About Biodynamics and Demeter - Biodynamic Beef Western Australia

The Austrian scientist Rudolf Steiner (1861 - 1925) communicated the early concepts and development of biodynamic farming in a series of lectures in 1924 as a result of his witnessing and participating in many aspects of farming during his childhood and adolescence. As the name implies, biological and dynamic farming methods form the backbone of his approach to agriculture, alongside with the farmer's perception of nature and environment and its needs. It would be deceptively easy to classify biodynamics as a branch of organic farming, especially since the public may at times have a simplistic view of organics as 'anything without chemicals'. However what characterises a biodynamic farmer is the voluntary decision that our soils have degenerated and the produce and livestock need more and more outside interference in order to even reach a basic level of performance.

Thus the main aim of biodynamics is to redeem the soil, to restore the harmony and balance of the earth's organisms. Alex Podolinsky describes this process as '.........plants are fed naturally, that is, in soils with enhanced biological activity, determined by the humus level, crumb and root structure, so that plants are fed through the soil eco-system and not primarily via soluble salts in the soil water, derived from artificial fertilizer and raw animal manure. Plants grown in this way are, therefore, under the influence of the sun, warmth and light, and may selectively acquire the nutrients they need for appropriate growth.'

Instead of synthetic fertilizers we use a soil activator called '500', a natural cow manure based, re-liquefied solution that is energised by having been stirred in body temperature water and sprayed over the pasture. This is used as a soil enhancer and activator rather than a manure or fertilizer, ' ........... so to say, required to accommodate what is available through nature into the correct shape'(Alex Podolinsky, 1985, Bio-Dynamic Agriculture Introductory Lectures, Vol 1, p. 148).

Podolinsky introduced biodynamics to Australia in the Fifties and he was instrumental in the foundation and work of the Biodynamic Agricultural Association of Australia (BDAAA) as well as the BDRI, the Biodynamic Research Institute which was vested with the rights and supervision of the DEMETER trademark in Australia and that is the certifying organisation for the DEMETER trademark.

As an integral part of its philosophy the DEMETER trademark does not solely emphasise the negatives such as no chemicals or no GMO etc. Rather the accent is on the positive guarantee that the food grown is alive and vibrant and dynamic.

DEMETER is the highest form of 'organic' certification and is acknowledged as such in the farming and general organic industry.

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Events Organic Growers' Market at Perth City Farm every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. From 8am until noon. City Farm Lane cnr of Royal and Lime Street EAST PERTH http://www.cityfarmperth.org.au Also Western Farmers' Market every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am until 12 noon Palmyra Primary School 60 Mc Kimmie St. PALMYRA http://www.westernfarmersmarkets.com.au At Perth City Farm Organic Growers' Market the following organically certified products are available. Meats Fruit Vegetables Eggs Vinegars and Olive Oils Nuts and Lentils Jams Sauces Chocolates Preserves Dried Fruit Dry Goods (Rice, Grains etc.) Tea, Coffee, Cocoa Health Foods Cosmetics and Skin Care The following lines obviously can't be certified but are organic and environment friendly: Books and Information Energy Saving Light Globes Shopping Bags Composting Products Cleaning Products And Much More	About Biodynamics and Demeter - Biodynamic Beef Western Australia Biodynamic Beef Western Australia The Austrian scientist Rudolf Steiner (1861 - 1925) communicated the early concepts and development of biodynamic farming in a series of lectures in 1924 as a result of his witnessing and participating in many aspects of farming during his childhood and adolescence. As the name implies, biological and dynamic farming methods form the backbone of his approach to agriculture, alongside with the farmer's perception of nature and environment and its needs. It would be deceptively easy to classify biodynamics as a branch of organic farming, especially since the public may at times have a simplistic view of organics as 'anything without chemicals'. However what characterises a biodynamic farmer is the voluntary decision that our soils have degenerated and the produce and livestock need more and more outside interference in order to even reach a basic level of performance. Thus the main aim of biodynamics is to redeem the soil, to restore the harmony and balance of the earth's organisms. Alex Podolinsky describes this process as '.........plants are fed naturally, that is, in soils with enhanced biological activity, determined by the humus level, crumb and root structure, so that plants are fed through the soil eco-system and not primarily via soluble salts in the soil water, derived from artificial fertilizer and raw animal manure. Plants grown in this way are, therefore, under the influence of the sun, warmth and light, and may selectively acquire the nutrients they need for appropriate growth.' Instead of synthetic fertilizers we use a soil activator called '500', a natural cow manure based, re-liquefied solution that is energised by having been stirred in body temperature water and sprayed over the pasture. This is used as a soil enhancer and activator rather than a manure or fertilizer, ' ........... so to say, required to accommodate what is available through nature into the correct shape'(Alex Podolinsky, 1985, Bio-Dynamic Agriculture Introductory Lectures, Vol 1, p. 148). Podolinsky introduced biodynamics to Australia in the Fifties and he was instrumental in the foundation and work of the Biodynamic Agricultural Association of Australia (BDAAA) as well as the BDRI, the Biodynamic Research Institute which was vested with the rights and supervision of the DEMETER trademark in Australia and that is the certifying organisation for the DEMETER trademark. As an integral part of its philosophy the DEMETER trademark does not solely emphasise the negatives such as no chemicals or no GMO etc. Rather the accent is on the positive guarantee that the food grown is alive and vibrant and dynamic. DEMETER is the highest form of 'organic' certification and is acknowledged as such in the farming and general organic industry.
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