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ORICoop is pleased to be working with partners across Australia and the globe, to expand our understanding of organic farming, agro-ecology, regenerative farming systems, succession in farming, localised food, Investment and Co-operatives. Enjoy the expansion of these resources, and watch as these resources grow!
Open Hearts and Hands for Bushfire Affected Farms
On Thursday afternoon the cars began arriving at Christine and Chris Watts’ Paynesville farm. Parking in an empty horse paddock, people lay out tents and swags, pull on work shirts and boots and introduce themselves. All of us have been drawn here by the desire to...
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SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH OUR ORGANIC FARMERS
Since early December, ORICoop has been championing the Organic Farmers Bushfire Appeal to directly assist organic and biodynamic farmers across Southern Australia to get through the bushfire crisis and back farming as quickly as possible. Our original target was to...
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Organic Farmer’s Bushfire Appeal update
Great news! Certified organic fodder due to arrive Christmas Eve! When we launched the Organic Farmers Bushfire Appeal two weeks ago, our aim was to raise $14,000 to purchase and transport a B-double load (approx. 50 tonnes) of certified organic fodder to farms in...
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Organic Farmer’s Bushfire Appeal
Our organic farmers need you! Organic and biodynamic farmers are in the direct line of the NSW and QLD bushfires. You can support them directly HERE Numerous certified organic producers are in imminent danger, but due to their farming enterprises cannot leave their...
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Marook Farm – it’s all in the tub!
A reflection from Heidi, of Marrook Farm. A Certified Biodynamic Dairy in NSW, near Taree. Our situation currently is that we have been in drought for the last three years with increasing severity. In many previous years we have been self-sufficient in feed, making...
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As our we share the stories of ORICoop farmers – we hope that our farmers can become the true champions of our food system, one farm, one steward, one meal at a time. Enjoy Doug’s family story!
read moreBlack Barn Farm reflections
Here at ORICoop we appreciate being able to share some personal stories of our farmers, their farm journeys, the good & bad times, and why they do what they do. We think by enabling farmers to work together, share with each other, farmers are together a stronger voice. Enjoy the story of Black Barn Farm …..
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UK farmers to be given first ever targets on soil health
Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent The Guardian 14 May 2018 New bill will be first step by ministers to protect and restore soil as fears grow over a future soil fertility crisis A new bill will be brought before parliament this year mandating, for the first...
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An Apple Shows Just How Broken Our Food System Is
By Otto Scharmer 05/27/2018 08:00 am ET Updated May 28, 2018 Buying and eating apples seems a pretty healthy thing to do. But a new study has found that every 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) of conventionally grown apples creates health effects costing 21 cents due to the effects...
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Growing Victoria’s artisanal agriculture and premium food sector
Agriculture Victoria has launched the $2 million Artisanal Agriculture and Premium Food program. The program will support the growth of Victoria's food and agriculture businesses and identify pathways to market for artisanal and premium products. READ...
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