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Inside Kenya s Seed Control Battle: Smallholder Farmers vs the Law

A group of 15 smallholder farmers in Kenya have filed a petition at the High Court seeking to review a law that bans the sharing of unregistered seeds.

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Kenya: Inside Kenya s Seed Control Battle - Why Smallholder Farmers Want to Share Indigenous Seeds

Kenya: Inside Kenya s Seed Control Battle - Why Smallholder Farmers Want to Share Indigenous Seeds
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Inside Kenya s Seed Control Battle: Why Smallholder Farmers Want to Share Indigenous Seeds — Global Issues

NAIROBI, Feb 22 (IPS) - A group of 15 smallholder farmers in Kenya petitioned the country’s High Court, seeking to compel the government to review sections of a law that bans the sharing and exchange of uncertified and unregistered seeds.

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In Kenya, seed banks help with food security

Under current law, only companies can sell seeds, but smallholders are finding a way to exchange these vital resources

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Pro-organic food crusaders warn against GMOs

Say cross pollination may lead to legal suits against farmers for using patented seeds.

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