Organic Dairy Certification
BioGro has been certifying organic dairy farmers since 1983, with a dedicated team that has specialist knowledge.
Dairy farming is time-consuming, so we take it upon ourselves to simplify the organic certification process as much as possible so you can focus on what you do best.
Scroll below to find out how you can become certified organic on our dairy programme.
Certification can take up to 3 years.
BioGro help you every step of the way, below we explain how your organic journey would look from start to finish.
Expression of Interest
Tell us you're interested in organic certification.
We are available for contact on weekdays between 9-5, with a whole team eager to help you. The quickest route for contact is to register your interest.
Alternatively, you can email us using info[at]biogro.co.nz or call us on 04-801 9741.
Organic Certification Webinar
If you or your business are new to organics, our Organic Certification Webinars are a great opportunity to learn more about the certification process, hosted by experts from the BioGro team.
If this sounds like something that you could benefit from, be sure to sign up - so, what are you waiting for?
Initial Assessment
Once you’ve reached out to BioGro, we will get in contact to find out more about you and your situation. After this initial discussion, if you are still committed to starting your organic journey, the below outlines what this will look like;
We will ask you to complete and send a short Application Form, we will invoice you on receipt of your application.
BioGro will set you up with your own personal log-in. Once we get you online, we will ask you to fill out the online forms.
Once the certification fee has been paid, BioGro will assess your application.
Whilst assessing your application, BioGro will arrange for an auditor to visit your operation to carry out an on-site inspection.
Following a satisfactory audit report, we issue you with certification, and supply you with our highly recognised logo. We then require a copy of the product label(s) for us to assess and approve before you go to print
What we will ask for
It is crucial that you send us all necessary documentation, and ensure that all online forms are filled out carefully and correctly. We will give you guidance during this stage - below we list a handful of information we will ask for, but not limited to;
Site Map
Declaration of LPI
Soil Test (Nutrient and Multi-residue)
Conversion Plan (If applicable)
Neighbour Notification Letter
Parallel Production Procedures (If applicable)
Cost
The annual cost of certification is $2046 plus label approval fees, auditor fees, and G.S.T (auditor fee calculated by region).
Please be aware that there are also small ongoing approval charges. Once you have submitted your application, we will give you a personalised quote.
Timeframe
BioGro certification requires a minimum of 3 years of compliance with the BioGro NZ Organic Standards;
Year 1 - Registration year (CO)
Year 2 - C1 Conversion status
Year 3 - C2 Conversion status
Year 4 onwards - fully certified organic
Your first audit will determine the registration start date of your property. To move through each stage of conversion to fully certified, you will need to demonstrate compliance with the BioGro NZ Organic Standards through annual renewal applications and audits.
JERSEY GIRL ORGANICS - CASE STUDY
For over 100 years, the Vosper family have worked the land at Cleavedale Farm, Matamata. The history of their family and farm plays an important role in defining who they are and how they operate. Jersey Girl Organics is committed to sustainability in all that they do, deciding to start their organic journey in 2004.