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Initiative for the protection of food
The swiss science, education and culture committee (SECC) recently approved the extension of the moratorium on the cultivation of genetically modified crops until 2027, including new genetic engineering techniques
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40 years of diversity observed and tasted
gzpk (Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz, a grain breeding company), celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024. The non-profit association opened its doors for the anniversary celebrations in Feldbach/ZH on 22nd June.
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The SEKEM story: A miracle in the desert became reality
Experience the SEKEM story in 8 minutes: The story of how a miracle in the desert became reality brilliantly told by the great filmmaker John D. Liu. Share the SEKEM story and join our mission for a sustainable future!
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Conference Contributions
Biodynamic research is carried out in every agriculture field and in many places around the world. It makes use of a broad range of methods and links to various other research areas such as agroecology.
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Pierre Masson †
Pierre Masson had been deeply involved with the development and spread of biodynamic agriculture for many decades, with a special interest in the preparations.
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The 1st International Conference on Biodynamic Research
Taking an inter- and trans-disciplinary approach, we aim to bring together both academic research and farmer’s expertise to explore and discuss issues in biodynamic food and farming systems.
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SEKEM Spring Festival 2018: A 40-Year Look Back, A 40-Year Look Ahead
Same time every year, music, short skits, eurythmy pieces and inspiring speeches lead the scene at the SEKEM Farm.
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Demeter is getting popular in Asia
report from a Biodynamic advisor and trainer
Mr. Jakes Jayakaran, a well experienced Biodynamic advisor and trainer from India was in China since early May 2017 for 4 weeks. Besides a Biodynamic Training program in Xian , Demeter advisory work and several assignments in Shanghai , North East China and Dali in Yunnan Province he also attended the IFOAM ASIA conference near Chengdu and we are happy to inform everybody that the Secretary of Demeter India, Mr. Sundeep Kamath is now elected into the IFOAM ASIA BOARD . We are feeling that the Biodynamic movement is getting recognized seriously as an important part of the Organic movement in Asia.
On May 25th - 27th 2017 the BIOFACH China took place in Shanghai and Mr. Jakes Jayakaran felt the importance to assist the Chinese people from the Demeter-certified Phoenix farm.
He reported as follows:
As regards the Demeter China Associations (DCA) participation in the BIOFACH CHINA event :
“The DCA had a standard 9 square meter stall in BIOFACH 2017. I took part and was mostly present in the DCA stall on the first 2 days ( 25 & 26 May ) . There were many visitors, who came to the DCA stall, and we did our best to explain the Biodynamic Agriculture concept, and what is DEMETER. I think it was a good start to inform the Organic World people in China, that Biodynamic Farming and DEMETER standards are here to improve the standard of Organic farming in China. Incidentally, the Organic world people here in China call this DEMETER , and not Biodynamic farming ; which is an interesting way to market the Demeter brand .
Yes , it was a good start for the DEMETER and Biodynamic farming to be seen in the Organic market in Shanghai in China . The good news is that the Biodynamic Farming methods and Demeter standards are getting to be interesting and popular in China and Taiwan. In India also the trend is on the upswing, and we foresee exciting developments in the future on this front.”
Mr. Jakes Jayakaran is in Taiwan now having 2 Biodynamic related programs with the Organic Farmers associations of Taiwan, helping a Waldorf school's farming program, and some interactions with the local Agriculture University to get them interested in Biodynamic Farming.