Monsanto - Patent For a Pig (2006)

The American biotechnology firm, Monsanto, has applied for a patent for pig breeding in 160 countries. The patent is for specific parts of the genetic material of pigs which Monsanto's genetic researchers have decoded. If this patent is granted, pig breeding would be possible with the approval of the company. Farmers and breeders are naturally alarmed because these genes have long existed in the great majority of their pigs. Using DNA tests they can prove that there is no new invention in the patent applications but that, instead, granting this patent would be to allow a part of nature to fall into the hands of a single company.

Director: Christian Jentzsch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 42 min
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Editing: Barbara Schmitz
Production: HTTV Produktion
Original Language: en
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What is Monsanto - Patent For a Pig about?
The American biotechnology firm, Monsanto, has applied for a patent for pig breeding in 160 countries. The patent is for specific parts of the genetic material of pigs which Monsanto's genetic researchers have decoded. If this patent is granted, pig breeding would be possible with the approval of the company. Farmers and breeders are naturally alarmed because these genes have long existed in the great majority of their pigs. Using DNA tests they can prove that there is no new invention in the patent applications but that, instead, granting this patent would be to allow a part of nature to fall into the hands of a single company.
Who directed Monsanto - Patent For a Pig?
Monsanto - Patent For a Pig was directed by Christian Jentzsch.
Who stars in Monsanto - Patent For a Pig?
Monsanto - Patent For a Pig stars Andrew Kimbrell.
How long is Monsanto - Patent For a Pig?
Monsanto - Patent For a Pig has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
What genre is Monsanto - Patent For a Pig?
Monsanto - Patent For a Pig is a Documentary film.