LLD Forum Scandicci, Workshop
This presentation by APBREBES at the LLD Forum Scandicci reviews the status and enforcement of Plant Variety Protection (PVP) in Europe under Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 and CPVO procedures, outlines the ongoing evaluation process (consultations through April 2026) and possible regulatory outcomes, and discusses major shortcomings of the current system. Key points include the CPVO single-title regime, DUS requirements, limited breeders’ exemption and narrowly defined farmers’ privilege, and concerns that current rules reduce diversity and treat farmers as offenders. The slides describe industry demands for increased enforcement (access to farm data, obligations on seed cleaners, harmonised inspections, digital traceability) and warn of intensified monitoring of farming practices. The presentation also examines the impact of UPOV-1991 requirements in EU free trade and association agreements and gives negotiation examples (Philippines, ESA-5 countries, Malaysia), showing how international and trade commitments can constrain national farmers’ rights and seed-saving exceptions. A webinar recording is available on APBREBES’ YouTube channel.
Key topics: plant variety protection, CPVO, EU seed law, farmers’ rights, enforcement, UPOV, free trade agreements, traceability, LLD Forum, LLD2026
