Mini-Series

4 Episodesca.70 min

Across Europe, seed laws are shifting — and the future of agroecological seed operators is under growing pressure. In this four-part podcast series, SEED CARRIERS and Seeds4All shine a light on their work, exploring what this movement is contributing to the future of our food. Guided by the voices of legal experts, farmers, and seed producers, we challenge the dominant narrative to reveal a story where diversity guides not only the seeds planted, but the way farming, food, and community are practiced.

E1: Liberate Diversity!
Why liberate diversity? At the Let’s Liberate Diversity forum, people defend farmers’ seeds to protect local biodiversity and build resilient farming — from field to plate.

E2: Legislating Diversity
In Europe, seed trade is still ruled by 1960s laws that limit biodiversity and farmers’ seed sovereignty. We want to know how agroecological seed actors are affected — and what needs to be done to protect diversity.

E3: The Diversity We Stand For
An Italian seed grower on breeding for diversity, a Scottish farmer on training for seed sovereignty, and a Spanish agronomist on empowering municipalities to protect local biodiversity. We explore what seed diversity looks like in practice — and what it needs to take root, thrive, and reach our tables.

E4: Reclaiming the Seed Narrative
For too long the agroecological seed movement has been pushed to the margins by a dominant narrative that downplays its ability to feed communities and address today’s farming challenges. The voices we bring you offer another story…

SEED CARRIERS

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