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Organics is one of the world’s fastest growing food sectors, moving from niche to mainstream. The organic eating experience has become a lifestyle choice - based on quality, taste, health, food safety and environmental decisions.

Avalon Organic meat is free of antibiotics, genetically modified foods and other artificial drugs.

Livestock are raised in a healthier, more sustainable environment that safeguards groundwater as well as soil and plant biodiversity.

Avalon Organic have an exciting range of gourmet chilled or frozen lamb, mutton, beef cuts processed to export standard.

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A comparison of the organic and conventional livestock farming systems of Avalon Farming in West Otago

Published: 11/10/2010

Published in the Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 68

Organic farming in New Zealand is not considered a mainstream option for farmers. This paper compares organic and conventional farms running side by side at

Avalon Farming and details why Avalon Farming is expanding its organic area.

Included in the paper are details of the conversion to organic farming and its success.

Topics include:

Challenges of converting from a conventional to an organic system.
Comparing conventional and organic production and the financial returns.
Marketing options for organic farmers in New Zealand including the growth of farmers markets

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Avalon Ultimate Feature on 'Country Calendar' DVD

Published: 11/08/2010

Legendary TV show Country Calendar has showcased many of New Zealand's leading organic and biodynamic farmers since airing their first organic story in 1976.

One of these stories - entitled 'A Sheep's Tail' is the story of the Avalon Ultimate. The episode broadcast on March 6 2010 is available to watch online at TVNZ OnDemand.

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Homeopathy

Published: 29/07/2010

Homeopathy does work on our large sheep and beef property. We have tested FEC levels and antibody levels in our stock after using homeopathic remedies, proving a positive response to the remedies used. It is our first line of defence if animals become ill.

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