Recognising Land Use for its Multifunctional Potential: The Biodynamic Land Trust’s Position on the Government’s Land Use Consultation

Louise

Soil Health as the Bedrock: The recent government consultation on England’s Land Use Framework[1]presents a pivotal opportunity to redefine our relationship with the land. Post WWII, land has been viewed primarily as a commodity, based on high food production needs, leading to competitive and often unsustainable practices. It’s imperative that we shift towards a collaborative…Continue reading Recognising Land Use for its Multifunctional Potential: The Biodynamic Land Trust’s Position on the Government’s Land Use Consultation

Strengthening Food Sovereignty Efforts to Build Rural Food and Farming Resilience

Louise

In a world grappling with food insecurity, climate and environmental challenges, and economic inequality, the concepts of food sovereignty and rural resilience have become critical to ensuring more just and sustainable food systems. Food sovereignty, the right of people to define their own food and agriculture systems, has emerged as a framework that empowers small-scale…Continue reading Strengthening Food Sovereignty Efforts to Build Rural Food and Farming Resilience

Shifting from Public Goods to Public Value: Strengthening Public Good Narratives for Beef and Sheep Systems Panel Discussion at ORFC 2025

Louise

So why discuss this topic in the context of the BD Land Trust? At the Land Trust we seek to support healthy, preferably biodynamic farming that benefits nature and the community. This session allowed us to further explore what constitutes a public good or service and share these insights with Defra at a critical time…Continue reading Shifting from Public Goods to Public Value: Strengthening Public Good Narratives for Beef and Sheep Systems Panel Discussion at ORFC 2025

The Vital Role of Biodynamic Farming in the Future of Agriculture

Louise

The Oxford Real Farming Conference 2025 offered a timely reminder of the role that biodynamic farming plays in the future of agriculture. This year’s enthusiasm for biodynamic methods, research and the Biodynamic Land Trust, demonstrated by vibrant discussions and packed sessions, highlights a growing recognition of the need to work in harmony with nature to…Continue reading The Vital Role of Biodynamic Farming in the Future of Agriculture

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