Gaza
Gaza farmers rebuild seed bank destroyed in war
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Farmers in Gaza are reconstructing a seed bank that was destroyed during Israel's military operations, according to Al Jazeera English. The restoration project seeks to preserve indigenous crop varieties and restore agricultural resources decimated by the conflict.
The seed bank holds strains of plants cultivated locally over generations, selected for their ability to thrive in Gaza's soil and climate. Loss of these varieties threatens food security and the region's agricultural independence. Rebuilding the collection requires farmers to locate surviving seeds, document their characteristics, and establish storage facilities capable of protecting them from future damage.
The effort underscores the broader challenge facing Gaza's agricultural sector as farmers attempt to revive production and livelihoods in the aftermath of large-scale destruction.
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