In Zimbabwe, community seed banks are reviving indigenous crops

Zimbabwean farmers in Chipinge are reviving drought-resistant traditional crops through an FAO-backed community seed bank, helping them cope with worsening climate variability. The initiative, rooted in indigenous knowledge, is strengthening food security and offering a safety net against future droughts and floods.

In Zimbabwe, community seed banks are reviving indigenous crops
Zimbabwean farmers in Chipinge are reviving drought-resistant traditional crops through an FAO-backed community seed bank, helping them cope with worsening climate variability. The initiative, rooted in indigenous knowledge, is strengthening food security and offering a safety net against future droughts and floods.