Bulgarian overview
Posted: 29 May 2024, 08:34
Biodynamic Farming – Method for Sustainable Production of Quality Food
BELUHOVA – UZUNOVA R, ATANASOV D 2017
Biodynamic agriculture is an organic farming method that could provide ecological, economical and physical
sustainability. Biodynamic agriculture was a subject of research during the past decades although part of
the scientific community looks at the method with skepticism. In the past 30 years there have been published
results of experiments as well as case studies that show the effects of biodynamic preparations on yield, soil
quality and biodiversity. The case studies presented a positive environmental impact in terms of energy use
and efficiency.
The concept of biodynamic agriculture is gaining popularity because of the rising challenges coming from
climate change, resource scarcity and population growth. Such alternative practices are viable methods that
could make farming systems more diverse and sustainable.
The aim of the paper is to underline the basic definitions and history of biodynamic farming, describe the
main features of this method and to present different studies and case trails compering biodynamic, organic
and conventional agriculture.
An overview of different long term trails on biodynamic farming is done. The results show that these systems
generally have better soil and product quality and equal or greater net returns per hectare than conventional
farms.
Key words: biodynamic farming, preparations, sustainability, yield
BELUHOVA – UZUNOVA R, ATANASOV D 2017
Biodynamic agriculture is an organic farming method that could provide ecological, economical and physical
sustainability. Biodynamic agriculture was a subject of research during the past decades although part of
the scientific community looks at the method with skepticism. In the past 30 years there have been published
results of experiments as well as case studies that show the effects of biodynamic preparations on yield, soil
quality and biodiversity. The case studies presented a positive environmental impact in terms of energy use
and efficiency.
The concept of biodynamic agriculture is gaining popularity because of the rising challenges coming from
climate change, resource scarcity and population growth. Such alternative practices are viable methods that
could make farming systems more diverse and sustainable.
The aim of the paper is to underline the basic definitions and history of biodynamic farming, describe the
main features of this method and to present different studies and case trails compering biodynamic, organic
and conventional agriculture.
An overview of different long term trails on biodynamic farming is done. The results show that these systems
generally have better soil and product quality and equal or greater net returns per hectare than conventional
farms.
Key words: biodynamic farming, preparations, sustainability, yield