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25.01.2022 Why I became a Biodynamic grower? From The Herbal Gardener
25.01.2022 Come and taste our pears! We will be at the @biodynamic_marketing stall this Sunday 1st March, 11am-2pm. Stand number 14, off Therry st. @slfestivalaus #australiandemeterbiodynamic
24.01.2022 Beautiful words!
23.01.2022 Beautiful Biodynamic Barley at Burrum Biodynamics
20.01.2022 Interview with Jill Sanders from Drum Drum Farm - Certified Demeter Biodynamic Blueberries. How did you get involved in Demeter Biodynamics? We contacted Alex Podolinsky after attending a Blueberry Growers field day regarding b.d. and soil fertility. We had been interested in a chemical-free way of farming for quite some time and had read some of Alexs books, so it was a logical next step to make contact... We liked the idea that it was friendly to the environment and manageable for farms of large or small size - so good for a farm of our small scale We learnt about the improvement Bio-dynamics made to the soil and we were dealing with heavy basalt clay that certainly needed improving! What results did you notice once using the Demeter Biodynamic method? We noticed our soil darkened and became more friable Over time our blueberry plants went from not really thriving to looking very healthy and happy, and our pasture was a lovely healthy b.d. green. It took a few years to notice a marked difference. We were suddenly growing a lot of dandelions and the laneways between the plants and had a bigger variety of types of plants. I love dandelions because they bring up calcium in their roots and when we mow the tops we shift the calcium back into the top layer of the soil which helps our natural soil pH of 4.5 become less acid. Over time the soil pH has changed and is now at about 6. The Public initially remarked on our improved flavour of our blueberries. They now come here each season and tell us how beautiful it is and how they are so much better than other Blueberries on the market Jill Sanders, Drum Drum Farm #drumdrumfarm #biodynamicfarming #demeter #australiandemeterbiodynamic #blueberries
19.01.2022 Healthy Demeter Bio-dynamic plants, naturally building the nitrogen in the soil for future crops #australiandemeterbiodynamic #biodynamicfarming #demeter #repost @burrumbiodynamics This paddock we are walking through will one day be planted with a wheat crop. The plants here are nitrogen fixing legumes - beans, clovers and medics. It can take many years for us to prepare an area for a crop as wheat needs a store of nitrogen to have a good protein level. All of our paddocks cycle through natural building up phases and are all @australian_demeter_biodynamic Certified.
18.01.2022 #worldbiodynamicday is today! As Australian is a large country which has many climatic regions, its not viable for all Demeter Bio-Dynamic farmers/growers to be applying 500 and/or 501 today for World Bio-Dynamic Day. Instead I ask the members of the BDAAA and BDGA to get involved by answering the question- What Bio-dynamics means to you? ... Please make sure you tag this page and hashtag #australiandemeterbiodynamic and #worldbiodynamicday To learn more about Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamic visit www.demeterbiodynamic.com.au Picture credit Vortex Veggies
18.01.2022 David Marks memorial. On Wednesday 18th November, we lost our dear friend and colleague David Marks. David and Heidi ran a Biodynamic dairy farm producing quality BD yoghurt and cheeses. David was a passionate Biodynamic farmer, committed to promoting and guiding future farmers in experiencing the biodynamic method. Under Alex’s guidance David also developed a facility to make quality 500 preps. ... David had been coming to the association conferences for many years, and along with others had been active in organising and hosting the annual gathering of Northern growers. He was tireless in his work to develop a succession plan for the future of the Australian Demeter Biodynamic method. He spoke of this constantly and committed his time and energy towards this vision. He became a Director of Biodynamic Research Institute (BDRI) in 2014, which was a time of great change in the certification industry. He was the principal certification director of BDRI which required many hours of work to keep up with the increasing demands of government regulation. This work successfully maintained BDRI’s status as an accredited certification body within Australia. Those who worked with David and knew him well, will miss him terribly. We always left him feeling positive about the possibility of change and progress. Our thoughts are with David’s family; Heidi, Bec and Josh. On behalf of our association and all its members, David, we thank you.
