The UBBSLA completed the training activities, part of the SEEDGUARD curriculum. On 9th of June a visit to a seed production facility in Dobrudja valley (Northern part of the Bulgarian region) was organized with the participation of local seed producers, heir loom seekers, vegetable growers and agricultural experts. They were introduced with the seed production and the process in-situ, the way of seeds collection, storage, documentation as well as management and operation.
The participants met with local producers and discussed the way the seeds are collected, stored and maintained according to the climate conditions in this part of the country. The application of the Croatian experience in the seed banks operation was discussed within the project concept. The opportunities for closer collaboration through involvement of other volunteers in the local CSC were highlighted as well.
In the following weeks “Guardians of the Seeds” camp is foreseen to take part as open –air actions for cultivation, better preservation and conservation of seasonable varieties thus securing the agro-biodiversity in the region.
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