In both China and Germany, the conservation and re-cultivation of endangered old varieties and landraces is recognized as an important strategy for breeding climate-resilient crops and contributing to food security. Cultivating these traditional varieties can offer innovative income opportunities for farmers, particularly in remote rural areas, while also preserving cultural and culinary heritage and supporting food sovereignty.
Supported by the “Innovation and Transformation Dialogue” of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), the DCZ is helping to build a Sino-German network of initiatives aimed at strengthening and promoting agrobiodiversity.
This special issue of Harvest | 丰收 offers a glimpse into the ongoing dialogue.
Editor: Sino-German Agricultural Centre (DCZ)