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Genetic Resources Action International (GRAIN) (Popularity:  )
http://www.grain.org/
An international non-governmental organisation which promotes the sustainable management and use of agricultural biodiversity based on people's control over genetic resources and local knowledge. Relevant information; links to Growing Diversity ...
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New England Heritage Breeds Conservancy, Inc. (Popularity: )
http://www.nehbc.org/
Nonprofit membership organization working to preserve rare and endangered breeds of livestock and their genetic resources, preventing the loss of biodiversity in agriculture.
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Ancient Cattle of Wales (ACW) (Popularity: )
http://www.ghc-acw.org
Website of the ACW promotes conservation and use of the colourful breeds of traditional Welsh cattle, which trace their recorded history back to the 10th century. Limited information but links ...
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Irish Moiled cattle society (Popularity: )
http://www.irishmoiledcattlesociety.com
Information about this rarest traditional, dual purpose, hardy Irish breed of ancient lineage. Breed history and characteristics and current details of all registered Irish Moiled cattle and their breeders.
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Agricultural Biodiversity for Food and Livelihood Security (Popularity: )
http://www.ukabc.org/
UK Agricultural Biodiversity Coalition website. Comprehensive coverage of all issues concerning agricultural biodiversity's sustainable and equitable use, conservation, intellectual property, genetic engineering and governance. Principal CSO resource on the International ...
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Aquatic Genetic Diversity under the FAO (Popularity: )
http://www.fao.org/biodiversity/Aquatic_gen_en.asp
This portal provides links to FAO's resources including the Code of Conduct on Responsible Fisheries and evaluation of new genetic technologies on fishing and aquaculture, procedures on risk assessment and ...
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Gender, Biodiversity and Local Knowledge Systems (Popularity: )
http://www.fao.org/sd/LINKS/gebio.htm
The LinKS (Local indigenous Knowledge Systems) a regional effort in southern and East Africa aimed at valuing men and women's local knowledge on the use and management of agricultural biodiversity. ...
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People, Land Management and Environmental Change (Popularity: )
http://www.unu.edu/env/plec/
Sustainable and participatory approaches to conservation of agricultural biodiversity within smallholder farmers' agricultural systems, and in participation with farmers.
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Rare Breeds Canada (Popularity: )
http://www.rarebreedscanada.ca
Organization dedicated to the preservation of rare breeds of livestock and poultry. Located in Castleton, Ontario. Includes mission statement, photos, species priority list and information on the host farm program.
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Agricultural Biodiversity under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) (Popularity: )
http://www.fao.org/biodiversity/
Website provides full access to all relevant FAO documents on the conservation and sustainable use of Biological Diversity for Food and Agriculture - genetic, species and ecosystems: programmes, plans, treaties, ...
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Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in Europe (Popularity: )
http://www.save-foundation.net
SAVE is a European umbrella organization for the promotion and coordination of activities for the conservation of endangered breeds of domestic animals and cultivated plant varieties in the form of ...
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CBDC: Community Biodiversity Development and Conservation Programme (Popularity: )
http://www.cbdcprogram.org/
Global initiative to strengthen the ongoing work of farming communities in conserving and developing the agricultural biodiversity that is vital to their livelihoods and food security.
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Agricultural Biodiversity and Livelihoods: Issues and Entry Points for Development Agencies (Popularity: )
http://www.ukabc.org/odi_agbiod.pdf
[PDF] Report reviews policy issues concerning the maintenance and development of agricultural biodiversity in farming systems emphasising need for greater involvement of farmers and their communities.
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ETC group (formerly RAFI) (Popularity: )
http://www.etcgroup.org/
Action group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration. Very relevant site of influential CSO, which contains full texts of key papers, commentaries, cartoons on issues of governance and use of agricultural ...
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Aotearoa New Zealand: Seed Savers (SSANZ) (Popularity: )
http://www.seedsavers.org.nz/
Established to facilitate and share information and seeds between regional seed saving groups which maintain and strengthen the agricultural biodiversity of open pollinated, non-genetically engineered plant varieties in New Zealand
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Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agricultural Biodiversity (Popularity: )
http://www.eseap.cipotato.org/upward/Abstract/Agrobio-sourcebook.htm
This UPWARD three-volume publication is a global compilation by scientists, development specialists, academics, policy-makers and donors. Vol. 1: understanding agricultural biodiversity, Vol. 2: strengthening local management of agricultural biodiversity, and ...
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Karen Commitment to Livestock Breeders Rights (Popularity: )
http://www.ukabc.org/karen.htm
Proceedings of a conference of indigenous livestock breeding communities which concluded with the "Karen Commitment to Pastoralist/Indigenous Livestock Keepers' Rights" that calls for an international agreement to protect domestic animal ...
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ODI Seeds and Crop Diversity Programme (Popularity: )
http://www.odi.org.uk/rpeg/seedspubs.html
Catalogue of publications focused on maintenance and enhancement of crop genetic resources and agricultural biodiversity through farmer participation; policy, planning and institutional changes necessary for seed security.
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FAO Soil Biodiversity Portal (Popularity: )
http://www.fao.org/ag/AGL/agll/soilbiod/default.htm
Includes a framework under which soil biodiversity can be assessed, managed and conserved with pointers to research, capacity building and policy and programme development needs. Case studies and full information.
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Rare Breed of Australia (Popularity: )
http://www.rbta.org/
This organisation the amalgamation of the Australian Rare and Minority Breeds Association and Rare Breeds Victoria. Site has breed profiles, events calendar, newsletter and educational project details.
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