Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog
Agrobiodiversity is crops, livestock, foodways, microbes, pollinators, wild relatives …
The BBC’s Dig In programme is asking people to apply for a “free Dig In pack, containing seeds for five easy-to-grow veg varieties, full instructions and stickers.” A nice enough idea, but why not take the opportunity of promoting some rare and endangered heirlooms? Not everyone is content with easy-to-grow…
LATER: News of another British planting material give-away just out…
The latest edition of IITA’s R4D Review has various articles on agrobiodiversity issues, including a roundup of the activities of the centre’s genebank and an interview with its manager, Dr Dominique Dumet.
The CGIAR takes time off from debating its future (or, whether it has a future) to pat itself on the back. Congratulations to all the award winners.