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Alex Podolinsky, Bio-Dynamic Pioneer |
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The
Bio-Dynamic Research Institute
was founded in 1957, and is
involved in research and practical
development of the Australian
DEMETER Bio-Dynamic Method of
Agriculture. In 1967 it was
vested with the rights and supervision
of the DEMETER Trademark in
Australia. Part of this role
is the certification of DEMETER
quality products. Operators
that meet exacting quality Standards
may apply for certification
to use our prestigious quality
mark on their products.
The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute
itself is a non-profit company
engaging ethical practices.
It is not a certification business
in the current sense of this
term. Rather it demands highest
quality application of the bio-dynamic
method, strongly supports family
farms and businesses, and encourages
community based, sustainable,
ecological activities. The Research
Institute has stood firm and
committed to its charter under
the current corporatization
that is occurring within the
organic industry.
Product which carries our DEMETER
Bio-Dynamic Mark meet The Australian
DEMETER Bio-Dynamic Standard
which incorporates the requirements
of the
National
Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic
Produce.
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But
our Mark |
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represents
even more than this! |
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Our
produce is grown from Biological-Dynamic
agricultural methods founded
on a holistic perception of
Nature.
We use not only biological,
but also dynamic practices that
specially activate the life
of soil and plants.
The Australian DEMETER Bio-Dynamic
Method requires understanding
of, and appreciation for, the
appreciation of Nature and the
need to work within the laws
of Nature,
as well as seeing the farm as
a living individuality. Each
and every farm and farmer is
different, therefore our Method
has no single recipe to offer.
There are basic principles to
understand, but each farmer
must be constantly active in
supporting the life of their
farm in all areas of their operation. |
Our
farmers develop special skills
to:
“culture”
the soil
thus reviving the original meaning
of the word AGRI-Culture (soil
culture).
A new sensitivity and respect
for Nature arises in the farmer.
understand
the plant in Nature’s
context
not isolated and grown only
from the minerals in the soil.
They recognize two types of
root systems, one for water
uptake, one for feeding,
and that growing plants are
affected by two polar sets of
environmental influences termed
terrestrial and cosmic growth
factors.
It is from the cosmic growth
factors that plants derive their
fine fragrance, flavor, and
deep rich colours.
use
special preparations
made from herbs, manure and
stone-meal.
These preparations allow a plant
to grow to its full potential
in health and vitality under
influence of both terrestrial
and cosmic environment,
resulting in nutritious and
edifying food.
Animals and Humans feeding on
such plants are healthy and
vibrant.
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THE
BIO-DYNAMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS AN AUSTRALIAN
GOVERNMENT APPROVED ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
ORGANISATION
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