Kenya’s Seed Bank Safeguarding Local Crops Amid Climate Challenges
Kenyan farmers call for abolishment of seed distribution law to boost food security amid climate crisis. Gladys kanegene, a smallholder farmer from kirinyaga county in kenya,. For decades, it has collaborated with researchers studying crop genetics and others working to develop improved varieties. But as the climate crisis worsens food insecurity, the. Several activities are conducted by seed banks to support farmers and communities in preserving and promoting indigenous seed diversity, such as seed fairs,.
Makokha says one of the advantages of seed banks is that they enable farmers to. Icarda's support of community seed banks in kenya and india helps to preserve agrobiodiversity and safeguard robust seeds for climate resilience.
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