Community Seed Banks play an important social, environmental and economical role in rural Niger.
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Testimonials: agroecological innovations in India
The following testimonials highlight how farmers from the CROPS4HD project have rediscovered the value of locally available materials. The results are visible in healthier crops, improved resilience to weather fluctuations, and noticeable gains in productivity. Together, these stories reflect a broader movement toward sustainable agriculture that is rooted in experimentation, traditional practices and self-sufficiency.
Inspiring Women Farmers in the Marketplace: Innovation in Red Gram Processing
In a village in Karnataka’s Dharwad District, India, a group of landless women has redefined rural entrepreneurship by transforming traditional food processing into a viable and sustainable business. The Shri Vinayaka Self-Help Group (SHG) began their journey with limited resources but a shared determination to improve their livelihoods.
Testimonial: The role of women in promoting agroecology and food security
The CROPS4HD project puts a strong focus on integrating the gender dimension into all its activities. In a testimonial collected in Chad’s Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Province, one farmer shares her perspectives on women’s essential role in promoting food security.
Success story: Poultry production of the Shangushangu Group (Tanzania)
Read about the Shangushangu Group and their success in poultry production, including success in terms of management, income generation and mindset transformation of fellow villagers on agroecological production approaches.
Community Seed Banks: Safeguarding farmer-managed seed systems for food security
Safeguarding farmer-managed seed systems is one of the key objectives of the CROPS4HD project. Discover how community seed banks can contribute to food security.
Chad: Second Edition of the Farmers’ Seed Fair
The second edition of the Farmers’ Seed Fair was held on December 12 and 13, 2023 in Koumra (Chad).
Collecting traditional varieties
Discover the process of collecting traditional varieties in India.
First seed fair in Chad: a way to bring the peasant seed system forward
The First Farmers’ Seed Fair was held on the 20th and 21th of December 2022 in Pala.
Links between gender and varietal selection: case study in Odisha
In September 2022, Bhittibhumi and FiBL led a Participatory Variety Selection exercise in Odisha, highlighting differences in trait preferences and varietal choices among male and female farmers. This exercise emphasized the importance of including both genders in discussions on seed variety preferences and agricultural practices.