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Who Controls Wheat Seeds? The Role of Multinational Corporations
The seed is the starting point of every harvest, and controlling its availability means wielding enormous power over global agricultural production. Over the past thirty years, the seed sector has undergone an unprecedented wave of consolidation, drastically reducing the number of independent players. From Farmers’ Seeds to Patented Seeds For centuries, farmers selected, saved, and…
https://ecowheataly.it/en/2024/11/13/green-policies-in-agriculture-the-case-of-wheat/
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Wheat and food sovereignty: what does it really mean?
The term food sovereignty is increasingly used in public discourse, often as a synonym for food self-sufficiency or agricultural protectionism. But in its original and scientifically grounded meaning, the concept is much broader and deeper—especially when it comes to strategic crops like wheat. What is food sovereignty?Food sovereignty was defined in 1996 by La Via…
https://ecowheataly.it/en/2024/11/13/green-policies-in-agriculture-the-case-of-wheat/
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Why are agricultural policies so beneficial?
Behind every field grown and every product that reaches our tables are precise choices, decisions made far from the spotlight that profoundly affect our daily lives. Agricultural policies, often perceived as distant and technical, are actually the key to improving the quality of our food, supporting local communities and protecting the environment. Understanding why these…
https://ecowheataly.it/en/2024/11/13/green-policies-in-agriculture-the-case-of-wheat/
