Masanobu Fukuoka (natural farming)

Masanobu Fukuoka was a Japanese farmer and philosopher who developed the concept of natural farming, which emphasizes working with nature rather than controlling it. His approach minimizes human intervention, avoiding artificial fertilizers, pesticides, and tilling, by encouraging natural processes like soil regeneration and plant diversity. Fukuoka believed that farming could be sustainable, productive, and harmonious with the environment if farmers follow nature’s rhythms. His methods promote simplicity, resilience, and ecological balance, making farming more sustainable and less labor-intensive while producing healthy crops.