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Biodynamic Agriculture Techniques

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Green Manuring

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Incorporating green plants into the soil to enrich it with organic matter and nutrients, especially nitrogen.

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Dynamic Watering Practices

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Structured water is used to potentize sprays and for irrigation, believed to improve plant health and resilience.

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Integrated Livestock Management

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Livestock are integrated into the farm system to utilize their manure for soil fertility and to benefit crop fields.

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Tinctures and Herbal Sprays

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Use of plant-based tinctures can increase the vitality and resistance of crops to pests and diseases.

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Cover Cropping

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Growing crops to protect and enhance the soil health instead of leaving the field bare.

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Field Broadcast

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A method of spreading biodynamic preparations over large areas to enhance soil quality and stimulation.

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Lunar Planting Calendar

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Biodynamic agriculture follows a planting calendar that considers lunar cycles and astrological influences on plant growth.

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Pest and Disease Control

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Biodynamic farming uses natural and homeopathic remedies to manage pests and diseases rather than synthetic chemicals.

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Preparation 500 (Horn Manure)

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Enhances soil structure and stimulates root growth and microbiological activity by providing nutrients.

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Preparation 501 (Horn Silica)

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Increases plant metabolism and photosynthesis, promotes plant growth and improves the flavor and nutrition of crops.

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Agroforestry Practices

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Integrating trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock farming to create more diverse, productive, healthy, and sustainable land-use systems.

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Biodynamic Composting

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Transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, promoting soil fertility and plant health.

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Crop Rotation

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This practice involves alternating the types of crops grown in each field to improve soil health and reduce pests and diseases.

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Peppering

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The use of ashes from burned pests or plants spread on fields to deter future pest infestations.

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Seed Saving and Plant Breeding

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Preserving seeds from plants that have thrived in the biodynamic environment to maintain and improve crop genetics.

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