Venezuela Rejects the Production, Distribution, and Importation of GM Seeds

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By Christina Sarich

The country of Venezuela, through its National Assembly, has approved a law that will ban GMOs and prohibit seed-patenting.

Its aim is to promote sustainable agriculture and real food security. Grassroots efforts for years has finally culminated in the passing of a law that prohibits Monsanto, Bayer, Dow, Syngenta, and others from controlling the seed supply and poisoning the people.

The new law also proposes:

  • The creation of a national seed institution which will audit crops, and actively pursue those who violate the GMO ban.
  • Peasant seed will be protected. It will not be hybridized through biotechnology, nor patented. Neither …read more

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