18.01.2022 #australiandemeterbiodynamic stand at the sustainable living festival #repost @slfestivalaus #Biodynamic farmers primary aim is to rejuvenate the soil and provide a sound future for the earth. As a result, they produce healthy, organic food for consumers across #Australia. . Stop by and say hi to @australian_demeter_biodynamic and learn more about this #sustainable agriculture strategy . .... @shaktibabbar . #sustainablelivingfestival #slf2020 #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainabledesign #cityofmelbourne #melbourne #queenvictoriamarket #popupmarket #zerowaste #solutions #regenerativeagriculture See more
18.01.2022 Happy Earth day everyone. As a biodynamic farmer I kind of feel that everyday is Earth Day for us anyway. The soil is my business and it also grows my food and ...sustains my family, as well as all the families that are my clients. It serves the community in this way plus sequesters carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and cleans the water that runs through my property. I have heard people say that our soils globally are mineral deficient. From my experience I dont look at it this way at all. The minerals are always there but instead most soils lack life to access the minerals for our plants, our food and ultimately our health. When my father started the Australian Demeter biodynamic method in 1965 the soil wasnt lacking minerals but the root systems only went down 4 inches and it was so hard that the water would not penetrate. We didnt add any minerals as such but we grew cover crops, ripped the soil to allow the air in and added microbes, namely biodynamic prepared 500. The plant roots and the microbes penetrated deeply into the soil exuding sugars and acids extracting the minerals from the clay into the biomass. The bigger microbes and worms would eat the biomass and excrete out humus. (This is the short version) This humus made the minerals available to the plant and the root systems went from 4 inches to 4 ft in a matter of 20 years. So I hope by sharing this story that may be more farmers will understand and less chemicals will be used which kill the soil life and maybe one person might consider looking at our method more closely. Cheers Mark Rathbone See more
18.01.2022 Demeter Certified Biodynamic bread #repost @zeallybaysourdough Introducing 3 New Sourdoughs: Mallee Bio-dynamic > Seed & Sprout Open > Spelt Pizza Bases (tap for retailers already stocking) We’ve been working on these quietly in the bakery, getting to know each dough and perfecting our processes it requires great skill and care to guide the fermentation of so many different dough types each is alive and ever evolving. ... The release includes our first ever Demeter Certified Bio-dynamic loaf. Demeter is Australia's oldest organic certification body and the strictest standard for certification in organic regenerative farming today. The Demeter method employs enhanced organic farming practices focused on building biologically active soil. This loaf goes to the heart of our food philosophy at ZBS a celebration of healthy soil, provenance, nutrition and flavour. Good Bread from the Ground Up. -Mallee Bio-dynamic- Baked from Bio-dynamic wheat grown in Demeter Certified living soils by iconic farmers Barry and Blake Edwards in Victoria's Mallee region. It is made simply using intensely flavoured stone milled flour, salt and twice filtered water with careful long fermentation. It has a nourishing, earthy, cakey interior redolent of bran and germ and delicious sweet-malt crust. #demeter #biodynamic #australiandemeterbiodynamic #demetercertifedbread See more
17.01.2022 Results from China using The Australia Demeter Bio-dynamic method
17.01.2022 Happy Earth Day #repost Today is Earth Day For Demeter Bio-dynamic farmers everyday is earth day! Regenerating land and improving soil structure Improving soil biology by adding microbes to the soil Working within the cycles of nature Allowing plants to feed naturally... Ethically and sustainably raising healthy livestock Producing tasty and nutritious food Caring for the Earth for the future Healthy Soil Healthy plants Healthy Animals Healthy Humans Healthy Planet #australiandemeterbiodynamic #demetercertifed #biodynamic #healthysoil #healthyplants #healthyanimals #healthyhumans #healthyplanet #earthday See more
17.01.2022 #repost @greenwoodorchards3618 Its a warm day here at the @slfestivalaus, drop by for a taste of our Greenwood Orchards pear juice stand#14 Queen Victoria Market near Therry St #australiandemeterbiodynamic @biodynamic_marketing @australian_demeter_biodynamic
15.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN DEMETER BIO-DYNAMIC The Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamic method was developed in Australia by Alex Podolinsky. It is based on Bio-Dynamic preparations of the highest quality, which have been refined in Australia under Alexs guidance, working from the insights of Rudolf Steiner and the scientific experimentation of Ehrenfried Pfeiffer.... The practical application of the Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamic method is to: ~ develop and maintain soil structure ~ develop the humus on which that soil depends for its fertility and resilience ~ support the growth of healthy plants under the influence of the sun ~ produce of the highest quality in both flavour and nutrient density The success of the method depends on plants feeding themselves according to nature, through nutrients which are held within the humus content of the soil, not through water soluble nutrient in the soil water. Ideally, each farm operates as a closed unit, using the preparations in combination with the soil, climate and seasonal variation with which the farmer works. Email for more information at- [email protected] www.demeterbiodynamic.com.au @theherbalgardener
15.01.2022 #repost @alcheringabdfarm This paddock was grazed and topped or slashed 1 week ago. You can see how the fresh grass has regrown and all of the cut grass or toppings have been consumed by the biological activity in the soil. Thus creating and feeding the microbes that are our underground livestock This is Demeter Bio Dynamics’s at its best ... #alcheringa #demetercertified #biodynamicfarming #biodynamics #soilbiology #microbes See more
14.01.2022 As Anzac Day 2020 comes to a close the soybean harvest commences
13.01.2022 Check out the new website! www.demeterbiodynamic.com.au #australiandemeterbiodynamic #biodynamicfarming #bdaaa #bdga #demeter
13.01.2022 A much needed and greatly appreciated load of donated Bio-Dynamic and Organic fodder arrived last night thanks to everyone involved.
