“Biodynamic Viticulture and Agriculture”
June 22-23, 2004
The Association of Friends of the University of Gastronomic Sciences
will inaugurate the Pollenzo campus with an international seminar
dedicated to “Biodynamic Viticulture and Agriculture”, June 22-23,
2004. Due to the limited space, the conference will give priority
to Italian wine producers, however, it is ideally open to all those
interested.
“The topic of the conference in Pollenzo, Biodynamic
Agriculture, is greatly debated, relatively unknown and, often subject
to criticism due to misunderstanding,” states Alberto Capatti, Academic
Coordinator of the Association of Friends of the University of
Gastronomic Sciences. “Therefore, we welcome an articulate encounter
that will introduce and bring clarity to the principals of biodynamic
agriculture as they may be applied to viticulture”. The seminar
will bring together some of the foremost international experts and
researchers in viticulture and agronomy, with the aim of sharing their
professional experience results of recent scientific experimentation.
The seminar themes will discuss: the story of the biodynamic movement,
the importance of the vitality of the land, the principals and
techniques of biodynamic farming, the necessity of such techniques for
the re-birth of terroir, certification and degenerative vine diseases
and prevention.
Lecturers will include: Carlo Triarico, scientist of the
Association of Biodynamic Agriculture, Guy Kastler, President of RÈsau
Francais Semences Paysannes, Claude Bourguignon, agronomist and expert
in soil microbiology, Jean Philippe Coulomb, professor of vegetable
pathology at the University of Avignon, Lucietta Betti, professor of
Vegetable pathology at the University of Bologna, Thomas Alfoldi,
researcher with the Fibl (Institute of Research for Organic
Agriculture), Mauro Carlin, agricultural technician and consultant for
the Association of Biodynamic Agriculture, Nicolas Joly, biodynamic
viticulturist from 1984 – Chateau de la Roche aux Moines, Stefano
Bellotti, biodynamic viticulturist from 1985- Azienda Agricola Cascina
degli Ulivi, Jean Pierre Amoreau, organic and biodynamic viticulturist
from 1934 – Chateau du Puy and Stefano Pescarmona, agronomist and
collaborator with the Association of Friends of the University of
Gastronomic Sciences.
Tuesday, June 22 2004
8,30 – 12,45
Presentation
Alberto Capatti – Academic Coordinator of the Association of Friends of the University of Gastronomic Sciences
Introductory history of Biodynamic Agriculture
Carlo Triarico – Historian of Science – Association of Biodynamic Agriculture
From the nursery the vine: the degeneration of plant life
Guy Kastler – President of the RÈsau Français Semences Paysannes
The soil: a complex and unknown field
Claude Bourguignon – Agronomist and expert in soil microbiology
2,30 – 6,30 pm
Biochemical and cytological study of two vineyards: biodynamic agriculture as compared integrated agriculture
Jean Philippe – Coulomb Professor of vegetable pathology – University of Avignon
Homeopathy in agriculture: a possible reality
Lucietta Betti – visiting professor of vegetable pathology – University of Bologna
The DOK tests: the results of twenty-one years of the Fibl – Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landau
Thomas Alfoldi – researcher Fibl
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
9,00 – 12,45
Biodynamic quality and the Demeter brand
Mauro Carlin – consultant for the Association of Biodynamic Agriculture
The necessity of biodynamic methods for the rebirth of appellations of origin
Nicolas Joly – biodynamic vintner from 1984 – Château de la Roche aux Moines
The biodynamic forces, rhythms and preparations
Nicolas Joly
14,30 – 18,30
Experience in the field and in the cellar
Stefano Bellotti – biodynamic viticulturist from 1985 – Azienda Agricola Cascina degli Ulivi
Jean Pierre Amoreau – Organic and biodynamic viticulturist from 1934 – Château du Puy
A technical perspective: images and reflections
Stefano Pescarmona – Agronomist, Association of Friends of the University of Gastronomic Sciences