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International treaty on plant genetic resources becomes law after ratification by 55 States.

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Publication Date: 30-JUN-04 		Format: Online - approximately 1004 words
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M2 PRESSWIRE-30 June 2004-UN: International treaty on plant genetic resources becomes law after ratification by 55 States(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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ROME, (FAO) - A crucial legally binding global treaty on sustainable agriculture has become law today, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced.

The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture has entered into force, 55 countries having now ratified it.

"This is the start of a new era", said FAO Director-General, Dr. Jacques Diouf. "The Treaty brings countries, farmers and plant breeders together and offers a multilateral approach for accessing genetic resources and sharing their benefits.

Humankind needs to safeguard and further develop the precious crop gene pool that is essential for agriculture."

"The agreement recognises that farmers around the world, particularly those in the South, have developed and conserved plant genetic resources over the millennia. It is now up to countries to make...

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