Farmers’ seed systems are central to biodiversity, resilience, and food sovereignty. Yet, organisations and networks working in this space often face a common challenge: global and regional seed policy processes are numerous and resource-intensive, making it difficult for many actors to follow and engage consistently.
To address this, a group of organisations came together during the 2024 Let’s Liberate Diversity! Forum in Antibes and launched a new initiative: Strengthening International Farmers’ Seed Networks. The aim is to create a shared space of collaboration, where knowledge can circulate, experiences can be exchanged, and local initiatives can connect with global processes.
The initiative is co-led by the European Coordination Let’s Liberate Diversity! (EC-LLD), Oxfam Novib, IFOAM Seed Platform, Farmers’ Seed Network (China and Kenya), Seed Library Network, and Seeds4All, with contributions from SKI, AFSA, MASIPAG, and many others. Together, these actors are building an informal, inclusive process that continues to gain momentum.
Take Part in the Survey
As a first milestone, we are launching a global survey to map actors involved in farmers’ managed seed systems and cultivated biodiversity. By taking part, you will help make visible the diversity of initiatives across the world, highlight potential synergies, reduce duplication, and lay the foundation for a stronger global community of practice on farmers’ seeds.
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About the Survey
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Duration: 10–15 minutes
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Languages: English, French and Spanish
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Participation: Voluntary and anonymous, with the option to stay connected
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Questions cover profiles of actors, collaboration and policy engagement, knowledge exchange needs, and priorities for collective action.
The results will be compiled and shared with all contributors before the end of 2025, providing the basis for a work plan in 2026 to strengthen international cooperation around farmers’ seed systems.
We encourage you not only to fill in the survey but also to share it widely within your networks, helping to ensure that the diversity of voices and experiences in farmers’ seed systems is captured.
