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Masanobu Fukuoka (1913–2008) was a Japanese farmer and philosopher born in Ehime Prefecture. After working as a researcher for Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, he developed and practiced the concept of natural farming, which avoids plowing, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Known for: The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming
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The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming
The One-Straw Revolution is a seminal work by Masanobu Fukuoka that presents his philosophy and practice of natural farming. Rejecting modern agricultural dependence on chemicals and machinery, Fukuoka advocates for a method that works in harmony with nature, emphasizing minimal human intervention. Through examples from his own rice and orchard cultivation, he demonstrates how sustainable agriculture can restore balance between humans and the environment.
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The Concept of 'Do-Nothing' Farming
When I say 'do-nothing' farming, people often misunderstand me. They imagine a farmer lazing about while the field takes care of itself. But 'do-nothing' does not mean idleness—it means refraining from unnecessary human interference. Nature does the work of growing. When a farmer stops fighting natu...
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Critique of Modern Agriculture
Modern farming is built upon the logic of domination, not understanding. Chemical fertilizers promise abundance, yet they rob the soil of life. Pesticides kill not only pests but the entire network of organisms that have evolved together for millennia. Machines plow immensely but compact the soil be...
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About Masanobu Fukuoka
Masanobu Fukuoka (1913–2008) was a Japanese farmer and philosopher born in Ehime Prefecture. After working as a researcher for Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, he developed and practiced the concept of natural farming, which avoids plowing, fertilizers, and pesticides. His ideas have influenced glob...
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Masanobu Fukuoka (1913–2008) was a Japanese farmer and philosopher born in Ehime Prefecture. After working as a researcher for Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, he developed and practiced the concept of natural farming, which avoids plowing, fertilizers, and pesticides. His ideas have influenced glob...
Masanobu Fukuoka (1913–2008) was a Japanese farmer and philosopher born in Ehime Prefecture. After working as a researcher for Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, he developed and practiced the concept of natural farming, which avoids plowing, fertilizers, and pesticides. His ideas have influenced global movements in sustainable agriculture and environmental philosophy.
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Masanobu Fukuoka (1913–2008) was a Japanese farmer and philosopher born in Ehime Prefecture. After working as a researcher for Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, he developed and practiced the concept of natural farming, which avoids plowing, fertilizers, and pesticides.
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