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EU reform on seed marketing regulation from the perspective of organic breeders
LiveSeeding policy brief This policy brief, produced within the LiveSeeding project and published by FiBL-Europe (April 2024, adjusted September 2024), examines the proposed EU Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) marketing regulation from the perspective of organic...
Capacity Building on European Seed Policy and Legislation
DiverSeedPaths report (capacity-building recap of online training session on the proposed PRM regulation, 17–18 October 2024) This DiverSeedPaths capacity-building report (edited by Gabriele Maneo, ECLLD!) summarises an online training held 17–18 October 2024 by Fulya...
Protocol for Collaboration between the National Genebank and Community Seed Banks
ISSD Africa No. 2021-02 This protocol provides a generic framework to structure, monitor and evaluate collaboration between national genebanks and community seed banks (CSBs). Developed by CTDT, SSN, NARO-PGRC, WCDI-WUR and the Alliance with ISSD Africa, the document...
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.
MAGHÁZ – A COMMUNITY SEED NETWORK IN HUNGARY
Community Seed Bank Labs – Workshop funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ project Seeds of Growth (Project ID: KA210-ADU-1727BE52)
Overview of Magház, a Hungarian community seed network (est. 2012, NGO 2021) detailing hubs, seed saving (800+ varieties), seed swaps, education and projects (COEVOLVERS, Seeds of Change).
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.
IntercropVALUES and Leguminose at the EU Parliament
IntercropVALUES and Leguminosa to meet GREENS MEP next Wednesday 6th of May. To register online follow the link in this post.
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!
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