Biodynamics encourages a ‘mindful’ holistic approach to gardening, a
rewarding pastime which enriches garden and gardener alike. It invites the
gardener on a journey of discovery, values intuition as well as science, and
fosters a special sense of wellbeing.
The difference between organic & biodynamic gardening
Though more complex in some ways, biodynamic gardening is a natural extension of organic gardening. Both share the same passion for producing delicious, chemical-free food, caring for soils, bees and wildlife, and champion biodiversity and health.
Sometimes described as ‘organic plus’, the biodynamic approach is both down to earth and spiritual. It places a greater emphasis on utilising all natural forces - tuning into Nature’s rhythms, which in turn cultivates a deepening, more harmonious connection with Nature and your garden.
Observation, and taking time out to reflect and learn from your garden –
‘slow gardening’ - to find what works best for your garden is also key.
Practices
Fundamental to biodynamics is the use of specially prepared tonics and soil and compost activators known as biodynamic preparations,
Though not unique to biodynamics, the popular
Planting Calendar , based on over 50 years research , which gives
guidance on optimum times to sow and plant, is another biodynamic tool, used
worldwide by many gardeners. Biodynamics also advocates homemade biodynamic
compost to enrich soil life and vitality.
Benefits: in a nutshell
• improved soil and plant health & vitality
• plants more naturally resistant to pests and diseases
• humus rich compost, teeming with beneficial microbial life
• nutrient dense fruit and vegetables that keep fresh for longer
• increased yields, quality, and flavour of home-grown produce
• more fragrant flowers and herbs
• a deeper connection with Nature and natural systems
So much writing in support of bullfighting is suffocating in its exclusion of the world beyond bullfighting. I see no reason why my anti-bullfighting page should follow this example. The supplementary material I include in this section and other sections of the page goes far beyond the limited world of bullfighting. I give reminders of human courage and artistic achievement which owe nothing to bullfighting and discuss wildlife and wildlife conservation - and many other topics.
Another example to show the variety of the page: it includes a section which compares the technique of violin playing and the 'technique' of bullfighting. The composer Philip Venables contacted me to ask if he could use this text as part of the violin concerto he was writing. (His works very often make use of texts.) I agreed, of course, and the world premiere of the concerto took place at the Royal Albert Hall in August 2018, at a Proms Concert. The violin concerto was a tribute to the Hungarian violin teacher Rudolf Botta - I was one of his pupils.
In this section, I concentrate my attention on British and American courage because the ridiculous 'Proclamation' of the ridiculous Tristan Garel-Jones mentions the Anglo-Saxon world and the ridiculous Alexander Fiske-Harrison mentions British and American culture, but I also discuss the heroism of a Belgian woman.
Daniel Jones Advanced Invasives
https://www.for.se/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jones__Eastwood_2019_Sustainable_Control_JK.pdf
https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/weedy-wednesday-ground-elder
http://www.cpresouthyorks.org.uk/files/public/from_field_to_fork_sheffield[1].pdf
LIFE IN THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE - À L'ABATTOIR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u06gSp8gXYY
https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/organic-pest-and-disease-control
Organic gardening does not mean a lot of extra physical work. It does however require a greater use of your mental faculties. 'Prevention is better than the cure', a saying that is as true for human health as it is for organic gardeners.
Doug Kent Head Grower
In 2007, a University of Minnesota study[12][13] indicated that foods such as corn, lettuce, and potatoes have been found to accumulate antibiotics from soils spread with animal manure that contains these drugs.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389419307605
Aire-sur-l'Adour
Fox News: Israeli Airstrikes In Syria Kill 11 Fighters, Target Hezbollah Arms Depot, Reports Say
“Israeli airstrikes launched into Syria late Tuesday have killed at least 11 government fighters and allies, reports say. The missiles targeted Syrian Air Force positions on the outskirts of Homs and an arms depot belonging to the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist group, The Times of Israel reported, citing the U.K.-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. “At least seven army soldiers and four National Defence Forces militiamen were killed,” the group’s director, Rami Abdul Rahman, was quoted as saying. A military source that spoke to the Syrian state-run SANA news agency claimed Syrian air defense systems shot down some of the Israeli missiles, which had been fired from the direction of Lebanon after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. “Our air defense array confronted the aggression’s missiles and shot down some of them, and there were material losses only,” the source said, according to The Times of Israel. The newspaper said the Israeli military told the AFP it would not comment on “information coming from abroad.” Israel’s Defense Forces have carried out hundreds of airstrikes in Syria since the civil war began in 2011 in order to deter Iran from establishing a permanent military presence there and funneling weapons to terrorist groups, The Times of Israel also reported.”
