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In memory of Peter Downard

Peter Downard passed away in mid February. He served the broader agriculture sector all his life (71 years), and the last quarter century or so the organic sector. Pete was born to agriculture, livestock farming (dairy in particular), and learnt by observation and engagement.

Since 1997, Pete and his wife Dyan have operated BioGro certified kiwifruit orchards, their own and a

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