The Biodynamic Farm: Developing a Holistic Organism

di Karl-Ernst Osthaus (Autore)

Beate Buchinger (Traduttore)

Floris Books, 2010

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.

• Autore: Karl-Ernst Osthaus
• Traduttore: Beate Buchinger
• Editore: Floris Books
• Anno: 2010
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 96 p.
• Dimensioni: 216 x 138 mm
• Peso: 139 gr.
• EAN: 9780863157660

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