Open-pollinated & Agro-ecological Vegetable Seed Production

This document highlights the importance of open-pollinated vegetable (OPV) seed production and agroecological farming for small-scale farmers. It promotes seed saving as a way to build resilience, reduce dependency, and preserve biodiversity. Farmers are trained in simple, low-cost methods for seed selection, cultivation, and storage. Agroecological techniques like composting, green manures, and natural pest control are encouraged to improve soil health and sustainability. The guide also introduces nutritious, underutilized crops to enhance local diets and food security

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Title Open-pollinated & Agro-ecological Vegetable Seed Production
Description This document highlights the importance of open-pollinated vegetable (OPV) seed production and agroecological farming for small-scale farmers. It promotes seed saving as a way to build resilience, reduce dependency, and preserve biodiversity. Farmers are trained in simple, low-cost methods for seed selection, cultivation, and storage. Agroecological techniques like composting, green manures, and natural pest control are encouraged to improve soil health and sustainability. The guide also introduces nutritious, underutilized crops to enhance local diets and food security
Agroecology Category
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
Agroecology Keyword
  • Compost
  • Biomass
  • Crop rotation
  • Green manure
  • Soil fertility
  • Cash crop
  • Nutrient
  • Biodiversity
  • Vulnerability
Contributing organisations GRET
Author GRET
Year 2018
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Mekong Region
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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