Howard, Sir Albert
The Soil and Health: A Study of Organic Agriculture
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849025140
- author:
- Howard, Sir Albert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Benediction Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 310
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Organic gardening
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Soil and Health: A Study of Organic Agriculture by Albert Howard In the early 20th century, the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture seemed to offer limitless potential. However, British agriculturalist Albert Howard's travels to India as Imperial Economic Botanist to the Government of India led him to observe the health benefits of Vedic agriculture, as practiced by Indian peasant farmers. This experience had a profound impact on his understanding of agriculture and the importance of working with nature. Howard believed that the farmer must work with nature, rather than against it, to achieve long-term sustainable yields. He emphasized the importance of understanding the soil as a living ecosystem, teeming with life, and the need to work with its natural populations, such as fungi, bacteria, and protozoa. This approach, now widely accepted, is reflected in the organic gardening motto: "Feed the soil, not the plant". By exploring the principles of organic agriculture, Howard's work provides a valuable introduction to this approach, highlighting the benefits for both the environment and human health.
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