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An Agricultural Testament
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An Agricultural Testament, Sir Albert Howard'S Bestknown Book, Is A Classic Of Organic Farming And An Essential Introduction To Organic Gardening And Farming.The Health Of Soil, Plant, Animal And Man Is One And Indivisible. Albert Howard.At The Turn Of The Twentieth Century, Chemical Fertilizers Seemed To Offer Limitless Potential In Agriculture. However, When British Agriculturalist Albert Howard Travelled To India As Imperial Economic Botanist To The Government Of India, He Observed Vedic Agriculture As Practiced By India Peasant Farmers, And Noted The Health Benefits To Plants, Animals And Humans From What We Now Call Organic Agriculture. Albert Howard, Rudolph Steiner And Lady Eve Balfour Are Considered The First Proponents Of Organic Agriculture.In His Own Words: The Soil Is, As A Matter Of Fact, Full Of Live Organisms. It Is Essential To Conceive Of It As Something Pulsating With Life, Not As A Dead Or Inert Mass. There Could Be No Greater Misconception Than To Regard The Earth As Dead: A Handful Of Soil Is Teeming With Life. The Living Fungi, Bacteria, And Protozoa, Invisibly Present In The Soil Complex, Are Known As The Soil Population. This Population Of Millions And Millions Of Minute Existences, Quite Invisible To Our Eyes Of Course, Pursue Their Own Lives.The First Duty Of The Agriculturalist Must Always Be To Understand That He Is A Part Of Nature And Cannot Escape From His Environment. He Must Therefore Obey Nature'S Rules, Howard Wrote. He Believed That The Farmer Must Work With Nature Instead Of With Chemical Fertilizers And Pesticides For Longterm Sustained Yields. Howard'S Belief In The Importance Of Manures, Compost And Mycorrhizal Fungi Is Now Generally Accepted, And Is Echoed In The Organic Gardening Motto, Feed The Soil Not The Plant.Anyone Interested In Permaculture Or Organic Gardening And Farming Will Find This A Fascinating Book.Sir Albert Howard (1873 1947) Was An English Botanist. He Studied At Cambridge University As A Foundation Scholar And Lectured In The West Indies And The United Kingdom. From 1905 To 1924 He Was Imperial Economic Botanist In India. He Promoted Organic Methods Through The Rodale Institute In The Usa And The Soil Association In The Uk And Is One Of The Pioneers In The Field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'An Agricultural Testament' about? A: 'An Agricultural Testament' is a seminal book by Sir Albert Howard that explores the principles of organic farming and gardening. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of soil, plants, animals, and humans, advocating for sustainable agricultural practices over chemical fertilizers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'An Agricultural Testament'? A: The author of 'An Agricultural Testament' is Sir Albert Howard, an English botanist known for his contributions to organic agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'An Agricultural Testament' was published on May 14, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does 'An Agricultural Testament' have? A: 'An Agricultural Testament' contains 266 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'An Agricultural Testament' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: Is 'An Agricultural Testament' suitable for beginners in organic gardening? A: Yes, 'An Agricultural Testament' is suitable for beginners as it introduces fundamental concepts of organic gardening and farming in an accessible manner.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'An Agricultural Testament'? A: Key themes in 'An Agricultural Testament' include the importance of healthy soil, organic methods of farming, and the relationship between agriculture and nature.
- Q: Can this book serve as a guide for permaculture practices? A: Yes, 'An Agricultural Testament' provides insights that are valuable for permaculture practices, emphasizing ecological balance and sustainable farming techniques.
- Q: What impact did Albert Howard have on organic agriculture? A: Albert Howard is considered one of the pioneers of organic agriculture, influencing practices and promoting the use of compost and natural fertilizers through his observations and writings.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading 'An Agricultural Testament'? A: Anyone interested in organic gardening, sustainable agriculture, or permaculture will benefit from reading 'An Agricultural Testament' as it offers foundational knowledge and insights.