This piece describes how regulation shaped plant breeding markets and how genetic techniques may or may not fit in with organic breeding
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The Nagoya Protocol and nitrogen-fixing maize
Paper discussing a case of piracy of nitrogen fixing maize germplasm from Indigenous communities and more generally the implications of the Nagoya Protocol for access and benefit-sharing (ABS) agreements related to genetic resources and biodiversity.
ITPGRFA Report and Resolutions of the 10th Session
FAO released the report and resolutions of the tenth session of the governing body of the ITPGRFA
Organic Heterogeneous Material: new operators’ tutorial
A tutorial on the new EU Organic Heterogeneous Material (OHM) regime is available to enable new operators to enter this exciting market for agrobiodiversity
Taking action together for a better EU Seed Law
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
Major philanthropies urge massive scale up of agroecology and regenerative approach. An opportunity demanding scrutiny.
Can this financial influx truly drive positive change, or might it inadvertently support questionable practices under the guise of agroecology? The need for transparent, accountable, and community-driven initiatives is paramount to avoid the pitfalls of appropriation.
Policymakers should respect the organic movement’s choice on NGTs
Read more on the organic sector position against NGTs and their appeal to MEPs and Member States to regulate these new GMOs.
Let’s raise our forks for diversity!
An international petition to support biodiversity in the fields for fairer and more sustainable food systems needs your support: please sign and share!
ELKANA organised the Organic Farming and Agroecology conference in Georgia
The international conference of the ECLLD member ELKANA on Organic Farming and Agroecology took place in Georgia
Joint Letter to the European Commission on the EU Seed Marketing Legislation
Cultivated diversity advocates write joint letter to the European Commission ahead of the EU Seed Marketing Legislation reform proposal
