The LiveSeeding program has come to an end. Here we present a summary of their work and all the resources they’ve created for seed communities.
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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...
EU LiveSeeding Webinar 13 & 14 May 2026
Join the LiveSeeding and Red de Municipios por la Agroecología for a webinar on business models for development.
EU reform on seed marketing regulation from the perspective of organic breeders
LiveSeeding/FiBL-Europe policy brief (Apr 2024, adj. Sep 2024) on the EU PRM reform: protect OV and OHM, favour adapted DUS/VSCU under organic conditions, avoid mandatory VSCU for vegetables/fruits, ban patents/NGTs, and involve organic stakeholders.
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 sanitation 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.
Governance and Financing Models for Organic Plant Breeding in Europe
A two-part webinar on the topic of Governance and Financing Models for Organic Plant Breeding in Europe will be held within the Liveseeding project in March. When? 10 March 2026 | 9h30–13h00 CET 11 March 2026 | 9h30–12h30 CET What to expect? • Governance and financing...
Joint InnOBreed and Liveseeding survey
What are the LiveSeeding and InnOBreed projects? The LIVESEEDING project aims to foster the growth of the organic sector and transition towards more sustainable local food systems by delivering high quality organic seed of diverse cultivars adjusted to organic farming...
