Biodynamic Research

Welcome to our website on biodynamic research! Here you will find an overview of current studies and scientific fundamentals as well as information on current projects, news and events.

Biodynamic research is based on rigorous scientific methods and aims to understand the underlying mechanisms as well as their potential benefits for the environment and society. As early as 1919, a research laboratory was established in the Glass House, now the headquarters of the Section for Agriculture, to provide scientific support for biodynamic agriculture. Over 100 years later we are still committed to promoting the understanding and application of biodynamic principles in agriculture, ecology and human health.

Whether you are a farmer, a researcher, or simply curious, we invite you to explore our website and learn more about our work.

New study confirms human impact on biodiversity

Biodynamic preparations promote microorganisms in the soil

Imaging techniques bring wine quality to light

How can research support sustainable agriculture?

How humus influences our soil climate

Where biodynamics is taking root

Food as a remedy for soil and people

Biodynamic agriculture promotes stable soil ecosystems

Of pesticides, sustainable viticulture, and rebels

Retro-innovation: How modern is tradition allowed to be?

On the self-healing powers of stressed cucumbers

Bacteria from the field to the gut – a comparison of biodynamic and conventional apples

Fungal communities in viticulture: cultivation practices change the balance

Demeter in the bottle, but not on the label

DOK trial: Comprehensive publication after 45 years of field experiments

In-depth look: Effects of the biodynamic preparation BD500 on the quality of grapes

Participatory action research: a fruitful partnership between theory and application

Silica in viticulture strengthens the vine and increases wine quality

The autonomy of the biodynamic farm organism

Orchards: Sustainable approaches for healthier soils

Agroecology as a model for the future

In-depth: Biodynamic preparations can help to reduce salt stress in lavender

Fungal networks in vineyards - Biodynamics increases soil fertility

Varied and Sustainable instead of Simple and Conflicted

Copper and carbon: long-term effects in biodynamic viticulture

New research on bacterial diversity in biodynamic preparations

On the roots of biodynamics in Northern Europe

Histamine in wine? New solutions for safe biodynamic wine enjoyment

In depth: Who is actually fertilising whom?

Benefits thanks to unique bacterial communities in the biodynamic preparations

DOK trial shows that biodynamic agriculture releases fewer greenhouse gases

What is the DOK trial?

International Biodynamic Research Day – Looking back

Report on the launch of the Biodynamic Research Platform

Findings from a recent comparative study on biodynamic agriculture

Resilient agriculture in a changing climate

Biodynamic Research Conference 2021 - Conference proceedings published

Video: Wine practise meets research

Video: The Field of Research Communication

Video: Biodynamic quality – does it really exist?

Video: All mumbo-jumbo or solution to current problems?

Agriculture for life

Organic inspires life from its roots

Beyond resilience: Section for Agriculture compiles research results

100 years of the Agricultural Course

Project-Update Living Farms

A special issue on biodynamic research: “Evolving Agriculture and Food – Opening up Biodynamic Research”

Life-centred Farming

Soil lifeforms: biodynamic + 60 % in comparison to conventional agriculture!

Research project: the preparation plants in tropical and subtropical regions

Past Events

Exploring the microbiome – from farm to table

Biodynamic Research Day

2nd International Conference on Biodynamic Research

The 1st International Conference on Biodynamic Research

Partner institutions

Biodynamic Association UK: https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/

Biodynamic Association USA: https://www.biodynamics.com/

BFDI - Biodynamic Federation Demeter international: www.demeter.net

Coventry University: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/

Forschungsinstitut am Goetheanum: http://www.forschungsinstitut.ch

Forschungsinstitut für Biologischen Landbau (FiBL): http://www.fibl.org/

Forschungsring e.V.: http://www.forschungsring.de/

Pondicherry University: https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/

Royal Agricultural University: https://www.rau.ac.uk/

Universität Kassel / Öko­lo­gi­sche Agrar­wis­sen­schaf­ten: https://www.uni-kassel.de/fb11agrar/

Universiteit Stellenbosch: http://www.sun.ac.za/

more links

Association Biodynamie Recherche: https://biodynamie-recherche.org/

Bellis - Arbeitsgemeinschaft für goetheanistische Pflanzenerkenntnis: http://www.anthrobotanik.eu/

Gesellschaft für Goetheanistische Forschung e.V.: http://www.gfgf.de/

Josephine Porter Institute on Applied Biodynamics: http://www.jpibiodynamics.org/

Keyserlingk Institut: http://www.saatgut-forschung.de/

Louis Bolk Institut: http://www.louisbolk.org/nl/home/

Michael Field Agricultural Institute: http://www.michaelfieldsaginst.org/

Soin de la terre: http://www.soin-de-la-terre.org/

Stiftelsen Biodynamiska Forskningsinstitutet: http://www.jdb.se/sbfi/

The Biodynamic Research Institute: http://www.demeter.org.au/

The Nature Institute: http://www.natureinstitute.org/

Research Platform Trailer

Contact

Biodynamic.researchnoSpam@goetheanum.ch