Seed sovereignty advocacy is a movement dedicated to ensuring that farmers retain control over their seeds, challenging the dominance of corporate-owned seed patents and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It emphasizes the preservation and exchange of local, non-GMO, and heirloom seeds, fostering biodiversity and food security. By supporting seed-saving practices, communities maintain their independence from large agribusinesses that often limit access to seeds and increase costs. Seed sovereignty also encourages the cultivation of resilient crop varieties that are adapted to local conditions. This advocacy strengthens agricultural systems by ensuring that communities have the freedom to grow, exchange, and preserve seeds for future generations, enhancing food sovereignty and sustainability.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy
Title : Cultivating green wisdom: Urban horticulture techniques for home vegetable cultivation in small spaces for older adults
Consuelo Lima Navarro de Andrade, State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Brazil
Title : Teaching food and nutrition security as a critical concern in higher education capstone
Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
Title : End-to-end agro-food technologies based on raw materials bred in Saratov
Sadygova Madina Karipullovna, Vavilov University, Russian Federation