Farming families in San Lorenzo, Colombia, are advocating against genetically modified (GM) seeds, emphasizing their role as 'seed guardians' preserving traditional maize varieties. This movement, supported by Indigenous communities and environmental organizations, aims to pass legislation that would ban GM seeds, arguing they threaten food sovereignty and cultural heritage. Despite potential economic benefits claimed by agribusiness from GM crops, local farmers express concern that these policies neglect the interests of smaller producers and undermine their agricultural traditions. The ongoing debate reflects a clash between local sustainability and corporate agriculture's focus on profit.
Each seed carries our grandparents' story, emphasizing the cultural and historical importance of maintaining traditional seed varieties against the rise of genetically modified crops.
The grassroots organizations argue that the Agricultural Institute has consistently prioritized commercial agriculture, failing to represent rural communities' interests in the debate over GM crops.
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