[.uk] From the Soil Up (ISBN 0911311637)

Book Description:
The farmers role is to conduct the symphony of plants and soil. In this book, learn how to coax the most out of your plants by providing the best soil and removing all yield-limiting factors. Schriefer is best known for his "systems" approach to tillage and soil fertility, which is detailed here. Managing soil aeration, water, and residue decay are covered, as well as ridge planting systems, guidelines for cultivating row crops, and managing soil fertility. Develop your own soil fertility system for long-term productivity.

A fresh and sincere approach to agriculture:
This book offers a good, systematic approach for farmers, that allows you to understand what constitues a "good" and fertile soil for growing crops. I myself am just a free- time gardener, and although the book is mostly about large operations of tens or hundreds of acres, there`s still a lot of info here that I can use on my own small plot. Schriefer`s attitude is perhaps the best thing in this book. He seems to be genuinely concerned about the decline of farming and farmland. The book is not about organic farming, however, so there`s a lot of info on using artificial fertilizers.