La biodynamie: Une agriculture pour l'avenir (French edition) by Pierre Bertrand

The planet is facing a multitude of crises: climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, financial, social, and energy crises. It is becoming urgent to revise our agricultural paradigms to tackle these challenges and ensure the food sovereignty of people. It is in this context that biodynamic agriculture stands out as a viable and promising alternative for the future.

With more than 500 farms in France and 5,000 worldwide practicing biodynamics, this method is experiencing growing success. Based on the vision of the farm as a living "organism," biodynamics integrates specific practices such as the use of energizing preparations and attention to the rhythms of the planets.

This book, published on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the biodynamic movement, brings together contributions from researchers and practitioners from around the world. They present the diversity of practices and ideas of biodynamics and address future challenges.

The topics explored in this book are numerous: market gardening, fruit tree farming, viticulture, beekeeping, seed production, livestock, food, landscape planning, the relationship between agriculture and education, as well as the creation of new economic and social forms. Furthermore, the book reviews the scientific advances concerning biodynamics.

Unlike other agricultural methods, biodynamics is not a fixed approach with ready-made recipes. It is an ever-evolving agriculture, often misunderstood, but holding considerable potential for the future.

This book, translated by Pierre Bertrand, is essential reading for both professionals and passionate amateurs of sustainable agriculture. It will enable its readers to better understand the origins, foundations, and, most importantly, the crucial importance of biodynamics for the future of our planet and humanity.

Technical Information:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782330119423
• ISBN: 978-2-330-11942-3
• Publisher: Actes Sud
• Publication Date: 04/2019
• Collection: Nature
• Number of Pages: 304
• Dimensions: 20.5 x 14 x 2.2 cm
• Weight: 322 g
• Language: French