Back Z. Altaf1, T. Hussain, M. Anwar-Haq and T.I. Ali2
Establishment Division, Govt. of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan1 and
Nature Farming Research Center, Department of Soil Science, University
of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan2
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Abstract
Although we may feel a certain satisfaction at meeting the nutritional
needs of many millions, we cannot overlook the challenges posed by high-input
agriculture. We do have an obligation, as concerned citizens, to develop
additional solutions that can contribute to the elimination of the disgraceful
food insecurity still experienced by about 90 million people in the world
today. Pakistan is a good example of social consciousness of the green
revolution. Although it was benign in intent, the green revolution evolved
into a massive social experiment in which safety nets for many social groups
and for many women were full of holes and our understanding of the holistic
character of nature was revealed to be far from complete. Nature Farming
with EM-Technology was introduced in Pakistan as an alternative to restore
the dameged soil and ecology. Eight years, successful experimentation in
agro-environments sector and practical innovation of EM Fermenter (Bio-fertilization)
and EM-Generator (biological treatment of sodic water) have emerged as
elements of change in the paradigm shift being experienced by thousands
of resource poor farmers of this country.