Back S. Kinjo and S. K. Homma
Center for Development of Kyusei Nature Farming, Mokich Okada Foundation, Ipeuna, SP, Brazil
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Abstract
Agriculture in Brazil faces severe problems as a result of intensive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides without consideration for adverse effects on soil productivity, and related ecological factors. Brazil, as well as many other countries, is looking for alternatives. This situation has encouraged the growth of Kyusei Nature Farming, and this report presents the results of Kyusei Nature Farming techniques with Effective Microorganisms (EM) on a variety of vegetable crops, tree crops, and flowers in several geographical regions of Brazil. Laboratory and field studies have been conducted to support the needs of both agricultural and environmental concerns, such as treatment of industrial residues, sewage and malodors, and disease problems associated with animal husbandry. Therefore, Kyusei Nature Farming with EM works toward the development of an agricultural system that can restore the original balance of nature and protect the environment.