Enhancing Sustainability of Community Seed Banks through Value Addition

Community seed banks (CSBs) play a crucial role in conserving agricultural biodiversity, particularly in Africa where traditional seed varieties are at risk of being lost. CSBs have become pivotal in providing access to seeds for many smallholder farmers. They ensure that farmers have easy and affordable access to seeds that are well-adapted to local environmental conditions and cultural practices. This local availability enhances food and nutrition security and promotes agricultural biodiversity.