Agriculture Minister Eto "Important bill I would like to explain carefully" Proposed amendment to the Seed and Seedling Act June 19 13:18

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said that the amendment to the Seed and Seedling Law, which regulates the unauthorized release of newly developed seeds and seedlings overseas, has been deliberated, "I would like to explain it carefully because it is an important bill." , I emphasized the idea of ​​establishing it again.

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said at the meeting after the Cabinet meeting on 19th that the Diet was revised until the 17th. It is an important bill to protect profits, so I would like to explain it carefully to the people on the ground, including the farmers on site."

In addition, Minister Eto said, "Agriculture is a competitive world, and the development of superior varieties is essential. The rights of developers should be protected so that other countries cannot take advantage of Japan." I emphasized the idea of ​​aiming to be established again in the Diet.

The proposed amendment aims to prevent seeds and seedlings such as fruits registered as new varieties from leaking overseas, but when farmers increase the number of registered varieties, developers' permission is required.

For this reason, some farmers and experts have demanded careful deliberation, saying that if overseas companies monopolize seeds and seedlings and high license fees are set, the burden on farmers may increase. I am up.