Kalese, Author at Ecogerm Farmers

A Decade-Long Partnership to Supply Seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Introduction Ecogerm Farmers is thrilled to announce our prestigious 10-year contract with the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food to supply seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world’s foremost repository for safeguarding crop diversity. This landmark agreement underscores our unwavering commitment to preserving Cameroon’s rich plant genetic biodiversity and contributing to global […]

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Safeguarding Cameroon’s Plant Genetic Biodiversity through the BOLD Project

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Introduction Ecogerm Farmers is proud to play a pivotal role in the Biodiversity for Opportunities, Livelihoods, and Development (BOLD) Project, a global initiative aimed at preserving the world’s plant genetic resources for future generations. As part of this transformative effort, we have secured a landmark 10-year contract with the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and

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The Biodiversity for Opportunities, Livelihoods and Development (BOLD) Project

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BOLD (Biodiversity for Opportunities, Livelihoods and Development) is a 10-year project to strengthen food and nutrition security worldwide by supporting the conservation and use of crop diversity. Funded by the Government of Norway and launched in 2021, it builds on the work and achievements of the decade-long Crop Trust-led Crop Wild Relatives Project, also funded by

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The Importance of Landrace Conservation in Cameroon

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What is Landrace conservation? Landrace conservation refers to the preservation of traditional crop varieties that have been cultivated by farmers for generations. In Cameroon, landrace conservation is critical for ensuring food security, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting sustainable agriculture. Cameroon is home to a diverse range of landraces, including grains, fruits, and vegetables, which have

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Regeneration and Safety Duplication of Crop Diversity for Conservation at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

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Cameroon is endowed with a very rich biodiversity and this is explained by its geographical location near the equator and in the heart of Africa, rich volcanic soils in the south and a good watershed, which accounts for good drainage systems. After Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Madagascar, Cameroon comes 4th in biodiversity

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What is a landrace?

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What is a landrace? The term “landrace” refers to a traditional plant variety that has been grown by farmers for many years, frequently in a particular area or locale. These crops have genetic characteristics that make them especially well-suited to survive in their particular ecosystem because they have been naturally developed to the specific environmental

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