The document delves into crucial topics such as scope, definitions, rules for conservation organizations, and the exchange of Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) between farmers. Additionally, it discusses conservation varieties, Organic and Heirloom Material ((O)HM), obligations of professional operators, and governance. While not exhaustive, we believe it offers a valuable overview of the EP’s stance on these critical matters.
The April 2024 issue of the APBREBES newsletter is published on their website. Topics: UPOV and smallholder rights, NGTS and EU regulation.
The European Parliament confirmed its support for the deregulation of patented GMOs/NGTs, and opened the door to their dissemination without any traceability through the regulation on seeds marketing
Vote on EU seed law: Industry attack on diversity largely defeated EU Parliament votes in favour of farmers’ right to seeds – but fails to strengthen the preservation of local and traditional varieties
This piece describes how regulation shaped plant breeding markets and how genetic techniques may or may not fit in with organic breeding
ECVC calls on the European Parliament and the European Council to suspend their examination of the GMO-NTG deregulation proposal in its current form, which has been found to rest on shaky scientific grounding
The documentary, about 30 minutes in length, aims to give voice to a handful of small-scale artisanal seed growers from different European countries and explore the difficulties they face in preserving and distributing seeds.
A tutorial on the new EU Organic Heterogeneous Material (OHM) regime is available to enable new operators to enter this exciting market for agrobiodiversity
A useful advocacy package from Arche Noah, it includes slides and recordings from the November 23 workshop, a position paper and a section on the website
Read more on the organic sector position against NGTs and their appeal to MEPs and Member States to regulate these new GMOs.
