Study Reports
Bacterias del campo al intestino: comparación de manzanas biodinámicas y convencionales
La relación entre las bacterias intestinales y la salud humana es bien conocida. Sin embargo, no se ha investigado en profundidad cómo difieren las…
Oportunismo – «por la salvación del suelo»
Estudio ‹El movimiento biodinámico y Demeter en tiempos del nacionalsocialismo›
El procesado intensivo reduce la calidad de los cereales
Los cereales para el desayuno están ganando popularidad, a menudo percibidos como opciones saludables, incluso entre los clientes de productos…
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Findings from a recent comparative study on biodynamic agriculture
An Italian research team from the University of Florence headed by Margherita Santoni analysed 147 publications on biodynamic agriculture, and have…
Resilient agriculture in a changing climate
The Section for Agriculture seeks solutions to the global challenges of climate change, contradicting the claim that anthroposophy denies climate…
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Biodynamic agriculture as a key factor for transformation processes
In this study, Cyrille Rigolot, supported by Martin Quantin of Biodynamics Research, investigated the potential as well as the challenges of…
Biodynamic Research Conference 2021 - Conference proceedings published
The second biodynamic research conference (BDRC 2021) was held from 30 August to 2 September. Over 60 contributions in the form of presentations, work…
Subtle Agroecologies – Farming with the Hidden Half of Nature
New book from Julia Wright and Nicholas Parrott "Subtle Agroecologies – Farming with the Hidden Half of Nature"
Research in biodynamic food and farming – a review
Abstract
Research into biodynamic food and farming has a long history within the biodynamic movement. Whilst the basic aim of this research has…
Here you will find summaries of current scientific research studies on biodynamic agriculture. The respective studies are carefully selected, thoroughly discussed and critically analysed. The aim is to reflect the current state of research, to present complex issues in an easy-to-understand way and to provide further information.
The collection is continuously updated, so it is worthwhile to check back regularly.
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Los preparados biodinámicos activan los microorganismos en el suelo
Jürgen Fritz presenta su modelo explicativo sobre el efecto estadísticamente significativo
Bacterias del campo al intestino: comparación de manzanas biodinámicas y convencionales
La relación entre las bacterias intestinales y la salud humana es bien conocida. Sin embargo, no se ha investigado en profundidad cómo difieren las…
Oportunismo – «por la salvación del suelo»
Estudio ‹El movimiento biodinámico y Demeter en tiempos del nacionalsocialismo›
El procesado intensivo reduce la calidad de los cereales
Los cereales para el desayuno están ganando popularidad, a menudo percibidos como opciones saludables, incluso entre los clientes de productos…
![[Translate to es:]](/fileadmin/_processed_/e/6/csm_Santoni_1_0ee642d14f.jpg "[Translate to es:]")
Findings from a recent comparative study on biodynamic agriculture
An Italian research team from the University of Florence headed by Margherita Santoni analysed 147 publications on biodynamic agriculture, and have…
Resilient agriculture in a changing climate
The Section for Agriculture seeks solutions to the global challenges of climate change, contradicting the claim that anthroposophy denies climate…
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The influence of the biodynamic horn silicia (501) preparation on vineyard growth
The new study by Malagoli, M., Sut, S., Kumar, G. et al. on the influence of the horn silica preparation 501 on the plants and berries of grapevines…
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Biodynamic agriculture as a key factor for transformation processes
In this study, Cyrille Rigolot, supported by Martin Quantin of Biodynamics Research, investigated the potential as well as the challenges of…
Biodynamic Research Conference 2021 - Conference proceedings published
The second biodynamic research conference (BDRC 2021) was held from 30 August to 2 September. Over 60 contributions in the form of presentations, work…
Tunisia builds on biodynamic olive production for sustainable development of the sector
It is impossible to imagine Mediterranean cuisine without olive oil. Like many countries around the Mediterranean, olive production is an important…
First molecular characterization of the properties of preparation 500 (horn manure)
In the present study, a group of researchers investigated for the first time the molecular properties of preparation 500 (horn manure) which is used…
Biodynamic farming significantly leads to better soil agregate stability and microbiological activity of soil bacteria
A group of researchers lead by Jürgen Fritz of the University of Bonn studied the effect of the biodynamic preparations horn manure and horn silicate…
Subtle Agroecologies – Farming with the Hidden Half of Nature
New book from Julia Wright and Nicholas Parrott "Subtle Agroecologies – Farming with the Hidden Half of Nature"
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Quality assessment of grape juice using image forming methods
Grape juice produced under biodynamic management ages less quickly – a sought-after quality characteristic. A research group around Jürgen Fritz has…
An update on image forming methods
Image forming methods can significantly contribute to determine quality characteristics of food products as the example of rocket shows in the…
Spatial Differentiation of Physical and Chemical Soil Parameters under Integrated, Organic, and Biodynamic Viticulture
Abstract
Vineyard soils show an increased risk of degradation due to being intensively cultivated. The preservation of soil integrity and fertility…
Research in biodynamic food and farming – a review
Abstract
Research into biodynamic food and farming has a long history within the biodynamic movement. Whilst the basic aim of this research has…
DOKumented: Organic systems are more efficient and host more life
The long-term DOK trial, the oldest and most important of its kind worldwide, in which the three farming systems biodynamic, organic and conventional…
The impact of long-term organic farming on soil-derived greenhouse gas emissions
Agricultural practices contribute considerably to emissions of greenhouse gases. so far, knowledge on the impact of organic compared to non-organic…