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Farmers' seed needs addressed by developing a farmer-friendly seed supply system

Farmers' seed needs addressed by developing a farmer-friendly seed supply system

A SEARICE program enables Vietnamese farmers to rehabilitate crop varieties and to develop new ones with desired attributes.

Aug 7, 20083 min read

The CBDC-BUCAP Programme in Thailand: Building on tradition to meet present-day needs

The CBDC-BUCAP Programme in Thailand: Building on tradition to meet present-day needs

SEARICE works with monks in Thailand to promote farmers' crop varieties.

Aug 7, 20082 min read

Golden Rice as solution to Vitamin A Deficiency? Facts, controversies, and perspectives

Golden Rice as solution to Vitamin A Deficiency? Facts, controversies, and perspectives

Two critical perspectives on the promise and risks of Golden Rice

Aug 7, 20084 min read

Saving seeds, remembering farmers: Speech of SEARICE farmer-partner at the inauguration of the Svalbard Seed Vault

Saving seeds, remembering farmers: Speech of SEARICE farmer-partner at the inauguration of the Svalbard Seed Vault

Farmer leader Eulogio "Tatay Gipo" Sasi Jr. speaks during the Opening Conference on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

Feb 25, 20086 min read

Intellectual property under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA): Implications for the Philippines and its protection of public interest

Intellectual property under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA): Implications for the Philippines and its protection of public interest

This issue explores how a Japan-Phils agreement reinforces IPRs related to plant genetic resources and restricts farmers' access to seeds.

Dec 3, 20071 min read

RP-China 1 Million Hectares Agri-Deal on Hybrid Seeds Plantation: Implications for Philippines’ plant genetic resources diversity and farmers’ rights

RP-China 1 Million Hectares Agri-Deal on Hybrid Seeds Plantation: Implications for Philippines’ plant genetic resources diversity and farmers’ rights

This issue details how agriculture agreements with China threatens plant genetic resources diversity and farmers' rights in the Philippines.

Dec 3, 20071 min read

Golden Rice: Kailangan ba ito? [Tagalog version of Golden Rice: Is it really "A" need?]

Golden Rice: Kailangan ba ito? [Tagalog version of Golden Rice: Is it really "A" need?]

An adult needs to consume as much as 20 kg of Golden Rice per day to get the touted Vitamin A benefit. This is not efficient nor realistic.

Sep 11, 20070 min read

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