Innovative approaches to embed diversity in food systems: DIVERSFOOD outcomes from field to plate

Summary

Underutilised crops are offering opportunities to diversify and improve farming and food systems as a response both to climate change and to social changes in food culture and uses. The choice of seed greatly determines farming practices and all stages of the food supply chain right up to the consumers’ plate.
Based on DIVERSFOOD outcomes, this Booklet #6 proposes a number of thought-provoking concepts, methods and tools. It aims to inspire stakeholders who wish to develop diversity in food systems, presenting 10 novel ideas and approaches that support innovation embedding diversity in food systems from the field to the plate.