WORKSHP ON BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS

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Theory and practice. Elaboration and use.

Between May 3 and 4, the IBEM held the Workshop on Biodynamic Preparations, with theoretical classes at the Antroposófica Candeia School in Porto Alegre, and practical activities at the Maxgo Jersey Farm in Tapes, RS. 23 people participated, including farmers, technicians, teachers and students. Deise Pelicioli, graduated in Enology and Viticulture and specialist in biodynamic agriculture, conducted the activities.The Basics of Biodynamic Agriculture integrates the theoretical part of the workshop, while in the practical activities the participants learned to elaborate the autumn biodynamic preparations: sprinkling preparations, compound preparations and flaming. They also stimulated and applied the products in the pastures. The workshop will continue in the spring, when the preparations buried in the fall will be unearthed and ready for use. In the second workshop the spring preparations will be buried, giving continuity to the cycle.Those interested in participating in the spring workshop that will take place in October should send an email to ibembrasil.org@gmail.com.

ABOUT BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS

“Biodynamic preparations were developed by Rudolf Steiner, based on Anthroposophy.

They can be divided into two groups: those that are sprayed on soil and plants, and those that are inoculated into compost or other forms of organic fertilizers such as biofertilizers and manure. The preparations are numbered between 500 and 508 – which came first as a code and nowadays facilitates international communication, however, it is better to use each one’s own name when we refer to them.Preparations can be considered as homeopathic remedies with respect to natural substances used, processes of dynamization and action through forces and not substances and because they are used in minimal quantities, however, are not related to the theory or practice of homeopathy. They are made from medicinal plants, manure and silicon (quartz), which are wrapped in animal organs, buried in the soil and subjected to the influences of the Earth and its annual rhythms. “(Anthroposophical Association)

WORKSHOP FERMENTED FOOD FOR ANIMAL NUTRITION

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Participants learned how to make ferments

The workshop was held on September 5, 2016, at Fazendinha do Pastoreio, in Eldorado do Sul. The Workshop was conducted by the farmer and veterinarian Flávio Figueiredo including theoretical classes and practical activities concerning the production of different types of fermented foods. About thirty people, among students, technicians and producers participated in the event promoted by IBEM.

The production of fermented foods has been increasingly used due to its several benefits: increased digestibility, nutritional value and good palatability. Ferment food has an antagonistic action to enteritis and contributed to an improvement of the immune system response. The workshop showed the different inoculums and substrates and their behaviors and potentialities.

The participants learned how to make ferments for monogastric and polygastric animals and also visited the installations for production of large volumes of fermented foods.

 

WORKSHOP ON HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT OF PASTURES

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The workshop attracted breeders, technicians, teachers and students from various states of Brazil.

Ministered by the agronomist Alberto Miguel, on May 6 and 7, 2016, the workshop had theoretical classes at the Faculty of Agronomy of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)  and practices at the Maxgo Jersey Dairy Farm, currently transitioning to the organic system. Thirty people from different states of the country participated such as: breeders, agronomists, veterinarians, zootechnicians, administrators, Emater-RS technicians, Emater-PA, as well as students and professors from the universities UFRGS, UFPEL and FURG.

According to Angela Escosteguy, president of the IBEM, it is essential to understand that the way we manage animals will determine whether the herd will cause or reduce environmental impacts, such as carbon release and desertification. “Well managed animals (in rotation) enrich, fertilize and recover poor soils and even desertified areas with their waste. Consequently, there will be qualitative and quantitative improvement in pastures, animal feed and production per area, as well as a system that captures carbon”, she explains, adding that the workshop provided an enriching exchange of experiences

WORKSHOP HOMEOPATHY IN ORGANIC LIVESTOCK

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 Homeopathic medicines promotes animal health and improves productivity.

The workshop with more than 30 participants took place in the Department of Animal Science of the Faculty of Agronomy of UFRGS in October 2016, and was given by the homeopath veterinarian Alexandre Mendonça. The course lasted 8 hours, with lectures on principles of homeopathy and practices of Preparation of homeopathic salt. Increasingly used, especially in organic creations, homeopathic medicines are a preventive practice as they promote the balance and the defenses of the animals. “It brings a lot of benefits to animal health and a consequent improvement in productivity,” emphasizes Angela Escosteguy, president of the IBEM Brazil.

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WORKSHOP SPRING BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS

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Continuing the learning process about the Biodynamics Preparations, the IBEM organized on October 15 a Workshop on the Spring Biodynamics in the Maxgo Jersey Farm, in Tapes, Rio Grande do Sul.

The oenologist Deise Peliciolli, with training in Biodynamic Agriculture, conducted the activities. The theoretical class on the bases and principles of biodynamics was prepared with the elaboration of the preparations of spring: horn-silica and biodynamic paste.

In the afternoon, the participants dug up the preparation of autumn, which was prepared in May: horn-dung, oak bark, flaming, chamomile and dandelion. Afterwards, the group made the dilution, dynamization and practice of application of the fladen on the farm’s biodigestor, followed by the application of the biodynamic masses in tree trunks.

In the end, the participants distributed, conditioned and identified their preparations to take it with them. Everyone left the workshop with the aim of trying out the products and evaluating the results. The idea is to report and exchange of experiences at the group’s next meeting. For Angela Escosteguy, president of the IBEM, the beautiful sunny Sunday was one of much learning and harmony. “I am very happy and grateful to this group of idealistic people who want to deepen their knowledge and contribute to a better world.”

 

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