Farmers are attempting to adapt crops to extreme weather conditions as climate change threatens global food security and threatens the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on agriculture.
Farmers are attempting to adapt crops to extreme weather conditions as climate change threatens global food security and threatens the livelihoods of millions of people who depend onto more drought-resistant crops, feed cows fodder that causes them to emit less methane, and adopt more sustainable practices.
"Initially, we believed nothing could come from this rocky land, but now we're successfully growing crops and preserving our seeds in a community seed bank." The Seed Bank initiative plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting indigenous seed diversity. It supports farmers and communities through various activities like seed fairs, where farmers ...Beatrice Mwangi is a dedicated farmer and community advocate whose journey with the Seed Bank Savers is reshaping agriculture in her region. She plays an essential role in safeguarding local seed diversity., representing a diversity of positions on every topic.
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