agriculture · In Force

Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act 2001

PPV&FRA. Farmers can save, sow, re-sow, exchange, share traditional seeds. Breeders' rights 15–18 years. Benefit sharing from use of genetic resources. National Gene Fund.

Ministry

Ministry of Agriculture

Key provisions and changes

• Farmers' seed-saving rights
• Breeders' rights 15–18 years
• Benefit sharing framework
• National Gene Fund
• Traditional varieties protection