Biodynamic agriculture

Biodynamic agriculture is an organic farming method, based on the theories of Rudolf Steiner. It is characterized by the use of medicinal ointments on earth, while taking into account astrological movements.

Biodynamic agriculture estimates agricultural production patterns dependent on the needs of the land itself. In this sense, they take into account calculations related to the behavior of the stars and their effect on Earth.

This method of agricultural exploitation assumes that nature has a type of vital energy that must be respected. This makes the human needs for harvesting and cultivation subject to the natural order and cycles of the earth. Well, as you consider, there must be a balance.

Supporters of this discipline point out that astrological performance has an answer on our planet.

In the same way that lunar movements affect the waves, animals and plants can be conditioned by planetary activity.

Origin of biodynamic agriculture

The origin of this agricultural trend dates back to 1924, inspired by the theories of Rudolf Steiner.

This thinker, of Austrian nationality, gave rise to this discipline. All this, with the mission of trying to alleviate the effects of chemical products in the fields of its time.

Steiner based his thesis on the preparation of different biodynamic natural compounds for the treatment of crops, which he supposed supernatural powers.

Some ingredients treated in this type of stimulant include different types of flowers or minerals of various origins.

The absence of practical demonstration and little scientific base persecuted this type of agricultural practice from the beginning. During the last years it continues to be the subject of debate among the community focused on the agricultural and gardening field.

Differential characteristics of biodynamic agriculture

This agrarian trend is significantly different from conventional agriculture for several reasons:

• The main objective of biodynamic agriculture is to promote the vitality of plant and mineral resources.
• The environment and its components act as an integrated entity. That is, as if it were a living being itself. For this reason, the human and artificial effect on agricultural work should be avoided as far as possible.
• It prioritizes the need and well-being of the planet over the preferences and needs of those who demand products from the field.
• It bases its effectiveness on the treatment of the land. To do this, it takes into account the development of organic and natural substances that act as plant growth stimulants, fertilizers or in order to control possible pests.
• One of its most important principles is the importance of recycling and the use of organic waste, as well as the use of renewable energy.

Although biodynamic agriculture has supporters or followers in multiple regions of the world, it is not as widespread a discipline as other green options belonging to the green and circular economy.

Mainly, the separation between organic and biodynamic agriculture lies in the astrological study and the existence of other types of powers, not empirical, with an effect on production.