Howard, Albert
An Agricultural Testament
- ISBN 13:
- 9781774641439
- author:
- Howard, Albert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Must Have Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 126
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Gardening, Organic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
First published in 1940, An Agricultural Testament is a seminal work on organic farming that remains a cornerstone of the movement. The book explores the nature and management of soil fertility, with a particular focus on composting.
At a time when industrialized agriculture was beginning to dominate food production, Sir Albert Howard advocated for a more natural approach, using natural processes rather than chemical inputs to maintain soil fertility. He argued that this approach could help repair the damage caused by the increasing scale of crop and animal production, which had led to soil erosion, disease, and other problems.
The book also introduces the concept of the mycorrhizal association, a living fungal connection between humus in the soil and the sap of plants, which plays a crucial role in maintaining soil fertility.
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