Involving small farmers in the conservation of plant genetic resources

It is estimated that up to 90 percent of the planting material used by poor farmers is derived from seeds and germplasm that they have produced, selected and saved themselves. This means that small farmers play a crucial role in the preservation and management of plant genetic resources and biodiversity.

1. Strengthening farmer rights
2. Providing incentives to farmers for biodiversity conservation
3. Increasing primary environmental care by farmers
4. Conserving plant genetic resources

1. Strengthening role of farmers
2. Promoting joint farmer and environmentalist activities

1. Using agroecology
2. Providing incentives for sustainable use of natural resources by farmers
3. Linking research centres and farmers groups on environmentally sound farming practices
4. Involving local communities in the conservation of plant genetic resources
5. Improving farmers' knowledge

1. Lack of farmer involvement in the conservation of plant genetic resources