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The seed guardians of Peru trying to save the potato

From potatoes to quinoa, many of our favourite foods are at risk from threats like climate change and disease. The "seed guardians" of Peru's Potato Park are hoping to change that.
What seed-saving can teach us about the end of the world

What seed-saving can teach us about the end of the world

Interest in the ancient practice spiked during the pandemic. But as climate change bears down, why we save seeds may matter as much as the act of saving them.

Social Roots seed company wants to 'reseed the Lowcountry'
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Social Roots seed company wants to 'reseed the Lowcountry'

As climate change makes the Southeast’s growing conditions increasingly unpredictable, encouraging individuals to grow heirlooms and save their seeds presents an opportunity for crop resilience.
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How crowdsourcing seeds can help farmers adapt to climate change
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How crowdsourcing seeds can help farmers adapt to climate change

In Ethiopia and other developing nations, scientists are working with small-scale farmers on trials to see which seed varieties perform best in changing conditions. These initiatives are enabling farmers to make smarter crop choices in the face of rising temperatures, drought, and more extreme weather.
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