Tag: Seeds

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Seeds of the people: how communities are protecting the future of food The pandemic has galvanised a new movement of growers and seed-savers: could this be the start of a fresh era of seed diversity? Agriculture Environment Food Lifestyle Society Wellbeing
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Reviving indigenous seeds in Zimbabwe After modern strains fail to thrive amid drought, a growing number of African farmers are looking to the resilient seeds of the continent's ... Agriculture World
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Save seed banks, save the world Seed banks provide a treasure trove of genetic diversity. The challenge, say scientists, is bringing together existing banks and ensuring th... Agriculture Conservation Environment Technology
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‘Open-source’ seed released to nurture patent-free food A new initiative will help farmers overcome intellectual property law restrictions on quality seeds Agriculture Food Innovation Justice Society Sustainable Development
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Sharing the seeds of Britain’s cooking cultures A Dorset-based entrepreneur is tantalising the nation’s taste buds with an offering of ‘British ethnic’ seeds inspired by immigrant cooking ... Agriculture

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