News

Initiative for the protection of food

The swiss science, education and culture committee (SECC) recently approved the extension of the moratorium on the cultivation of genetically modified crops until 2027, including new genetic engineering techniques

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40 years of diversity observed and tasted

gzpk (Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz, a grain breeding company), celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024. The non-profit association opened its doors for the anniversary celebrations in Feldbach/ZH on 22nd June.

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SEKEM

The SEKEM story: A miracle in the desert became reality

Experience the SEKEM story in 8 minutes: The story of how a miracle in the desert became reality brilliantly told by the great filmmaker John D. Liu. Share the SEKEM story and join our mission for a sustainable future!

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Landwirtschaftliche Sektion am Goetheanum

Conference Contributions

Biodynamic research is carried out in every agriculture field and in many places around the world. It makes use of a broad range of methods and links to various other research areas such as agroecology.

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Landwirtschaftliche Sektion am Goetheanum

Pierre Masson †

Pierre Masson had been deeply involved with the development and spread of biodynamic agriculture for many decades, with a special interest in the preparations.

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Demeter

The 1st International Conference on Biodynamic Research

Taking an inter- and trans-disciplinary approach, we aim to bring together both academic research and farmer’s expertise to explore and discuss issues in biodynamic food and farming systems.

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SEKEM

SEKEM Spring Festival 2018: A 40-Year Look Back, A 40-Year Look Ahead

Same time every year, music, short skits, eurythmy pieces and inspiring speeches lead the scene at the SEKEM Farm.

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Co-creating the future with a holistic approach

Presently 180,000 hectares are Demeter certified in 54 countries. The positive consequences for the earth, for global climate and for the nutrition of mankind are significant and offer encouraging perspectives.

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Creating fertile soil - from nature to culture

The Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum has published the report of the Agriculture Conference 2017 "Creating fertile soil - from nature to culture".

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Demeter is getting popular in Asia

Biodynamic advisor and trainer Mr. Jakes Jayakaran reports that the Biodynamic Farming methods and Demeter standards are on the upswing in China, Taiwan and India.

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SEED: The Untold Story

In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared.  … >>

SEKEM at the leading trade fair for the organic industry

At the BIOFACH, the world’s largest producers of organic food come together every year to present their products.  … >>

Sharing the Value of the Desert

SEKEM Attends the “5th Kubuqi International Desert Forum” … >>

Biodynamic rice makes its mark

For the first time in almost forty years it will produce so much rice that some of it can even be exported. … >>