We opened our Innovation & Changemaking series with an inspiring session on Farmer-Led Plant Breeding, led by Dr. Parvaze Sofi from SKUAST-Kashmir, India.
In this Global Bean Partner Meeting, Dr. Sofi shared how his team combines rigorous research with traditional knowledge, working from heirloom varieties and adapting crops to the challenges of climate change. Their approach puts farmers at the centre, ensuring new varieties respond directly to local needs.
Featuring:
🌱 Farmer-Centred Breeding – How farmers’ voices guide crop traits
🌾 Heirloom Seeds – Preserving tradition in breeding programmes
🔥 Climate Adaptation – Breeding for drought, heat, and stress resilience
🌍 Crop Innovation – A model for community-driven agricultural research
🎥 Watch the full presentation here:
Learn more about their work: SKUAST-Kashmir
For further details contact: info@globalbean.eu