Climate, agriculture and animals- a demonstration against EuroTier
On the 12th of November a demonstration took place in the German town of Hannover. About 350 people demonstrated against EuroTier, a large business fair for the animal industry. With the slogan … verder lezen
Beyond the red lines: a movie on the growing climate justice movement
From the lignite mines in the Rhineland to the port of Amsterdam or the streets of Paris during the World Climate Summit, the struggles for climate justice are fought at more and … verder lezen
It is time to stop patents on plants!
With the recent notice of the European Commission we have the chance to do this now! In the past years an increasingly number of patents on plants has been granted. Luckily, this … verder lezen
ASEED has new neighbours: Taste Before You Waste
Taste Before You Waste, an innovative and enthusiastic initiative and non-profit-organisation, recently moved to the Plantagedok in Amsterdam. With them, we at ASEED have new neighbours who are taking action against food … verder lezen
The Profession Of Greenwashing by Monsanto
How companies use the language of food security to legetimize making profit When thinking about food security and climate change, we have to realise that the impacts caused by our food con … verder lezen
Monsanto – also active in the Netherlands – also unwanted in the Netherlands
On Wednesday 12 October, activists from ASEED, along with allies, paid a visit to the Bayer offices in Enkhuizen, Bergschenhoek, Wageningen and Mijdrecht, carrying banners with a text based on the yes-no … verder lezen
Bayer buys Monsanto, but which difference does it make?
It took them a while, but still on September 14, 2016 the deal is finally done: Bayer has bought Monsanto. The deal is worth 59 million Euros. The newly merged company will … verder lezen
The Monsanto Tribunal in the home stretch
The takeover of Monsanto by Bayer has officially been announced for $66 billion, bringing this way a lot of press and public attention to the Monsanto Tribunal.
SEEDmail #39: Cooking Monsanto, judging the planet
A last minute announcement for all SEEDmail readers close to Amsterdam: coming Friday, September 9, a second Cooking the Planet will take place: an open campaign meeting to discuss our plans for … verder lezen
ASEED Attend the European Civic Forum at Longo Maï
Earlier this month several members of the ASEED team attended the European Civic Forum at Longo Maï in France. Approximately 400 participants joined the international meeting, which included a week of presentations, … verder lezen