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LiveSeeding seeds4organic stakeholder meeting
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...
European Router Database: centralised platform for suppliers of organic plant reproductive material (PRM)
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 NO.4 Enhancing Organic Variety Development with SeedLinked: A Collaborative Digital Approach
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.
PRACTICE ABSTRACT NO.3 Simple, non-destructive measurement of equilibrium Relative Humidity to evaluate seed moisture levels using a hygrometer
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 NO.5 DIY Hot water treatment for sanitazion of vegetable seeds
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.
Promising Strategies to Enhance the Sustainability of Community Seed Banks
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.
LiveSeeding Summer School 2026 – Register now!
LiveSeeding Summer School 2026 will take place over 5 days in July in València. It’s a great opportunity for people studying or working in seed diversity. Pre-registration is open until the 8th of May – sign up now!
Biological Farming Association Elkana Community Seed Bank and Seed Library – Elkana’s Experience, Georgia.
Community Seed Bank Labs – Workshop funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ project Seeds of Growth (Project ID: KA210-ADU-1727BE52)
Elkana presents its Seed Ark farm, Community Seed Bank and Seed Libraries in Georgia, detailing seed multiplication, annual renewal and farmer seed‑share practices to conserve landraces and support agrobiodiversity, livelihoods and local seed systems.
Community Seed Banks in Practice: Origins, Purpose and Community Biodiversity Management
Community Seed Bank Labs – Workshop funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ project Seeds of Growth (Project ID: KA210-ADU-1727BE52)
Overview of Community Seed Banks: origins, core functions, activities, differences with seed libraries, and the Seeds of Growth aim to strengthen seed-saving and CSBs across Europe.
