Nibbles – Page 472 – Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog

July 24, 2007July 24, 2007

Animal genetic resources

Big report: Legal aspects of exchange, use and conservation of farm animal genetic resources.

Low sugar watermelon

USDA boffins breed watermelon for diabetics.

July 22, 2007July 23, 2007

It’s hot!

Quick roundup of the diversity of Italian summer drinks.

July 22, 2007July 22, 2007

Southern cooking

“A shared love of okra can unite us.” Col. Sanders unavailable for comment.

July 22, 2007July 22, 2007

Ibadan a model of Urban Agriculture

Ibadan in Nigeria is a model of urban agriculture.

1. Three Sisters rematriated to historical Cherokee Nation.
2. Native grains returning to Indigenous land in Australia too.
3. May need to bring back agricultural practices too, like in Peru.
4. Meanwhile, in India, farmers are trying to grow apples in new places. Go figure.
5. Anyway, seems like the IFOAM Seeds Platform might be able to help.
6. And genebanks too of course, like the Millennium Seed Bank.
7. As part of a comprehensive conservation systems, goes without saying, like in China.
8. Which also include climate-proof protected areas.
9. It worked for soybeans, after all.
10. Well, for now anyway…
Published on June 17, 2025