Chapter - 4
The principles of Ecological Agriculture
If we understand the problem with chemical agriculture,
we soon realize that there is no potion but to find an alternative
method of agriculture. This method should have the following
criteria:
- not disturb the natural environment
- ensure as much or more productivity as chemical agriculture
- ensure sustainability
- less dependent on external inputs
As the alternative, we introduce ecological agriculture
which is based on the ecological system of the natural forest.
As we have seen the natural forest shows us the ideal system
for bio-mass production, stability, soil conservation, etc.
and we can identify the principles of ecological agriculture
from it .
In this chapter we explore:
The principles of ecological agriculture -
4.1 Diversity
4.2 Living soil
4.3 Recycling
4.4 Multi-story structure
how these problems are created
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