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Biodynamic viticulture

Also known as biodynamic viticulture, a form of production for the production of grapes and wine (principles and general information are described under organic viticulture ). It goes back to the Austrian anthroposophist Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925). He studied mathematics, natural sciences, philosophy, literature and history in Vienna. In the 1920s, Steiner drew up rules for "biodynamic agriculture" to help agriculture thrive and propagated them in numerous lectures.

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The core statement of his philosophy is that the disease of a plant is the sign of a naturally disturbed balance and is due to the use of chemical aids in fertilisation. Biodynamics initially developed in agriculture and horticulture, with viticulture coming later.

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