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The Biodynamic Agricultural Association owns and administers the Demeter Certified Trademark in the UK and is linked with a world-wide network of independent certifying organisations under the umbrella of Demeter International. Demeter Certification also offers Organic Certification to producers, processors, abattoirs, distributors and importers.

Building long-term soil fertility today

The aim of of biodynamic farming and gardening is to revitalise nature, grow nourishing food and advance the physical and spiritual health of humanity. Each biodynamic farm or garden is conceived of as an organism with its own individual qualities and diversity of life. Reliance on home produced compost, manures and animal feeds is a key objective and external inputs are kept to a minimum.

New & Highlighted Books

New DVD

Biodynamic Gardening – the tools and techniques to nurture your garden

When starting to garden in a biodynamic way it can be difficult working out what to do when. This DVD gives you the tools and shows you the techniques you need to know.

More details along with a preview trailer

Biodynamic Sowing & Planting Calendar 2009 issue now available!  NEW
£6.99  ( Plus £1.01 fpr P&P / one copy)

Shows the optimum days for sowing, pruning, and harvesting various plant crops, as well as working with Bees.

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Events

Renewable Energy on Biodynamic Farms: 

Biodynamic Association Weekend Conference & 58th AGM Meeting
10th-12th Oct , Northern Ireland

Chateau Monty

Writer Monty Waldin pursues his dream of converting a small organic vineyard in the south-west of France to biodynamics.  Follow his adventures on Thursdays, Channel 4 at 8 p.m. starting 4th September.

More details on Channel 4 website

Ongoing

Distance Learning Certificate Program for Biodynamic Practice

Biodynamic Preparations

These are an integral part of biodynamic farming and gardening. They can be ordered from the BDAA Office.

Price list (pdf)

More on the Biodynamic Preparations