Diversity of crops has nourished mankind for thousands of years. Seeds that we have inherited from past generations are the basis of life and are essential for
our food sovereignty.
Meanwhile the
big seed trusts are determined to
obtain worldwide control.
10 world companies, among them Bayer, Monsanto, Syngenta and Limagrain, already control 67% of the world seed market! This has been made clear by genetic engineering,
patents on plants and animals, the introduction of
seed reproduction fees… Add to that terminator technology that
destroys the fertility of seeds and the
prohibition of peasant varieties.
Tens of thousands of people throughout Europe are actively demanding that the
right to produce seeds remains in the hands of small farmers and gardeners.
We must prevent the very basis of our food supply from becoming a
source of profit for multinational companies.Two years ago the petition „
Sowing the future-harvesting diversity“ was launched to protest against planned
new European Union seed laws that are dominated by the interests of the
big seed companies.
The intention is to present the tens of thousands of signatures collected throughout Europe to the European Parliament and call for an enquiry to clarify whether
these laws violate the fundamental right to food and to access to seeds.Please do participate in this action if you feel it matters to you. There is plenty to do. During the
International Days of Action 'Free our seeds!' in Brussels, 17-18 April 2011 the participants will make clear opposition to EU policies and show the intention to resist them.
We are not to accept that the basis of our livelihood is handed over to multinationals.
The main event will take place on 17 April, the day of international peasant resistance declared by Via Campesina, followed by a demonstration on the 18th.
If you cannot come to Brussels, organise similar events in your countries, cities and villages! Let's stop them!Based on www.seed-sovereignty.org - follow this link to get to know more.***
