184 Pages 16 Color & 1 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book examines biodynamic farming with focus on principles, history, and international status. Chapters address biodynamic preparations and their application for soil health and fertility management. It discusses influence of lunar and astrological rhythms on planting calendars and cultivation practices, livestock integration, cropping systems, and certification standards in biodynamic... Read more
  1. Introduction, History, National and International Status of Biodynamic Farming
  2. Principles, Concept and Comparison of Biodynamic Farming with other Farming Methods
  3. Biodynamic Preparations and Application of Preparataries
  4. Soil Health and Fertility in Biodynamic Farming
  5. Influence of Lunar and Astrological Rhythms Planting and Cultivation Practices
  6. Planting Calendars, Guides, Cropping Systems in Biodynamic Farming
  7. Livestock Integration in Biodynamic Farming
  8. Biodynamic Certification and Standards in Biodynamic Farming
  9. Economic and Market Considerations of Biodynamic Farming
  10. Challenges and Criticisms Associated with Biodynamic Farming
  11. Future of Biodynamic Farming: Emerging Trends and Technologies
  12. Profiles of Notable Biodynamic Farms and Startup Needs to Biodynamic Farm
  13. Biodynamic Farming Around the World and International Organizations and Movements
  14. Future of Biodynamic Farming and Emerging Trends and Technologies
  15. Getting Started with Biodynamic Farming

Biography

M. Ramanjineyulu is Assistant Professor at Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Horticultural Sciences, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India. He holds a PhD in Agronomy and has published research in national and international journals.

Mude Ashok Naik has published research articles and book chapters in agricultural sciences. He received the Professor MS Swaminathan Best Young Investigator Award and holds experience in seed production programs in agriculture and horticultural crops.

S.N. Abhilash Naik holds a PhD in Agronomy from Agricultural College, Bapatla, ANGRAU. He has contributed research articles and book chapters on soil health, organic farming, and sustainable agriculture with experience in paddy seed production and integrated farming systems.

A. Bharathi is Assistant Professor of Agronomy at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Srivilliputtur, Tamil Nadu. She completed her academics from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, and has published research papers in agronomy and crop modeling.

Singireddy Prabhu Mitra Reddy holds an M.Sc. in Agronomy from Nagaland University and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. He has contributed to research on traditional rice varieties and integrated nitrogen management with experience in climate-resilient agriculture.

Sibbala Yoshitha holds an M.Sc. in Agronomy from Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha. She is Assistant Professor at Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Agricultural Sciences, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, with research interests in soil health and organic farming.

Deepika J. holds an M.Sc. from Lovely Professional University, Punjab. She has published papers in national and international journals and holds experience in research on agroforestry-based farming systems.

Marati Sainath Rao is Assistant Professor in the Department of Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Horticultural Sciences, Anantapur. He holds a Master's in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants from HNB Garhwal University and has contributed research papers to agricultural literature.