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The Namibian
Mubita Chaka said only traditional seeds will be accepted at community seed banks
“This is according to the chief forester Mubita Chaka at the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.”
Genetically modified seeds barred from community seed banksThe Namibian
Mubita Chaka said genetically modified seeds will not be accepted at seed banks
“Chaka said genetically modified seeds will not be accepted, adding that genetically modified crops require fertile soils and often leave the soil lacking nutrients after harvesting, forcing farmers to use fertilisers.”
Genetically modified seeds barred from community seed banksThe Namibian
Mubita Chaka revealed that the community seed bank will primarily benefit Kunene-Cuvelai landscape residents
“This was revealed by chief forester Mubita Chaka of the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism at a community meeting at Omusati gwa Niita village last week.”
Kunene-Cuvelai farmers to reap seed bank benefitsNamibia's community seed banks will accept only traditional seeds to preserve indigenous crops and plants, according to the chief forester at the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre. Indigenous seeds are better suited to local conditions and resilient to climate challenges, while genetically modified seeds will be excluded because they deplete soil nutrients.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's community seed banks will accept only traditional seeds to preserve indigenous crops and plants, according to the chief forester at the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre. Indigenous seeds are better suited to local conditions and resilient to climate challenges, while genetically modified seeds will be excluded because they deplete soil nutrients.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
A community seed bank planned for Uuvudhiya constituency in Oshana will primarily benefit farmers in the Kunene-Cuvelai landscape, helping preserve indigenous seeds adapted to local conditions after environmental challenges like drought, floods, and climate change have caused their disappearance.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →