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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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SEKEM

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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Landwirtschaftliche Sektion am Goetheanum

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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Landwirtschaftliche Sektion am Goetheanum

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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Demeter

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

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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The 1st International Conference on Biodynamic Research

Dornach (Switzerland), September 5th to 8th 2018

Demeter

Biodynamic research is done in any agricultural field, in many places of the world using a great diversity of methods and disciplines, getting in touch with many other research areas. 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. The perspective taken on these issues may be from a classical scientific point of view as well as from an innovative methodical standpoint.

The Call for Papers is open until April 22th 2018 (verlängert!)
>> call for papers, Infos, Anmeldung

Confirmed keynote speakers: Prof. Dr. Miguel Altieri, University of Berkeley and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Hess, University of Kassel

Programme committee:
Dr. Christopher Brock (Forschungsring, Germany)
Dr. Petra Derkzen (Demeter International, Netherlands)
Dr. Jürgen Fritz (University of Kassel, Germany)
Dr. Anet Spengler (FiBL, Switzerland)

Scientifc partners:
Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences of the University of Kassel,
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)
Forschungsring (Research in Biodynamic Agriculture, Darmstadt, Germany).

Organising committee:
Ueli Hurter, Jean-Michel Florin, Verena Wahl

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