The BHU Future Farming Centre
The BHU Future Farming Centre is dedicated to the science and extension of permanent and whole-system agricultures and horticultures, such as organic agriculture, ecological agriculture, agroecology, and biological farming, for the benefit of all farmers and growers.
The FFC has three main areas of activity: research, extension and consulting, thus offering farmers and growers all the services they need to help them optimise their production systems.
Lincoln University
Has been teaching agriculture for 140 years. But as New Zealand’s economy has grown ever more diverse, they have kept pace. They offer a perfect balance of credibility, experience and future-focus with a range of specialised areas, which include agriculture, horticulture, winemaking and grape-growing, business, property and valuation, environmental management, tourism, sport and recreation and landscape architecture.
Rata Foundation
Rātā Foundation is the South Island’s most significant community investment fund. Over the last 37 years, Rātā has provided nearly $600 million in social impact to community organisations across its funding regions of Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, and the Chatham Islands.
The long-term strategic objective of Rātā is to invest in communities to enable a higher standard of community well-being.
Foodstuffs
Is a proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh, On the Spot and Trents stores feeding the South Island. Their teams work hard together to positively impact their customers’ lives everyday by bringing them great value, quality groceries, and friendly service.
Bio-Protection
Focus on fundamental research into natural, sustainable ways of protecting New Zealand from plant pests, diseases and weeds.
Their aim is to develop sustainable pest management solutions that will help New Zealand’s plant-based primary production to flourish, while maintaining the pristine natural environment.
