Biodynamics take ideals and ethics into practical reality, respecting the ecology, culture and tradition of a place. This is agriculture as a collaboration between human beings and nature in which both can flourish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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FARM ORGANISM<\/h1>\n\n\nBiodynamic Agriculture: The Holistic View<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDemeter farmers have a special relationship with their farm \u2013 they regard it as a living, unique organism in which every organ needs the other: Man, plant, animal and soil work together.<\/p>\n
Biodynamic farmers strive to develop an intimate understanding of each element of the farm, and the creative potential of the farm as a whole. From this understanding they work to bring the elements of the farm into the right relationship. Biodynamic farmers and gardeners work toward balancing the soil and creating a farm individuality that is a self-sustaining whole, where fertility and feed come from within the farm rather than from outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING<\/h1>\n\n\nRemedy for the earth<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nProbably one of the most notable characteristics of biodynamic farming is the use of biodynamic preparations. They are a key requirement for every Demeter certified farm<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are Biodynamic Preparations?<\/h3>\n
Biodynamic preparations are vitalising additions for soil and plants. As a kind of remedy for the earth, they also promote the growth and quality of the plants and animal health. For their production, plant, mineral and animal substances are combined and exposed to natural forces, and then returned to nature in a modified form. They come in two forms: Compost Preparations and Spray Preparations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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SOIL FERTILITY IS KEY<\/h1>\n\n\nA fundamental value in biodynamic farming, is our soil being regenerated, is the foundation for the best outcome for our food, our health and that of the planet earth.
Our view is, that plants ripen best into valuable food, in living soil where the humus layer is rich and nourishing. This provides a source of nutrients for plants, regulates the air and heat balance of the soil and also binds CO2. Therefore playing a very important role for the health of the climate as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.demeter.net\/biodynamics\/soil\/” button_text=”Read more about Biodynamic soil here” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1054px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” min_height=”227px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||”]<\/p>\n
ENCOURAGING BIODIVERSITY<\/h1>\n\n\nThere is an urgency to restore our planet\u2019s biodiversity and organic and biodynamic farming is a step forward in the right direction. 35% more birds and 23% more insects are found in organic farmland thanks to the creation of natural habitats and the absence of chemical and synthetic pesticides. Biodynamic farmers and growers encourage biodiversity on their farms and gardens, as a priority, so their crops can benefit from this balancing effect.<\/p>\n
Demeter stands for biodiversity \u2013 to underpin this, in 2013 it was included in the chapter \u201cBiodiversity\u201d of the Demeter Standard: the biodiversity areas on Demeter farms must amount to at least 10% of the farm area. Biodynamic agriculture goes the extra mile to encourage the diversity of plants and animals in our landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANIMAL WELFARE IS OUR PRIORITY.<\/h2>\n
In biodynamic farming, animals are part of the farm organism and their needs and wellbeing is respected and looked after in every way.<\/p>\n
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Biodynamic Agriculture: The Holistic View<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDemeter farmers have a special relationship with their farm \u2013 they regard it as a living, unique organism in which every organ needs the other: Man, plant, animal and soil work together.<\/p>\n
Biodynamic farmers strive to develop an intimate understanding of each element of the farm, and the creative potential of the farm as a whole. From this understanding they work to bring the elements of the farm into the right relationship. Biodynamic farmers and gardeners work toward balancing the soil and creating a farm individuality that is a self-sustaining whole, where fertility and feed come from within the farm rather than from outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING<\/h1>\n\n\nRemedy for the earth<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nProbably one of the most notable characteristics of biodynamic farming is the use of biodynamic preparations. They are a key requirement for every Demeter certified farm<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are Biodynamic Preparations?<\/h3>\n
Biodynamic preparations are vitalising additions for soil and plants. As a kind of remedy for the earth, they also promote the growth and quality of the plants and animal health. For their production, plant, mineral and animal substances are combined and exposed to natural forces, and then returned to nature in a modified form. They come in two forms: Compost Preparations and Spray Preparations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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SOIL FERTILITY IS KEY<\/h1>\n\n\nA fundamental value in biodynamic farming, is our soil being regenerated, is the foundation for the best outcome for our food, our health and that of the planet earth.
