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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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The 1st International Conference on Biodynamic Research
Dornach (Switzerland), September 5th to 8th 2018
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!)
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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