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by Cuttings
22 Jan 2013, 23:03
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: 'vaccine' for plants
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'vaccine' for plants

http://israel21c.org/environment/a-vaccine-to-boost-global-food-production/ Even though organic agriculture and sustainable farming practices are on the rise, feeding a hungry world demands that commercial farmers rely on genetically engineered (GMO) seeds to boost production and fend off diseases. ...
by Cuttings
14 Jan 2013, 05:15
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Consumption of dairy products of biodynamic origin ...
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Consumption of dairy products of biodynamic origin ...

1. 2011 paper Consumption of dairy products of biodynamic origin is correlated with increased contents of rumenic and trans-vaccenic acid in the breast milk of lactating women Ana Paula Simões-Wüst, Lukas Rist, André Mueller, Machteld Huber, Hans Steinhart, Carel Thijs Organic Agriculture September ...
by Cuttings
04 Jan 2013, 23:05
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Biodynamic yeasts!
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Views: 3012

Biodynamic yeasts!

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/01/science/same-grapes-can-vary-by-location-in-vineyard.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=1& Wine enthusiasts, consider this: The same grapes from different parts of a vineyard can be quite different. Related That is because their surfaces may harbor different species of...
by Cuttings
02 Jan 2013, 09:48
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Biodynamic Solstice Spray
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Biodynamic Solstice Spray

http://www.erdagardens.org/2012/12/30/biodynamic-solstice-spray/ It’s too early to be awake on a winter day. In the summer, 5:00 am seems reasonable, rational even. In June, getting out into the field early to beat the high noon temperatures is the only way to function on the farm. But in December? ...
by Cuttings
30 Dec 2012, 21:26
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: New Organic
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New Organic

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/6230162/Is-biodynamic-the-new-organic.html Its fans say you can taste the difference in biodynamic produce Photo: GETTY By Jessica Fellowes 7:00AM BST 28 Sep 2009 Organic food has had a terrible recession. Before the crunch, the organic sector had been growing...
by Cuttings
28 Dec 2012, 20:13
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Tune into Moon Time and the Cosmic Rhythms
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Tune into Moon Time and the Cosmic Rhythms

http://thehoneyclock.com.au/tag/biodynamic-agriculture/ The Moontime Diary 2013 works with the natural seasons & cycles of the moon, sun & planets. Everyday practical suggestions show how you can make the most of the moon phases in relation to health & nutrition, home & garden, small...
by Cuttings
28 Dec 2012, 20:11
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Biodynamics: When magic, astrology and farming collide
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Biodynamics: When magic, astrology and farming collide

http://freakyphenomena.com/article/biodynamics-when-magic-astrology-and-farming-collide Some populations seem more susceptible to superstition than others. Sailors, baseball players, and yes, vintners. People who grow wine have long had a reputation for strange beliefs and superstitions regarding th...
by Cuttings
28 Dec 2012, 19:58
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Demystifying a Farming Philosophy - Biodynamics
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Demystifying a Farming Philosophy - Biodynamics

http://www.wuwm.com/news/wuwm_news.php?articleid=11465 Not all, that many years ago, organic farming might have elicited the rolling of eyes. Today, the practice of growing products without chemicals seems common. However, a related approach remains relatively unknown. Called biodynamics, it involve...
by Cuttings
28 Dec 2012, 19:52
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Geyrhalter Wine Group Launches Biodynamics App
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Geyrhalter Wine Group Launches Biodynamics App

http://www.dexigner.com/news/25966 Geyrhalter Wine Group recently launched a Biodynamic Calendar app for iPhone and iPad for long-term client Martian Ranch & Vineyard in anticipation of its Biodynamic certification in the coming months. Biodynamics is a method of farming that emphasizes the farm...
by Cuttings
28 Dec 2012, 19:50
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: The Art & Science of Biodynamics
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The Art & Science of Biodynamics

http://www.viennareview.net/top-stories/the-art-science-of-biodynamics Biodynamic viticulture is a well practiced, but little understood philosophy by the wine consumer. This holistic method of growing and making wine is based on the ideas of Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925), and his belief that the farm ...
by Cuttings
28 Dec 2012, 19:48
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: The Importance of Nitrogen Availability in Biodynamics
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The Importance of Nitrogen Availability in Biodynamics

http://www.academicwino.com/tag/biodynamics/ The following is a guest post written by Anty Fung. Please read Anty’s full bio at the end of this post! A Brief History of Biodymanics Biodynamics is “the basic new way of thinking about the relationship between earth and soil to the formative forces of ...
by Cuttings
28 Dec 2012, 19:46
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Burgundians Put Their Faith In Biodynamics
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Burgundians Put Their Faith In Biodynamics

http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2012/11/burgundians-put-their-faith-in-biodynamics Some of the Côte d'Or's most illustrious producers are going down the biodynamic route. Are they eccentric or far-sighted? By AFP with Wine-Searcher staff | Posted Thursday, 22-Nov-2012 At sunset, a Burgundy winegrower...
by Cuttings
28 Dec 2012, 19:45
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: WELSH WINE MADE FROM GRAPES GROWN BIODYNAMICALLY - BEST!
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WELSH WINE MADE FROM GRAPES GROWN BIODYNAMICALLY - BEST!

http://www.biodynamic.org.uk/news/detail/article/welsh-biodynamic-wine-has-been-voted-the-best-white-sparkling-wine-in-the-world-339.html Welsh Vineyard Ancre Hill Estates’ 2008 Sparkling Wine has been voted the best White Sparkling Wine in the world at the Bollicine del Mondo international competit...