Weatherproof crops
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Why buy this Weatherproof crops gift?
- This is the perfect charity gift for eco-warriors and environmentalists, offering practical support to those directly affected by the climate crisis.
- Droughts and unpredictable rainfall are increasing due to the climate crisis. This excellent charity gift idea can provide lifesaving support in times of need.
- By buying this gift, you help local farmers regain ownership of their seeds. They no longer rely on large corporations who sell poor quality seeds that don’t survive past one season.
Case study: Seed revolution in Bangladesh
‘I want farmers to preserve their seeds. I don’t want any hybrid seeds to enter my village. That is my motto.’ Anowera, Bangladesh
Anowera lives in rural Bangladesh and runs a popular seed bank for her community in her home. One major problem she and her neighbours are facing is drought caused by the climate crisis.
‘During rainy season we need rain to plant seeds, but drought has been huge for the last few years,’ she says. ‘That was a big challenge for us because many of our crops, our plants, have been destroyed.’
One of Anowera’s main concerns is the poor quality of seeds being sold to farmers by large corporations. Hybrid seeds are designed to die after a single year’s use, forcing farmers to purchase new seeds again and again.
Thanks to local farming expert UBINIG’s workshops and training, seed bankers like Anowera are working together to increase their store of seeds to survive future climate shocks.
‘My hope for the future is to make my seed store bigger so that I can give more seeds to my neighbours.’
This gift is part of our Farming fund.
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Why buy this Weatherproof crops gift?
- This is the perfect charity gift for eco-warriors and environmentalists, offering practical support to those directly affected by the climate crisis.
- Droughts and unpredictable rainfall are increasing due to the climate crisis. This excellent charity gift idea can provide lifesaving support in times of need.
- By buying this gift, you help local farmers regain ownership of their seeds. They no longer rely on large corporations who sell poor quality seeds that don’t survive past one season.
Case study: Seed revolution in Bangladesh
‘I want farmers to preserve their seeds. I don’t want any hybrid seeds to enter my village. That is my motto.’ Anowera, Bangladesh
Anowera lives in rural Bangladesh and runs a popular seed bank for her community in her home. One major problem she and her neighbours are facing is drought caused by the climate crisis.
‘During rainy season we need rain to plant seeds, but drought has been huge for the last few years,’ she says. ‘That was a big challenge for us because many of our crops, our plants, have been destroyed.’
One of Anowera’s main concerns is the poor quality of seeds being sold to farmers by large corporations. Hybrid seeds are designed to die after a single year’s use, forcing farmers to purchase new seeds again and again.
Thanks to local farming expert UBINIG’s workshops and training, seed bankers like Anowera are working together to increase their store of seeds to survive future climate shocks.
‘My hope for the future is to make my seed store bigger so that I can give more seeds to my neighbours.’
