OPEN SOURCE SEED SYSTEM
Existing Seeds legal framework locally and internationally continue to prioritize complete ownership of seeds by individuals. This is done through... Read More
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We safeguard plant genetic materials through on-farm seed-saving, community seed-banks and field gene-banks for agro-biodiversity conservation. This practice ensures production of crops adapted to a certain environment.
Most importantly, we promote food and seed sovereignty. SSN-Kenya anchors its work on traditional science of plant breeding for easy understanding and uptake by all in the community.
Supporting Community Seed-banking
Our work began in 2009 with few small-scale farmers in Gilgil Sub-County with the aim of promoting and sensitizing farmers on the significance of conserving indigenous and non-GMO seeds. Over the years, the numbers have grown with farmers saving local seeds in their community seedbanks.
We use a multi-pronged and interdisciplinary approach that enables farmers to attain: Food security, food sovereignty and seed access. To achieve this our programs integrate various aspects in Ecology, seed legal framework, economic and Women Empowerment.
We Save Seeds
Let's Preserve Heirloom Seeds
We safeguard plant genetic materials through on-farm seed-saving, community seed-banks and field gene-banks for agro-biodiversity conservation. This practice ensures production of crops adapted to a certain environment.
Most importantly, we promote food and seed sovereignty. SSN-Kenya anchors its work on traditional science of plant breeding for easy understanding and uptake by all in the community.
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RENEWED HOPE IN FARMERS MANAGED SEED SYSTEM IN KENYA
The birth and growth of modern science in plant breeding over the years was seen as a ‘savior’ in solving... Read More
FERMENTATION IN SEED SAVING
Seed extraction in pulpy vegetables is unique and requires an extra effort. This category include; tomatoes, melons, pumpkins, cucumber, Courgettes,... Read More
The Hidden Treasure In Organic Fertilizer
Over the years, there have been drastic changes in agricultural production, processing and storage compared to ancient Agriculture. Agrarian Revolution... Read More
Agro-biodiversity On The Field Defies Army Worm
Kenyan field There is enough to harvest on 2000 m² field of Maina’s family despite shortage of rain and outbreak... Read More
Saving Soils through Portable Soil Testing
By Jason Farr, visiting intern from American University, Washington, DC Soil degradation is a major environmental challenge in Kenya and... Read More
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