Less work, more yield with Rich Soil

Gradually it appears that modern agricultural methods have their drawbacks. Monocultures, excessive use of fertilizers, plant protection products and weed killers, among other things, affect a healthy soil life, which is necessary for strong, healthy crops.

After four crop failures brought young American farmer Gabe Brown to the brink of bankruptcy, he switched to regenerative agriculture, with a focus on soil restoration and diversity.

In the book Rich Soil Brown tells how he made his business prosperous again, increased his profits and regained the joy of his work. Promoting microbial activity and increasing the carbon cycle in the soil is achieved, among other things, by cover crops and the integration of livestock. This not only improves the health of crops and livestock, but also restores the ecosystem.

Inspiring for Dutch farmers
Although the fluently written, easy-to-read book is 'professionally oriented' and written from the point of view of the situation in the United States, Dutch farmers can also be inspired by this method and translate it to their own needs.

Learn more
More information about Gabe Brown, videos with Gabe Brown and background information about the book can be found at www.rijksgrond.nl. A free preview copy is also available there.

#1 bestseller on Amazon
In the category Agricultural Science/Soil Science Rijke Grond receives 4,8 out of 5 stars from almost 1.000 reviews. Below are some of the reviews:

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"Rich Soil from Gabe Brown couldn't have come at a more opportune time. Farmers are seeing an increase in the cost of fertilizers and many other inputs they depend on. Gabe shares his whole story with us, of how he transitioned to a largely self-renewing and self-regulating (regenerative) agricultural system."

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"An absolute must for all farmers and entrepreneurs in the food sector, especially for those who want to anticipate future changes and prepare for them in time."

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"Restoring farmland productivity is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. In this landmark book, Gabe Brown explains step-by-step how farmers can transform barren soil into rich, healthy topsoil. He offers a far-reaching yet brilliantly simple blueprint for reversing global land degradation."

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"Rich Soil is the perfect title for Gabe Brown's new book. It's fitting because it chronicles the Brown family's journey toward something new: less work, more revenue. Thanks to their intelligence and perseverance, they have escaped the agricultural model that has failed economically and ecologically. What they have achieved stems from their realization that long-term success is only possible when all parts of the soil-plant-animal-wealth-human complex (what we call a farm) are embraced. The Browns understand that farming should be about fostering life. It has to be regenerative and profitable."