Mysuru hosts festival celebrating indigenous seeds, conservators
The 'Desi Beejotsava' festival in Mysuru brought together farmers and conservationists to promote the preservation of indigenous seed varieties. Experts emphasized that native seeds are vital for food security, cultural heritage, and sustainable, cost-effective farming practices.
Why it matters
Promoting indigenous seeds is a critical component of biodiversity conservation and climate-resilient agriculture in India.
Stressing the need to protect native seed varieties, Karnataka Biodiversity Board chairman Vadnal Jagadish urged citizens to actively participate in biodiversity conservation and help preserve indigenous seeds for future generations.
The article provides a neutral account of the event and the perspectives shared by the participants.
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