Tengatui Marangatu Creole Seed House: A strategy for food security and sovereignty for indigenous Guarani-Kaiowá ethnic communities in Dourados MS

Abstract

indigenous community for the rescue of important seed species that, in addition to generating autonomy for farmers, promote the resumption of environmental balance and the recovery of biodiversity, which is of great value for strengthening agro-ecological agriculture. In addition, it is an excellent strategy to improve the self-esteem of this community since these seeds represent part of a genetic and cultural heritage of the Guarani – Kaiowá. This work aims to provide the Dourados Indigenous Community with the rescue of the old practice of producing food through the use of Creole seeds. And to expand the role of women and young people in this productive arrangement. For this purpose, various activities are being carried out, such as the rescue of Creole species, production and storage of these species, the creation of a community seed bank, courses and workshops and fairs for exchanging seeds and knowledge. This social technology has promoted the independence of the community with regard to seeds for planting; thereby promoting food security and sovereignty.