A review of scientific research on biodynamic agriculture

Abstract Biodynamic agriculture (BD agriculture) was presented as an alternative form of by the philosopher Rudolf Steiner and is nowadays considered one forms organic agriculture. The objective present manuscript to critically review international scientific literature on biodynamic published in highly ranked journals assess its performance. This based a structured survey peer-reviewed indexed Web Science™ (WoS) Core Collection database carried out from 1985 until 2018. We found 147 publications studies with impact factor. Of these, 93 focused agricultural practices, 26 sustainability method, 28 food quality products. results showed that BD method enhances soil biodiversity. Instead, further efforts are needed implement knowledge socio-economic aspects One particularly promising topic research consists assessment microbial activity potential microbiomes have farms enhance fertility human health following Health approach. Moreover, it critical such subjects be investigated using systemic conclude could provide benefits for environment should made innovation activities additional information farmers, policy makers, stakeholders regarding this type