Reprinted from Biodynamics in the World Newsletter August 2019: The Conference Contributions of the 1st. International Biodynamic Research Conference 2018 have been published Biodynamic research is carried out in every agricultural field and in many places around the world. It makes use of a broad range of methods and links to various other research areas … Read more…
Dear Friends of Anthroposophy, A number of people have requested that a shorter, even more intense, version of our “Esoteric Science” Seminar be offered.We feel honored to now host this four-day workshop on Remembrance Day Weekend, – in which we will focus on Chapter 4, “The Evolution of the Cosmos and Man”. For details please find … Read more…
Climate Protection Through Biodynamic Agriculture From scientific research in the DOK study in Therwil, Switzerland, it is known that biodynamics is the most sustainable form of agriculture. This long-term study has been comparing biodynamic (D), organic (O) and conventional (K) agriculture for 40 years and is jointly run and funded by the FiBL (Research Institute … Read more…
(Reprinted from “Biodynamics in the World,” April 2019) In view of the growing biodynamic market and the increased demand for farm conversion, the advisory role is becoming increasingly important. The Section is therefore working in partnership with Demeter International on a development project with the aim of promoting trusted and high quality advisory work. This … Read more…
FIBL Input List for Demeter-International for all ICO producer & ICO applicants & BD advisors: Dear partners, Please find attached the new FIBL input list, approved for Demeter-International, as of February 2019. Demeter-International Input List 2019 This pdf allows wild search and shows the products in the different categories. You find also the list of … Read more…
The following operations have successfully completed the certification process through Demeter Canada for the 2019 season. Please check out their websites, look for their products, and say, “thank you!” More information about many of these producers can be found on this website’s “Farms and Farmers”page: https://www.demetercanada.ca/our-farmers/ A Anne Roussel 730 Rang Chartier, Mont-Saint-Gregoire, PQ. J0J … Read more…
Land and Economy: Agriculture Between the Farm and the World Annual International Conference of the biodynamic movement 6th to 9th February 2019 at the Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland Flyer as PDF Farming works directly with nature, it is true primary production and therefore a starting point for all value creation. It therefore has a hard time … Read more…
Demeter International Conference on Organic Plant Breeding in Europe November 29 The conference will give an overview of successes of organic plant breeding till now, it will explore perspectives for the sector and will also discuss challenges and ways to overcome obstacles to the further development of organic plant breeding. It is the … Read more…
The Demeter International Standards for 1) Production, 2) Processing, 3) Labeling, and 4) Beekeeping that will be implemented for 2019 are now available on the Standards/Forms page of this site. Demeter is the brand for products from Biodynamic Agriculture. Only strictly controlled and contractually bound partners are permitted to use the Brand. A comprehensive verification … Read more…
Evolving Agriculture and Food: Opening up Biodynamic Research September 5th to 8th 2018 Dornach, Switzerland The program is now available for the first international biodynamic research conference, to be held in Dornach, Switzerland September 5-8. The Introduction to the Program states: In cooperation with its scientific partners the Section for Agriculture organises the first international conference … Read more…
