Restoration of DisplacedLocal Seed Varieties
Dialogue Meetings with Smallholder Farmers in Targeted Kebeles
Presented by: MELCA Ethiopia
Date: April, 2025
2.
Dialogue Meeting Objectives
A.Identify five displaced local seed varieties valued by
farmers
B. Restore these seeds through farmer participation
C. Promote seed diversity and traditional knowledge
3.
Why Restore LocalSeed Varieties?
• Preserve traditional agricultural biodiversity
• Improve crop adaptability and resilience
• Support cultural heritage and local food systems
4.
What Are DisplacedSeeds?
• Locally adapted seeds that were once commonly
cultivated
• Lost due to market pressures, climate change, or
lack of access
• Still valued for taste, resilience, or cultural
importance
5.
Step 1: IdentifyingDisplaced Seeds
• Conduct dialogue meetings with selected farmers
and elders
• Discuss past farming practices and lost seed
varieties
• Understand reasons for displacement and farmer
preferences
6.
Step 2: DialogueMeetings
• Include elders and experienced farmers
• Use storytelling and collective memory tools
• Document seed names, traits, and uses
7.
Step 3: SeedAccess and Collection
• Identify where the seeds can still be found (e.g.,
neighboring communities)
• Visit and collect viable seed samples
• Ensure quality and authenticity
8.
Step 4: SeedRestoration and Reproduction
• Distribute seeds to 210 smallholder farmers in
seven kebeles
• Promote multiplication using agroecological
practices
• Monitor seed health and productivity
9.
Farmer Roles inSeed Restoration
• Participate in identification and decision-making
• Take care of seed multiplication
• Document experiences and outcomes
10.
Expected Outputs
• Atleastthree to five local seed varieties restored
• Strengthened farmer seed systems
• Improved food security and crop resilience
11.
Next Steps andSupport
• Follow-up on seed planting and management
• Provide technical support and local seed fairs
• Encourage farmer-to-farmer sharing
12.
Thank You
Questions &Discussion
Contact Information
Mob : 0913065456 (Muzayen Sheko)
Mob: +251910726080 (Abdulhafiz Aman)
Mob: +251934485875 (Bedaso Lenjiso)
