Agriculture Quote by Allan Savory
“Almost all the knowledge required to produce more food than eroding soil is available today - we just need to use that knowledge within a holistic paradigm - managing agriculture holistically, forming the policies that undergird it holistically.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Holistic Management Conference, 2005
We have the scientific knowledge to increase food production without harming soil, but we must apply it through integrated policies and practices.
In simple terms: We can grow more food sustainably if we manage agriculture as a whole system.
Adopt holistic, policy‑driven farming.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government planning
- farm management
- education programs
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we align incentives for holistic farming?
- What policies best support sustainable yields?
Implementation is hindered by entrenched interests and fragmented governance.