Understanding of the farmers’ privilege concept by smallholder farmers in South Africa

Legislation on plant breeders’ rights – the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, 1976 (Act No. 15 of 1976) – currently is being reviewed by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This legislation provides for farmers’ privilege, which is one of the exceptions to plant breeders’ rights. It all...

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Main Authors: Noluthando C. Netnou-Nkoana, Julian B. Jaftha, Mabjang A. Dibiloane, Jacobus Eloff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2015-01-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3512