30-Sep-2022
The Western Producer
The Canadian agriculture sector wants the federal government to make progress on removing technical barriers, five years after the deal was signed.
23-Sep-2022
Food Ingredients First
Over the past 40 years, the study underscores that the largest agrochemical firms have used intellectual property laws, mergers and new technologies to take control of the seed sector.
20-Sep-2022
The Canberra Times
Australia’s agricultural sector would be the big winner of a new free trade deal with the UK, the chief negotiator has declared.
14-Sep-2022
Saatgutkoaliton
As part of free trade negotiations with Thailand, EFTA will most likely demand clauses that oblige the Asian country to introduce strict plant variety protection regulations that are in line with UPOV 91
7-Sep-2022
La Via Campesina
Every year, on 10 September, all the members and allies of La Via Campesina mobilize against the destructive policies that are forced upon the small-scale food producers through bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements.
8-Aug-2022
New Food Magazine
A newly published report has outlined several recommendations for a safe trade deal with India, which it says if rushed could threatened UK pesticide standards and farming.
5-Jul-2022
bilaterals.org
Statement of the Mexican, European and international civil society, 4 July 2022
4-Jul-2022
Indonesia for Global Justice
Close to 90 NGOs and farmers’ organisations from Indonesia, the EU and around the world sent open letters to the EU Commission and the Indonesian government today, calling on them to refrain from any clause that restrict farmers’ rights in a future free trade agreement.
27-Jun-2022
European Coordination Via Campesina
ECVC is heavily critical of the lack of ambition shown by the European Commission to tackle only future free trade agreements, meaning the pre-existing FTAs can continue their environmental and social devastation.
27-Jun-2022
Deccan Herald
India is inking a series of Free Trade Agreements but there is criticism from various quarters about it. All India Kisan Sabha Joint Secretary Vijoo Krishnan spoke about what is wrong with FTAs and where the government is erring.