Biodynamic Farming Handbook: Activating soil fertility for growing healthy food
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Biodynamic farming, its scientific basis, detailed instructions for practical application, together with a series of detailed case studies of a variety of Biodynamic farms in Australia and Europe. These farms use the Australia Demeter Biodynamic Method which is applied widely in Europe, Asia, and in the USA. It is called the 'Australian' method because it was where Biodynamics developed most extensively under the leadership of Alex Podolinsky (1925-2019), extending to hundreds of thousands of acres by the mid-1980s. Through Alex Podolinsky's annual advisory trips throughout Europe from the 1990s until his death in 2019, hundreds of farmers now use the 'Australian Demeter Biodynamic Method'
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Biodynamic Farming Handbook: Activating soil fertility for growing healthy food
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Biodynamic farming, its scientific basis, detailed instructions for practical application, together with a series of detailed case studies of a variety of Biodynamic farms in Australia and Europe. These farms use the Australia Demeter Biodynamic Method which is applied widely in Europe, Asia, and in the USA. It is called the 'Australian' method because it was where Biodynamics developed most extensively under the leadership of Alex Podolinsky (1925-2019), extending to hundreds of thousands of acres by the mid-1980s. Through Alex Podolinsky's annual advisory trips throughout Europe from the 1990s until his death in 2019, hundreds of farmers now use the 'Australian Demeter Biodynamic Method'
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Biodynamic Farming Handbook: Activating soil fertility for growing healthy food

Biodynamic Farming Handbook: Activating soil fertility for growing healthy food

by John Bradshaw
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Biodynamic Farming Handbook: Activating soil fertility for growing healthy food

Biodynamic Farming Handbook: Activating soil fertility for growing healthy food

by John Bradshaw

Overview

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Biodynamic farming, its scientific basis, detailed instructions for practical application, together with a series of detailed case studies of a variety of Biodynamic farms in Australia and Europe. These farms use the Australia Demeter Biodynamic Method which is applied widely in Europe, Asia, and in the USA. It is called the 'Australian' method because it was where Biodynamics developed most extensively under the leadership of Alex Podolinsky (1925-2019), extending to hundreds of thousands of acres by the mid-1980s. Through Alex Podolinsky's annual advisory trips throughout Europe from the 1990s until his death in 2019, hundreds of farmers now use the 'Australian Demeter Biodynamic Method'

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781912480937
Publisher: Hawthorn Press
Publication date: 12/02/2024
Series: Agriculture
Pages: 296
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

John Bradshaw has used Biodynamic methods for over 50 years as a working farmer, gardener, trainer, researcher and certification inspector in Australia. He wrote the Biodynamic Practical Notes booklet, endorsed by Alex Podolinsky. He edited the hands-on Biodynamic Growing magazine from 2003-2019, and produces the annual Biodynamic sowing calendar.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Dedication and Acknowledgements Introduction PART 1 – UNDERSTANDING BIODYNAMICS Chapter 1 Biodynamics – An Overview Chapter 2 The Biodynamic Preparations Chapter 3 A Brief History of Agriculture Chapter 4 The Scientific Basis of Biodynamics Chapter 5 Why Farm Biodynamically? Chapter 6 Biodynamic Soil Development Chapter 7 Biodynamic Upper Plant Expression Chapter 8 Balance in Biodynamics Chapter 9 Transitioning to Biodynamics Chapter 10 Organic and Biodynamic Certification PART 2 – PRACTICAL APPLICATION Chapter 11 500 Storage and Application Chapter 12 Applying 501 – the Light Spray Chapter 13 Biodynamic Compost Making Chapter 14 Biodynamic Liquid Manure Chapter 15 Supplementation of Biodynamic Soils Chapter 16 Cultivation Chapter 17 Sheet Composting Chapter 18 Green Manuring Chapter 19 Working With Natural Rhythms Chapter 20 Plant Pests and Diseases Chapter 21 Weed Management Chapter 22 Peppering Chapter 23 Biodynamic Fruit Tree Care Chapter 24 Animal Health PART 3 – BIODYNAMIC FARM STUDIES Chapter 25 Biodynamic Dairy Farming, Nathalia, Victoria, Australia Chapter 26 Biodynamic Orchard, Merrigum, Victoria, Australia Chapter 27 Biodynamic Vineyard, Bourgogne, France Chapter 28 Biodynamic Market Gardening, Agrilatina Cooperative, Latina, Italy Chapter 29 Biodynamic Grains and Legumes, Marnoo, Victoria, Australia Chapter 30 Biodynamic Free Range Eggs, Noggerup, Western Australia Chapter 31 Biodynamic Goat Cheese, Gidgegannup, Western Australia Chapter 32 Biodynamic Market Gardening and Cropping, Leipzig, Germany Chapter 33 Yatesbury House Farm, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Biodynamic Resources Books, DVDs, magazines, websites, Biodynamic organizations Index
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