Agronomic performances of organic rocket cultivation in greenhouse: a comparison among intensive (Business as Usual), biodynamic and agroecological systems of production

Abstract

Biodynamic research is carried out in every agriculture field and in many places around the world. It makes use of a broad range of methods and links to various other research areas such as agroecology. From 30th August until 2nd September 2021 the 2nd International Conference on Biodynamic Research (BDRC21) took place. Altogether ten partners have met to organise a varied, broad program for the conference. More than 60 contributions from more than 15 countries are shaping the program. The event took place digitally to include people from all over the world, fitting the various time zones across the globe. At the conference the conversation on the theme “Growing beyond Resilience” is encouraged. Here, academic, participative, and practice-led research from farming work and the food system are brought together. We invite people to discuss critical questions on resilience: what concepts are there at present? How are they being lived out? Are they fostering or hindering further development? What forces are needed to move beyond present conditions? This booklet contains the abstracts of the papers, posters and workshops presented at the conference. Some of them are more scientific research oriented, while others are more observational papers. We believe that bringing these different sources of knowledge together is the best way to further explore and understand agricultural systems