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I Soil health and the revolutionary potential of Conservation Agriculture i by David Montgomery reviews the soil degradation under conventional agriculture, which is appalling; and the potential for restoration of soil health, fertility and functions, which is immense. It may be surprising to see agriculture being held responsible for many of the perils that mankind has brought upon itself and the planet. Rethinking food and agriculture: new ways forward: edited by Amir and Laila Kassam, Duxford, Elsevier Woodhead series in food science, technology and nutrition, 2021, 441 pp., £165.00 (softback), ISBN 978-0-12-816410-5, ISBN 978-0-12-816411-2. [Extracted from the article] |
