International Seeds Day is celebrated on April 26th every year as a recognition of the importance of seeds. This day is dedicated to advocating for patent-free seeds, organic food, and farmers’ rights. It also creates awareness about sustainable farming. Organizations, activists, and people from various professional and linguistic backgrounds observe this day.
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Seed is the basic and most critical input for sustainable agriculture. The response of all other inputs depends on the quality of seeds to a large extent. For farmers, seed is life. Therefore, integrity and sanctity of every seed should be preserved and protected.
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