Module 16 : OHM, General introduction, seed production and traceability
Training, self-paced, seed production, health, quality
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My name is Mária Megyeri. I work at the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture in Hungary, ÖMKi, and I am also involved in the Liveseeding project. My speciality is cereal breeding, including organic breeding, breeding of ancient cereals such as Emmer and Einkorn, as well as breeding and research in organic heterogeneous material. Announce the subject
Today I will talk to you about the general introduction and seed production and traceability of organic heterogenous materials.
OHMs: why is it important to know about them?
Organic Heterogenous Material (OHM) is a relatively new legal category for heterogenous plant populations. It offers opportunities for more resilient, diverse and sustainable agricultural systems, particularly within the context of organic farming. Propagating and marketing seed of OHM comes with some specific practical and legal requirements, which will be addressed in this module.
After completing this module, you will be able to
- define what OHM is and describe its advantages for organic agriculture
- list the practical aspects of seed propagation that are specific to heterogeneous populations
- give a general overview of the OHM notification procedure
Take the training module
16.1_Video unit
OHM : what is it ?
16.2_Video unit
OHM : Seed production and traceability
16.3_Quiz
Fill out the quiz
Download the powerpoint files
16.1_PowerPoint File
OHM : what is it?
16.2_PowerPoint File
OHM : seed production and traceability
Recommendations for completing the module
Time needed to complete the module : completing this e-learning module will take approximately 60 minutes (consulting the resources, completing the activities and producing a summary of what you have understood).
To complete this e-learning activity, you will need a good internet connection for video content and a pen and paper if you like taking notes during the videos.
Further resources
Booklet on OHM
Published by Seeds4All, the European census platform dedicated to seed diversity and availability. Available on the website of the Europen Coordination “Let’s Liberate Diversity”.
OHMS : emergence of the legal framework
Matteo Petitti (Rete Semi Rurali, Italy) gives a more historical perspective on the development of heterogeneous populations in Europe and the emergence of the legal framework on OHM, as well as examples from Italy.
Training about OHM notification procedures
To look further into OHM notification procedures, a dedicated training module is made available by the Liveseeding project.
Interested in taking a more complete learning path combining several modules on related topics ?
Check out the Learning Path #3
Getting to know and tracking Organic heterogenous material