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Save bees and farmers Organic Food Conference 2021 Organic World Congress 2021 Previous events The Agri-food Promotion Policy review conference The conference on the review of the promotion policy for EU agricultural products is part of a consultation process, collecting the opinions of stakeholders and civil society on the impact of different policy options being considered as part of the… EU-Forum - Symposium on Animal Husbandry and Grazing Management in Organic Farming Symposium on Animal Husbandry and Grazing Management in Organic Farming EU-Forum – Producers and Animals in the Focus of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 Against the background of the Green Deal with the aim of increasing the share of organic area to… Getting food on the climate agenda What impact can city-wide strategic approaches have? Whilst food and farming contributes between a third and a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions, it has featured relatively little within international and national commitments to tackling the climate and nature emergency thus… Innovarum workshop with BIOFRUITNET on Agri-food innovative solutions towards a Zero Pollution EU IFOAM Organics Europe General Assembly The General Assembly of IFOAM Organics Europe gathers members from all over Europe in the democratic pursuit of a common voice for organic. During the GA, members review and decide on the general policy and direction of the IFOAM Organics Europe, including financial matters, Statutes modifications and… Workshop on organic seed market trends, seed business analyses, and policy measures LIVESEED is organising an online workshop on the current organic seed market trends, the results of research on organic seed businesses and on the different policy measures to boost the production and use of organic seed. The event will take… LIVESEED-ECOBREED satellite workshop on Common Bunt requirements and norms for cereal seed production A workshop on common bunt requirements and norms for cereal seed production and their implications for bunt management in organic farming will be held online on May 5th, from 13:00-15:00 (Vienna time), as a satellite to the XXI International Workshop… Training for seed suppliers, seed companies and traders on the EU Router Database (German only) Training for seed suppliers on EU Router Database. In the framework of the Horizon 2020 funded LIVESEED project, FiBL-Germany developed the EU-wide router database for organic seeds which will allow seed suppliers and suppliers for plant reproductive material to offer… RELACS webinar series on organic contaminants in recycled fertilizers and their fate in soil-plant systems The area under organic production is growing, leading to an increased demand for nutrient sources suitable for organic agriculture. FiBL is organizing a webinar series in the frame of the RELACS project, themed “Organic contaminants in recycled fertilizers and their… European Organic Congress 2021 The annual European Organic Congress titled “Organic’s contribution to the European Green Deal” will take place online, live from Lisbon from 16-18 June 2021, organised by IFOAM Organics Europe and our Portuguese parter, AGROBIO. The congress will bring together organic… Education for a new generation of food citizens How much do we really know about food? Where it comes from, how it was sourced, what impact it has on us, our city and the environment? And how much do our children know? Food education in schools is essential… OK-Net EcoFeed training on 'Ration Planning Tool' Formulating feed using calculation software in organic is a challenge. This new tool improves the feed database to meet the needs of organic farmers! Within the scope of the OK-Net EcoFeed project, the Ration Planning Tool and Manual was developed… Roots of resilience: How CAP, Farm to Fork, and land policies can support an agroecological transition in Europe In this virtual seminar, participants will have a chance to exchange with European policymakers on the challenges and opportunities for an agroecological transition in Europe. The seminar will focus on the central role that land plays in this transition. It… Policy Day What does the new EU organic regulation bring? Organized by IFOAM EU in cooperation with BIOFACH On 24 March 2014, the European Commission published its legislative proposal for a new Organic Regulation. After 2 years of negotiations, the 3 EU… XF-ACTORS final event and 3rd EFSA European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa The 3rd EFSA European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa and final meeting of the XF-ACTORS project will be held online between 26-30 April 2021, under the motto: Building knowledge, protecting plant health. Register before 7 March 2021! The event will comprise… ReMIX final conference: Intercropping to boost agroecology in European Agriculture Register for the final conference “Intercropping to boost agroecology in European Agriculture”, which will be held online on March 23, 2021, from 9:15 to 16:45 CET. The event is a perfect opportunity to discuss how species mixtures contribute to the… Best Economy Forum An economy that puts people at the center and not the maximization of profit and growth: The BEST ECONOMY forum wants to inspire companies to take the future into their own hands and to act sustainably. IoF2020 final event As the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 (IoF2020) project is coming to an end, it is time to celebrate its legacy through a digital event on 16-18 March to meet, debate and exchange knowledge from a safe distance. Register… GMOs and gene editing in agriculture: the benefits of regulation How does organic & non-organic food and farming avoid contamination with GMOs? Why is it so relevant for food production that GMOs are regulated? Which disruptions can be expected from gene editing and new genetic engineering in general? These are… Conference “Improving sustainability and welfare in organic poultry and pig production” The online event will bring together four research projects: OK-Net EcoFeed, PPILOW, Freebirds and POWER to discuss and consolidate the importance of organics within the feed sustainability and animal welfare concept. The number of participants is limited. Register now to secure your place and visit the OK-Net EcoFeed… #Together4Forests Forests and other ecosystems are under pressure worldwide: destructive agriculture in particular is eating up our forests. European consumption is a key driver of tropical deforestation and ecosystem destruction around the world. At the moment, there is nothing that stops products linked to… Good Food Good Farming European Days of Action Europe’s food and farming system is broken. This year, the reform