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Follow the Seeds exhibit opened in celebration of the Tenth Session of the Governing Body
22/11/2023
Rome, November 20, 2023 – On the first day of the Tenth Session of the Governing Body (GB-10) of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture,...
International Treaty and International Organization for Vine and Wine Sign Letter of Intent for Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources in Viticulture
21/11/2023
Rome, 21 November 2023 – A historic Letter of Intent was signed at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today between the International Treaty on Plant Genetic...
Documentation of PGRFA and Crop Wild Relatives Inventories
21/11/2023
Rome, Italy, 21 November 2023 – The Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture held a Side Event dedicated to the Documentation of Plant...
Seeds Play Central Role in Saving Biodiversity
20/11/2023
Rome, Italy - November 20, 2023 – FAO headquarters is the venue of a week-long global gathering of over 600 participants, including national delegates, diplomats, policy-makers, plant genetic experts, researchers,...
The plants that feed the world
20/11/2023
Most of us have our own ideas about the food and plants that make up a large part of our diet. But how much of an impact do climate change,...
The role of seeds in transforming agrifood systems under the spotlight
20/11/2023
Rome – The role of seeds in addressing global challenges, such as loss of biodiversity and climate change, and the need for greater variety in the world’s “food basket” of key...
Mobile APP
17/11/2023
The Secretariat of the International Treaty on PGRFA has made available a mobile app for the Tenth Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty that will greatly simplify participants’...
Seeds Provide Solutions to Safeguarding Our Future
13/11/2023
Tenth Session of the Governing Body to Convene in Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy - November 13, 2023 – More than 600 delegates from all around the world will gather in Rome,...
New landmark study presents globally relevant metrics to inform strategies for plant genetic resources
23/10/2023
Rome, October 23, 2023 – The International Treaty released a study, The plants that feed the world – Baseline data and metrics to inform strategies for the conservation and use...
Farmers’ Rights Take Centre Stage
12/09/2023
President of India Inaugurates Global Symposium
New Delhi, India, 12 September 2023 – The first-ever Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights under the International Treaty of the FAO was inaugurated by the...
President inaugurates first global symposium on farmers’ rights
12/09/2023
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the First Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights here and said the Indian law on farmers rights is worthy of emulation by the world, as...
Indian law for protecting farmers can be model for entire world: Murmu
12/09/2023
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India's law on the protection of plant varieties and farmers' rights can be emulated for the entire world, as it gains importance.
President Droupadi Murmu...
After the success of G-20, India will now host a big program related to farmers, 150 countries will participate.
12/09/2023
For the first time, a global symposium on farmers' rights is being organized in India by the Plant Variety and Farmers Protection Authority (PPVFRA). Agricultural scientists from 150 countries of the...
President Murmu to inaugurate 1st global symposium on farmers' rights on September 12
12/09/2023
President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the first-ever global symposium on farmers' rights at the Pusa complex here on Tuesday. Murmu will also unveil the Plant Authority Centre and confer awards...
President of India to Inaugurate ‘First Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights’ on 12th September at ICAR Convention Centre, NASC Complex, New Delhi
12/09/2023
Eminent scientists, farmers and resource persons will participate from more than 80 countriesParticipating countries to deliberate upon the pivotal issues related to Farmers’ Rights as enshrined in Article 9 of...
Law to protect farmers can set global standards: President Murmu
12/09/2023
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India's law to protect plant varieties and farmers' rights can be emulated for the entire world, especially in the context of climate...
Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights
08/09/2023
India to Host International Gathering
Rome, Italy, 08 September 2023 – The first Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights will be held in New Delhi, India, from 12 – 15 September 2023....
Strengthening Seed Systems through Realizing Farmers’ Rights
19/07/2023
A Crucial Step Towards Global Food Security
Rome, Italy, 19 July 2023 – “Strengthening Seed Systems through Realizing Farmers’ Rights” was the focus of a Special Event held in Rome at FAO HQ...
Norway Reaffirms Commitment to International Treaty
03/07/2023
Contributes 1 million NOK
03 July 2023, Rome, Italy – Norway's Minister of Agriculture and Food, Sandra Borch, announced her country’s contribution of about 1 million Norwegian Kroners (approximately USD 93 400) to...
Unlocking the Power of Millets & Sorghum
15/06/2023
Climate Resilient & Nutritious
Rome, Italy, 14 June 2023 – Nearly 200 experts from around the world participated in an online event that brought together the world’s leading international experts to...