Following the success of the first two international biodynamic research conferences in 2018 and 2021, we are excited to build on these achievements in 2025 and further develop biodynamic research. Under the title "The whole and its parts: researching biodynamic agriculture", we will focus on the holistic perspective of biodynamic research and its unique ability to connect various topics and research methods. This approach opens up new perspectives – even for researchers without a biodynamic background.
The Biodynamic Association UK, the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, the Biodynamic Federation International, the Forschungsring, and the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum are working together to create a rich program that reflects the diversity of biodynamic research and invites researchers with an interest in biodynamic agriculture and food systems to actively participate.
With around 100 contributions from researchers worldwide, the conference offers a unique opportunity to share and further develop current insights across all areas of biodynamics. It fosters vibrant networks, collegial learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration – and most of all, invites you to actively shape the future direction of biodynamic research.
Look forward to inspiring keynote speakers! Binita Shah and Julia Wright will open the event with a reflection on the holistic nature of biodynamics. On the second day, David Martin and Eduardo Rincón will share their different perspectives on biodynamic practice and research. Finally, Regina Sharmila Dass and Cyrille Rigolot will introduce new approaches to the future of biodynamic research. You can also look forward to a wide variety of workshops, discussion panels, poster presentations and excursions.
