Benefits of seed saving: case study in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

The document is a presentation about seed saving and seed banking practices, particularly in the context of sustainable farming in Thailand. It explains the importance of saving seeds for preserving biodiversity, promoting self-sufficiency, and reducing dependence on commercial hybrid or GMO seeds. The presentation covers how to select, clean, dry, store, and test seeds for germination using low-cost, appropriate technologies. It emphasizes using local resources and traditional knowledge to ensure food security and support organic, community-based agriculture.

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Title Benefits of seed saving: case study in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Description The document is a presentation about seed saving and seed banking practices, particularly in the context of sustainable farming in Thailand. It explains the importance of saving seeds for preserving biodiversity, promoting self-sufficiency, and reducing dependence on commercial hybrid or GMO seeds. The presentation covers how to select, clean, dry, store, and test seeds for germination using low-cost, appropriate technologies. It emphasizes using local resources and traditional knowledge to ensure food security and support organic, community-based agriculture.
Agroecology Category
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Food security
  • Biodiversity
Contributing organisations ECHO Asia
Author ECHO Asia
Year 2018
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Thailand
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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