Tag: Agroecology

An Interview with Dr. Julia Wright on the Importance of Agroecology

9 May, 2018 Interview Series

During the 2nd International Agroecology Symposium in Rome from 3 to 5 April 2018, the Food and Agriculture Director-General, Jose Graziano da Silva, concluded that agroecology can contribute to healthier …

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We can establish complementary seed systems by creatively introducing suitable conditions or standards to register and certify farmers’ seeds. Seed laws and policies must include provisions ensuring seeds are culturally adaptive to our environments and aligned with our food habits. They should also be climate adaptive and gender-sensitive, enabling both men and women to find joy in working with seeds. It is essential for Africans to take ownership and control over our means of food production—starting with the seeds.

Andrew Mushita.