We do not accept the imposition of technological solutions by corporate interests. Research programmes should strive to better understand the critical role of farmers' knowledge in traditional production models, their integration in the ecosystem and the role they play in the maintenance of local resources. Research programmes are to respect and strengthen local dynamics and put forward solutions that are locally defined and applied. Research programme funding must be independent and public. National authorities should increase their contributions and funds must actively support sustainable family farming models.
Genetic engineering is destructive to sustainable agriculture and food production.
Research should be geared to the maintenance, conservation and creation of biodiversity based on traditional and local knowledge systems and production practices.