India has recorded around 83,000 varieties of rice, yet the diversity of food on our plates is shrinking. In this conversation, Ishtiyaq Ahmed, one of the founders of Regenerating Bihar, explains why food diversity and nutrition security are becoming major challenges in India.The discussion explores how the Green Revolution, chemical-based farming, hybrid seeds and the simplification of agriculture have affected traditional foods, indigenous seeds and soil health. It also highlights the nutritional value of traditional greens and the role of tribal communities in preserving food and seed diversity.The conversation also looks at seed diversity, crop diversity, climate-resilient farming, traditional knowledge and nutrition security, and why preserving indigenous varieties could be important for the future of food and farming.Watch the full conversation to understand the connection between soil, seeds, food diversity, nutrition and climate resilience.