13.01.2022 Vineyard of the year awards are open! Any Demeter Bd vineyards interested check it out at https://younggunofwine.com/announcing-the-vineyard-of-the-/ Thankyou to @avonmoreestate_biodynamics for the pic
13.01.2022 A great effort all round to help Biodynamic farmers in need #farmershelpingfarmers #repost @oricoop_bushfire_appeal Another massive team effort is coming to fruition this week, with a much needed load of donated biodynamic hay on its way from Central Western Victoria to Kangaroo Island, SA. Kathy & Graham of Katham Springs farm have lost much in the bushfires - a lifetime of tools, farming machinery, valuable pasture land, fencing and shedding. And since December, they...ve been trying to keep their base flock of 1000 ewes alive. Tania & Steve @burrumbiodynamics contacted ORICoop in early February, with a collection of fodder to donate to Kathy & Graham - together with fellow #biodynamic farmers Terry Phillips and Greg & Sally of St Elmo Farms. Since then, ORICoop have been working through the logistical barriers of getting the hay across on the ferry to Kangaroo Island. So it feels like a small miracle that on Monday, the hay was finally being loaded, ready for its journey to Kathy & Graham. Many thanks to truck driver Geoff, and Molly (pictured), for going around to each farm to collect the hay. Landing the round bales high - a stacking feat any truckie would be proud of! Thanks also to the Stawell CFA for their support of this mission, of which all farmers are proud members. And to @australian_demeter_biodynamic for covering the freight cost. Well share more as this hay makes its way across the border... #farmershelpingfarmers #communityaction #bushfirerelief #bushfirerecovery #biodynamicfarming #heartyourfarmer #organicfarmersbushfireappeal
13.01.2022 Bio-dynamic hay and straw for sale Call Ben on 0409251507
13.01.2022 Apollo Bay BDGA Field Day Sunday March 22 Venue: 6 acre property perched in a stunning location in the foothills of the Otways, above Apollo Bay, Victoria. 3 years BD. Land Use: extensive vegetable garden, netted against marauders. Greenhouse/conservatorium/heat sink built against the house.... Mature walnuts, ornamental gardens. Local conditions: good heavy volcanic soils; high rainfall; long Winters; big mobile bird populations; and ... the dreaded Otways slug! Outline of the day: Introduction to the property and owners, their challenges and achievements. Context within Australian Demeter BD. Healthy plant growth within nature. Compost construction. Green Manuring. Participants who complete the day may join BDGA and have access to quality Demeter preparations and the resources of the growing Australian Demeter community. For Details of the program & Registration contact Keith McCallum by email or mobile. Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0407858028 #australiandemeterbiodynamic #introductoryfieldday #biodynamic @theherbalgardener
13.01.2022 #worldbiodynamicday
12.01.2022 Results of using the Demeter Bio-dynamic method. To learn more about Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamics visit www.demeterbiodynamic.com.au Picture credit Vortex Veggies #biodynamicfarming #demeter #australiandemeterbiodynamic #healthysoil
12.01.2022 A beautiful shot of Slater Farms #repost @purelifebakery A stormy afternoon at the Slater Family farm near Casino in northern NSW. It's not just any farm. They practice Biodynamic farming which uses advanced organic farming methods where focus is on long term soil health. This farm is home to the @australian_demeter_biodynamic Rainfed Brown Rice we use in our bakery just down the road in Yamba. We consider ourselves lucky to have access to such high quality produce grow...n sustainably using regenerative farming methods that are mindful of our future generations. . . . . . #purelifebread #purelifebakery #purelifesproutedbakery #sproutedbread #certifiedbiodynamic #essenebread #biodynamic #demeterbiodynamic #regenerative #soilhealth #plantbased #sprouted #healthybread See more
11.01.2022 Demeter Bio-dynamic Introductory Field Day, 22nd March 2020
11.01.2022 For more information on Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamics go to www.demeterbiodynamic.com.au
