Mysuru Festival Honors Seed Keepers
The Traditional Seed Conservator Award–2026 was presented to six farmers for their contributions to preserving indigenous seeds, maintaining community seed banks, reviving rare crop varieties, and creating awareness among farming communities
Mysuru recently hosted a vibrant festival dedicated to celebrating indigenous seeds and the individuals who conserve them. The event recognized the crucial role of traditional farming practices in biodiversity preservation. Six farmers were honored with the Traditional Seed Conservator Award–2026 for their outstanding efforts. Their contributions include maintaining community seed banks, successfully reviving rare crop varieties, and actively raising awareness among farming communities. The festival aimed to promote the importance of seed diversity and support local agricultural heritage. Such events are vital for safeguarding traditional knowledge. They also encourage sustainable agricultural practices for the future.
This festival underscores the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity and supporting the farmers who are custodians of traditional seed varieties.
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