30-May-2025
Sahabat Alam Malaysia
CSOs in Malaysia write a letter to expresses serious concerns about the potential inclusion of UPOV 1991 in the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA), warning that it could undermine Malaysia’s existing plant variety protection law, harm farmers’ rights, and restrict seed sovereignty.
30-Apr-2025
The Telegraph
British negotiators are understood to be close to signing an agreement that would align UK food and veterinary standards with the EU’s rulebook.
28-Apr-2025
Financial Express
19 categories of products are the focus of the ongoing negotiations. Data storage, Ecommerce, farm products and critical minerals are the key sectors in the discussion.
22-Apr-2025
Tripura Chronicle
Protests against free trade agreements in agriculture, fisheries, and dairy took center stage across the Sonamura subdivision.
22-Apr-2025
Hindustan Times
The US seeks preferential access for farm goods in a trade deal with India, while India insists on fair treatment for its developing economy.
16-Apr-2025
European Coordination Via Campesina
To defend agriculture, food and markets in Europe, we must move away from the free trade paradigm and strengthen food sovereignty!
17-Mar-2025
GMA News Online
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines met with Japanese officials in Tokyo to address the declining market share of Philippine bananas, advocating for an immediate review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA) to create a fairer trade environment.