931) Farmers’ Crop Varieties and Farmers’ Rights: Challenges in taxonomy and law

Over the last 50 years there has been a growing appreciation of the important role that farmers play in the development and conservation of crop genetic diversity, and the contribution of that diversity to agro-ecosystem resilience and food security. This book examines policies that aim to increase the...

Subject: Recognition schemes for farmers

Regions: Global; Asia; Africa; North America; Latin America and the Caribbean

Publication year: 2016

932) Key descriptors for fonio millets

The key descriptors for fonio millets consist of an initial minimum set of characterization and evaluation descriptors for Digitaria exilis Stapf and Digitaria iburua Stapf of the family Poaceae. This strategic set aims at facilitating access to and utilization of these species, and it does not exclude...

Subject: Grains/Cereals/Pulses/Root crops/Fruits

Regions: Global

Publication year: 2023

933) Facilitator’s manual: Field schools for the production of quality potato seeds

Subject: Training, Capacity Development

Regions: Latin America and the Caribbean

Publication year: 2016

934) Seed Thoughts From Navdanya: Dr. Salvatore Ceccarelli

From Navdanya Farm, Dr Salvatore Ceccarelli talks about the important role of women in Seed Saving.

Subject: Crop diversity

Regions: Global

Publication year: 2016

935) Guide on incentives for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems

Increased investment in agriculture and food systems—from both the private and public sectors—is critical to enhance food security and nutrition, reduce poverty, and adapt to climate change. To generate sustainable benefits, this investment must be responsible. What role should investment incentives...

Subject: Seed system

Regions: Global

Publication year: 2021