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.
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New Agroecology Digest September 2025
In this post we share the latest Agroecology Digest, published by the FAO’s Agroecology Knowledge Hub.
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.
New Agroecology Digest, June 2025
The June 2025 issue of the Agrecology FAO Agroecology Knowledge Hub’s journal has been published. This month’s issue explores, among other topics, the urgent need to transition food systems away from fossil fuels.
ETC & GRAIN report on corporate concentration
ETC and GRAIN have published a new report on the state of corporate consolidation in global food and farming. The report exposes a worsening situation and highlights the risks of increased concentration of power among a handful of companies.
Support the Peliti Seed Bank
The Peliti Community Seed Bank in Greece needs our support. Contribute however you can and help spread the message!
Cultivated Diversity – Organic seeds for tasty food
EU project LiveSeeding leaflets on cultivated diversity and organic breeding in several languages, and a bonus video of a baker that has adopted the biodiverse flour from populations in his work.
London Freedom Seed Bank open for seed donations
The London Freedom Seed Bank is open for donation of collected seeds by the Network Growers and any new Growers that register and submit a seed donation form first.
“Sprouting between art and science”: Three educational guides on seeds as the resilient pillars of healthy and sustainable food systems of past, present and future
Three educational guides on seeds, in English and Spanish, offer activities for schools and communities. Developed with art projects, these guides explore seeds’ ecological and cultural roles, aiming to inspire sustainability and biodiversity. They include interactive content on botany, art, and social science.
