THE
PLACE:
Aracaria comprises 50 acres in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The climate is mild and sub-tropical. Rainfall averages around 2 meters (78 inches) per annum. The area is lush and fertile. We have ocean glimpses to the east, an impressive escarpment to the west and the cone of Mount Chincogan to the north-east. However, our topsoil is thin and rocky and poor.
HISTORY:
This area was once a dense rain forest. With European settlement came clearing and logging. Banana plantations, beef and dairy farming followed. The Aracaria land was part of a large farm that was split into smaller holdings. Biodynamic practices were introduced in the early 1990s. Pecan, mango and lemon myrtle orchards were planted.
The land changed hands twice in 2002 and became Aracaria in November, 2002.
In 2006 an additional 26 acres were purchased. This area is now being reforested and is in biodynamic conversion. All planting on Aracaria is worked to Moon rhythms. The original 26 acres are certified biodynamic. A large variety of produce is currently grown on Aracaria. The emphasis is quality rather than quantity.
THE PROJECT:
Vague by default, the work involves growing a new skin over this land that will be as true to itself as can be. Central to the 20 year project, now in its 6th year, are biodynamic practices. Whatever will emerge at the end of the set period (2022) is unknown. Aracaria is an endevour of land art which means it is not artificial, not commercial and not culture specific .
THE METHOD:
Our farming practice nurtures ecologically an eco system that produces food that is dynamic. This means that it is more than the sum of its parts; it carries life itself. Scientifically this may be hard to substantiate. But the person eating this food will know immediately. One feels better, thinks more clearly and is more intelligent and and less susceptible to propaganda. The biodynamic preparations that we make and use (according to indications given by the Austrian all-rounder Rudolf Steiner) are best described as magical compost potions that re-inoculate the soil with life giving micro-organisms making it healthy to a point where pest and fungi deterring chemicals are no longer needed. Ultimately the proof is in the pudding.
PUBLISHING:
An important part of the Aracaria Project is a small but energetic publishing house. We specialise in Guides related to our work. In 2008 we will be releasing 5 new titles which can be purchased in bookshops or on our website.
RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION:
We keep extensive photographic records of our work.
Our website is usually updated twice a week.
WEBSITES:
aracaria.com.au
aracariaguides.com
mymoonlife.com
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Aracaria comprises 50 acres in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The climate is mild and sub-tropical. Rainfall averages around 2 meters (78 inches) per annum. The area is lush and fertile. We have ocean glimpses to the east, an impressive escarpment to the west and the cone of Mount Chincogan to the north-east. However, our topsoil is thin and rocky and poor.
HISTORY:
This area was once a dense rain forest. With European settlement came clearing and logging. Banana plantations, beef and dairy farming followed. The Aracaria land was part of a large farm that was split into smaller holdings. Biodynamic practices were introduced in the early 1990s. Pecan, mango and lemon myrtle orchards were planted.
The land changed hands twice in 2002 and became Aracaria in November, 2002.
In 2006 an additional 26 acres were purchased. This area is now being reforested and is in biodynamic conversion. All planting on Aracaria is worked to Moon rhythms. The original 26 acres are certified biodynamic. A large variety of produce is currently grown on Aracaria. The emphasis is quality rather than quantity.
THE PROJECT:
Vague by default, the work involves growing a new skin over this land that will be as true to itself as can be. Central to the 20 year project, now in its 6th year, are biodynamic practices. Whatever will emerge at the end of the set period (2022) is unknown. Aracaria is an endevour of land art which means it is not artificial, not commercial and not culture specific .
THE METHOD:
Our farming practice nurtures ecologically an eco system that produces food that is dynamic. This means that it is more than the sum of its parts; it carries life itself. Scientifically this may be hard to substantiate. But the person eating this food will know immediately. One feels better, thinks more clearly and is more intelligent and and less susceptible to propaganda. The biodynamic preparations that we make and use (according to indications given by the Austrian all-rounder Rudolf Steiner) are best described as magical compost potions that re-inoculate the soil with life giving micro-organisms making it healthy to a point where pest and fungi deterring chemicals are no longer needed. Ultimately the proof is in the pudding.
PUBLISHING:
An important part of the Aracaria Project is a small but energetic publishing house. We specialise in Guides related to our work. In 2008 we will be releasing 5 new titles which can be purchased in bookshops or on our website.
RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION:
We keep extensive photographic records of our work.
Our website is usually updated twice a week.
WEBSITES:
aracaria.com.au
aracariaguides.com
mymoonlife.com
Click to Print This Page