CP Ram Registers Four Basil Varieties for Protection Amid Monopoly Concerns
The Momentum
Key summary
CP Ram Co., Ltd. has registered four new basil varieties with the Plant Variety Protection Office under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives for protection from 2024 to 2038, sparking public debate over potential monopolies on Thai basil. The company states the new varieties are developed for industrial use and do not affect the over 300 native varieties available to farmers. Critics warn that adopting the UPOV 1991 international convention could further restrict farmer rights regarding seed saving.
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