Deccan Herald ·
Karnataka: Farmers' associations vow to resist attempts by big firms to restrict seed rights
Farmers in India can sow any seed without restriction under the PPV&FR Act, 2001, unions said. Section 39(1)(iv) protects their rights, despite recent court rulings. Activists vow vigilance to uphold seed sovereignty.
The statement noted that the Act's intent was centered around public interest and unambiguously upholds farmers' rights in choosing the seed with no restriction on sowing