- Biodynamic agriculture, or Biodynamics is
an organic farming system. The term biodynamic was coined by Steiner's
adherents. A central aspect of Biodynamics is that the farm as a whole is
seen as an organism, and therefore should be a closed self-nourishing
system.
- Biodynamic agriculture regards the farm
as an ecological entity, or organism, of which humans as well as plants and
animals play an integral role. The holistic "systems" approach of
Biodynamics requires integrated management practices – such as
crop-rotation, composting, incorporation of animals, soil management and the
application of biodynamic preparations – to promote and maintain soil
health.
- Biodynamics is an advanced organic method
in which no artificial fertilizers or chemical sprays are used. The plant is
influenced not just by the soil in which it grows, but by the water in the
soil and the atmosphere, other plants nearby, the air around it, the amount
of light and warmth it receives from the sun, and also the influences coming
from other cosmic bodies, the moon, planets and stars.
- The soil is the most important basis of
all gardening and farming. For optimum plant vitality, soils are gradually
developed into a humus – rich, friable, well structured, well drained state.
- Biodynamic growers use a variety of
techniques to develop healthy humus levels in soil so that plants can feed
naturally. They never apply raw manures or compost which has not been
properly matured to food crops as this would result in soluble nutrients
spreading through the soil water, causing the same unnatural forced plant
feeding as artificial fertilizers with the same undesirable consequences.
- The most powerful substance on earth for
the development of soil fertility – cow horns are filled with fresh cow
manure and buried in well drained fertile soil in autumn. The horns are dug
up in spring. The manure has been transformed into a sweet smelling pure
colloidal humus substance.
- The compost preparations, 502 - 507 are
made from specially prepared plant materials and are used in compost heaps
to produce 100% colloidal humus which turned into the soil is the ideal
plant food. Good compost should be moist, dark and sweet smelling, and have
a texture and kneadability similar to putty or modeling clay.
- Biodynamic agriculture sees the basis of
pest and disease control arising from a strong healthy balanced farm
organism. Where this is not yet achieved it uses techniques reminiscent of
fertilization for pest control and weed control. Most of these techniques
include using the ashes of a pest or weed that has been trapped or picked
from the fields and ceremonially burnt. Steiner sees pests and weeds as a
result of imbalance between life forces emanated from the earth.
- Any biodynamic produce is also organic. A
biodynamic farm works exactly the same as an organic farm in using no
pesticides, herbicides etc; but there are various agricultural methods which
are unique to biodynamic farming.
- Like organic farming, this system uses
no harmful herbicides, pesticides, systemic fungicides, or synthetic
fertilizers. Biodynamic farming uses natural compost to promote beneficial
bacteria and build up and maintain stable humus in the soil; this soil
vitality then supports the quality and health of the plants that grow in it.
- Biodynamic gardening is a variant of
organic gardening as we know it. All organic methods exclude the use of
chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and their first priority is the quality
and vitality of the soil.
