SEED AND FOOD SECURITY

 

Launched in 1999, the programme arose out of a strong felt need in the region to see farmers secure and control appropriate seed of good quality, at the right time, in the right quantities in order to meet production needs of small scale farmers in a sustainable manner. The programme is rooted in the principle that seed security is the mother of food security. PELUM, therefore, builds capacities of its members, extension workers and communities in the region in various aspects of sustainable agriculture, and seed and food security through training, networking and information dissemination.

 

Since its inception, the programme has been training trainers in the region in various aspects of seed security. The programme has also contributed to advocacy and lobbying in biodiversity and ultimately helped communities save and bulk their own seed for food security. In September 1999, decisions were made on the content of a seed manual meant for community development workers. During the same meeting, the course outline for three sub-regional workshops was developed. The manual was published and continues to be relevant in supporting efforts aimed at promoting seed and food security in the region.

  

We also work closely with regional and international organic associations to promote organic agriculture to ensure long-term soil fertility and preservation of the environment among small scale farmers and the local communities in east, central and southern Africa. The seed programme has also contributed to advocacy and lobbying in biodiversity, helped communities save and bulk their seed for food security and spearheaded the establishment of seed saver networks in the region. PELUM has since published a seed security manual for community development workers arising from the work of over 100 development workers in the region. Outlining both traditional and current seed saving methods, the manual is meant for development workers operating with grassroot communities. The seed security programme has since been decentralised and now being implemented at the country levels. 

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