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Raise Our Forks For Diversity! More than 200.000 Citizens Signed the Petition!

The new EU seed law proposed by the European Commission in July 2023 threatens the conservation and circulation of crop diversity. It disregards farmers’ right to harvest, use, exchange and sell their own seeds, as enshrined in international law. It is unacceptable.

We call on the European Parliament and Agriculture Ministers to rehaul the EU seed law proposal, and adopt legislation that enables the circulation of diverse seeds, enhances biodiversity, respects farmers’ rights and lays the foundation for a sustainable, resilient and diverse food system:

•  The conservation and sustainable use of locally adapted crop diversity is the over-riding priority.
• The human right of farmers and gardeners to harvest, use, exchange and sell their own seeds must be implemented fully.
• The marketing of diverse and locally adapted varieties by regional seed producers must be facilitated.
• Newly approved varieties must not be dependent on pesticides or synthetic fertilisers.

More than 200.000 European citizens have signed the petition initiated by Arche Noah and supported by dozens of organisations. Next goal is to reach 250.000 signatures! Joint the movement, sign the petition here!