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Plant Breeders Release 'Open Source Seeds'

Posted by samzenpus on from the people's-meadow dept.

mr crypto (229724) writes "A group of scientists and food activists are launching a campaign to change the rules that govern seeds. They're releasing 29 new varieties of crops under a new 'open source pledge' that's intended to safeguard the ability of farmers, gardeners and plant breeders to share those seeds freely."

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  1. Just by JustOK · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just a sec, gotta recompile the kernel.

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    1. Re:Just by K.+S.+Kyosuke · · Score: 1, Funny

      Just don't forget to share it over Bittorrent.

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  2. Re:Shame this happened by Errol+backfiring · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now I know for sure. The world has gone mad. Should I tell my neighbours that the seeds of my vegetable garden are subject to the General Plant Licence?

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