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- Biodynamics
- Bio-dynamics-an introduction
- Sustainable Agriculture: an introduction
- Sustainable Agriculture: definition and
terms
- Biodynamic agriculture
- Bio-dynamic Agriculture – a powerful
renewal of nature
- Biodynamic wine
- Non-certified biodynamic approaches
Production
- Biodynamic farming
- Organic and Biodynamic production
- Biodynamic growing of carrot
- Biodynamic Community Farming
- Biodynamic preparations
- Biodynamic Gardening
- Biodynamic Farming at Kellosheil
- Biodynamic
farming in southeastern Pennsylvania
Farming and compost preparation
- Biodynamic farming and compost
preparation
- Biodynamics compost preparation
- Compost preparation in Biodynamics
- Biodynamic farming
- Trying to bottle moonlight and magic
- Biodynamic vs. organic
- Thyme cultivation well
suited for hilly areas
- A Comparison of Biodynamic and
Conventionally Managed Soils
- Effects of organic and inorganic
fertilizers on soil fertility and crop quality
Biodynamics in India
- Indian Agripreneur
- Ambootia garden
- Organic Agriculture and Poverty Reduction
in Asia
- The role of agriculture and rural
development in India
- Organic Farming Association of India
- Biodynamic production of fruits and
vegetables in India
- Organic and Biodynamic farming report
Technology and Consultants
- Emerging technologies in managing
biodynamic farm
- Emerging Technologies for Biodynamic Wine
Growers
- Biodynamic Agriculture
- Biodynamic Technology
- CV of Mr.P.Droogers
- CV of Mr.Jeff Hasty
- List of advisors
- CV of Mr.Li Kangmin
- CV of Mr.Av Singh
- Garuda Biodynamic
Associations
- The Biodynamic farming and gardening
association in New Zealand Incorporated
- Biodynamic Agriculture Association,
Australia
- The Biodynamic farming & gardening
Association
- Organic consumers Association
- Oregon Biodynamic group
- The Biodynamic Agricultural Association
- Biodynamic Association of India
Project and Case study
- Presentation of projects
- High resolution definition of subsurface
heterogeneity for understanding the Biodynamics of natural field systems
- Cosmic energy abounds at Stephen Storch’s
Biodynamic farm in water mill
- Growing biodynamic sugarcane in India
- Utilization of local
alternative materials in cow horn manure (BD 500) preparations
- Biodynamic research links
- Mimsbrook Farm Biodynamic Food Store
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Patent and
Pest Management
- Environmentally sustainable products from
biodynamic agriculture
- Zeros Bio-dynamics a zero-emission
non-thermal process for cleaning hydrocarbon from soils zeros bio-dynamics
- Organic and Biodynamic Management:
Effects on Soil Biology
- Soil fertility management and insect
pests
Standards and Certification
- National standard for organic and
Bio-dynamic produce
- Procedures for certification by Demeter
association and Stellar certification services
- Manage biodynamic production
- Standards for the certification of
demeter-Beer
- Standards for beekeeping and hive
products
- Labelling standards of Demeter products
- Processing standards
- Production standards
- Organic production standards for
biodynamic agriculture
- Demeter USA wine making standards
- Guidelines and standards for the farmer
for demeter biodynamic
- Instructions to get certification
- Certification - Statistics
- Certification - Addresses of approved
organic inspection agencies
- 2006 certification fee schedule
- Organic farm plan application
Merits and Demerits
- Biodynamic practices influence yield,
quality, and economics of cultivation of chilli
- Yield and Root Growth in a Long-Term
trial with Biodynamic Preparations
- Production of Plant growth hormones and
subtilin from Organic-Biodynamic manures
- Urgent need for Biodynamics
- Organic farming-today
- Impact of effective microorganisms in
various farming systems
Market
- Sustainable Agriculture: Farming for the
future
- Market opportunities and challenges for
Indian organic products
- ICCOA-Indian Competence Centre for
Organic Agriculture
- Organic and Biodynamic management:
Effects on soil biology
- Grgich turns to biodynamic farming for
healthier vines, more authentic wines
- Biodynamics sheds kooky image
- Demeter-International links
- Demeter Trade Net
- Biodynamics will change the agriculture
Report
- Biodynamics: Farmers are the solution
- Biodynamics & ‘Homeopathic Compost’
Revitalize Family Farm
- North Gondwana mid-palaeozoic biodynamics
- Nutrition and Biodynamics
- Bio-dynamic Agricultural Association
annual report
-
Natural Mystics – Sweden
- Evaluation of frost protectant sprays
- Biodynamic farming and Gardening
Association travel report
Guidelines
- General guide for Biodynamic farming
- Biodynamic resonances
- Resource guide for organic summerfruit
- Resource guide for organic avocado
- Resource guide for organic citrus
- Biodynamic frequently asked questions
- Frequently asked questions about
Biodynamics farming
- Biodynamic links
- Biodynamic yearly work schedule
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