European seed movement calls: Raise our forks for diversity! New international petition demands that EU institutions rehaul seed law proposal. Please sign here:

Von der Leyen addresses the European Parliament with her ‘State of the Union’ speech. Civil society, trade unions, and public interest groups delivered a very clear message in a statement signed by 470 organisations. Check it out:

#30JahreARCHENOAHSchaugarten Niederösterreich heute war bei uns zu Besuch! Hier naschauen:

🍉PATENT AUF MELONEN BLEIBT BESTEHEN 🇪🇺EU MUSS JETZT HANDELN! @EPOorg hat heute Einspruch gegen Wassermelonen-Patent von @BASF (Nunhems) zurückgewiesen. Doch der als Erfindung beanspruchte buschige Wuchs entstand durch Zufall und wurde nur entdeckt. PM: https://t.co/WqPuDed2fB

SMALL SEED PRODUCERS AT RISK! Our survey of 200 small producers in 16 countries found: 13% would be forced to shut down, 30% would have to reduce their varieties, 66% couldn’t sell to farmers anymore, Lab testing could cost €30,000/year. Full report:

🌿 On Monday, the #AGRIFISH meeting will discuss the EU Commission's Vision for Agriculture & Food. We urge to push for a strong plant-based agri-food chain—key for competitiveness, food security & climate resilience. 🌱#PlantBased #EUFoodPolicy https://t.co/XCA3mvchUh

The EU wants to weaken the CAP’s green rules. Farmers are already facing drought, soil degradation & biodiversity collapse. We need a nature and climate-friendly CAP, supporting farmers, not more deregulation. Read our joint statement: https://t.co/yXwvGQpoT7 #NoNatureNoFuture

#Ernährung der Zukunft braucht starke Umwelt- und #Klimapolitik: Umwelt und Klima dürfen nicht unter die Räder der Agrarindustrie geraten. #bundesregierung

A better food & farming system is possible! Letter➡️ https://t.co/KgFx7sjkLc

Solutions for healthier, more sustainable, affordable, and balanced nutrition are already on the table. If Hansen chooses to ignore them, it would be a grave disservice to the health of Europeans.

According to the latest Austrian dietary recommendations, our diet should consist of 50% vegetables and fruits, 25% whole grains and potatoes, and 25% protein from predominantly plant-based sources.

We critisise strongly that Commissioner @CHansenEU does not plan to introduce an action plan for plant-based nutrition.

Currently around 80% of agricultural subsidies go to livestock production. BUT: Knowing about health and environmental benefits, EU subsidies must help make plant-based foods accessible and affordable.

We are very disappointed with many aspects of the new vision by @CHansenEU , one of them being the question of WHICH food we want to produce. Science is clear: We need diverse, nutritious food that promotes our health!

Thank you to 180,000 supporters! 🫘🇪🇺 The new #EUseedlaw could put cultivated plant diversity across Europe at risk. So, we are asking for the law to be changed quickly! Therefore please sign and share our petition now!

Massive political efforts are needed to tackle the causes of hunger – conflict, poverty, and inequality. Without confronting power, the harvest will never reach the hungry. https://t.co/k100VONiSD @IPESfood

🌍🍽️ A better food & farming system is possible! The upcoming EU Vision must support farmers in transitioning to #ClimateResilient, #NatureFriendly farming while ensuring healthy, sustainable food for all. @CHansenEU : Let’s get this right! Letter➡️ https://t.co/KgFx7sjSAK

A new EU law could deregulate gene-edited plants (GMOs), strip away safety checks, and put the livelihoods of small & medium-sized farmers at risk.🍃💔 ❗We urgently call on EU leaders to reject this deregulation on 14 February @POLAND25EU❗ https://t.co/r4LMgBQAkI

Tomorrow’s first meeting of the European Board for Agriculture and Food is a chance for change! @CHansenEU and other members, please support an EU #PlantBased Plan and boost our resilience, health and sustainability. Over 130 organisations stand with you: https://t.co/rDURxSFWDM

Die Petition vom Welthaus Graz für eine Kennzeichnungspflicht in der Gastronomie hier unterzeichnen:

Join us! In our Seed Policy Team we work to establish political and legal frameworks within the EU and Austria that safeguard and promote the long-term preservation and sustainable use of cultivated plant diversity. Following position is now available: