Organic Certification Readiness

Step 1 of 6

What do you produce on your farm?

Select all that apply — different products have different certification pathways.

Dairy (milk, cream)

Beef or sheep (meat)

Other livestock (pigs, poultry, deer)

Cropping (grains, seeds, hay)

Horticulture (vegetables, fruit, herbs)

Processed products (wine, juice, packaged food)

Step 2 of 6

Where do you sell your products?

This affects which certifications and government programmes apply to you.

Mainly within New Zealand

Mainly to export markets (Australia, EU, UK, Asia)

Both — NZ and export

Not sure yet — still planning

Step 3 of 6

How long have you been farming this land?

Your conversion period — the time the land must be managed organically before you can certify — depends on what's been applied to it.

Less than 2 years

2–5 years

More than 5 years

New land — just starting or recently purchased

Step 4 of 6

What inputs do you currently use on your farm?

Select everything you've used in the last 3 years. Don't worry — there are no wrong answers, this just helps us identify what you'll need to sort before certification.

Synthetic nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. urea)

Herbicides (e.g. glyphosate / Roundup)

Pesticides or insecticides

Conventional veterinary medicines (drenches, antibiotics)

Lime or natural rock minerals only

I already use minimal or no synthetic inputs

Step 5 of 6

Have you been certified organic before?

This affects how much of the process you're already familiar with — and whether any previous records can help you.

Yes — I've been certified before (same land)

Yes — but on different land

No — this is my first time

I was certified but let it lapse

Step 6 of 6

Where should we send your report?

We'll email you a personalised readiness summary and checklist based on your answers. No spam — just your report.

Your name

Email address

Your email is only used to send this report. We do not share it with anyone.

Please enter your name and a valid email address.

Your personalised report

Your Organic Certification Readiness Report

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Estimated time to certify

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Readiness level

🌿 Your certification pathway

✅ Your priority checklist

📋 Regulations that apply to you

→ Your next steps

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Based on: New Zealand Government Policies Referencing Organic Agriculture, Donald Nordeng, March 2026.
This report is indicative guidance only — always confirm requirements with your Recognised Entity (BioGro NZ or AsureQuality) and MPI.