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Why Open Source Seed Systems

March 19, 2017
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“According to the FAO (The State of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture), conservation of species in gene banks has made considerable progress. A number of global initiatives exist that focus on safeguarding diversity, such as the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership. Other initiatives like “Access to seed index” aim to bridge the gap between the world’s leading seed companies and the smallholder farmer. Nevertheless, limited progress is being made to develop or strengthen on-farm seed systems that are based on smallholders’ needs and capacities.”

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Bridging the gap between the world’s leading seed companies and the smallholder farmer

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