“We are what we eat”. For centuries, farmers in Africa have skillfully selected their own seeds and planting materials through a system now dubbed the ‘informal sector’ or more ...

PELUM Zimbabwe, a network-based organisation that promotes agroecology, has committed to increasing efforts towards the protection of farmer-managed seed systems in the country. Speaking at a ...

These tips from Martha's head gardener will help you plan and order seeds for a beautiful flower garden. On Martha’s farm, one of the most exciting times of year is when seed catalogs arrive for the ...

Farmers from various parts of the country showcase various types of seeds during a seed fair in Gilgil organized by the Seed-Savers network. March 9, 2023. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] The ongoing ...

USDA launched an initiative called the Farmer Seed Liaison, aimed at reducing confusion for growers, plant breeders, and others involved in the complex seed system. This effort was outlined in ...

service and input provider is launching its own brand of seed and model for seed development and direct-to-farm distribution. The new F2F Genetics Network, which launches this week, allows farmer ...

There are currently six different kinds of native cereals that could be classified as community-run seed banks across Lumang. Most farmers turn to the market for seeds with the hope that it will give ...

Two decades ago, Christopher Obwalinga, a farmer in Atapar Village, Kapir Sub-county, Ngora District, never imagined a time when he would need to buy seeds from agro shops every season.

As sowing will be undertaken in SPSR Nellore district between mid-November and December, farmers have begun seed procurement for the rabi (October-April) season. Some, however, have raised serious ...

Sources said the Horticulture department supplied green chilli seeds to all 22 blocks of the district to be distributed in ...

Stardew Valley is finally rolling its latest update out to players on console and mobile, delivering with it a swathe of ...