About Biodynamics

Biodynamics is an advanced organic farming method suited to all types of gardens and farm production. The Biodynamic method was first detailed in a series of agriculture lectures given by Rudolph Steiner in 1924, to a group of farmers who were concerned over degeneration in seed strains, declining crop yields and poor animal health.

Steiner espoused the principle that a farm (or garden) should be considered as an organism, or self-contained entity. As far as possible the bio-dynamics, or life forces, of the farm should be in balance and harmony. In practice, this is achieved by:

• avoiding the use of toxic chemicals for controlling pests
• avoiding the use of artificial fertilizers
• balancing farm outputs to inputs
• developing sustainable ratios for cultivation, cropping and livestock activities and
• using on-farm materials for soil enrichment, rather than matter introduced from outside the farm

Dr Steiner recognised the inherent value of a stable, natural eco-system and considered how this might be reconciled with the economic and management objectives of cultivated systems. Biodynamics differs from other organic and biological methods in that it works with a living soil
and the invisible energies of nature. This is achieved through the specific use and application of the biodynamic preparations (500-508) which assist in connecting the whole farm unit with the biodynamic rhythms of the earth and atmosphere.

Biodynamics is internationally recognised as a leading organic method of natural resource management that:

• uses no chemical inputs and saves as much as 30-60% on input costs
• significantly builds the health, nutrition, and humus levels of the soil
• makes natural bacterial & mineral processes found in an organic system work much faster
• improves the soil water holding capacity and reduces water usage by up to 60%
• can turn marginal land into highly productive, fertile land in as little as two years
• allows the plant or animal to fully connect with the energetic life forces of nature, giving an increased strength, density and vitality and
• improves the taste, quality, shelf life and market value of produce

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