The One-Straw Revolution (French edition): An Introduction to Natural Farming by Masanobu Fukuoka

The One-Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoka is an essential work for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly practices. In this book, Fukuoka shares the reflections and events that led him to develop his method of natural farming. Unlike conventional agricultural practices, his method requires little work while preserving nature and maintaining yields comparable to more intensive methods.

Fukuoka criticizes the degeneration of the land and society caused by industrialization and the blind adoption of the Western development model in Japan. By rejecting this abandonment of agricultural traditions, he developed a unique approach: natural farming, based on simplicity, permanence, and a profound respect for nature.

This method is based on the absence of plowing, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. Fukuoka proves that it is possible to farm without disturbing the natural balance while achieving abundant harvests. The reader will discover that this approach goes far beyond agriculture: it touches on spirituality, physical and mental health, and the relationship between humans and nature.

The book is divided into several sections, each exploring a fundamental aspect of this agricultural philosophy. Fukuoka not only explains how he developed this method but also why he is convinced that it represents a stable and sustainable model for the future of agriculture and society.

He also connects natural farming to the healing of the earth and the purification of the human spirit, proposing a way of life where these two processes intertwine. For Fukuoka, the state of the land is intimately linked to that of our spirit. This book invites readers to rethink their relationship with food, health, and nature.

Through its depth and simplicity, The One-Straw Revolution has influenced thousands of people worldwide, whether they are amateur gardeners, farmers, or individuals seeking to live more sustainably. It is an invitation to reinvent our way of life and rediscover the importance of the earth and natural cycles.

Whether you are an advocate for ecology, a farmer looking for more environmentally friendly practices, or simply someone seeking meaning and simplicity, this book will offer you practical and spiritual tools to transform your approach to life and cultivation.

Product Features

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782844456243
• ISBN: 978-2-84445-624-3
• Publisher: Guy Trédaniel
• Publication Date: 07/04/2005
• Collection: Guy Trédaniel
• Number of Pages: 202
• Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 2 cm
• Weight: 210 g
• Language: French