Farmers' Privilege Provision

The Farmers' Privilege Provision is a part of Plant Variety Protection that allows farmers to save, use, and share seeds from protected plant varieties without needing to pay the plant breeder. This means that farmers can replant and share seeds they’ve saved from their own harvests, promoting agricultural sustainability and food security. However, they cannot sell the seeds commercially unless they have permission from the holder of the plant variety protection. This balance helps support innovation in agriculture while allowing farmers to maintain some independence in their farming practices.