Our view is, that plants ripen best into valuable food, in living soil where the humus layer is rich and nourishing. This provides a source of nutrients for plants, regulates the air and heat balance of the soil and also binds CO2. Therefore playing a very important role for the health of the climate as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ENCOURAGING BIODIVERSITY<\/h1>\n\n\nThere is an urgency to restore our planet\u2019s biodiversity and organic and biodynamic farming is a step forward in the right direction. 35% more birds and 23% more insects are found in organic farmland thanks to the creation of natural habitats and the absence of chemical and synthetic pesticides. Biodynamic farmers and growers encourage biodiversity on their farms and gardens, as a priority, so their crops can benefit from this balancing effect.<\/p>\n
Demeter stands for biodiversity \u2013 to underpin this, in 2013 it was included in the chapter \u201cBiodiversity\u201d of the Demeter Standard: the biodiversity areas on Demeter farms must amount to at least 10% of the farm area. Biodynamic agriculture goes the extra mile to encourage the diversity of plants and animals in our landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANIMAL WELFARE IS OUR PRIORITY.<\/h2>\n
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Demeter farmers have a special relationship with their farm \u2013 they regard it as a living, unique organism in which every organ needs the other: Man, plant, animal and soil work together.<\/p>\n
Biodynamic farmers strive to develop an intimate understanding of each element of the farm, and the creative potential of the farm as a whole. From this understanding they work to bring the elements of the farm into the right relationship. Biodynamic farmers and gardeners work toward balancing the soil and creating a farm individuality that is a self-sustaining whole, where fertility and feed come from within the farm rather than from outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING<\/h1>\n\n\nRemedy for the earth<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nProbably one of the most notable characteristics of biodynamic farming is the use of biodynamic preparations. They are a key requirement for every Demeter certified farm<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are Biodynamic Preparations?<\/h3>\n
Biodynamic preparations are vitalising additions for soil and plants. As a kind of remedy for the earth, they also promote the growth and quality of the plants and animal health. For their production, plant, mineral and animal substances are combined and exposed to natural forces, and then returned to nature in a modified form. They come in two forms: Compost Preparations and Spray Preparations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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SOIL FERTILITY IS KEY<\/h1>\n\n\nA fundamental value in biodynamic farming, is our soil being regenerated, is the foundation for the best outcome for our food, our health and that of the planet earth.
Our view is, that plants ripen best into valuable food, in living soil where the humus layer is rich and nourishing. This provides a source of nutrients for plants, regulates the air and heat balance of the soil and also binds CO2. Therefore playing a very important role for the health of the climate as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ENCOURAGING BIODIVERSITY<\/h1>\n\n\nThere is an urgency to restore our planet\u2019s biodiversity and organic and biodynamic farming is a step forward in the right direction. 35% more birds and 23% more insects are found in organic farmland thanks to the creation of natural habitats and the absence of chemical and synthetic pesticides. Biodynamic farmers and growers encourage biodiversity on their farms and gardens, as a priority, so their crops can benefit from this balancing effect.<\/p>\n
Demeter stands for biodiversity \u2013 to underpin this, in 2013 it was included in the chapter \u201cBiodiversity\u201d of the Demeter Standard: the biodiversity areas on Demeter farms must amount to at least 10% of the farm area. Biodynamic agriculture goes the extra mile to encourage the diversity of plants and animals in our landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANIMAL WELFARE IS OUR PRIORITY.<\/h2>\n
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Remedy for the earth<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nProbably one of the most notable characteristics of biodynamic farming is the use of biodynamic preparations. They are a key requirement for every Demeter certified farm<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are Biodynamic Preparations?<\/h3>\n
Biodynamic preparations are vitalising additions for soil and plants. As a kind of remedy for the earth, they also promote the growth and quality of the plants and animal health. For their production, plant, mineral and animal substances are combined and exposed to natural forces, and then returned to nature in a modified form. They come in two forms: Compost Preparations and Spray Preparations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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SOIL FERTILITY IS KEY<\/h1>\n\n\nA fundamental value in biodynamic farming, is our soil being regenerated, is the foundation for the best outcome for our food, our health and that of the planet earth.