“Islamic State” (IS) fighters attacked a group of mine-clearing workers in the north of Afghanistan on Tuesday evening. Afghan authorities said early Wednesday the assault killed 10 people and left at least 14 injured. The attack happened in the Baghlan-e-Markazi district of Baghlan province, to the north of the capital Kabul. The injured victims were taken to a hospital in the nearby town of Pul-e-Khumri. IS claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. The Afghan interior ministry spokesman Tareq Arian previously told reporters that the Taliban was to blame. “The Taliban entered a compound of a mine-clearing agency […] and started shooting everyone,” Arian had said. The province governor's spokesman, Jawed Basharat, told AFP news agency that the attack happened in an area controlled by government forces. The victims had been working for the international land mine-clearing organization Halo Trust, Afghan news site TOLO News reported. The nongovernmental organization has around 2,600 employees in the country, according to its website. As a result of decades of ongoing conflict, Afghanistan is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. Baghlan has been the scene of intense fighting between Taliban and government forces in recent months, with the insurgents planting roadside bombs that have often ended up killing or wounding civilians.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-57422168
Organic foods may be much more or much less likely to contain antibiotics, depending on their sources and treatment of manure. For instance, by Soil Association Standard 4.7.38, most organic arable farmers either have their own supply of manure (which would, therefore, not normally contain drug residues) or else rely on green manure crops for the extra fertility (if any nonorganic manure is used by organic farmers, then it usually has to be rotted or composted to degrade any residues of drugs and eliminate any pathogenic bacteria—Standard 4.7.38, Soil Association organic farming standards). On the other hand, as found in the University of Minnesota study, the non-usage of artificial fertilizers, and resulting exclusive use of manure as fertilizer, by organic farmers can result in significantly greater accumulations of antibiotics in organic foods.[12]
1. IntroductionAntibiotic resistance is a worldwide threat to human and animal health. Accordingto a joint FAO-OIE-WHO report, antibiotic resistance is among the top three prioritiesof health risks within the area of zoonotic diseases [1]. The worldwide intensive use ofantibiotics in human and veterinary medicine has accelerated the selection of antibioticresistant bacteria [2]. Therapy failure of bacterial infections in humans and animals is one ofthe most important consequences of antibiotic resistant bacteria [3]. Antibiotic resistance isresponsible every year for 700,000 deaths worldwide, with up to 10 million deaths predictedper year in 2050 if nothing happens to reduce the increase of resistance development [4].Antibiotics2021,10, 410. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10040410https://www.mdpi.com/journal/antibioticsAntibiotic residues that reach the environment via land application of livestock manure could impact structure and function of microbial communities and promote the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). To assess whether there is a risk, we have reviewed extensive data on five veterinary antibiotics (VAs) that are commonly used in livestock farming (amoxicillin, enrofloxacin, sulfadiazine, tetracycline, trimethoprim). Predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) after the medication of pigs were derived using (i) a total residue approach and (ii) the VetCalc model to account for additional fate parameters and regional scenarios specific to Germany. Predicted no effect concentrations (PNECs) for microbial toxicity and ARB selection were derived from available concentration-response data. Except for enrofloxacin, the total residue PECs exceeded 100 μg kg-1 in soil and risk quotients indicated a high risk for soil porewater and surface water (PEC/PNEC > 1). After PEC refinement, the risk in surface water was generally low. However, in soil porewater still a high risk was indicated for sulfadiazine, tetracycline, and trimethoprim that could persist up to 100 days after the manure application. These findings suggest an urgent need for regulatory action to mitigate the risk resulting from the presence of antibiotic residues in soil.