Seed and Seedling Law Amendment "For Farmers to Protect New Seeds of Intellectual Property" Agriculture Minister Nogami November 12, 21:19
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami said, "Intellectual" It is beneficial for farmers to protect new varieties, which are their property, "he emphasized the significance of the law revision.
The amendment to the Seed and Seedling Law allows developers to limit the cultivation area to prevent the outflow of seeds and seedlings of new varieties such as fruits, and also requires the developer's permission when farmers increase seeds and seedlings. It includes what you need.
On the 12th, a question was asked by the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Committee of the House of Representatives, and the committee members asked questions pointing out that the burden on farmers would increase if the purpose of law revision and a high license fee were set.
On the other hand, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami said, "It is good for farmers to protect new varieties that are intellectual property." "Because many varieties are developed by national research institutes and prefectures. It is unlikely that the license fee will be high, "he emphasized the significance of the law revision.
In addition, a reference question was held on the 12th, and rice farmer Shuichi Yokota said, "It will be beneficial for farmers to create an environment that protects the rights of those who have developed new varieties."
On the other hand, Tomoya Inu, an advisor at an NPO that works on organic farming, said, "To stop the illegal use of varieties overseas, you should register the varieties overseas. There can be no law revision that deprives you of the right to increase seeds. I think. "