In Niger, climate change and economic factors are affecting the living conditions of agricultural producers. Distorted by the promise of better yields, many Nigerien producers have abandoned their farming practices and peasant varieties to adopt new and sometimes...

Small-scale farmers, particularly women, face challenges that affect their seed sovereignty such as lack of access to quality seed, the influx of fake seeds in the markets, and increasing pressure from multinational corporations. With all these challenges it is difficult...

Organic farmers need cultivars well adapted to a range of different soils and agroecological conditions, capable of competing with weeds, with good tolerance to disease and pests, as well as offering unique qualities valued by consumers. However, it...

The Seeds of Hope project improves climate change resilience, food security and sovereignty and autonomy of small farmer communities in North India. It relies on the recognition of women’s traditional knowledge. The project is led in partnership with...

Family farmers in the Paraná region of Brazil are conserving local and traditional seeds and promoting diversification of varieties. Access and use of these seeds creates autonomy, food sovereignty and sustainable livelihoods. The government's PAA program is playing...