The Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum in Switzerland invites the worldwide biodynamic movement to join the discussion.
This is the opportunity to put forward ideas, strategies, principles and approaches in current biodynamic practice, research, training and processing. The debate focuses in particular on how to work with the current challenges of our times.
Have you always wanted to find out what actually underlies biodynamic agriculture, how the research on this is carried out, how it has developed and who is currently leading the movement?
Or are you interested in how biodynamic ideas such as the agricultural organism, land-based animal husbandry and the training of perception are currently put into practice in different parts of the world?
Then you have come to the right place. The podcast is intended for all those who are curious to learn more about biodynamic agriculture and its approaches to solving our present-day problems.
#33 Transforming Farms with Holistic Design
With Darren Doherty and Eduardo Rincón
2026-07-07 49 min
What does it take to design farms that are not only productive but also resilient, regenerative, and deeply connected to the landscapes they inhabit?
In this episode, we’re joined by the Australien Darren Doherty, internationally renowned farm designer, educator, and pioneer in regenerative agriculture. Drawing on decades of experience across diverse climates and farming systems, Darren shares why successful farm design begins with understanding the whole system—not just its individual parts.
We explore the principles of holistic farm design, the critical role of project planning, and why management decisions often have a greater impact than infrastructure itself. Darren also discusses how traditional land stewardship can be combined with modern technologies to create practical, adaptable solutions for today's agricultural challenges.
From water management and landscape resilience to designing for different scales and environments, this conversation offers valuable insights for farmers, land stewards, designers, and anyone interested in building healthier ecosystems.
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