A river or stream is a cycle of energy from sun to plants to insects to fish. It is a continuum broken only by humans.
Aldo LeopoldRead
If we are bold in our thinking, courageous in accepting new ideas, and willing to work with instead of against our land, we shall find in conservation farming an avenue to the greatest food production the world has ever known - not only for the war, but for the peace that is to follow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of innovative thinking and collaboration in achieving sustainable agriculture.
Hugh Hammond Bennett advocates for a bold and courageous approach to farming that embraces new ideas and methodologies. He suggests that by working harmoniously with the land through conservation farming, we can achieve unprecedented food production, which is essential not just during times of conflict but also in fostering peace after it.
Themes
ConservationFarmingFood ProductionInnovationCollaboration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at an agricultural conference to inspire new farming techniques among farmers.
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