BDAASA – Biodynamic Agricultural Association of Southern Africa

Strengthening Sustainable Farming in Southern Africa

The Biodynamic Agricultural Association of Southern Africa (BDAASA) is dedicated to promoting and advancing biodynamic agriculture across the region. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, we support farmers, gardeners, and consumers in developing holistic and sustainable farming practices.

Our Mission

• Supporting farmers in embracing biodynamic principles.
• Providing training, resources, and networking opportunities.
• Encouraging knowledge-sharing through events and workshops.
• Representing and protecting the interests of biodynamic farmers.

What We Do

• Annual Conferences & Workshops – Bringing together experts and practitioners.
• Southern African Biodynamic Planting Calendar – Guiding biodynamic farming cycles.
• Biodynamic Preparations – Ensuring availability of essential biodynamic inputs.
• Community Engagement – Regular updates and collaboration with stakeholders.

Global & Regional Impact

BDAASA is a proud member of international and local organic and biodynamic organizations, including Demeter International, IBDA, SAOSA, IFOAM, and PGS South Africa. We actively participate in global conferences and host international experts to enrich our programs.

Biodynamic agriculture is gaining traction beyond South Africa, with growing interest in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, and Swaziland.

Join us in building a more sustainable future for agriculture.

📍 Visit Our Website
📩 info@bdaasa.org.za

Mudzidzi Organics Lda. – Farming & Farmer Training

Growing Skills and Resilient Livelihoods in Mozambique

Our Approach

We help farmers build productive farms using locally available resources and knowledge. Our work focuses on:

• Healthy Soils – Using compost, manure, cover crops and crop rotation to improve soil fertility.
• Farmer Independence – Encouraging open-pollinated seed use and multiplication, and reducing reliance on purchased inputs.
• Practical Learning – Connecting farmer training with demonstrations and experience in the field.
• Viable Farm Businesses – Strengthening business skills and linking farmers with input suppliers and markets.

Our Contribution to GreenSouth

Through GreenSouth, Mudzidzi Organics:

• Develops farm economics modules that connect sustainable farming with sound business decisions.
• Delivers training for trainers in Mozambique, strengthening skills in experiential learning.
• Supports cross-border exchanges so farmers and trainers can learn from one another.
• Contribute to policy briefs and recommendations grounded in the project’s findings.

Our Team

Our international team brings together expertise in agriculture, farmer training, organisational development and international cooperation. Together, we work to strengthen farmers’ skills, livelihoods and resilience across central Mozambique.

Albert de Vries – Research of One’s Own Work

Empowering Growth Through Experiential Learning

Albert de Vries is a consultant specializing in professional and quality development within agriculture, curative education, social therapy, and teaching. With a strong focus on experiential learning, he collaborates closely with the Academie voor Ervarend Leren (Academy for Experiential Learning) to guide individuals and organizations toward deeper personal and professional growth.

Approach & Expertise

Albert’s work is centered on empathic perceiving—not just observing from the outside but truly stepping into another’s perspective. This unique methodology, developed as part of his doctorate, helps individuals strengthen their personal initiative and navigate meaningful transformation.

Key Areas of Work

• Consulting & Guidance – Supporting professional development in diverse fields.
• Experiential Learning – Applying hands-on, reflective learning techniques.
• Inclutrain Project – A key partner in the EU (Erasmus+) co-funded Inclutrain project, providing methodological support and documentation for training initiatives.
• Research & Documentation – Facilitating training implementation and capturing insights.

Through his work, Albert de Vries helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential by fostering a deep understanding of their own experiences.

📍 Visit Website
📩 albertdevries@onderzoekineigenwerk.nl
📞 +31 6 51 42 65 48
📍 Bosboomstraat 27, 6813KB Arnhem, Netherlands

merckens development support

Expert Consulting for Sustainable & Biodynamic Agriculture

merckens sevelopment support is a specialized consultancy offering expert advisory services, training, and project management in ecological and biodynamic agriculture. We work globally to develop and implement sustainable farming solutions, guiding businesses and farms toward organic and biodynamic certification.

Our Expertise

✔ Farm Development & Conversion – Supporting transitions to organic and biodynamic farming.
✔ Technical Audits & Reports – In-depth assessments aligned with global sustainability standards.
✔ Training & Coaching – Capacity-building programs for businesses and farm employees.
✔ Sustainability Consulting – Strategic solutions for environmentally responsible agriculture.
✔ Water Management – Efficient and sustainable water use strategies.
✔ Certification & Standards – Assistance in achieving Demeter, EU Organic, and AWS sustainability certifications.

Global Impact & Project Success

As the Greensouth project coordinator, we successfully secured EU approval and funding, leveraging our deep knowledge of international project management and biodynamic agriculture.

Our Team

🌿 Klaus Merckens – Founder & biodynamic agriculture expert with 40+ years of experience.
🌱 Laure-Anne Menke – Specialist in biodynamic tropical agriculture and sustainable project development.
🌍 Sophia Barriga – Expert in international project management and EU funding (Erasmus+, develoPPP).

With interdisciplinary expertise and a global network, merckens development support is driving the future of sustainable agriculture.

📍 Visit Website
📩 info@merckens.de
📞 Tel: +49 171 4989584 | Landline: +49 731 3608254

EcoFarm Mozambique Lda. – Organic Sugar & Molasses

EcoFarm was a previous partner till 26-04-2026

Sustainably Grown, Socially Responsible

EcoFarm Mozambique Lda. produces premium organic sugar and molasses, prioritizing social and environmental responsibility at every step. EcoFarm operates in a remote, rural location on the banks of the Zambezi River, cultivating 633 hectares of organic sugarcane while maintaining over half of its land as a natural conservation area.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

• Certified Organic Farming – Meeting the highest international organic standards.
• Regenerative Agriculture – A herd of 1,200 Brahman cattle provides natural plant nutrition.
• Renewable Energy – Our modern sugar mill features cogeneration for sustainable electricity production.
• Wildlife Conservation – Over 50% of the land is preserved for biodiversity, with natural corridors supporting local ecosystems.

Empowering Communities

EcoFarm is deeply committed to uplifting local communities, creating:

• 600 permanent & 200 seasonal jobs
• 550 outgrower households benefiting from irrigation infrastructure
• Income opportunities for local entrepreneurs supplying materials and resources
• Food security initiatives, feeding approximately 10,000 people daily
• Water supply infrastructure to rural communities in the area
• Education support, including building classrooms in surrounding communities
• Gender equal opportunities in the workplace by focussing on the education and upliftment of women in agriculture

EcoFarm stands as a model for ethical, sustainable agriculture that benefits both people and the planet.

📩 Contact: Rademan Janse van Rensburg – rademanjvr@gmail.com