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Masanobu Fukuoka |
The One Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming |
$6.95 $4.17 |
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| Masanobu Fukuoka is one of the most radical and influential agrarian thinkers of this century. 'One Straw' describes the events that led to the development of Fukuoka's concept of 'natural farming'. In this book, he emphasises the basic principles of non-cultivation and non-chemical farming by the incorporation and controlled use of weeds rather than their eradication. Using these methods Fukuoka produces greater crops than achieved by chemically-based and modern farming practices. Year by year... |
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Masanobu Fukuoka |
The Natural Way of Farming |
$18.99 $11.39 |
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| Here in one volume are the secrets of Fukuoka's approach to farming the natural way. Natural farming is based on the observation of nature and allowing it to do what it naturally does best.
Born in a small farming village on the island of Shikoku in Southern Japan in 1914, Masanobu Fukuoka was trained in microbiology as a plant pathologist. His career began as an agriculture customs inspector running tests on incoming and outgoing plants at the port of Yokohama.
At twenty-five, he started to... |
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Marti |
What is a tree? |
$6.49 $3.89 |
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| This book introduces small children to the role and usefulness of trees.
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Masanobu Fukuoka |
The Road Back to Nature |
$18.99 $11.39 |
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| Fukuoka's reflections on his trips to Europe and to America, his sense of shock at seeing the destruction wreaked in the name of agriculture. A collection of his lectures, articles and essays which outline his thinking on nature, God and man and his underlying optimism that good sense can still prevail and we can still turn it all around.
A collection of articles, lectures and essays recording his impressions as he travels the world talking about his revolutionary 'do-nothing' agricultural... |
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M. K. Gandhi |
Village Swaraj |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| From the Preface by Shriman Narayana:
The publication contains Gandhiji's views on different aspects of rural life including agriculture, village industry, animal husbandry, transport, basic education, health and hygiene. At a time when we are endeavouring to establish Panchayati Raj in India on the basis of wide decentralization of political and economic power, this book is bound to be of great value to a large number of official as well as non-official workers.
The... |
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Subhashini Sridhar |
Neem: A User's Guide |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| Aimed at rejuvenating local, low cost use of neem in agriculture and health care. Meant to serve as a user’s manual for farmers and sustainable agriculture alternatives. Also useful for those interested in the uses of neem in effective home remedy for anamals and humans.
Since time immemorial, we have used the Neem tree in agriculture, public health, medicine, toiletries, cosmetics, livestock protection and rituals. The tree is considered invaluable and it is found in every part ofour... |
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Michael A. Cremo |
Divine Nature |
$5.95 $3.57 |
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| What are the root causes of the environmental crisis? What can we do about them?
"Does a highly spiritual tradition like Krishna consciousness concern itself with concrete problems of this world? Do the teachings have a significant environmental impact?
"Divine Nature is a clear, even eloquent ‘yes' answer to both questions. The chapter on ‘Meat and the Environment' is the best succinct statement I have read on the environmental impact of meat consumption. But Divine Nature deftly weaves this... |
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Christopher Bird |
Secrets of the Soil |
$24.99 $14.99 |
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| This book, a fascinating companion to 'The Secret Life of Plants' by the same authors, tells the story of the innovative, nontraditional, often surprising things that certain scientists, farmers, and mystics are doing to prevent the slow degradation of our planet.
For example, using the techniques of Rudolf Steinera's biodynamic agriculture with its reliance on ethereal forces from the planets, Dan Carlsona's growth stimulating Sonic Bloom, and rock dust fertilizer to revitalize depleted... |
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Claude Bourguignon |
Regenerating the Soil |
$15.99 $9.59 |
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| The author in this treatise systematically shatters the modern farming's increasingly unnatural and unsustainable theories of agriculture which are rooted and reflective of industrially generated synthetic chemicals and pesticides. The author potently restores the ancient and primal truth that the soil is inherently alive and only living soils will support and agriculture of permanence.In this new and revolutionary book, Claude Bourguignon explains the natural basis of organic agriculture.... |
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Arun K. Sharma |
A Handbook of Organic Farming |
$54.49 $32.69 |
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| An encyclopaedic work on the issue of organic farming, this book covers most aspects of this vast subject. A useful companion for any organic farming enthusiast.
