Biodynamic Perspectives is developed from articles specially selected from those published in the Association's magazine, Harvests.

Most articles are by practising biodynamic farmers or gardeners. The result is a book of practical information for the organic farmer and gardener.

The 224 page book is edited by Gita Henderson, herself a biodynamic farmer and gardener for over twenty years.

Price, including postage within New Zealand -- $15

Contents
Foreword Gita Henderson

Introduction What is Biodynamics? Ian Henderson & Marinus La Rooij

Part 1 Soils
The Biodynamic Farmer and Soil-forming Processes Marinus La Rooij
Some Background Points Peter Lester
The Soil in Drought and Flood Marinus La Rooij

Part 2 Fertility and Fertilisers
Biodynamic Compost - Principles and Practices Peter Proctor
Liquid Manures the Biodynamic Way Marinus La Rooij
Making Liquid Fish Fertiliser Peter Proctor
Making Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser Peter Proctor
Liquid Fertiliser on a Large Scale Carl Robinson
Green Manures Need Management Marinus La Rooij

Part 3 Animal Health
Twenty-one Points on Animal Health Peter Proctor
A Biodynamic Approach to Stock Health Ian Buckingham
Breeding Sheep for Worm Resistance, Resilience and Dagginess Stuart Brown
Controlling Internal Parasitism in Lambs John Niezen
Light at the End of the Tunnel - Preventing Internal Parasites in Cattle Joao Dib
Management of Grass Staggers Marinus La Rooij
Reducing Milk Fever by Feed Management Ian Henderson
Genetic Selection as a Method of Pest and Disease Control Ian Henderson
A Critical Look at Reproduction Technology Jörg Spranger

Part 4 Trees and Orchards
Tree and Soil Marinus La Rooij
Keep Out! Dieter Proebst
Converting a Pip and Stone Fruit Orchard John Glucina
Fruit and Nut Trees Dieter Proebst
The Versatile Hazel Ineke van Florenstein Mulder

Part 5 Home and Market Gardening
Home Gardener's Notebook Ruth Bookman
Water, Water; Worm Farming; Saving Seeds and Taking Cuttings; Growing Plants from Seed; Slugs and Snails; Weeds
Attracting Beneficial Insects Michael Roboz

Part 6 Plant Pests and Diseases
The Bug Pages - Life Cycles David Wright
Controlling Insects Peter Proctor
Fungi and Some Diseases They Cause David Wright
Controlling Fungi Peter Proctor

Part 7 Weeds
Weed Control in Arable Systems Marinus La Rooij
Managing Weeds Through Crop Rotation Marinus La Rooij
Weeds and Their Ways Peter Proctor
Loving a Prickly Friend Gareth Bodle

Part 8 Water
Water for Life Rob Dewdney

Part 9 A Few Things to Mull Over
Agriculture and Art David Wright
The Farm as an Individuality Hans van Florenstein Mulder
Everests of Agriculture David Wright
The End of Reductionism - Science and the 21st Century William F Brinton Jnr
Silica and Lime Alexander Wildervanck
Is There More to the Food We Eat? Hans van Florenstein Mulder
Is Organic Food Too Costly? Gita Henderson
Certification and Community Building Rainer Baechi
Can We Raise Our Sights? Marinus La Rooij

Appendix: An Overview of Some Biodynamic Practices
Index

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