The Father of Organic Farming

An English botanist and an organic farming pioneer, Sir Albert Howard became a principal figure in the early organic movement. In the English-speaking world Howard viewed as the father of modern organic agriculture.  Howard worked in India as agricultural adviser and managed a government research farm. He observed and came to support traditional Indian farming practices over conventional agricultural science. He brought back to UK what he learned in India about agriculture and farming. He developed organic farming techniques, and spread his knowledge through the UK. He published many books about farming. An Agricultural Testament became one of his most famous works.

Sir Albert Howard is an important figure in today’s organic agriculture world. Every farmer knows and applies his principles into their own faming master piece.