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By fostering a diverse habitat, natural predators like birds and spiders manage pest populations. Fukuoka believed that pesticide use creates a "vicious cycle" where new chemicals must be constantly developed for evolving pests.

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Weeds are seen as allies that prevent erosion, improve soil structure, and provide a habitat for beneficial insects. Fukuoka managed weeds by using straw mulch and temporary flooding rather than eradication. By fostering a diverse habitat, natural predators like

Fukuoka argued that plants naturally thrive without external inputs. Instead of adding fertilizer, he used a permanent ground cover of white clover and returned crop residues (like rice and barley straw) to the field to build fertility. By fostering a diverse habitat