Preserving Biodiversity Through Indigenous Farming Practices: Toward a Community- Owned Entrepreneurial Model of Seed Conservation
Keywords:
Seeds approach, Seeds Preservation, cooperative enterprises, biodiversity, women farmers, seed bank, rural economy, NavdanyaAbstract
This paper explores how indigenous seed practices are sparking fresh opportunities for rural enterprises that blend ecological knowledge, food independence, and local empowerment. It follows the path from saving traditional seeds to establishing community-managed seed banks and ventures. Women farmers are gaining back control of biodiversity, strengthening climate adaptability, and boosting local economies. Through methods like seed loans, cooperatives, seed tourism, and digital seed storage, efforts such as Navdanya are preserving agricultural diversity while turning it into lasting ways to earn a living. These grassroots efforts link old traditions with modern ideas, shaping a self-reliant system where indigenous seeds become a symbol of resistance and renewal in rural India.
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