Biodynamic Articles
A rationale for using high-paramagnetic basalt to enhance the efficacy of horn manure (500)
Source: Chat GPT, in response to the question “From a biodynamic standpoint, what are the benefits of burying preparation 500 cow horns in basalt (please include paramagnetism)?” From a biodynamic standpoint, burying horns (for preparation 500, or horn manure) in basalt-rich soils or directly in basalt quarry crusher dust offers ...
Biodynamic Farming Resources:
What is Biodynamic Farming: Biodynamic farming began from a series of eight lectures on Agriculture given by Rudolf Steiner in 1924. These lectures were held in response to farmers concerns of the negative impacts chemical fertilisers were having on soil and livestock health at the time. Biodynamic farming is a ...
Member interview with Jann Mehmet
[Editor’s Note: Jann’s Chinese Medicine (CM)/biodynamic (BD) story below is the result of a phone conversation she had with the office earlier in the year. She requested a framework of questions, which we drafted and sent her. The result is this fascinating and informative account of her alternative medicine experience and ...
African love grass (Eragrostis curvula)
Alan Broughton, Seedbed, with permission to reprint. African love grass, a native of eastern Africa between Tanzania and the Cape of Good Hope, is a serious weed extending from South Australia to Queensland. It quickly colonises infertile acidic sandy soils and can form pure stands. It is a perennial grass, ...
Autumn and winter biodynamic preparation applications
It’s time to plan your biodynamic atmospheric and soil preparation applications for Autumn/Winter. Remember drought or rain – still put out your preparations. The full benefit of biodynamics requires the application of an atmospheric spray, Biodynamic Horn Silica 501, following your soil spray. Back-to-back dates: Australian Eastern Standard Time, Moon ...
The energy concept of biodynamics
Almar von Wistinghansen, Bio-Dynamics, Summer 1980. Reprinted with kind permission. At home we used to have a very big bible with many pictures. There God the Father was pictured as an old man with a great beard. Michaelangelo has painted the creation of the earth, showing the Creator as an ...
Q&A: Wet, Wet, Wet – here are some biodynamic options!
Problem: Fungus – Applied to plants/crops as mist Use: Fresh Equisetum (508) – Homeopathic 8x as a foliar spray – comes in a 5ml vial and does up to 25ha – no stirring required. What it does: Prevents fungal diseases. Use as required in humid conditions. Tightens and hardens plants. ...
Questioning compost
The most frequently asked questions about compost are: The answers to these are fairly straightforward: respectively, they are: Composting is one of the least understood processes undertaken by the gardener and farmer. Basically, we are assembling a range of components which have the maximum possible capacity to support the growth ...
Basalt crusher dust
There are many basalt quarries around Australia. These quarries supply both structural rock used in wall building, facades and fencing for example and “blue metal” as concrete aggregate, road base, filter beds and “back filler”. Some of these quarries contain basalt high in paramagnetism, a strong plant growth stimulant when ...
Churchill Fellowships applications 2025
Agriculture, horticulture and food production sectors This pack covers messaging and promotional material for the 2025 Churchill Fellowship application round. It is intended to help organisations let potential Churchill Fellows know of the opportunity, and help find the next batch of amazing projects that will have an impact. Key audience ...