Amidst the heated debate and arguments on the genetically modified food crops, here comes a new piece of news. The food activists from all across the globe are celebrating "International Seed Day" on April 26 this year. The cause is initiated by the Institute of Near Eastern and African Studies (INEAS), for recommending Patent Free Seeds and benefits of Organic food and farming to the people. In the recent past we have witnessed health hazards with Genetically Modified Food Crops.This initiative is launched with the view to overcome the monopoly and supremacy of certain agribusiness based companies which posed restrictions to the farmers to save and breed seeds. Also this campaign is initiated to generate relevant awareness about certain bills and governmental policies which can potentially restrict farmers seed breeding practices.People can pledge their support by e-mailing their names or their organization names to info@INEAS.org and INEAS@aol.com or visit the website here.
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