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Registrations are now open to the International Conference on Homeopathy in Agriculture and Environment (HAE Conference 2026). This event will explore Homeopathy in Agriculture and Environment through the lens of Natural and Social Sciences, based on lectures from researchers, farmers and extensionists. Together, we will explore the potential use of homeopathy in food systems as a therapeutic, low-residual impact technology; its role as a health promotion strategy in farming, supporting the resilience of agroecosystems.

Key themes include: the role of homeopathy as a natural biostimulant, promoting the vitality of plants, animals, soil, ecosystem and humans; its contribution to conventional, organic and biodynamic agricultural practices, reducing the use of antibiotics and pesticides; its capacity to support the Whole Health of the Agriculture Organism; and the resilience of food systems in the face of current ecological and climate challenges.

By fostering interdisciplinary engagement, the HAE Conference 2026 aims to expand understanding of the complexity of agroecosystems, stimulate collaboration of communities of practice, and encourage farming applications that contribute to more holistic food systems.

Aiming for the democratization of knowledge, the HAE Conference 2026 is 100% Free.

The conference will have Live Translation in Portuguese, Spanish and English.

Limited spaces are available.

Join us for an exciting journey towards Planetary Health

Register here:
https://www.even3.com.br/international-conference-hae-687139/

PLEASE COPY THE LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER TO REGISTER

WHO launches its first Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine WHO has established the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (STAG-TM), reflecting WHO’s growing capacity to apply scientific rigour to traditional medicine. The establishment of the Group represents a significant step in implement...

Farmers in Puducherry are turning to agro-homeopathy as a sustainable, chemical-free alternative to conventional farming. Introduced by the Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS) under the Agro-Homeopathy for Sustainable Agriculture (AHAR) project, this eco-friendly method uses homeopathic formulations to enhance soil fertility, crop resilience, and yield.

Supported by NABARD and Tata Trusts, the initiative has shown promising results—farmers report reduced input costs, healthier soil, and improved harvests after three years. With over 30 farmers already practising agro-homeopathy, SAS plans to expand the movement and promote organic certification, paving the way for greener and more sustainable agriculture across Puducherry.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4qyftHM

Homeopathic medicinal products (HMPs) are distinct due to their preparation. Unlike conventional medicine, homeopathy is based on principles established by Samuel Hahnemann, particularly the concept of "like cures like" and the importance of individualised treatment.

The effectiveness of an HMP depends on matching the patient’s specific symptom expression and personal sensitivities with a similarly tested HMP, marking a departure from the standardised approach of modern medicine. This individualised technique underpins homeopathy’s holistic model of care and is now echoed in emerging fields like personalised and integrative medicine.

Read more here: https://loom.ly/So48v24

🔗 This article links to our main article: “Homeopathy and Integrative Medicine: A Scientific and Logical Choice.” https://loom.ly/gjXePJ0

A recently published paper explored the use of CAM on dairy farms in the UK. It highlights the need for greater collaboration between vets, farmers, and advisors to facilitate discussion around complementary alternative medicine use on dairy farms. This is a valuable step toward sustainable, farm-specific care and One Health goals.

Read here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11897491/

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Want Your Apple Trees to Truly Thrive? Build an Apple Tree Guild 🍎🐝

One of the most reliable, time-tested ways to grow healthier, more productive fruit trees is to plant them as part of a guild—a small, supportive ecosystem designed around the tree.
This is a core principle of permaculture: instead of planting a lone apple tree in turf grass, you surround it with plants that protect, feed, and strengthen it.

The layout in the image you shared is an excellent example. Every plant in the guild serves a specific function, creating a self-supporting system that reduces pests, improves soil, and boosts pollination.
Below is a breakdown of why each companion plant is included and the role it plays.

Chives (or other Alliums such as garlic)
Role: Pest and disease deterrent
Why it works:
Alliums naturally help suppress fungal issues like apple scab, and their strong scent confuses common pests, including aphids and deer. When allowed to bloom, they also draw in pollinators.

Yarrow
Role: Beneficial insect attractor
Why it works:
Its flat flower clusters attract predatory insects—ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps—that feed on harmful pests.
Yarrow also pulls minerals from deep in the soil and returns them to the surface as its foliage breaks down.

Borage
Role: Pollinator magnet and soil enhancer
Why it works:
Bees of all kinds are drawn to borage more than almost any other flower, which increases your apple tree’s pollination rate.
Like yarrow, borage mines nutrients from deeper layers of soil, helping enrich the topsoil around your tree.

Nasturtium
Role: Trap crop and living ground cover
Why it works:
Aphids prefer nasturtiums over nearly anything else, keeping them away from your apple tree.
This spreading plant also functions as a natural mulch, shading the soil and suppressing w**ds.

Marigold (Tagetes spp.)
Role: Root protector
Why it works:
Specific marigold varieties release natural compounds from their roots that deter root-knot nematodes—microscopic pests that damage tree roots. Their strong scent also discourages several above-ground insects and even browsing animals.

Artemisia (such as wormwood or southernwood)
Role: Strong-scented repellent
Why it works:
Artemisia species produce aromatic compounds that confuse and deter pests, including the codling moth—a major apple pest. Their scent also discourages deer and rabbits from approaching the tree.

What This Guild Achieves
Together, these plants create a powerful support system that:
Brings pollinators to the orchard (borage, yarrow)
Reduces pest pressure above and below ground (chives, marigolds, artemisia)
Attracts natural predators to control harmful insects (yarrow)
Improves soil structure and fertility (borage, yarrow)
Minimizes w**d competition (nasturtium)
Helps maintain tree health and disease resistance (chives)
This combination allows the apple tree to devote its energy to growth and fruit production instead of survival.

What is happening to farming in the UK is scary.

The big question is WHY is the government clamping down on farmers? WHO WILL GAIN from farmers losing their farms?

My favourite person Bill Gates is buying farmland in the USA. Buying buying buying. A lot.

Meanwhile in the Netherlands the farmers were told they had to invest in some equipment to help with climate change. They took huge loans. The year after they were told no sorry, you don’t need those, and the banks wanted their money. No one could pay. Many had to sell their farms that had been in the families for generations. Who was the buyer?
Huge multinational companies. Who owns them? You know it.

We live in Tanzania. During Covid, tourism, Tanzania’s number 1 income, died a sudden death. What happened to all those people who worked in tourism? They went home to their fields and started growing food. Did you know that Tanzania fed Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe during those years? Because Tanzania didn’t shut down during the pandemic. It ramped up its agriculture. Without it, people would have died from hunger.

If the same people who own pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies become owners of farmland, what do you think will happen?