Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights

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Pursuant to enactment of Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Right Act (PPV & FR Act) in the year 2001, the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Right Authority was established in the year 2005. As per the Act, farmers and plant breeders can get crop varieties registered and obtain an exclusive right to produce and market said crop varieties. The term of said commercial right is 15-18 years depending upon the kind of crop species are registered.

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Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights