A quiet but crucial battle is playing out over something we often overlook - seeds. Proposed changes to Malaysia’s Protection of New Plant Varieties Act could shift seed rights away from small farmers and into the hands of multinational companies. To help us understand what this means for farmers, food prices, and even our national seed sovereignty, we’re joined by Chee Yoke Ling, the Executive Director of the Third World Network.

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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories:  environment

Tags:  Protection of New Plant Varieties Act,  farmer's rights,  UPOV 91,  native seed protection,  the bigger picture,  earth matters,  seeds,  food prices,  food security,  comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-pacific partnership,  cptpp,  food sovereignty,  gmo,  third world network,