Farmer seed systems - A Critical Contribution to Food Sovereignty and Farmers' Rights
Based on the experiences of SeedChange partners in 11 countries, this document outlines the importance of farmer-led solutions including the conservation of traditional varieties, the participatory development of new varieties through selection and breeding, and ways to support farmers exchanging and selling their seeds. SeedChange advocates for greater support and recognition of farmers’ seed systems in order to strengthen seed security, food sovereignty and farmers’ rights.
Topic(s)
Sustaining local crop diversity, Policy for sustainable use
Subject area(s)
Policy development, Strengthening seed systems
Subject category(ies)
Farmers' Rights, Participatory plant breeding, Raising awareness of local crop diversity value, Strategies and action plans, Seed policy, Seed quality assurance
Publisher
SeedChange
Publication date
2020
DOI
Resource type
Case study
Resource format
PDF
Primary geographic focus
Global
Open access
Yes