The case for paramagnetism: biodynamics could save the world – with a little help from energy towers and paramagnetic rock dusts. John Hodgkinson Since reading Paramagnetism by Philip Callahan and Secrets of the Soil by Tompkins and Bird many years ago, I have relentlessly advocated the application of “paramagnetics” to gardening, farming, and human health and […]
Harvesting by the stars might be mumbo jumbo, but the fortunes of this winemaker are rising Like most winemakers, Sergio Carlei is fascinated by terroir – the way that the soil, rainfall and other physical characteristics of a vineyard site produce distinct qualities in the wine made from it. For years, Carlei has produced two […]
Sir-Albert-Howard-was-the-father-of-the-modern-organic-farming-movement-in-the-West Is organic food healthier than conventional food? Anneliese Abbott – (sourced from Eco Farming Daily, 1.8.22, with thanks) Aside from the debate over whether or not organic agriculture can feed the world, this is probably one of the most controversial topics related to organic farming. It’s been pretty well documented that good organic farming methods […]
By Sandra Frain – Biodynamic Practitioner and Teacher, 6.9.22 Why should we garden ‘Biodynamically’ with children from birth to seven? Sharing gardens and all of nature is an opportunity for we teachers to inspire and support the healthful relationship that our children deserve to be the vital ‘Stewards of the Earth’ with us. It is […]
An article by Dr. Joseph Mercola on rising food prices around the world suggests that “biodynamics is the solution for the future of agriculture”. Food shortages and skyrocketing food prices now appear inevitable. The global food price index hit its highest recorded level in March 2022, rising 12.6% in a single month. On average, food prices […]
Kumbartcho Enterprises Biodynamics & Beyond workshop, 7 – 8 May 2022, Kilkivan, Qld John Hodgkinson Mark Pye (Preparations Manager), Kaz Selbie (News Leaf Editor) and myself (News Leaf Associate Editor) recently travelled to Shane Joyce’s Kilkivan Qld property Kumbartcho for his and his business manager, Juli May’s workshop Biodynamics & Beyond. We attended as participants […]
John Hodgkinson On the 4th of May 2022, three staff members of Biodynamic Agriculture Australia, Mark, Kaz and John, ventured into the upper Brisbane River Valley to conduct a one-day Introduction to Biodynamics workshop on “Emaho Trees”, Ravensbourne. This property, owned by Barbara and James McGeogh is a tree farm with a difference. In this […]
Sherry Wildfeuer, Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association What do you think a human being really is? Your answer to this question will determine the character of youractions towards other people. If you conceive of yourself and all humans as wisely fashioned divine creations with a capacity for love which canonly be achieved through one’s own […]
Fi Morgan, Bellingen Food Gardening, sourced from I Love Bello Shire, 29th June 2021, with thanks. Vicia faba is known as fava or faba bean. This bean is used as both a human and animal food, and as a green manure crop. “The broad bean plant is suited to regions of >500 mm rainfall to […]
John Hodgkinson According to the late Hugh Courtney, biodynamic guru and founder of the Josephine Porter Institute in the US, the respiritualisation of the Earth is one of the most pressing tasks for humanity. Cosmic energies necessary for life on Earth are being increasingly shielded by human generated electromagnetic radiations (EMRs), for example mobile phone […]
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