Biodynamics – Is Common Sense The New Science?
BY SARAH RENAU-CÉRÉ
According to agricultural biodynamic pioneer, Ehrenfried Pfeiffer, healthy biodynamic soil should contain between 3-10% organic matter depending on the nature of the earth and crops. 1 In recent decades, European soils have lost between 1-2%. With the industrial revolution, increased use of pesticides and soil depletion it’s no wonder biodynamics gained popularity in the wine industry in the early 2000’s.
Now, the whisky industry is dipping its toes into this new world.
Biodynamics is a recognised practice that provides much more flavourful products than conventional ones. Moreover it respects the environment by prohibiting pesticides, use of chemical and minimizing pollution making it is easy to
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