The Seeds4All project has long been working to understand how the EU regulatory framework on seeds and cultivated biodiversity impacts the daily reality of agroecological seed and food operators.
Europe is now at a decisive turning point. The rules that govern our seeds are being rewritten as we speak, with powerful forces seeking to tighten their grip on seed and food production. Efforts must be accelerated to amplify what the European agroecological seed movement is bringing to the future of our food, and how it should be urgently supported by both EU and local decision makers.
With that purpose in mind, ARC2020’s Seeds4All project joined forces with SEED CARRIERS to produce the mini audio series WHAT SEEDS FOR TOMORROW?
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Featuring the voices of legal experts, farmers, and seed growers, this podcast uncovers what truly drives the agroecological seed movement and the political shift required to keep its vital practices alive and growing. Bringing forward concrete, biodiversity-rooted approaches already thriving across Europe, it strives to push back against the prevailing narrative that questions the ability of agroecological seeds to feed communities and face today’s agri-food challenges.
Because in truth, the guiding principle of diversity—of crops, actors, practices, lands and more—lies at the heart of any resilient and sustainable future. Together with its partners, Seeds4All is determined to bring this narrative to life.
Give us your feedback and share this podcast to your friends and family – but most importantly get involved in supporting cultivated biodiversity, starting with your local agroecological farmers!
This podcast mini-series is co-authored and narrated by Adèle Pautrat and Alexandra Baumgartner. It’s a joint project by Seeds4All and SEED CARRIERS, supported by the European Coordination Let’s Liberate Diversity! and the ARC2020 association. Additional support comes from Natasha Foote. Music is by Andrew Morrisson. Mixing and Mastering by Julia Häller. Pictures of diversity by Adèle Violette. Graphic Design by Emmanuel Crivelli / Dual Room
The interviews forming the basis of this podcast were conducted during the 14th edition of the Let’s Liberate Diversity forum, held from 4 to 7 September 2025 in Diekirch, Luxembourg.
Our deep thanks to Frank, Matthias, Magdalena, Christophe, Eva, Riccardo, Holly and Maria for their precious contribution and their steadfast commitment to advancing agroecological seeds.
Check the episodes’ show notes on the audio platforms for links to documents, pieces of legal text, and reports mentioned in this series.
