Field Broadcasting 25 Years On By Hugh Lovel T. Galen Hieronymus introduced his first ‘Cosmic Pipes’ in the mid-1980s and shortly thereafter Jerry Friedenstein introduced what he called ‘Towers of Power’. These were early versions of passive, self-driven field devices using pattern energy to set up induction fields that enhanced biological processes….
Biodynamics: A Definition
The following definition of biodynamic agriculture was written by Hugh Lovel, author of A Biodynamic Farm, in December 2012 BIODYNAMIC AGRICULTURE: Bio (life) dynamic (processes); Biodynamicagriculture involves working with life processes. This does not meanphysical substance or chemistry are ignored. The biodynamic approach toagriculture emphasizes life processes which have potent organisational (syntropic) effects to engage minerals and chemical reactions. The…
Compost Explained
Composting Explained© By Hugh Lovel On a recent trip to Japan where I visited several organic farms as well as a golf course I noted that no matter how good their other practices none were composting well enough. All omitted clay from their compost mixtures. The same is commonly true on organic farms…
Radionics vs. Mechanics
Radionics vs. Mechanics By Hugh Lovel Since it takes life to beget more life, my rule is to work with the living realm which pulses and breathes and where the driving force is ever further enhancement. Thus using stirring machines, tractors, pumps and spray gear doesn’t really inspire me that much. These…
A Dairyman’s Compost
A Dairyman’s Recipe for Making Stable, Quality Compost By Hugh Lovel Hugh on dairy farm consultation Tasmania The initial mix of materials should be about 30 to 1 carbon to nitrogen, so manures and fresh, green materials will need a fair bit of other material that is low in nitrogen. Mixing in wood…
Homemade Fertilizers
Home Made Fertiliser: Part Two Author: Hugh Lovel Category: Biodynamics, Farming, Soil Humified Compost and Compost Extract Misunderstandings about compost abound. Many imagine that composts are simply broken down organic matter that is ready to be taken up by plants. All too often composters seek to simply digest a mix of wood wastes, plant matter, manures and…
Growing and Breeding Superior Corn and Maize
Corn Breeding: Another Perspective Hugh Lovel Originally published in BIODYNAMICS 233, January/February, 2001 I found Walter Goldstein’s article on corn breeding (in BIODYNAMICS 232) at Michael Fields Institute to be a model of vision, dedication and precision. This is a field of endeavor that for much too long has gone in the direction of removing seed saving from farmers’ hands,…
Dynamic Processes
Dynamic Processes by Hugh Lovel In the uptake of nutrients from the soil foodweb, sulphur is the catalyst for nutrient release. Ever at work at the surfaces of things, sulphur, as sulphate, infiltrates the interstices between the soil’s colloidal particles and exposes their surfaces. In short, sulphur is the ‘open sesame’ to the soil’s…
The Biochemical Sequence
The Biochemical Sequence™ By Hugh Lovel Beyond sulphur, the minerals plants need from soils have a certain hierarchy of importance. One thing must work before anything that depends on it can. The earlier deficiencies occur in this sequence the more everything else is affected. For example, silicon provides the capillary action that allows plants…
High Brix in Vegetables
High Brix in Veggies Getting brix high in veggies is usually a challenge due to low silicon and high nitrates. This can be where biodynamics comes to the rescue with oak bark and equisetum. Add these to EM and you reverse nitrification in the soil and improve photosynthesis. We tend to think we have to feed…
Quantum Agriculture 