In collaboration with YenKasa Africa, Tele-Bere and Ghana Federation of Forest and Farm Producers (GhaFFaP) have produced a radio program on URA Radio in Gurune (Ghana local language) titled “Protecting Indigenous Seeds for Sustainable Seed Systems.” The program explores the critical issue of preserving traditional farmer seeds, which are increasingly at risk of disappearing due to modern agricultural practices and climate challenges. Hosted by local experts, the program highlights the essential role of indigenous seeds in achieving food sovereignty and building resilient agricultural systems. It focuses on the role of GhaFFaP in protecting indigenous seeds, especially for smallholder forest and farm producers.
Guided by three main questions, the program delves into the following:
- What is the indigenous seed system?
Experts discuss the concept of indigenous seed systems and their significance for local farming communities. - What are the practical ways of protecting and preserving indigenous seeds?
The program explores various methods farmers and organizations use to safeguard these seeds for future generations. - Why is it essential to protect our indigenous seed system?
The discussion highlights the critical reasons for maintaining indigenous seed systems and their impact on food sovereignty, community resilience, and sustainable agriculture.
Indigenous seeds allow farmers to maintain autonomy over their agricultural practices, foster community resilience, and ensure future generations can continue to benefit from traditional knowledge and sustainable farming techniques.
Throughout the program, the speakers share insights into GhaFFaP’s efforts to collaborate with and empower local farmers to sustainably protect and preserve their indigenous seeds. These initiatives contribute to the long-term sustainability of agriculture in smallholder communities.
Listen to the Radio Programme (Language: Gurune)
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