World Biodynamic Day

Over a century of farming in harmony with nature

 

Today, we celebrate the World Biodynamic Day – a holistic, ecological and ethical approach to farming and gardening. Since its beginning in 1924, biodynamic farming has championed a way of working in harmony with nature, offering a path forward in the face of ecological crisis, climate change, and biodiversity loss.

The farm as an organism

At the heart of biodynamic farming is the idea that every element of the farm – soil, plants, animals, insects, water, forests, and people – forms part of a self-sustaining farm organism, where all components work together in harmony, with each part strengthening the others.

This approach mirrors the reality of the natural world, where every part of an ecosystem is interdependent. Insects and birds, for instance, pollinate plants, spread seeds, control pests, and enrich the soil. Recognizing and nurturing these relationships is a cornerstone of biodynamic farming.

Regenerating the earth

For over a hundred years, biodynamic farming has demonstrated that it is possible to produce healthy, nutrient-rich food, while restoring and protecting the natural world. It’s a truly holistic and regenerative farming model that aims not only to maintain the health of ecosystems, but to actively improve them.

As the world deals with climate change, biodiversity loss, and soil degradation – biodynamic farming offers a path forward, showing us that agriculture can be a force for healing: of the land, of our communities, and of our relationship with nature.

One Health approach

Biodynamic farming isn’t just about the environment. It places humans at the centre of the farm organism – recognizing the vital role of the farmer in encouraging ethical land stewardship. It’s this integration of ecological and social well-being that makes biodynamic farming a truly future-proof farming model, where human health and development are deeply intertwined with the health and development of the surrounding environment.

Biodynamic farming views human development as inherently connected to the health of the wider ecosystem – including animals, plants, and the environment. It acknowledges that true human development is only possible when we adopt a holistic approach, recognizing humans as an integral part of the web of life. In this way, biodynamic farming aligns with the One Health approach, recognising the interdependence of human health and the well-being of the environment.

 

On this World Biodynamic Day, we celebrate biodynamic farming as a way to inspire change, restore ecosystems, and reconnect with the rhythms of the planet.