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| Farmers'
Rights in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture The realization of Farmers' Rights is a cornerstone in the implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, as it is a precondition for the conservation and sustainable use of these vital resources in situ as well as on-farm. The Treaty recognizes the enormous contributions made by farmers worldwide in conserving and developing crop genetic resources. This constitutes the basis of Farmers' Rights. According to Article 9, governments are to protect and promote Farmers' Rights, but can choose the measures to do so according to their needs and priorities. Measures may include the protection of traditional knowledge, equitable benefit sharing, participation in decision-making, and the right to save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seeds and propagating material. Several other Articles in the Treaty are also important for the realization of Farmers' Rights. However, the understanding of Farmers' Rights and the modalities for their implementation is still vague. The Governing Body of the International Treaty is in the process of discussing further steps to be taken. Read more:  On the International
Treaty Central provisions on
Farmers' Rights Follow-up
in the Governing Body of the TreatyRelevant links and documents: |
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