Tag: Soils

Why Soils Matter: An Interview with Dr Esther Ogunniyi

14 June, 2018 Interview Series

Soils are non-renewable resources which form the basis for healthy food production and its preservation is essential for food security – Dr Esther Ogunniyi. Esther tells Flora IP about …

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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.