Seeds of Europe: a documentary that tells us a lot

Seeds of Europe

Jan 2, 2024 | Communication, Documentary, Seed Legislation, Seed Systems

This 12th edition, hosted at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, in collaboration with the Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA), was a remarkable convergence of knowledge, experience, and expertise. Held from October 26th to 28th, it brought together over 100 participants who shared a common vision of a diverse and resilient food system. Participants included farmers, breeders, scientists, civil society organizations, and citizens.

The program was rich and diverse, featuring 15 workshops and plenary sessions covering a wide array of topics, ranging from key issues on policy and legislation, including New Breeding Techniques (NBTs), the critical aspects of Seed Marketing Reform, and Farmers’ Rights, to sessions dedicated to Culinary Breeding and Seed Quality. But the forum went beyond intellectual exchanges and workshops. Following the spirit of EC-LLD to serve as a platform to foster exchange and promote action, it provided ample opportunities for networking, collaboration, and relationship building. Attendees had the chance to connect during social dinners and explore firsthand the practical applications of dynamic seed management through field visits and seeds exchange

The moment is hot, the reform process is coming into its own, and each side is communicating its needs and views.

The documentary was organised and funded by the office of Tilly Metz, Member of the European Parliament for the Greens who is also a Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and Substitute of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.  

Directed by Lennart Kleinschmidt and Lotta Schwenkert, this short movie gives the floor to artisan seeds producers from Luxembourg, France, Italy, Ireland, Austria and the Czech Republic.

As ECLLD, we are proud to have little helped in the background produce an important and truthful testimony that tells a lot about farmers situation, Let’s Liberate Diversity! members and “seeds realities”.

Enjoy your viewing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj-oyEix1Q0u0026t=2s

Film Screening & discussion at the European Parliament

In addition, a preview was shown in Brussel on November 28 followed by a panel discussion on the revision of the EU seed legislation. We point you to this interesting ARC2020 article for further informations:

Seeds of Europe – Centering Small Producers’ Voices in Seed Law Reform
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