{"product_id":"the-biodynamic-farm-developing-a-holistic-organism-9780863157660","title":"The Biodynamic Farm: Developing a Holistic Organism","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Karl-Ernst Osthaus\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Floris Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Floris Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge-scale agriculture tends to view a farm as a means for producing a certain amount of grain, milk or meat. This practical book argues instead for a holistic method of farming: the farm as a living organism. This is the principle of biodynamic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author, an experienced farmer, takes a down-to-earth approach. Based on an example farm of around 60 hectares, he recommends the ideal numbers of livestock: 12 cows, 4 horses, 6 pigs, 10 sheep and 120 hens. This mix is drawn from Osthaus's deep understanding of nature, animals, agriculture and the cosmos, and from his many years of personal experience as a biodynamic farmer and teacher. The result is a healthy, balanced and sustainable farm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an invaluable book for anyone considering setting up a farm, or developing their existing farm with new biodynamic methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45029881577623,"sku":"9780863157660","price":780.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780863157660.webp?v=1769204762","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-biodynamic-farm-developing-a-holistic-organism-9780863157660","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}