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by Cuttings
12 Feb 2022, 23:42
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Biodynamic agriculture: traditional knowledge, scientific research and agroecological innovation
Replies: 1
Views: 1980

Re: Biodynamic agriculture: traditional knowledge, scientific research and agroecological innovation

NEWS
Biodynamic farming favoured by Sting sees bill blocked in Italy

11 FEBRUARY 2022
By Jessica Mason
Biodynamic farming methods, such as those used by Sting at his Tuscan vineyard, have failed to win legal recognition in Italy, after a block by the nation’s president.



The bill citing ...
by Cuttings
09 Mar 2021, 09:46
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: BD wine making
Replies: 0
Views: 2966

BD wine making

Biodynamic cultivation and wines: What is it really?

A better than standard attempt to explore BD in wine making
by Cuttings
28 Jan 2021, 08:53
Forum: Planting by the stars
Topic: Sleep and the Moon - strong new data
Replies: 0
Views: 4695

Sleep and the Moon - strong new data

Research finds people stay up later and sleep less before full moon, and do the opposite before new moon

Folklore has saddled the moon with major responsibilities: moods, spikes in crime and even psychosis are blamed on the Earth’s only constant natural satellite. But could the “lunar effect ...
by Cuttings
23 Jan 2021, 17:59
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: An interesting take on recent UK farming history
Replies: 0
Views: 3143

An interesting take on recent UK farming history

An English Pastoral

James Rebanks, author of the hugely popular 'The Shepherd’s Life', considers the environment, legacy and how to live a good life on the land.

Combining old methods with new thinking as he tends to his family farm, Rebanks sees the land around him come to life as his hard work ...
by Cuttings
11 Jan 2021, 19:19
Forum: Scrapbook
Topic: Biodynamic Association Facebook Post
Replies: 0
Views: 2977

Biodynamic Association Facebook Post

As the ORFC - Oxford Real Farming Conference #ORFCGlobal continues this week, we are often asked why #biodynamic is refered to as #organicplus. Scientists quote the comparison trials between biodynamic, #organic and conventional growing carried out in the late 1990’s with winter rye by the Research ...
by Cuttings
02 Jan 2021, 01:05
Forum: General
Topic: Online study of 'Agriculture'
Replies: 2
Views: 4025

Re: Online study of 'Agriculture'

Here's another

Join us for an ongoing interactive biodynamic reading group progressing through Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture Course (GA327) and related works in all their complexity, seeking real world applications of some of his remarkable insights.

Stewart and Natalie have been farming ...
by Cuttings
28 Dec 2020, 11:06
Forum: General
Topic: Online study of 'Agriculture'
Replies: 2
Views: 4025

Online study of 'Agriculture'

http://bdanc.org/online-offerings

Online Study Course with Harald Hoven - 16 weeks
Mon, Jan 4, 20216:00 PM Mon, Apr 19, 20217:15 PM Online

A study of Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture Course with Harald Hoven. This study course is for both people who have never read Steiner’s Agriculture lectures ...
by Cuttings
16 Dec 2020, 21:23
Forum: General
Topic: Research Conference UK
Replies: 0
Views: 3658

Research Conference UK

Covid allowing, there is scheduled to be a conference for biodynamic research in the UK next year. Currently there is a call for papers.
Call for Contributions 2021[2].pdf
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by Cuttings
12 Oct 2020, 17:32
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: Greenhouse gases and BD
Replies: 0
Views: 3495

Greenhouse gases and BD

The impact of long-term organic farming on soil-derived greenhouse gas emissions

Colin Skinner, Andreas Gattinger, Maike Krauss, Hans-Martin Krause, Jochen Mayer, Marcel G. A. van der Heijden & Paul Mäder

Abstract
Agricultural practices contribute considerably to emissions of greenhouse gases ...
by Cuttings
12 Oct 2020, 17:30
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: Rape Seed and BD
Replies: 0
Views: 3182

Rape Seed and BD

Effects of intensive and alternative production systems on the technological and quality parameters of rapeseed seed (Brassica napus L. ‘Siska’)

Maja Turinek Martina Bavec Milan Repič Matjaž Turinek Andreja Urbanek Krajnc Christian Möllers Alba Tres Franc Bavec

Abstract
BACKGROUND

Organic ...
by Cuttings
12 Oct 2020, 17:26
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: Oily pumpkins
Replies: 0
Views: 3265

Oily pumpkins

Yield performance and agronomic efficiency in oil pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo L. group Pepo) depending on production systems and varieties

Manfred JAKOP*, Silva GROBELNIK MLAKAR, Martina BAVEC, Martina ROBAČER, Tjaša VUKMANIČ, Urška LISEC, Franci BAVEC
University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture ...
by Cuttings
12 Oct 2020, 17:23
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: BD veg
Replies: 0
Views: 3322

BD veg

Biodynamic farming in vegetables

Ambreen Nabi, Dr. Sumati Narayan, Baseerat Afroza, Faheema Mushtaq, Shahnaz Mufti, Ummyiah HM and M Mudasir Magray

The term biodynamic is taken from Greek word bios meaning life and dynamics meaning energy. Hence biodynamic farming refers “working with the ...
by Cuttings
12 Oct 2020, 17:21
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: Polyphenols, manure and management
Replies: 0
Views: 3315

Polyphenols, manure and management

Plant polyphenol content, soil fertilization and agricultural management: a review

Daniela Heimler, Annalisa Romani & Francesca Ieri

The review deals with polyphenol content of vegetables and fruits under different experimental conditions. The effect of fertilizers, mainly nitrogen containing ...
by Cuttings
12 Oct 2020, 17:20
Forum: Biodynamics
Topic: Black Rice Starch
Replies: 0
Views: 3215

Black Rice Starch

Physicochemical, Thermal, Crystallographic, and Morphological Properties of Biodynamic Black Rice Starch, and of Residual Fractions From Aqueous Extraction

Vivian C. Ito Egon Schnitzler Ivo Mottin Demiate Maria Ermelinda S. Eusébio Luiz Gustavo Lacerda Ricardo A. E. Castro

The physicochemical ...