This is a synthesis of reflections on seed systems policy, arising from The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)’s research and advocacy work, especially in Southern and East Africa, in recent years. This discussion paper has two main sections. The first looks at the (presumably mostly) unintended impacts of commercial seed regulation on farmer seed systems, looking at PVP, registration and certification. The second section offers proposals on exemptions and flexibility. The discussion can be read for both national and regional levels.
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