CFA emphasizes that the farmers’ privilege must remain broadly accessible, enabling producers to save and reuse seeds for their own on-farm use. Any future narrowing of this privilege should be considered only when there is clear support from producers or when agronomic realities make seed saving impractical. Further restrictions must be developed in close consultation with affected farmers and the broader value-chain, ensuring their meaningful involvement in shaping regulatory changes that directly impact their operations.
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Comments on the proposed amendments to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations (PBR Regulations)
October 16, 2025