European Union
July 4, 2024
ECOBREED experts have prepared guidebooks to Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) for all four crops involved in the project: wheat, potato, soya and buckwheat. The guides are intended to serve as a basic source of information for farmers, agricultural enthusiasts and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture. They also provide valuable insight into PPB and how to effectively implement it when growing crops organically and in line with EU standards.
Unlike conventional breeding programmes, which are often carried out in research stations, PPB takes place in the field where the crops are to be grown. This approach ensures that the varieties developed are well adapted to the specific conditions and needs of local farming systems. In PPB, the knowledge and experience of farmers is valued and combined with scientific methods to develop robust, resilient and productive plant varieties.
The guidebooks are more than just manuals; they can provide farmers with an effective tool in their crucial role for the future of organic farming. They contribute to more sustainable, resilient and diverse agricultural systems.
The ECOBREED guidebooks on Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) in the EU are intended as a resource for farmers, extension services, agricultural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture. Whether you are an experienced farmer or new to the field of organic farming, these guides are designed to provide you with valuable insights into the practice of PPB and its effective implementation in growing wheat, soybean and buckwheat organically, in line with EU standards. Focusing on the PPB of potatoes in Slovenia, this guide offers comprehensive strategies for cultivating organic potatoes.
Guidebook to PPB – wheat
Guidebook to PPB – potato
Guidebook to PPB – soybean
Guidebook to PPB – buckwheat
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