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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
3 Jul 2024
This is a crucial issue we have to talk about!
“We’ve lost our connection to food through losing variety and diversity; being controlled by big agri-business and by supermarkets.."
Seed sovereignty is of growing importance.
#keepScotlandtheBrand
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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
3 Jul 2024
In Scotland, check out the work by @GaiaFoundation @SeedSov @seedsofscotland @PropagateScotl1 and the tremendous work being done @JamesHuttonInst and, of course, @rowett_abdn.
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17 Apr 2024
Take part in our Great Bean Trial!
Seeking experienced growers to trial resilient dwarf French beans across UK & Ireland. Support, seeds, and growers' fee provided.
For more info and to sign up: seedsovereignty.info/the-gre…
🚨Deadline 2 May
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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
19 Mar 2024
Today Comm AGRI @EUparliament is voting on reforms to laws governing seed. We call on our reps @lukeming @MacManusChris @ColmMarkey for legislation to promote and protect sustainable, resilient and diverse food systems via seed diversity, agrobiodiversity & farmers' rights.
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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
15 Mar 2024
Seeds of Resilience: Showcasing Africa's Agroecological Possibilities Through Farmer-Managed Seed Systems
thepeopleshub.org/news/seeds…
#food🥕#socent
ALT Seeds of Resilience: Showcasing Africa's Agroecological Possibilities Through Farmer-Managed Seed Systems https://thepeopleshub.org/news/seeds-of-resilience-showcasing-africas-agroecological-possibilities-through-farmer-managed-seed-systems/ #food🥕#socent
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5 Mar 2024
Still time to sign up to our blight-resistant outdoor tomato trials!
22 Feb 2024
WE WANT YOU!
For our blight-resistant outdoor tomato trial 🍅
We're working with top tomato breeder Simon Crawford to trial and bulk up two lines of outdoor tomatoes bred for blight resistance and flavour.
More here: seedsovereignty.info/outdoor…
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29 Feb 2024
'Where Giants Grow' is our latest film, made by @andypilsbury for @GaiaFoundation.
It follows the journey of a legendary cabbage across our isles, exploring how seeds accompany people, gathering tales and traditions, intertwining with our histories.
seedsovereignty.info/where-g…
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28 Feb 2024
Last chance to sign up for our wonderful webinar with @Seed_SistAs tomorrow night as our main #SeedWeek event!
Join us for a cosy evening of exploring the medicinal properties of the seeds we work with.
Get your ticket now! buytickets.at/thegaiafoundat…
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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
27 Feb 2024
Give #peas a chance this #SeedWeek! We're soaking our heritage pea #seeds to help test their viability. We soak them in water for a day or two & the ones that swell up are planted 💚 What #heritageseeds are u growing this year to help conserve #plantdiversity & #seedsovereignty?
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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
26 Feb 2024
Did you know that tree hay can be used to supplement winter forage?
Everything you need to know, from producing and drying tree hay, to different tree species, to the nutritional benefits for livestock!
#crofting #circulareconomy
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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
26 Feb 2024
Spring is on its way! The Spring #OrganicGrower No.66 is at @SeacourtLtd our new printers. You need to be a member to get a hard copy. organicgrowersalliance.co.uk…
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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
26 Feb 2024
Only 3 days to go before our #HSLSeedList2024 closes. Don't miss the opportunity to grab your 6 free packets of #heritagevegetable #seed to helps us conserve precious varieties. Go to gardenorganic.org.uk/shop/se… before Feb 29 & if you're not a member gardenorganic.org.uk/join.
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22 Feb 2024
WE WANT YOU!
For our blight-resistant outdoor tomato trial 🍅
We're working with top tomato breeder Simon Crawford to trial and bulk up two lines of outdoor tomatoes bred for blight resistance and flavour.
More here: seedsovereignty.info/outdoor…
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22 Feb 2024
'Where the Giants Grow', newest film from @GaiaFoundation & @AndyPilsbury, launches next Thursday for #SeedWeek!
We follow this legendary cabbage across our isles, exploring how seeds have accompanied people, gathering tales & traditions, intertwining with our histories.
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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
13 Feb 2024
We're very excited to be featured on @GWandShows this Friday 16 February on BBC Two at 9.30pm, as part of a special 'Compilations 2024' episode with @suekentathome.
Find out more 👉 gardenorganic.org.uk/news/ga…
#gardenersworld #heritageveg #gardenorganic #heritageseedlibrary
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12 Feb 2024
We were welcomed by the lovely team at @squashliverpool last week, so many wonderful things happening under one roof!
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12 Feb 2024
Our Intro to Seed Saving in Scotland training is starting THIS SATURDAY!
Still a few spaces available; if you're a commercial or community grower in Scotland wanting to begin your seed journey, this is your chance.
Sign up now!
buytickets.at/thegaiafoundat…
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5 Feb 2024
Such a cute idea @TrueHarvestSeed!
3 Feb 2024
Send your green-thumbed love a secret seed set for Valentine's Day! 💘💝
shop.trueharvestseeds.org/pr…
#TrueHarvestSeeds #NativeWildflowers #SeedsofLove
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SeedSovereigntyUkIreland retweeted
4 Feb 2024
Meet Alonso Navarro, pioneering seed saver and president of the Andalusian Seed Network in Málaga, Spain 🌱
With #WeFeedTheUK launching @OpenEyeGallery on 8 Feb, we've caught up with those featured in our original campaign, #WeFeedTheWorld: wefeedtheworld.org/how-it-st…
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