Agriculture has been the maintstay for scores of civilizations. Countries in the new era have flourished due to agrarian bases. With the passage of time, the need for a growing agricultural yield has increased in order to sustain an ever-increasing population. Scientists have devised methods to enhance crop growth. The soil is applied with chemicals that are expected to heighten its productivity. One man, Masanobu Fukuoka, proposes otherwise. He vouches for "natural farming" which essentially means no usage of pesticides, insecticides and chemical fertilizers. Field ploughing isn't a prerequisite to sowing either. His practices contradict conventional agribusiness in every way and yet, the crop yield from his farms equals or betters those from the standard agricultural fields. In this innovative piece of work, Fukuoka enunciates the specifics of his nature-friendly farming techniques and compares it to harmonious living and soul-cleansing of humans. The book imparts knowledge to people about how mankind can survive without interfering with nature.
