strategy
Involving small farmers in the conservation of plant genetic resources
Description:
It is estimated that up to 90 percent of the planting material used by poor farmers is derived from seeds and germplasm that they have produced, selected and saved themselves. This means that small farmers play a crucial role in the preservation and management of plant genetic resources and biodiversity. Broader:
Strengthening farmer rightsConserving plant genetic resourcesIncreasing primary environmental care by farmersProviding incentives to farmers for biodiversity conservation Facilitated by:
Using agroecologyImproving farmers' knowledgeProviding incentives for sustainable use of natural resources by farmersInvolving local communities in the conservation of plant genetic resourcesLinking research centres and farmers groups on environmentally sound farming practices Subjects:
Resources → Resources Biosciences → Genetics
Plant Life → Plants
Agriculture, Fisheries → Farming
Conservation → Conservation
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
