“I started natural farming after the war with just one small plot, but gradually I acquired additional acreage by taking over surrounding pieces of abandoned land and caring for them by hand.”
Quote by Masanobu Fukuoka
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Masanobu Fukuoka
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. more