StalkTalk: Protection or Overprotection? Rethinking Intellectual Property in the Seed Industry

30/09/2025 46 min Temporada 2 Episodio 4
StalkTalk: Protection or Overprotection? Rethinking Intellectual Property in the Seed Industry

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Episode Synopsis

This conversation delves into the complexities of intellectual property in agriculture, particularly focusing on seed patents and their impact on innovation and farmers. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by the agricultural economy, including rising input costs and market consolidation. Joel Cape along with Todd Martin and Cat Frans emphasize the need for government intervention and the importance of competition in the industry. They also explore the role of technology and farm policy in shaping the current landscape, concluding with reflections on the future of agriculture and the necessity for robust competition.