Wind is main source of UK electricity for first time In the first three months of this year a third of the country's electricity came from wind farms, research from Imperial College London has shown. (Thursday May 11th, 2023 — BBC online)

The Italian farmers saving an ancient fruit with solar power The citron of Calabria in southern Italy had almost died out from extreme weather and lack of economic value. But growing the crop under a canopy of solar panels has given the fruit a new lease of life – with lessons for many climate-stressed crops. (Monday April 24th, 2023 — BBC online)

Ethically Kate: Is biodynamic wine the real deal, or a marketing gimmick? To get back to wine, biodynamic wine is grown with many more considerations in mind than profit and taste. The production of the wine starts with attention to the soil and a biodynamic farmer views the vineyard or farm as a collective. No synthetic intervention methods are used; only the employment of natural materials and composts to grow grapes that have not been interfered with by anything that is not found on the vineyard. That’s what makes biodynamic wine different from organic wine. At an organic vineyard, you may see imported organic fertilisers and pesticides. A biodynamic vineyard will usually depend solely on the local land alone, generally through the integration of other crops and animals too. (Sunday April 23rd, 2023 — NZ Herald - New Zealand)

Great wine – made sustainably – is a win-win for California visitors Thirty years ago, Frey Wines in Mendocino County became the country’s first biodynamic and organic winery. This trailblazing winery features a wide variety of reds and whites made with sustainability and taste in mind, plus they’re also vegan and gluten-free. (Friday April 21st, 2023 — Travel Week - Rutherford, New Jersey USA)

Is there room for Detroit-grown organic biodynamic cannabis in Michigan’s saturated market? There's an abundance of weed in Michigan, but for [James] Meyers, growing marijuana is spiritual work. (Wednesday April 19th, 2023 — Detroit Metro Times - Detroit, Michigan USA)

Sedona Film Fest presents ‘Hilma’ premiere April 21-27 Hallström’s “Hilma” brings to the big screen the life story of a woman who defied conventions and who revolutionized the art world when her work was exhibited in its entirety in 2019 at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Hilma died in 1944, unknown and unrecognized as the woman who invented abstract painting, displacing Kandinsky, Malevich and Mondrian as the initiators of abstract painting and Modernism. (Saturday April 15th, 2023 — Sedona.Biz - Sedona, Arizona USA)

This French Winery Is Dedicated To The Organic Side of Wine At Château Monestier La Tour, a commitment to biodynamic winemaking processes bears fruit. (Thursday April 13th, 2023 — duPont REGISTRY - )

Cheers to Earth Day: A look at organic, sustainable and biodynamic wines This year’s theme is to “Invest in Our Planet.” For decades, the wine industry has embodied this theme by proactively adopting strategies such as sustainable vineyard practices and biodynamic agriculture. (Tuesday April 11th, 2023 — Atlantic City Weekly - Linwood, New Jersey, USA)

Fruits of his Labor In 1997, Moe Momtazi purchased a 532-acre abandoned wheat farm in what would eventually become the McMinnville American Viticultural Area, or AVA. Using the same holistic farming practices learned from his Persian grandfather, Momtazi transformed the property into Maysara Winery and Momtazi Vineyard. .. Knowing the rules and regulations of organic farming didn’t reflect his soul, he embraced biodynamic farming practices, achieving a Demeter biodynamic vineyard certification in 2005. The winery was certified two years later. (Tuesday April 11th, 2023 — Oregon Wine Press - USA)

Rancho Almasomos plans to be biodynamic farm Rancho Almasomos in Cornville is attempting to become Arizona’s first certified biodynamic farm. Kat Massey purchased the farm’s 131 acres in 2021. (Monday April 10th, 2023 — Journalaz.com - Arizona, USA)

Swiss Mill Joins Egypt’s Cotton Farmers in Sustainability Push Ventile, the Swiss-based manufacturer of high performance textiles, has entered into a joint venture with cotton farmers in Egypt to help them apply biodynamic cultivation methods to their crops. (Monday April 10th, 2023 — Yahoo News)

What's The Difference Between Organic And Biodynamic Wine? Read More: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1252720/difference-between-o Biodynamic wine mainly differs from organic in that the practice takes nature into account. According to Barbara Gross, co-owner of Cooper Mountain Vineyards, the first certified biodynamic vineyard in the Pacific Northwest and one of the first top-10-certified vineyards internationally, biodynamic farming is organic and then some. Gross explains, "Organic and biodynamic farming are both approaches to agriculture that prioritize soil health and biodiversity. While both organic and biodynamic farming focus on eliminating synthetic chemicals, biodynamic farming goes one step further and incorporates practices to create a self-sustaining ecosystem on the farm." Read More: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1252720/difference-between-organic-and-biodynamic-wine/ (Sunday April 9th, 2023 — The Daily Meal - Fishers, Indiana, USA)

relaunch agricultural life sustainably The idea of ​​going back to the roots and reinvigorating family farming life in the region, These were sufficient reasons for Jorge Aragón together with his wife Cecilia to decide to create “Janus – Integrative Rural Project” in Contralmirante Cordero on the basis of biodynamic agriculture and agroecology more than 15 years ago. (Saturday April 8th, 2023 — BreakingLatest.news - )

Aberdeen charity Camphill School awarded £75,000 grant to launch new zero waste farm shop The charity is looking to transform the vacant book shop on the Murtle Estate into a zero waste organic farm shop and community facility. (Friday April 7th, 2023 — Aberdeen Live - UK)

Brodowin: King Charles and the post-socialist farm The King was probably attracted to the organic farming methods at the largest ‘biodynamic’ farm in Germany, rather than the politics behind them, muses JOHN GREEN (Thursday April 6th, 2023 — Morning Star - UK)

Robert Parker Green Emblem Awarded to Hedges Family Estate Established in 1987, Hedges Family Estate began converting their vineyards to biodynamic farming in 2008. Over a decade later, Hedges Family Estate has achieved biodynamic and organic certifications in all their vineyards. The estate on Red Mountain seeks to harmonize with mother nature, following the biodynamic calendar, employing chickens for pest control, and opting for special compost preparations instead of harsh pesticides. (Thursday April 6th, 2023 — Wine Industry Advisor - Healdsburg, California, United States )

Plants make ultrasonic popping sounds. They might be cries for help. According to a study by researchers in Israel, distressed plants make noises that are inaudible to humans (Tuesday April 4th, 2023 — Washington Post - Washington DC USA)

Why the Alps are a haven for rare butterflies This is partly thanks to the varied landscape of the Alps, where many different natural ecological niches sit closely together. But human influence has also played a part. For centuries, farmers have used the rocky, nutrient-poor grasslands high up in the mountains to graze their animals or mow hay for the winter. In the process, they created grasslands rich in plants and butterflies. Such traditional, unfertilised Alpine meadows host more than three times as many plant species than intensively managed, fertilised ones, according to one study. (Tuesday April 4th, 2023 — BBC online)

Taikura Rudolf Steiner School opens new whare after years of mahi Principal Pippa Caccioppoli ... “We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have a number of kaumātua who have been our te teo teachers over the years, who have ensured te reo has been a core part of our curriculum.” (Sunday April 2nd, 2023 — NZ Herald)

G20 delegates embark on a mystical journey to pluck rarest tea leaves at Makaibari The G20 delegates will have the chance to taste numerous tea blends, breathe in the aroma of freshly cut tea leaves, and witness the exhilarating brewing process during their stay. They will also immerse themselves in local culture, music, and spirituality, enjoying activities showcasing the rich heritage of the region. (Saturday April 1st, 2023 — Food & Beverage News - Mumbai, India)