Trinational Project “Raíces”: Participatory Improvement of Genetic Resources and Seed Systems for Regenerative Agriculture

The trinational “Raíces” project aims to strengthen agrobiodiversity and seed systems in family farming across Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia through the participatory improvement of genetic resources. The initiative integrates technical knowledge with local practices to conserve, reproduce, and adapt native and traditional crop varieties to changing climatic conditions. The project promotes the establishment of community seed banks and the strengthening of local networks, alongside training in agroecological practices. In doing so, it enhances productive resilience, crop diversity, and food security among small-scale farmers, with a particular focus on the inclusion of women, youth, and Indigenous communities.