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LiveseedWhy use organic seed?
In these two videos, farmers from different EU Member States explain in their own words why they use organic seed, and what their personal motivations are. The aim of the videos is to motivate more farmers to use organic seed and show to other stakeholders how important it is that organic seed is available for organic farmers.
100% organic means full credibility and trust, and starts with the seeds organic farmers use. Organic seeds, adapted and acclimatised to the soil and environment and resistant to pests and diseases, are the basis of organic production, reducing the level of inputs and risk of residues while increasing production and quality at lower costs, creating a closed system, and maintaining biodiversity. If all organic farmers and gardeners start to ask for organic seed, they motivate also other seed companies to invest in organic seed. Using only organic seeds bears potential for the organic sector to expand faster and better, increasing the transparency in the organic supply chain.
(For English subtitles, please click on the “CC” button in the right bottom menu displayed on the YouTube videos.)
The video is accessible under this link.
The video is accessible under this link.
Cross-visit
LIVESEED Cross-Visit France
This video illustrates the cross-visit from 4-7 June 2018 at Ubios Seed Station, Maisse, and in Yvonne, and explains the method and topic of organic seed production to share it with a broader audience.
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LIVESEED film – Strategies for the production of organic vegetable seeds
Watch what seed companies have to say about their strategies for organic vegetable seed production.
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LIVESEED animation movie – Organic plant breeding and its contribution to food production
Why does organic farming need organic seed? Discover this and more in our new animated video on organic plant breeding and its contribution to food production.
The video is accessible under this link.
