Getting Started

PRELIMINARY READING

The best place to start learning about the Australian Demeter Biodynamic method is by reading some of the foundational texts. Suggested books to start with are:

Biodynamics: Agriculture of the Future

An introduction to the biodynamic method delivered in this lecture by Alex Podilinsky, in which he demystifies the activity of the biodynamic preparations and describes their effectiveness in soil development and plant form.
Available in PDF form (left) or in hard copy from the Biodynamic Marketing Company via admin@biodynamic.com.au

Living Agriculture

Another lecture by Alex Podilinsky that builds upon Biodynamics: Agriculture of the Future. Topics include reclamation of salt-affected farming land under biodynamic management and humus vs organic matter and their qualitatively differing effects on soil and plant feeding. Available in PDF form (left) or in hard copy from the Biodynamic Marketing Company via admin@biodynamic.com.au

Biodynamic Agriculture Introductory Lectures Vol 1, Lectures 1-4

The first of six biodynamic introductory lectures that have found wide use among Australian farmers - down-to-earth and practical discussion of the biodynamic fundamentals. Available to order in hard copy from the Biodynamic Marketing Company via admin@biodynamic.com.au

ATTEND A FIELD DAY

Once you’ve completed some of the basic reading, the next step is attending one of our introductory field days.

These are held in various locations around Australia and tailored to either small growers or commercial farmers. More information and a list of  upcoming events is available at the link below. (You can like us on Facebook or Instagram to stay informed about news and events.)

CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN ONE OF OUR GROWER ASSOCIATIONS

Once you have done some reading and attended one of our introductory training days, you are eligible to apply to join one of our guilds:

Joining one of these guilds gives you access to practical information and resources, member gatherings and mentoring and, when you are ready, access to our certified Australian Demeter Biodynamic preparations.

If you have further questions or would like to speak with someone about the potential pathway to Australian Demeter Biodynamics for your situation, please complete the Enquiry Form  and someone from our organisation will be in touch.

FURTHER RESOURCES

Several videos are available to view here

Soil Conversion
5 Biodynamic Farms
Compost Making
Cosmo Earthly Ecology
Vortex Vegies
Stirring Machine

2011 Lecture
Written version of an address given to farmers at a field day on a Biodynamic grazing / cropping property near Young, NSW, Australia.
Discusses the (worldwide) problem of loss of water storage due to compaction of soils and how Biodynamics can remedy this situation.

  

Living Knowledge
Topics include: Classic Natural Science vs Hypothetical Science / correct stirring of 500 reflected in Kepler’s 3 Laws / life implanting action of Chaos / 3 types of viewing – imagination, intuition, inspiration.

IFOAM Conference Address 2005
Addresses the problem of Australian agriculture as world phosphate reserves diminish, providing a truly sustainable alternative to the modern approach of “input” farming – which is occurring even on organic farms.



           




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