From the fertile fields of Georgia to the icy depths of the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway, a critical journey of agricultural preservation is unfolding. Spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), this initiative aims to safeguard the planet’s biodiversity and ensure food security for future generations. As climate change, conflict, and environmental challenges threaten crop diversity worldwide, efforts to collect, conserve, and store seeds have become more urgent than ever. This article explores how Georgia’s rich agricultural heritage is contributing to a global mission centered on resilience, sustainability, and the protection of vital seed varieties in one of the world’s most secure seed banks.
Georgia’s Fertile Fields as a Crucial Source for Global Crop Diversity
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia’s agricultural landscape boasts an extraordinary wealth of crop varieties that have shaped the world’s food systems for…
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Author : Ava Thompson
Publish date : 2025-07-24 20:16:00
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