{"product_id":"9780863157660","title":"The Biodynamic Farm : Developing a Holistic Organism by Beate Buchinger","description":"Large-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.   The 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.   This is an invaluable book for anyone considering setting up a farm, or developing their existing farm with new biodynamic methods.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295103693173,"sku":"9780863157660","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780863157660.jpg?v=1762767244","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780863157660","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}