LiveSeeding publication on seed quality: The Practical Guide for Drying and Storing Vegetable Seeds in Organic Small-Scale and On-Farm Seed Production
LiveSeeding publication on seed quality: The Practical Guide for Drying and Storing Vegetable Seeds in Organic Small-Scale and On-Farm Seed Production
The Practical Guide for drying and storing vegetable seeds in organic small-scale and on-farm seed production is now available online in French and English.
The document delves into crucial topics such as scope, definitions, rules for conservation organizations, and the exchange of Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) between farmers. Additionally, it discusses conservation varieties, Organic and Heirloom Material ((O)HM), obligations of professional operators, and governance. While not exhaustive, we believe it offers a valuable overview of the EP’s stance on these critical matters.
The European Parliament confirmed its support for the deregulation of patented GMOs/NGTs, and opened the door to their dissemination without any traceability through the regulation on seeds marketing
Vote on EU seed law: Industry attack on diversity largely defeated EU Parliament votes in favour of farmers’ right to seeds – but fails to strengthen the preservation of local and traditional varieties
Which policies affect the conservation, exchange, and use of seeds? Dig deeper into the political goals of the European Green Deal, European legislation on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, means to combat biopiracy, rules on plant health and seed...
We are excited to announce the official launch of the DiverSeedPaths – Seeds and Migrant project! Our journey towards cultivating resilient and inclusive communities through the lens of agricultural biodiversity and seed co-evolution is about to begin.
Liveseeding hosted a 3h webinar entitled "Hot Water Treatments to Sanitize Vegetable Seeds" on Tuesday, March 26th, co-organised by Bingenheimer Saatgut AG (DE), the French Organic Food and Farming Institute (ITAB, FR) and the European Coordination Let's Liberate...
Organized by the European Coordination Let’s Liberate Diversity! (EC-LLD), the 12th Edition of the LLD! Forum event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to promote the dynamic management of agricultural biodiversity.