Venezuela aims at eliminating transgenic seeds in all its agricultural production

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for the use of non-genetically modified organism (GMO) native seeds in all agricultural production in the country.

This decision comes as a response to sanctions imposed by the United States, which have made it difficult to import seeds.

Maduro emphasized the need to produce their own seeds to ensure continued agricultural productivity gradually.

He instructed national producers to allocate 20 percent of their crops for seed production.

Maduro expressed resilience in the face of restrictions imposed by imperialist nations and highlighted the ability of the productive sectors and government to overcome challenges.

He called for unity among all country sectors to support the nation.

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