vegetable seed, cattle and calves, lambs, milk, unscoured wool, swedes |
seed stock milk products, wool, cattle, lambs |
Bio-Gro full and C2 |
Ian Sloan |
No 1 RD, |
Wyndham, Southland |
03 206 4464 |
03 206 4907 |
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| Midlands Seed Ltd. |
Production and Export of white clover, vegetable seeds, borage etc. |
export clover and vegetable seed borage seed |
BioGro exporter |
Duncan Storrier |
393-405 West Street,
PO Box 65 |
Ashburton |
03 308 1265 |
03 308 1266 |
office@midlands.co.nz |
www.midlands.co.nz |
| Natural Extracts |
We require the following raw materials:
Borage, Kava Kava roots, Flax seed, Marigold dry meal, Valerian root/berries/herbs |
herbs, flax seed, valerian |
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Rao S Kolli |
Flat S2, Plot no 75A, Road 13, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills |
Hyderabad |
91 40 355 1595 |
91 40 355 1595 |
kolliipex@yahoo.com |
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| Organically Yours |
Retail: Mail order eco seeds, nation wide and export. Some certified varieties. All open pollinated. Catalogue available by sending $2.80 in stamps. Holistic garden service Wellington only.
Wholesale: Mail order eco seeds, nationwide. Contact Organically Yours for terms of sale. |
seed, garden maintenance |
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Dave Treadwell |
PO Box 12075 for correspondence and orders.
Office at 13 Awarua St, Ngaio. |
Wellington |
04 479 4444 |
04 475 3810 |
organicallyyours@xtra.co.nz |
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| Peter Cates Ltd. |
We are a Grain and Seed Company, registered for exporting Organic Grain and Seed. Exported white clover to Europe. Grow milling and feed wheat, peas for the New Zealand market. |
grain, seed, white clover, wheat peas |
Certenz #67 |
John Hamilton |
PO Box 337 |
Ashburton |
03 3087 166 |
03 3089 398 |
info@petercates.co.nz |
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| Pukunui Herbs |
Growers and suppliers of medicinal herbs and medicinal herb seed. Contract herb drying facilities available. Also produce cereal and vegetable seed crops. Products available this year outside contractual obligations include various medicinal herbs including, echinacea, valerian and red clover. Rye also available |
medicinal herbs, valerian, seed dehydration, echinacea red clover, rye |
Bio-Gro #2045 full, C2, registration |
Peter and Ange Montgomery |
158 Gore Bay Rd, |
Cheviot, Canterbury |
03 319 8722 |
03 319 8722 |
ange@chch.planet.org.nz |
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| Terrace Farm |
Retail or Wholesale: Wheat (Otane, Atawa, Purple, Durum) rye, buckwheat, marrowfat peas, linseed, henwheat, buckwheat husk for making pillows, green manure crops (lupins, buckwheat, red clover). Zentrofan flour, stoneground flour, white flour, bran, semolina, wheatgerm meal. Red clover for sprouting and sowing. |
grain, linseed, peas, flour, seed, herbal ley, clover |
Demeter #37 full |
Geoff Wilson, Ira Wilson |
RD 12 |
Methven, Canterbury |
03 302 8663 |
03 302 8623 |
terracefarm@actrix.gen.nz |
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| 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 |
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| Wildflower World Ltd. |
Retail: Wildflower seed, pure uncoated for small gardens, orchards and meadows. Organic orchard meadow mix for biological control in organic orchards. |
seed, herbal leys, biological control |
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Geoff & Liz Brunsden |
PO Box 8161 |
Tauranga |
07 576 0470 |
07 576 0447 |
info@wildflower.co.nz |
www.wildflower.co.nz |
| Yates New Zealand Ltd. |
Yates NZ Ltd. is a wholesale distributor with a range of organic products suitable for the home garden and commercial markets. Currently no products have full organic certification with any NZ organic authority. However a number of Yates products have been approved with restrictions for use by organic growers. |
horticultural supplies, seed, pest and disease management |
Bio-Gro |
Lyn Wong or Alan MacDonald |
PO Box 1109, |
Auckland |
09 636 2800 |
09 636 2802 |
Lyn.Wong@yates.co.nz |
www.yates.co.nz |
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