Donald Nordeng
Policy analyst and consultant in organic agriculture, sustainable food systems, and agricultural trade. Wellington, New Zealand.
I research and analyse the policy and commercial dimensions of New Zealand’s organic sector, with a particular focus on the Organic Products and Production Act 2023 and its cross-government implications.
In March 2026 I published two research papers on organic agriculture in New Zealand — the evidence base and the policy landscape.
Policy Analysis
Independent research on organic regulation, sustainable food systems,
and primary sector environmental management.
Regulatory Consulting
Advisory support on OPPA 2023 compliance, National Organic Standard
transition, and OOAP export requirements.
Market Access
Strategic advice for organic exporters on certification pathways and
trading partner regulatory environments across EU, UK, Japan, and the US.
Recent Research
March 2026
Systematic Advantages of Organic Agriculture in New Zealand
A research synthesis drawing on the ARGOS longitudinal programme,
Landcare Research, and commercial data from Pāmu and Fonterra.
Five dimensions: soil health, water quality, commercial viability,
climate, and public health.
March 2026
New Zealand Government Policies Referencing Organic Agriculture:
A Policy Landscape and Update Analysis
Cross-government analysis of 15 policy instruments across 7 agencies
requiring update following the Organic Products and Production Act 2023.
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