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Masanobu Fukuoka, a renowned Japanese agricultural reformer, was born on February 2, 1913, and passed away on August 16, 2008. As a farmer, he is best known for his natural farming method, which emphasizes the reduction of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and the restoration of soil health. Fukuoka's agricultural philosophy has had a profound impact on the development of organic and sustainable agriculture worldwide.

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“Straw mulch, a ground cover of white clover interplanted with the crops, and temporary flooding all provide effective weed control in my fields.”

White Fields Temporary Weed Crops Straws Flooding Clovers

Book:The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming

Source: The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming

“The only sensible approach to disease and insect control, I think, is to grow sturdy crops in a healthy environment.”

Thinking Grows Environment Healthy Disease Approach Sensible Insects Crops Sturdy Healthy Environment

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“When it is understood that one loses joy and happiness in the attempt to possess them, the essence of natural farming will be realized. The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.”

Humans Joy Goal Loses Natural Human Beings Growing Understood Perfection Essence Ultimate Farming Crops Cultivation Ultimate Goal Joy And Happiness

Book:The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming

Source: The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming

“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.”

Humans Goal Human Beings Growing Garden Perfection Ultimate Agriculture Farming Crops Cultivation Ultimate Goal

Book:The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming

Source: The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming

“Farming is not just for growing crops, it is for the cultivation...o f human beings!”

Humans Human Beings Growing Farming Crops Cultivation

Author:Masanobu Fukuoka

About the Author

Born: February 2, 1913
Died: August 16, 2008
Known for: Farmer
Quotes: 66

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