The Biodynamic Farm - Developing a Holistic Organism (Paperback)

Large-scale agriculture tends to view a farm as a means for producing a certain amount of grain, milk or meat. This practical book argues instead for a holistic method of farming: the farm as a living organism. This is the principle of biodynamic farming. The author, an experienced farmer, takes a down-to-earth approach. Based on an example farm of around 60 hectares, he recommends the ideal numbers of livestock: 12 cows, 4 horses, 6 pigs, 10 sheep and 120 hens. This mix is drawn from Osthaus's deep understanding of nature, animals, agriculture and the cosmos, and from his many years of personal experience as a biodynamic farmer and teacher. The result is a healthy, balanced and sustainable farm. This is an invaluable book for anyone considering setting up a farm, or developing their existing farm with new biodynamic methods.

General

Imprint:	Floris Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2010
First published:	November 2010
Authors:	Karl-Ernst Osthaus
Foreword by:	Bernard Jarman
Translators:	Beate Buchinger
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	93
ISBN-13:	978-0-86315-766-0
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Organic farming Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability
LSN:	0-86315-766-1
Barcode:	9780863157660

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