Seeds of Growth: Posilování komunitních semenných bank a udržitelného semenaření v Evropě (Erasmus+ KA210-ADU-1727BE52) Česká verze Analýzy kapacitních mezer projektu Seeds of Growth. Analýza mapuje současnou úroveň znalostí, vzdělávací priority a bariéry zapojení...
A survey of 140 seed savers, seed librarians and Community Seed Bank managers across Europe finds strong practical seed-saving skills alongside low confidence in governance, funding and seed-sharing law. The Seeds of Growth Capacity Gap Analysis is now on the Seed Knowledge Hub.
Capacity Gap Analysis for the Seeds of Growth project (140 responses) identifying learning needs for Community Seed Banks: strong practical interest but gaps in CSB governance, funding and legal confidence; recommends blended training and CSB Labs.
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What? Save the date for the upcoming online event: "Presentation of New seeds4organic Features & Stakeholder Panel Discussion" showcasing the new www.seeds4organic.eu features developed within the LiveSeeding project. The session will include a short overview of...
Description of the European Router Database: a free central platform letting suppliers manage organic PRM offers across EU national databases, with translations, APIs (12 live), and practical steps to register at www.seeds4organic.eu.
Practice abstract on SeedLinked: a multilingual, GDPR-compliant web and mobile platform for participatory on-farm variety evaluation, with recommendations for trial management, training and user feedback.
Non-destructive method to assess seed moisture using eRH in an airtight container with a hygrometer; ~30% eRH is optimal, >35% needs more drying. Faster and oil-content independent alternative to oven-drying.
Practice abstract with DIY hot water treatment protocols for sanitizing vegetable seeds: materials, step-by-step procedure, species-specific temps/times, caution for heat-sensitive seeds, and project contact/link.
Analysis of sustainability challenges for community seed banks (India, Kenya, Nepal, South Africa, Uganda) and five strategies to enhance viability: value addition, nature-positive agriculture, genebank partnerships, networking/digitalization, and low-cost seed-quality tech.