08.01.2022 Compost done right at Alcheringa Bio-Dynamic Farm
08.01.2022 Reminder Introductory Field Day on this weekend
07.01.2022 A great read from Mungalli Creek Dairy
07.01.2022 Due to the announcements made by the Australian Government last night, this field day is now unable to proceed under the current rules. Hopefully by May the community health issues are much improved and it will be able to go ahead. If you are interested please make contact and we can then keep you informed if its going ahead or if it will be postponed to another date later in the year when it is responsible to proceed. Thankyou #australiademeterbiodynamic #demeter #biodynamic #biodynamicfarming #introductoryfieldday #australiademeterbiodynamic #demeter #biodynamic #biodynamicfarming #introductoryfieldday
05.01.2022 Farmer Steve @burrumbiodynamics with the @biodynamic_marketing crew at the sustainable living festival With @biodynamic_marketing at @slfestivalaus
04.01.2022 Rye grass grazing 101..... the image shows autumn planted ryegrass after first grazing and a topping. Close inspection shows the very fine shoots, or daughter ...tillers coming from the original tiller. The cool thing about ryegrass is that with each grazing the plants will develop a new set of tillers. This means at as we move into winter each grazing means creating more solar panels for the plant to create energy, reaching a peak in spring as the days lengthen, when the excess bulk of energy is converted to hay and silage. Another example of the positives that grazing can be, as well as sequestering. the spent roots as a carbon sink. Working the cycle of the sun, naturally, biodynamic!! #alcheringa #demetermilk #biodynamicfarming #demetercertified #ryegrass See more
03.01.2022 Winter Solstice/shortest day The winter solstice is the day of the year that has the least daylight hours of any in the year and usually occurs on 22 June but can occur between 21 and 23 June. 2020 the solstice occurs on the 21st June at 7.43 am (eastern time) ... To learn more about Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamic visit www.demeterbiodynamic.com.au #australiandemeterbiodynamic #wintersolstice #shortestday #biodynamicfarming #demetercertified #demeter #biodynamicagricultureassociationofaustralia #bdaaa #biodynamicgrowersassociation #bdga #biodynamicmarketing #bdm
03.01.2022 Interview with Darren Aitken from Vortex Veggies an Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamic market gardener. How/why did you get involved with Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamics?
02.01.2022 FOR SALE Biodynamic rice stubble round bales. $45 + gst ea - contact us on this site or 0428 322313
02.01.2022 #repost @zeallybaysourdough The Mallee Bio-dynamic. Certified @australian_demeter_biodynamic. This bread is a reflection of our food philosophies. To us it is both humble and extraordinary. From the first mix we were entranced. The sweet smell of the stone milled wheat flour simply mixed with water was so evocative.... The wheat itself is of incredible integrity and flavour, grown by 4th and 5th generation farmers Barry and Blake Edwards south of Mildura in Victoria’s semi-arid Mallee region. The Edwards’ are respected and revered in the region and have progressively converted thousands of acres to Bio-dynamic farming practices - the strictest standard for regenerative organic farming today. Currently they steward 10,000 acres. The grain is expertly milled fresh to order by farmers Ben, Andrew and Jenny of @powletthillfarm. This loaf, made from this wheat flour, water and salt, is given a careful long fermentation, producing a sweet caramelised crust and an earthy, nourishing interior redolent of bran and germ. In case you have come to expect little from this special grain: Wheat, we must declare, has so much flavour. #biodynamic #demeter See more
02.01.2022 Today is World Biodynamic Day. What does biodynamic mean to us? It means working with life, diversity and beautiful smelling soil. The www.demeterbiodynamic.com.au method is a formula that enabled us to get off the conventional farming treadmill.
01.01.2022 Green manuring for humus development at Gooligulch Farm
