BioGro NZ

BioGro was proud to be one of the sponsors of the Young Organic Growers Alliance Aotearoa launch party hosted by Monavale Blueberries Limited recently. So awesome to see the next generation of farmers and growers networking and collaborating!

The event, held near Cambridge just after Fieldays, attracted people from all over the North Island. The group (YOGAA for short) is aimed at people in the organic sector aged under 40, and it includes market gardeners, orchardists, dairy farmers and viticulturists.

Thanks to BioGro team member Luca Park Fant for representing us there! Taupō MP Louise Upston MP was also in attendance. And special thanks to Alex Morrissey, organiser extraordinaire from Little Farms NZ!

Stunning photos courtesy of Ilse de Klerk @ Ilumography

Recognise any of these BioGro folks? Can you put names to the faces, or vice versa?

The board and BioGro NZ leadership team met recently for a two-day strategy day. Pictured are BioGro board members (left to right): David McNeill, Jon Merrick, Clare Morgan, chair Peter Harris, Ashley Smout, Charles Hyland; and BioGro staff Janelle Bennett, Tania Thomas (General Manager) and John Thompson.

🧬GE Alert! 🧬

Come along to the Organics Aotearoa New Zealand webinar tomorrow evening Wednesday 10 June, and learn more about the HSNO and ACVM Amendment Bills.
➡️Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill
➡️Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill

These two bills which have been introduced recently to parliament, look to loosen GE laws - not good news for the organic sector. Submissions are due next Monday 15 June, so come along, be informed by this panel of experts, find out more about their implications for the organic sector, and what they mean for the wider community of non-GMO farmers, producers and consumers.

Join in as OANZ presents its position on the HSNO and ACVM Amendment Bills, their submission findings, and a submission guide so you can take action before the 15 June deadline.

You'll be informed and ready to act.

Register now for the webinar: 10 June, 7.30 pm via Zoom.
Free and open to all.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fQeaqhQOR5yaGcpbuEdIcQ?brid=YWdncwGcCkI_tHfzzrFrM8VVnL03 #/registration