The aim of biodynamic farming and gardening is to revitalise nature, grow nourishing food and advance the physical and spiritual health of humanity. Each biodynamic farm or garden is conceived of as an organism with its own individual qualities and diversity of life. Reliance on home produced compost, manures and animal feeds is a key objective and external inputs are kept to a minimum.
The Biodynamic Agricultural Association owns and administers the Demeter Certified Trademark in the UK and is linked with a world-wide network of independent certifying organisations under the umbrella of Demeter International. Demeter Certification also offers Organic Certification to producers, processors, abattoirs, distributors and importers.
Go to http://www.biodynamic.org.uk/ for more on the BDDA and events throughout the fortnight.
The Biodynamic Association is holding its Soil Conference in October this year and will be of great interest to farmers and growers who want to find new ways to improve their soil, improve their business and contribute to solving the carbon problem.
Held at Laverstoke Park – the biodynamic farm owned by former Formula One World Champion Jody Scheckter the ‘state of art’ laboratory where they measure the microorganism level of the soils. This information can be used to improve microbial activity using various techniques including compost teas and the biodynamic preparations to bring vitality and life back to the soil.
This conference is critical for enabling participants to experience and assess aspects of the Biodynamic and the Soil Food Web approach to soil management. Attendees’ soil can be analysed and will be compared at the conference and there will be presentations and workshops given by experts in the fields of soil science and biodynamic growing.
‘A mere centimetre of living humus spread across the world’s crop lands could solve the entire carbon problem.’ - Joachim Bauck (1941 - 2009)
We have started our ACTION RAISING CAMPAIGN to raise awareness about positive social behaviour which is, quite simply, all about RESPECT!
If we can celebrate romantic love on Valentine’s Day why can’t we celebrate
RESPECT on Big Pink Heart Day? We need the whole country to be involved so please help us achieve this by registering with Big Pink Heart.
Don’t keep it to yourself, spread the word! Tell us how you will be celebrating and visit our website.
www.bigpinkheart.co.uk
This special exhibition at the Geffrye Museum will address widespread and increasing interest in the way that climate change and the state of the planet affects our homes and the way we use, decorate and inhabit them which underscores a range of eco themes. A full programme of events will accompany the exhibition, including debates, workshops, talks, and a study day.
Address: 136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London E2 8EA
Tel: 020 7739 9893 Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun & Bank Hol 12-5pm
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