Research measures sustainability of organics
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Research measures sustainability of organics – Massey University
A Massey University researcher has found organic fruit growing operations are environmentally sustainable and could trade carbon credits in the future.
Girija Page graduated yesterday with a PhD in Agricultural and Horticultural Systems and Management. She developed a framework to assess the sustainability of organic fruit growing, which will help gauge the efficacy of horticultural systems.
Her research analysed energy efficiency and environmental impacts of organic kiwifruit and organic apple growing operations in the Bay of Plenty and the Hawke’s Bay.
“New Zealand has a reputation for producing export goods that are thought to have less impact on the environment,” Dr Page says. “International markets are seeking goods that have been produced in this way, so this research fits well with the Government’s focus on sustainability and life cycle analysis.”
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