New Zealand's organic sector has grown 30 per cent over the past two years to an estimated value of $600 million, led by a 42 per cent jump in organic exports.
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ), chief executive Brendon Hoare spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay about whether organics couldbe the way forward for New Zealand agriculture.
Although organics is not the biggest market compared to conventional agriculture it is the "fastest mover" says Hoare.
"[The] organic food [market] ... is being led by consumers so the whole thing is the fastest growing multi-food sector in the world."
There are no short cuts when it comes to organic farming as it takes three years to shift to the process says Hoare.
