News | 08 Feb 2023
Preserving local and indigenous agricultural varieties
The ‘National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Greece’ now includes the element “Local and indigenous agricultural varieties: knowledge and practices”. The varieties in question include “Prespa” beans or the dried figs “Taxiarchis”.
The ‘National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Greece’ now includes the element “Local and indigenous agricultural varieties: knowledge and practices”. The varieties in question include “Prespa” beans or the dried figs “Taxiarchis”. This action recognises the crucial role of these varieties for the provision of food to local people as well as their significance for the development of production practices.