Contents of the Book:
Cycle for survival.
Towards organic farming.
Soils environment and plant growth.
Soil organic matter and humus.
In-situ manuring.
Ex-situ manuring.
Production of compost.
Vermi-composting.
Bio-intensive nutrient management.
Mechanism of nitrogen fixation.
Ecological pest... |
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S. Sridhar |
Vrkshyayurveda: Ayurveda for Plants |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| A user’s manual on the subject of Vrkshayurveda, an ancient Indian science dealing with all aspects of plant life. Lists important farming practices and contains many recipes for treatment of diseases. |
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Marti |
This earth of ours |
$15.49 $9.29 |
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| This book of meditations on nature opens our hearts and minds to the immense diversity of this planet we call home.
It reminds us of our profound connections to the world around us. |
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G. S. Verma |
Miracles of Neem Tree |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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K.N. Dave |
Birds in Sanskrit Literature |
$49.95 $29.97 |
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| The ancient sages of India were great lovers of nature, with keen powers of observation and an extraordinary sensitivity about animal behaviour.In his monumental research in ancient Sanskrit literature, the author has restored gaps in lexicons, and removed doubts in the later Sanskrit works about the identity of a very large number of birds of the Indian sub-continent. |
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G.K. Ghosh |
Bio-Pesticide & Integrated Pest Management |
$37.99 $22.79 |
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| While analysing how the use of chemical pesticides led to environmental disaster, this book suggests many alternative bio-pesticides which can help to increase food production without environmental damage. |
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Lucas Dengel |
Biodynamic Agriculture & Homeopathy |
$3.00 $1.80 |
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| Explores the links between two streams of thought that rely on natural forces. Regarding the strange ways of biodynamic agriculture. The most logical explanation I've ever heard about the why of BD techniques called it "homeopathy of the soil."
If you understand homeopathy and how it functions so splendidly in human and veterinary medicine, you will immediately see the connects to BD preps, their mixing, their application.
In essence, it is vibrational healing; sending the vibrational... |
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R.T. Doshi |
City Farming |
$3.49 $2.09 |
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| Practically the entire universe on the terrace of his flat at Bandra, Mumbai, using the garbage from the community or building at hand. Bharat Ratna!
Practical guides written by an amazing city farmer who grows practically the entire universe on the terrace of his flat at Bandra, Mumbai, using the garbage from the community or building at hand. Bharat Ratna! |
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Peter Matthiessen |
The Snow Leopard |
$28.00 $16.80 |
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| When Matthiessen went to Nepal to study the Himalayan blue sheep and, possibly, to glimpse the rare and beautiful snow leopard, he undertook his five-week trek as winter snows were sweeping into the high passes. This is a radiant and deeply moving account of a "true pilgrimage, a journey of the heart."
In the autumn of 1973, the writer Peter Matthiessen set out in the company of zoologist George Schaller on a hike that would take them 250 miles into the heart of the Himalayan region of Dolpo,... |
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Peter Tompkins |
The Secret Life of Plants |
$24.99 $14.99 |
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| A fascinating account of the physica, emotional and spiritual relations between plants and man. First published in 1973 this book continues to provide a wealth of information about the myriad ways in which plants speak to us, if only we would listen. Fascinating information about the ability of plants to respond to human emotions, to music, their ability to create and to communicate, their curative powers and their value as ecological sentinels. A must read book.
Reviews"Almost incredible. .... |
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Subhashini Sridhar |
Organic Vegetable Gardening |
$4.95 $2.97 |
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| First published in 2002, this popular little booklet has been revised, enlarged and reprinted. Organic Vegetable Gardening focuses on how to grow vegetables in your garden without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It gives information on composting techniques and brief descriptions of pests and diseases that veggies are susceptible to and how to control them. |
Take time each year for yourself, spend some days in silence, take very light natural and digestable foods and have the company of positive people.
