Another EU threat to seed biodiversity

[Thelma Sanders]

In addition, it should not
apply to material intended to or maintained in gene banks, and networks of
conservation of genetic resources or organisations associated with gene banks as well
as material exchanged in kinds between two persons...'

That bit on it's own will effect Real Seeds - because it's an intermediary - so would be classed as a retailer.
Kokopelli (the French equivelent of Real Seeds) has already been taken to court for selling heritage seeds and lost it's case
http://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/d...cp120097en.pdf

[VirginVegGrower]

Yes & no,saving F1 seeds seems to me to be a waste of time if they are not going to come true to form is all I was saying,

I don't buy them anymore anyway. I like the idea of taking a seed variety and naturalising it to my bit of the world.

[VirginVegGrower]

Anyone signed recently and know how many signatures are on the petition?

[VirginVegGrower]

There is a petition - I have signed it but it only has 2k signatures. I have RTd Cleve West's tweet which gives the details and I've asked Bins, Zaz and Sarz to share it on FB.

We don't accept this. Let us keep our seeds EU!

Bumping...2,689

[zazen999]

That bit on it's own will effect Real Seeds - because it's an intermediary - so would be classed as a retailer.
Kokopelli (the French equivelent of Real Seeds) has already been taken to court for selling heritage seeds and lost it's case
http://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/d...cp120097en.pdf

I'd be reading that as Real Seeds can breed their seeds but then just never sell them.

[zazen999]

Freiheit für die Vielfalt! | Global 2000 Action Center

Different petition also running.

[SarzWix]

Do we know how much it will cost to 'list' a variety? It says that 'conservation varieties' will be exempt from GUS testing, but does the listing itself cost money aside from the personnel/administration/time?

[Thelma Sanders]

Freiheit für die Vielfalt! | Global 2000 Action Center

Different petition also running.

Posted that yesterday.
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ml#post1121487

still a good idea to bump it, though

[bearded bloke]

I'd be reading that as Real Seeds can breed their seeds but then just never sell them.

Do we know how much it will cost to 'list' a variety? It says that 'conservation varieties' will be exempt from GUS testing, but does the listing itself cost money aside from the personnel/administration/time?

Is there a "master" seed list or do each company have to list each variety they sell/breed ?

[bearded bloke]

Given that this is generally known about,I am surprised that the independent seed sellers do not have petition forms on their stands at the various shows

[Dusty Rhodes]

The regulation quote that Sarz posted would protect the HSL and people trading seed, but it would be illegal for seed businesses to sell unregistered heirloom OP seeds.

http://www.seed-sovereignty.org/PDF/...e_material.pdf

It's making me cross-eyed trying to read this so early in the morning, but, I think seed swappers will be okay if I've read this bit right:


(My emphasis)

[zazen999]

Posted that yesterday.
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ml#post1121487

still a good idea to bump it, though

That's just a link to this thread.

[zazen999]

Good wording for use in any emails - from Garden Organic...

Stop the loss of plant biodiversity and protect the gardeners' right to exhange seeds and grow their heritage plants now! - News story from Garden organic

[bearded bloke]

Nah,this is getting silly now & basically is coming down to "banging a gong" I looked at the Garden Organic post linked on Facebook by Zaz & noted ...........

If this directive is applied it will also mean gardeners will not be able to give seeds to their friends unless they are registered and licensed.

....... which is diametrically opposed to the earlier quote from the actual document posted earlier in this thread by Sarz




EDIT: http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/news...pic.php?id=907

[zazen999]

Nah,this is getting silly now & basically is coming down to "banging a gong" I looked at the Garden Organic post linked on Facebook by Zaz & noted ........... ....... which is diametrically opposed to the earlier quote from the actual document posted earlier in this thread by Sarz




EDIT: Stop the loss of plant biodiversity and protect the gardeners' right to exhange seeds and grow their heritage plants now! - News story from Garden organic

You have just posted a link to the page that I just linked to in the post above yours. Is that what you meant to do?

It's not diametrically opposed - it says 'it should not apply' which as we know, should can mean whatever anyone wants it to mean...

If you don't want to read about people banging a gong, then you don't have to.