Regenerating Agriculture: An Alternative Strategy for Growth

by Jules Pretty

For the past 50 years, the main goal of agriculture has been to increase production at any price, using high amounts of fertilizers and pesticides and intensive industrial methods. This has caused damage to the environment and widespread rural depopulation. This study shows that there is a viable alternative - a form of agriculture which conserves resources, maintains rural employment and minimizes the external costs, without loss of productivity. Using case studies from industrialized and developing countries, the author describes the new technical, institutional and policy options available.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Jules Pretty OBE

Reviews

[Huong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Covers the most important topics in regenerative agriculture written in layperson terms. A rich body of regenerative agriculture examples is included at the end.