3RD INTERNATIONAL BIODYNAMIC RESEARCH CONFERENCE
The whole and its parts
Researching biodynamic agriculture
Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, United Kingdom
31 August - 4 September 2025
Invitation
Biodynamic agriculture is about taking responsibility for life on this planet. It seeks to maintain relationships of balance, recognizing that humans are part of the communion of all beings. We invite researchers interested in biodynamic agriculture to join the 3rd International Biodynamic Research Conference and share their work on holistic farming across all knowledge systems.
A holistic perspective
Biodynamic agriculture is an approach to farming based on cooperation with nature and natural processes. Preceding the development of organic farming and agroecology, it continues to offer both an alternative conceptual foundation and practical framework for the sustainable transformation of food and farming systems. It also acknowledges the socio-cultural and spiritual dimensions of agriculture.
To advance the sustainable transformation of food and farming, the complex and holistic nature of agriculture requires research that spans a plurality of knowledge systems and dimensions.
Research in biodynamic agriculture requires a holistic perspective – not only to account for the many dimensions of farming but also to embrace the potential contributions of diverse knowledge systems to truly understand, develop, and transform the field.
With the aim of discovering new perspectives in biodynamic agriculture research, the conference will place special emphasis on holistic approaches and study concepts.
We welcome research exploring various dimensions of biodynamics – whether ecological, artistic, humanistic, or economic – as well as research employing diverse methodologies and knowledge systems.
Conference Programme
The conference programme consists of keynote lectures, workshops, and research presentations in the form of short talks and poster discussions. Apart from the scientific programme, each day offers exercises in nature in the morning and a cultural or social activity in the evening.
The Royal Agricultural University
The Royal Agricultural University is a public university in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. Established in 1845, it was the first agricultural college in the English-speaking world. Today, the university provides more than 30 land-based undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to students from over 45 countries.
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Contact
For any questions, please feel free to contact us at biodynamic.research@goetheanum.ch
Conference venue
Royal Agricultural University
Stroud Rd., Cirencester
United Kingdom
Resources
Partners
Biodynamic Association (United Kingdom)
Biodynamic Federation Demeter International
Forschungsring
Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum
