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7389: Development of organic farming in distant rural Maori communities in New Zealand

Kerckhoffs, Dr LHJ (Huub) (2006) Development of organic farming in distant rural Maori communities in New Zealand. Paper presented at Joint Organic Congress, Odense, Denmark, May 30-31, 2006..

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Abstract - A unique programme was initiated between scientists and distant rural Māori communities in New Zealand’s East Coast to help these communities with the transition from extensive agriculture to intensive organic horticulture. Through intensive collaboration and interaction with local organic Māori growers (organised within a growers’ trust), scientific, educa-tional and extension services have been provided to develop and implement best organic vegetable grow-ing practices. Initial topics were soil (fertility) and weed management, and these were illustrated in a range of workshops, fieldwalks and fieldtrials.

Document Language:English
Research affiliation: International Conferences > Joint Organic Congress 2006 > Theme 1: Research in sustainable systems
Total budget (Euro):0
Orgprints ID Number:7389
Contact:Kerckhoffs, Dr LHJ (Huub)
Deposited On:09 May 2006
EPrint Type:Submit a paper or a poster to a conference
Published?:Published
Type of presentation:Paper
Peer Review Status:Not peer-reviewed

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