food system infrastructure
The Strait of Hormuz and your butter
When the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed in March, it didn't just disrupt oil. A third of the world's fertiliser trade moved through that channel. NZ farming is feeling it.
food system infrastructure
When the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed in March, it didn't just disrupt oil. A third of the world's fertiliser trade moved through that channel. NZ farming is feeling it.
Organic Farming New Zealand
Three farmers. One clear message: organic transition isn't about swapping products, it's about rebuilding your whole farming system. And for most of them, the numbers got better.
Organic Farming New Zealand
This webinar explored collaboration, grower pay, food access, and why the future of organic and regenerative farming in NZ may depend on reshaping the wider food system, not just expanding a niche.
Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects households directly with farms through seasonal food subscriptions. This guide explains how CSA works, where it exists in New Zealand, and why farm–community partnerships are becoming an important part of resilient local food systems.
Explore the growing Places guide for shops, markets, growers, and suppliers across New Zealand.
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