We share with you an study on Open Source Seed models – how they navigate the current policy environment, and how they succeed.
Maeva Bennetto Peris
Patent-free zone for classical plant breeding in Europe!
No Patents on Seeds! has recently published a report with a proposal to amend the law to breeders’ access to biological material. We share the report here.
Scandalous patent granted on tomatoes
Our partners at ARCHE NOAH and No Patents on Seeds! have informed us of a new patent on tomato seeds held by a Dutch company. Here we share their press release.
Granollers Symposium: resources and next steps
Our partner María Carrascosa from Red de Municipios por la Agroecología recently shared updates on the Granollers Symposium 2025. Here we share the summary of next steps, and shared resources from the symposium.
Inf’OGM Podcast on GMOs and Biotech
Inf’OGM has recently began a podcast series on GMOs and biotech. Here we share the link to the first episodes. Enjoy!
New Agroecology Digest September 2025
In this post we share the latest Agroecology Digest, published by the FAO’s Agroecology Knowledge Hub.
Farmer-Managed Seed Systems in Tanzania: Workshop report
The report and policy brief from the workshop “Creating Space for Farmers’ Seeds in Seed Regulations – Capitalizing International Learnings and Identifying Options for Tanzania” are now available. We share them here.
New Genomic Techniques in Africa threaten food sovereingty
The African Centre for Biodiversity’s latest briefing tracks these policy shifts and examines the influence of public-private partnerships, multinational agribusinesses, and well-funded communication campaigns that shape both public opinion and policymaking.
CGRFA-20: Session Outcomes
We share a summary of the outcomes from the 20th Regular Session of the FAO’s Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Réseau Semence Paysannes press release: Seeds targeted by war
Our colleagues at Réseau Semence Paysannes recently published a press communication in response to the Israeli government’s destruction of the seeds bank in Hébron, Palestine. We share the press release here.
