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  What is Bio-Dynamic Agriculture?     

 Bio-dynamics, derived from two Greek words, bios life and dynamos energy, refers to the agriculture science that recognizes basic principles at work in nature and applies this knowledge of life forces to bring about balance and healing in the soil. In other words, it recognizes the biological values in the soil, as well as, the chemical values - hence, bio-dynamic agriculture. It is a method of farming that aims to treat the farm as a living system which interacts with the environment, to build healthy living soil, and to produce food that nourishes and vitalises and helps to develop humanity. The methods are based on a series of eight lectures given by Dr. Rudolf Steiner,an Austrian philosopher and scientist, in 1924 at the request of German farmers. He showed how the health of soil, plants and animals depends on reconnecting nature with the creative forces of the cosmos. The practical methods he outlined are intended above all, to revitalize the natural forces being depleted through modern agricultural techniques. Bio-dynamic methods produce a living soil with increased biological activity, in alignment with planetary cosmic rhythms, particularly those of the sun, moon and planets in the fixed constellations. Cosmic energies can work strongly through a living soil down into the plant. The coordinated working together of earthly and cosmic energies is what brings about healthy and nutritious plants. Bio-dynamics is a complete holistic outlook on agriculture.

  Compost Pile in Aurangabad                      

  BD Agriculture & Organic Farming           

Bio-dynamic agriculture is an advanced form of organic farming, with techniques to 'farm the air' as well as farm the soil, and is the oldest organic farming movement practiced in over 20 countries in the world. It includes the normal organic farming practices, such as the use of compost, green manures, and crop rotation. In addition, Bio-dynamic agriculture uses a series of Preparations numbered from 500 to 508 which are based on various mineral, plant, and animal substances. These enhance all the bacterial, fungal and mineral processes that are found in the organic farming system. Placing great importance on the auspicious positions of the moon, sun and planets, a Planting Calendar is used for applying the biodynamic preparations, sowing seeds, planting plants, applying liquid manures, spraying fruit trees and crops, and other farming activities. Experience has shown that use of the Bio-dynamic techniques can make all organic farming processes work more quickly and better.

  BD Wheat in Ahmedabad                             

  Why a Bio-Dynamic Association India?   

The primary objective of the BDAI is to promote and coordinate the Bio-Dynamic Movement in India. The Movement started in India in the early 90's. Peter Proctor, a farmer from New Zealand working in Bio-dynamic agriculture since 1965, was asked to come to India by Shri T.G.K. Menon of Indore in 1993 to teach Indian farmers about Bio-dynamic farming. He & Rachel Pomeroy have been coming since then twice a year to run seminars, workshops and courses for all farmers - in villages or running big estates. Interest in BD agriculture has greatly increased over the past five years among organic farmers in India. There are now more than 500 small and big farms practicing Bio-dynamic agriculture throughout the country. Three major initiatives, located in the north and south are promoting BD agriculture among 3000 small farms. The BDAI is committed to provide training on BD agriculture, to link up with the international Bio-dynamic Movement and to promote and support the trade and commerce connected with Bio-dynamic Agriculture in India through interaction withInternational. & Demeter India (DI)

  Links to other organizations                 

A movement such as Bio-dynamic Agriculture finds its success within a group effort of like-minded organizations. Active cooperation, support and frequent exchange of ideas and methods between these 'family members' is crucial to the accomplishment of our shared aims & objectives. Click for links to the websites of some of our co-workers.

See the new link just added (March 2009): BD Journal, a new blog site set up to investigate the Biodynamic Planting Calendar. It is intended to be used as a research tool. Join the discussions!!!

Click here for information on training programmes offered by the Anthroposophical Initiatives in India.

      UPCOMING
             EVENTS
                2013 

  TRAINING COURSES

BDAI Course
Basic 6-Day Course
23rd - 28th Sep
followed by
3-day
BD Prep Making
Sep 30th - 2nd Oct
at
Kodaikanal
Registration Form
for detailed directions
e-mail:
lucasdl@auroville.org.in

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CLASS PHOTOS
Sept 06 Kodai
May 07 Mysore
Jan 08 Mysore
June 08 Mysore
April 09 Mysore
March 10 Kodai
March 11 Kodai
June 11 Germany
Oct 11 Kodai
Sept 12 Kodai

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Multiple Award winning film (DVD/CD) featuring Peter Proctor and the Biodynamic Movement in India
placing this agricultural revolution in the context of the world's current precarious environmental position.
Read the Intro!
AVAILABLE AT
BDAI Secretariat,
Kodaikanal
Drafts in favour of
David Hogg
drawn on Kodaikanal
Cost Rs 800 + 50/- forwarding charges
A royalty will be returned to support the work of biodynamics in India.
Visit
www.onemanonecow.com

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OUTREACH ACTIVITY

Growth and development of Biodynamic work in Marathawada region of Maharashtra State

7900 farmers trained!
2600 mt BD Compost prepared!
150 Quintals of CPP!
1300 Biodynamic Depots in taluka!
P.G. KULKARNI
Taluka Agri Officer
10/25/06

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And anything else of interest to the BD Family in India!

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E-MAIL your written contributions to:
Lucas Dengel, Secretary
BDAI Secretariat at lucasdl@auroville.org.in

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Lucas Dengel
BDAI Secretariat
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Aurosarjan Complex
Auroshilpam
Auroville - 605 101
Tamil Nadu

       SOURCING
            BD PREPS 

501 & 502 - 507

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
FROM

Kurinji Organic Farms, Kodaikanal
C. Jeykaran E
E-mail: jakes@md3.vsnl.net.in

Supa Pvt. Ltd., Nainital
Binita Shah
E-mail:
supashahb@yahoo.co.in

Ichor, Kodaikanal
IMO Certified Farm
David Hogg
E-mail:
david.india@gmail.com

BD 500 & CPP

Are made on most BD Farms in India
They are available for purchase from the
above addresses
& many other places.