Rete Semi Rurali

Rete Semi Rurali (literally “rural seeds network”) is the Italian Farmers’ Seeds Network. It was established in 2007 to strengthen and coordinate the activities of existing associations involved in issues related to seed systems and sustainable agriculture, and as of today consists of 32 members. The commitment of RSR consists in supporting farmers, both at technical and institutional levels, in the creation and dissemination of self-reliant and sustainable organic farming systems. RSR places seeds at the forefront of such commitment, promoting the idea that each soil needs its own seed and that “alternative” agricultural models - such as organic or biodynamic farming – can work only if based on appropriate and specifically adapted varieties.

Through its focus on seeds, RSR promotes a reconnection between a specific territory and agricultural activities, and to this end carries out a research and innovation agenda aimed at restoring and protecting seed biodiversity in close collaboration with farmers, and targeted to their specific agroecological environments and preferences. RSR has accumulated and disseminated valuable experience in methodologies and tools for working with farmers on agricultural biodiversity issues and for assessing and improving local-level seed systems in different European countries.
RSR is working on agricultural policies, seed marketing regulations, agricultural research policies and AKIS.
RSR is supporting the implementation of ITPGRFA-FAO at national level and on the promotion of agricultural good practices and sustainable use of agro-biodiversity at national and international level.

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