The FAO Guide for National Seed Policy Formulation is Now Available

The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture of FAO, at its Fourteenth Regular Session, presented the "Draft Guide for National Seed Policy Formulation". The Guide is intended for use by policymakers, national seed agencies, and public and private sector organizations, including national seed associations and farmers' organizations.

The importance of Community Seed Banks to implement Farmers' Rights

Farmers' Rights in relation to plant genetic resources for food and agriculture include the right of smallholder farmers to save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seed and other propagating material; participate in decision-making and protect traditional knowledge, innovation and practices relevant for the conservation and use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
 
Community seed banks are an important tool to implement Farmers' Rights.Through community seed banks smallholder farmers can save, exchange and sell seeds from their own cro
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