March 03, 2009
This conference provides for the opportunity to revive traditional knowledge from the global North and South and connect it with the current international organic research. Through the fusion of traditional breeding knowledge and newly developed organic breeding methods, there is a great opportunity of intercultural learning and also valuing knowledge which was kept through generations for the well-being of communities. Because of the key role women play in the selection of seeds and management of small livestock the conference will center around their knowledge and contributions. Bringing all together in one international conference explicitly highlights important thematic and geographic interdependences and strengthens the holistic approach of organic agriculture in respecting and including the voices of the world?s regions in their full diversity.
The conference will be divided into three sections for both animal and plant breeding:
1. Methods
? Technical aspects
? Breeding techniques
? Genotype environment interaction
? Selection criteria
? Breeding for farmers and hobby gardeners
2. Socio Economic aspects
? Participatory approach
? Financing
? Indigenous knowledge
? Gender related aspects
3. Legal aspects
? Registration
? Intellectual Property Rights
? Farmers Rights
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