Seed carriers

SEED CARRIERS is an initiative by the artist-run association Institut Plapamco and the network Let’s Liberate Seed Diversity!. Bridging the worlds of art, activism, and science, this audio-documentary series explores the possibilities of storytelling about seeds from a European perspective. In doing so, SEED CARRIERS addresses the accelerating decline of seed and agricultural diversity, which constitutes the foundation of all life. Tackling the lack of societal dialogue around seed politics, SEED CARRIERS aims to create a vibrant body of knowledge reflecting endeavours to protect, provision, and develop seed and crop diversity.

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Seeds As Time Capsules

Episode 1 “Seeds As Time Capsules” begins with a basic description of seeds. What are these fascinating living entities we call “seeds” capable of, and how are they kept?

This episode features perspectives from genbank scientist Boulos Chalhoub at the Swiss center for agricultural research Agroscope, small-scale farmer and seed keeper József Hegyesi (Magház), and seed policy expert Katherine Dolan (Arche Noah). Critically examining conservation strategies for seeds, their intertwined domestication histories, ancestral and newly established practices of commoning, and the human-plant relationships seed keepers engage with, SEED CARRIERS provides rich insights into the world of seeds, spanning both the so-called formal and informal sectors.

Enhancing visibility for the seed diversity movement, this project not only offers practical knowledge about seeds but also presents innovative ideas to catalyze transformative change.

The podcast

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SEED CARRIERS is a project by the Swiss-based association  Institut Plapamco and has been developed by Alexandra Baumgartner, Anna Froelicher, Kim Schelbert and Matthias Lorimer of the European Coordination Let’s Liberate Diversity. 

SEED CARRIERS has been supported by Pro Helvetia, Migros Kulturprozent, Mobiliar Jubiläumsstiftung and Corymbo Foundation.