Our view is, that plants ripen best into valuable food, in living soil where the humus layer is rich and nourishing. This provides a source of nutrients for plants, regulates the air and heat balance of the soil and also binds CO2. Therefore playing a very important role for the health of the climate as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ENCOURAGING BIODIVERSITY<\/h1>\n\n\nThere is an urgency to restore our planet\u2019s biodiversity and organic and biodynamic farming is a step forward in the right direction. 35% more birds and 23% more insects are found in organic farmland thanks to the creation of natural habitats and the absence of chemical and synthetic pesticides. Biodynamic farmers and growers encourage biodiversity on their farms and gardens, as a priority, so their crops can benefit from this balancing effect.<\/p>\n
Demeter stands for biodiversity \u2013 to underpin this, in 2013 it was included in the chapter \u201cBiodiversity\u201d of the Demeter Standard: the biodiversity areas on Demeter farms must amount to at least 10% of the farm area. Biodynamic agriculture goes the extra mile to encourage the diversity of plants and animals in our landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANIMAL WELFARE IS OUR PRIORITY.<\/h2>\n
In biodynamic farming, animals are part of the farm organism and their needs and wellbeing is respected and looked after in every way.<\/p>\n
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Probably one of the most notable characteristics of biodynamic farming is the use of biodynamic preparations. They are a key requirement for every Demeter certified farm<\/span><\/p>\n Biodynamic preparations are vitalising additions for soil and plants. As a kind of remedy for the earth, they also promote the growth and quality of the plants and animal health. For their production, plant, mineral and animal substances are combined and exposed to natural forces, and then returned to nature in a modified form. They come in two forms: Compost Preparations and Spray Preparations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.demeter.net\/biodynamics\/biodynamic-preparations\/” button_text=”Read more about Biodynamic preperations here” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” min_height=”149px” custom_margin=”||-53px|||” custom_padding=”52px|||||”]<\/p>\n A fundamental value in biodynamic farming, is our soil being regenerated, is the foundation for the best outcome for our food, our health and that of the planet earth. 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Biodynamic farmers and growers encourage biodiversity on their farms and gardens, as a priority, so their crops can benefit from this balancing effect.<\/p>\n Demeter stands for biodiversity \u2013 to underpin this, in 2013 it was included in the chapter \u201cBiodiversity\u201d of the Demeter Standard: the biodiversity areas on Demeter farms must amount to at least 10% of the farm area. Biodynamic agriculture goes the extra mile to encourage the diversity of plants and animals in our landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.demeter.net\/biodynamics\/biodiversity\/” button_text=”Read more about biodiversity here ” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”29px||20px|||”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” min_height=”261px” custom_margin=”||-5px||false|false” custom_padding=”34px||0px|||”]<\/p>\n In biodynamic farming, animals are part of the farm organism and their needs and wellbeing is respected and looked after in every way.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.demeter.net\/biodynamics\/animal-husbandry\/” button_text=”Read more about biodynamic animal welfare principles here ” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”29px||20px|||”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Demeter is the brand for products from biodynamic agriculture. \u00a0Demeter has been constantly evolving since 1928, making this the oldest and longest practiced form of quality assurance in sustainable agriculture. \u00a0It is also an international sign of quality\u00a0so biodynamic produce and products are certified to the same standards in more than 50 countries on 5 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":11,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2790","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7qi6Z-J0","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bdcertification.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bdcertification.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bdcertification.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bdcertification.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bdcertification.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2790"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bdcertification.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2790\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2815,"href":"https:\/\/bdcertification.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2790\/revisions\/2815"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bdcertification.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bdcertification.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What are Biodynamic Preparations?<\/h3>\n
SOIL FERTILITY IS KEY<\/h1>\n
Our view is, that plants ripen best into valuable food, in living soil where the humus layer is rich and nourishing. This provides a source of nutrients for plants, regulates the air and heat balance of the soil and also binds CO2. Therefore playing a very important role for the health of the climate as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nENCOURAGING BIODIVERSITY<\/h1>\n
ANIMAL WELFARE IS OUR PRIORITY.<\/h2>\n