The seed savers

One of the most intimate relationships we have is with the food we grow. And at the heart of that food – seeds. Historically, the range of seeds was incredibly diverse, but modern agriculture, responding to the need to feed growing populations, has replaced the backyard farmer with specialized breeders, scientists and research centres. And now food we eat has a comparatively narrow genetic base. How important is diversity in seeds and what kinds of diversity will we eat in the future?

The program was made for RN’s Earshot
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