The soil microbiome has an outsized impact on the phytochemical and nutrient content of agricultural crops. In practical terms, we perceive this through flavor and aroma. One study on Italian wheat varieties demonstrated a significant difference in bread flavor profiles when

"Political action and a change of legislation is urgently needed to stop these patents and protect Europe’s food sovereignty" No patents on seeds! bioecoactual.com/en/2023/12/04/…

Our #HSLSeedList2024 launches on Dec 8! If you've already received a printed copy, u can place your order on Dec 8 when the List goes live. While you wait, here's another List special: a pea grown on the #Llanover Estate in Wales from seeds brought by a German prisoner of war.

This deserves a repost for the benefit of the x-algorithm. However, I am guessing that mr. Gates in addition to profiting from this also might be a eco-modernist with some genuine beliefs that he helps the world.

People who own landscapes make change at landscape pace. A poem about how farmers can save the world!

No agreement was found today at the Minister's meeting on New GMOs/NGTs/new gene editing techniques (etc!) Here's what happened with the vote ,and what's likely to come next. article by Natasha Foote arc2020.eu/ministers-fail…

Natasha Foote Green Party Ireland, Cork Greens, Social Democrats, The Irish Times , Irish Independent , The Southern Star TalamhBeo, All-Ireland Pollinator Plan , Ireland's Seed Sovereignty Clough Ecovillage Ireland voted Yes in the EU to removing GMO labels for food, removing tests of new GMO crops etc. Should we not be better?

Our Cool Beans Collection of jumpers & hoodies is the warmest way to show your support for seed sovereignty.  Available from Teemill, who uphold the highest standards of production, each sale supports our efforts to (re)grow a better food system. thegaiafoundation.teemill.com/collection/new

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Looking for Christmas gift ideas that don't cost the earth? Our Northern Seed Sovereignty coordinator, Catherine, has shared her step-by-step guide to building a seedarium: a portable cabinet for storing and displaying your most precious bundles of life. 🪚🫘🔻 seedsovereignty.info/building-a-see…

FFN are hiring a Programmes Officer! We are looking for a driven, organised & positive person to join our small but ambitious team! More info & how to apply: bit.ly/FFNJobHire. Application deadline 14th Jan. Pls share far & wide to help us find the right person for the job!

📣Check out the new varieties of seeds in our 2024 Seed Catalogue including Wautoma Cucumber & Tibet Apple Tomato 🌱🍅 🎅Seed packets make for great Christmas stocking fillers 🎁🌱 Shop for Seed ➡️ tinyurl.com/3sk7uffk Shop for Seed Gift Sets ➡️ tinyurl.com/kf8njvdj

What's even better than saving your own #seeds? Sharing them! We've got a full list of UK #seedswaps for 2024, organised by our friends and supporters. Head to 👉 gardenorganic.org.uk/what-we-do/hsl… to find one near you. What will you be swapping this year?

🔥 Some Like It Hot! 🔥 🔥 Rocoto Chilli Pepper is a searing hot chilli, resembling an apple or pear in shape. 🔥 These little chilies pack a punch at 50,000 SHU of Scoville heat! 🌶️ Find Rocoto in our 2024 Seed Catalogue🌶️ ➡️tinyurl.com/3sk7uffk #growyourown

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Across Summer 2023, I had the opportunity to meet some amazing and inspirational people working on seed banks all across Ireland. This crucial work is now allowing for cutting edge research. Seeding Ireland’s future biodiversity siliconrepublic.com/innovation/see… via Silicon Republic 🧵1/4

Huge thanks to everyone for being so generous with their time and allowing me to visit the different facilities.🙏 Irish Seed Savers Jeremy Turkington @hometree__ Ireland's Seed Sovereignty Teagasc Cathal Mc Cabe UCD Science Sonia Negrao Trinity College Botanic Garden Colin Kelleher Silicon Republic 🧵2/4

As part of this project I conducted 11 different interviews, so this article could only capture a fraction of the content. I will be releasing a multi-part podcast series in late Spring/early Summer telling this story in much more detail. (All going to plan 😀) 📻🎙️🌱🌳🌻🧵3/4

A selection of pictures captured along the way... 📷 🧵4/4

Don’t panic. Shop organic. Still time to buy a gift certificate or a course on the website brownenvelopeseeds.ie/collections/vi… or if you’re close by the seed bank will be open from 2-5 for seeds and gift boxes. P81HP71