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India's farmer network is saving seeds from climate change

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Gears of Biz

Publication Date
2017-11-21

Every gardener knows that native weeds can be harder to kill than that one precious, exotic flower that seems ready to droop at the slightest affront. Yet few seem aware that the same principles apply to the foods we eat. Deep in the Himalayan foothills, farmers are putting this simple fact to good use by preserving indigenous varieties of wheat, corn and rice.

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https://www.greenbiz.com/article/indias-farmer-network-saving-seeds-climate-change