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Celebrating the “Abu Saunf Community Gene Bank” in Sirohi: A Groundbreaking Model for Fennel Biodiversity Conservation
(from the LinkedIn post of Dr Bhagirath Choudhary) Imagine walking through a lush fennel field in Kachholi village, Sirohi district of...
Arnab Gupta
Jan 133 min read
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South Sudan Takes a New Stride Towards Development of First-Ever Seed Policy
Author : KOK, Majok Ayuen – Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology, Bor, South Sudan, Email:...
Arnab Gupta
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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Building Resilient Seed Systems: Reflections from a Participatory Crop Improvement Training in Addis Ababa
In our world where climate change continues to upend traditional agricultural systems, a team of dedicated researchers, farming sector...
Arnab Gupta
Sep 24, 20245 min read
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Innovation Profile Published: Improved access to diversified seed systems for farmers
Joy Mugisha (Sheema, Uganda) in her diversity bean garden of 72 different varieties. Joy is a champion farmer seed saver and producer,...
Arnab Gupta
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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New Brief Published: Building an enabling framework to promote community seed banks
Authors Ronnie Vernooy [corresponding author], Bioversity International, Wageningen, the Netherlands, r.vernooy@cgiar.org Arnab Gupta,...
Arnab Gupta
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Transforming Uganda's Seed Sector with Digital Tracking and Tracing
The seed sector is the foundation of any food system. Quality seeds ensures quality harvests and stable food supply. But seed quality...
Arnab Gupta
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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Building Peace Through Resilient Seed Systems
The Potential of Community Seedbanks in Protracted Crises Introduction Protracted crises driven by conflict, climate shocks, economic...
Arnab Gupta
Jul 28, 202310 min read
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The Ten Principles of Good Seed Aid: A Guide for Practitioners
ISSD AFRICA; Seed System; MERCY CORPS (Watch the video) Seed aid is a crucial part of disaster response, helping farmers quickly restart...
Arnab Gupta
Jul 5, 20233 min read
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REFRESHER TRAINING ON COMMUNITY SEED BANKING
Facilitators: Abishkar Subedi (WUR-WCDI), Arnab Gupta (WUR-WCDI), Ronnie Vernooy (Alliance) Participants: 17 trainees of the TMT+ Seeds...
Arnab Gupta
Jul 4, 20237 min read
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Seed Systems in Fragile States: Challenges, Opportunities and Peacebuilding Implications
Arnab Gupta Fragile states are countries that face instability, violence, conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises. They often...
Arnab Gupta
Jun 13, 20235 min read
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Call to action: Priorities and partnerships for a robust, inclusive, sustainable and resilient seed
This brief is the outcome of the first South Sudan Seed Hub event organised by the University of Juba, at their campus 8-12 September...
Arnab Gupta
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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Ten pathways towards a robust, inclusive, sustainable and resilient seed sector in South Sudan
Authors: Gerrit-Jan van Uffelen, Abishkar Subedi, Tony Ngalamu, Marja Thijssen, Salah Jubarah, Victor Silvano Bennet, Kate Longley, ...
Arnab Gupta
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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