Farming Matters - Revaluing traditional plants - Issue n°32.2

This issue of Farming Matters looks at the growing number of initiatives worldwide that aim to harness the potential of traditional plants. Cultivating traditional plants builds resilience and nutrition, strengthens cultural practices and enhances food sovereignty. From the experiences presented here we learn that for the successful revival of traditional plants, farmers’ knowledge on agricultural biodiversity, nutrition and culture must also be valued and protected. And this works best through a holistic approach €“ from field to fork to politics.

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Title Farming Matters - Revaluing traditional plants - Issue n°32.2
Description This issue of Farming Matters looks at the growing number of initiatives worldwide that aim to harness the potential of traditional plants. Cultivating traditional plants builds resilience and nutrition, strengthens cultural practices and enhances food sovereignty. From the experiences presented here we learn that for the successful revival of traditional plants, farmers’ knowledge on agricultural biodiversity, nutrition and culture must also be valued and protected. And this works best through a holistic approach €“ from field to fork to politics.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Seed management
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Collaboration
  • Equity
  • Knowledge and values
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    Author Farming Matters is published by ILEIA, the centre for learning on sustainable agriculture. ILEIA is a member of the AgriCultures Network, a global network of organisations that shares knowledge on agroecology and family farming.www.farmingmatters.org
    Year 2016
    Type of document
    Language English
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    Country Global
    Administrative Level 1
    Administrative Level 2
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