Indian farmers planted FL-2027 potatoes at a site in Gujarat to protest PepsiCo's affirmation of variety rights. and introduced him to Gujarat for cultivation. The company uses it for the production of potato waffles.

Producers in Gujarat state that the 2001 law on the protection of plant varieties and agricultural rights allows them to plant potatoes without the consent of the company. About 20% of the potatoes grown in Gujarat belong to this variety. According to activists, manufacturers choose it because of higher yields.

On September 23 of this year, PepsiCo stated in a letter in accordance with PPVFR law that, as “holder of a registration certificate for FL-2027,” she has the right to take the necessary actions based on the law against individuals and companies that violate her rights. ”

On some tropical islands, potatoes were the equivalent of money in the past.

Kapil Shah of Bejj Adhikar Manch said several organizations fighting for producer rights asked producers to plant potatoes without fear. Direct speech: "Producers have nothing to fear if they make their choice, and they can grow any variety that they wish, unless it is a brand."

PepsiCo filed lawsuits against manufacturers that used this variety, but the case was dropped in May this year. According to Indian media reports, activists then wrote a letter to PPF & FR asking them to revoke the company's registration certificate on FL-2027.

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