In the context of the ongoing debate on biodynamic agriculture, the intervention of Senator Elena Cattaneo has caused a stir in Italy. She is ready to reopen the Inquisition courts, which are full of 17th century clichés: Witchcraft, alchemy and esotericism. Under these circumstances, it is worth taking a closer look at certain aspects of biodynamics. What is the scientific basis for biodynamic research and practice? What are the economic interests of the agribusiness lobbies that incite our politicians against organic and biodynamic agriculture, even though the markets and the European Commission give clear indications? Which is more harmful to the environment and human health: a natural biodynamic preparation or a chemical herbicide like glyphosate, so vehemently defended by Senator Cattaneo, even though it has been classified as "probably carcinogenic" by the IARC? The magazine "L'Extraterrestre" interviewed Alessandro Piccolo, Professor of Agricultural Chemistry and Ecology at the University Federico II in Naples, who is considered one of the leading international experts on the subject.

Professor Piccolo received the Chemistry Award of the renowned German Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for his research on humus chemistry, is one of the founders of the Italian Society for Biodynamic Sciences (SISB) and editor-in-chief of the journal Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture.

Interview: https://navdanyainternational.org/biodynamic-agriculture-traditional-knowledge-scientific-research-and-agroecological-innovation/