The use of organic seeds is one of the pillars of organic agriculture. This requirement has been embedded in EU organic legislation. Yet, the supply of organic seed in Europe is still insufficient in terms of quantity, quality and diversity, and many actors still rely on derogations for the use of untreated conventional seed.
Work Package 3 of LiveSeeding addresses this challenge by identifying key skills for the production of high-quality organic seed and compiling an extensive set of training materials on organic seed production, based on a training needs assessment.
The LiveSeeding training materials provide key concepts, practices, strategies and tools for organic seed production and seed health, from general principles to highly specific topics. They are structured as eight thematic modules (Modules 11–18) and offered as online, self-paced e-learning resources under an open licence, so that they can be broadly used and adapted.
This training module is self-paced. More info.
Target groups
Farmers and advisers, breeders and seed companies, researchers and students.