of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), we have a real chance to stir it up. We want a system, which supports small farmers and rural livelihoods, protects our… #IGrowYourFood Action Day With the many challenges we face, it is important to highlight and celebrate some of the things that connect us all. Food is one of them! #IGrowYourFood is a global action day celebrating anyone involved in growing food using organic… BIOFACH 2021 BIOFACH – World’s Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food The trade fair duo BIOFACH and VIVANESS will take place in 2021 from 17 – 19 February 2021 completely digital. Organic is more than a label or certification: organic stands… Save bees and farmers The European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Save bees and farmers’ is currently ongoing. It wants to phase out synthetic pesticides by 2035, support farmers, and save bees and nature. If the initiative gathers one million signatures by the end of September 2021,… NATEXPO 2020 - International trade show for organic products IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2020 IFOAM Organics Europe continues its series of ‘IFOAM Organics Europe meets business’ events with this third edition, in a time during which recent EU initiatives can create new opportunities for businesses. This successful platform for exchange between players from the whole (organic) supply chain – including processors, traders, retailers, and certifiers – brings together IFOAM Organics… Organic Innovation Days 2020 The Organic Innovation Days 2020, the only EU event on research & innovation for organic organised annually, will take place from 24-25 November via the online event platform SpotMe. Book your spot now! This year’s edition will be brought to… European Organic Congress 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its uncertain affect for the near future events, IFOAM Organic Europe and our organising partner BÖLW decided to bring the Congress to you. During the digital European Organic Congress, policy-makers and expert speakers will… IFOAM Organics Europe's 10th General Assembly On 30 June 2020 IFOAM Organics Europe will host its 10th General Assembly (GA) online. During the GA, we will address important matters, including future strategies; our members will vote motions and elect the next IFOAM Organics Europe Board for… 19th International Conference on Organic Fruit Growing “Ecofruit” is the continuation of the 18 previous meetings. It aims to bring together European researchers and consultants working on topics related to organic fruit growing. “Ecofruit” gives an opportunity to communicate and discuss latest results connected with organic fruit… BIOFACH 2020 The World´s Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food, combined with VIVANESS, International Trade Fair for Natural and Organic Personal Care, is an important business event, an emotional event for the sector, and both a get-together and an opportunity for positioning.… Smart farming: Digitalization of agriculture & vision of the new CAP High-level event in the European Parliament On the 29th of January, IoF2020 & SmartAgriHubs will organise a high-level event in the European Parliament in Brussels, hosted by ECR Group. The event will highlight project achievements and contributions to EU agriculture, as well as look… Organic Innovation Days 2019 The Organic Innovation Days 2019 will take place on 3-4 December in Brussels. The Organic Innovation Days, TP Organics‘ annual event, will bring together stakeholders of the organic sector – from companies and researchers, farmers and farmer organisations to policy-makers across Europe… IFOAM EU Meets Business 2019 The event “IFOAM EU Meets Business – Bringing the organic food industry together” will take place on the 3rd of December 2019 in Brussels. With this event, IFOAM EU continues its series of IFOAM EU Meets Business events which bring together IFOAM… SME Organics Final event The final event of the SME Organics project will feature the lessons learnt over the past four years of intense collaboration in designing regional organic action plans. The event will also highlight the role of European interregional cooperation for designing… The future of organic farming & CAP post-2020 Join our high level political event together with representatives of the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture, the Finnish Environmental Ministry as well as Finnish organic farming associations. Key topics like the CAP post-2020, GMOs and regenerative carbon farming will be discussed… European Conference on Copper in Plant Protection 2019 We would like to invite farmers and growers, scientists, regulators, agricultural advisers and other people working with or on copper in a context of plant protection to contribute to the conference programme. Contributions will be presented in English. In 2018, the… NATEXPO 2019 Natexpo, the international trade show for organic products, is the event that is shaping the future of organic, organized by and for all the stakeholders in the organic market. For nearly 30 years, it has been a major event for… BIOEXPO Warsaw 2019 BIOEXPO Warsaw is a new event in Poland dedicated to the organic food and non-food products. During the fair, taking place on 11-13 October 2019 in Warsaw, leading producers and distributors of organic food and products will meet with buyers… European Organic Congress 2019 Technology and agricultural policies What’s in it for organic Improving beyond technology This year’s Congress aims to fuel the discussion on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy and how the latter can contribute to healthy farms, a healthy food… Organic Food Iberia 2019 Iberia’s first organic international trade show Organic Food Iberia is an exciting new trade event dedicated to promoting the organic food and wine industry to key organic buyers. Organic Food Iberia is an event with sound organic principles, promoted in… The contribution of organic agriculture to the SDGs: Scientific evidence from comparative research In collaboration with the European Commission DG for International Cooperation and Development, FiBL is pleased to announce the upcoming workshop “The Contribution of Organic Agriculture to the SDGs: Scientific evidence from comparative research“. BIOFACH 2019 Visit IFOAM EU at our BioFach 2019 stand: 13 – 16 February, Hall 1 (1-451) Express your opinion and learn more about organic food and farming in the European Union! More details in the timetable below. For more information visit www.biofach.de 4th Organic Innovation Days TP Organics launches a Call for Organic Innovations for the 4th time, to collect solutions that contribute to the transformation of European food & farming systems based on organic and agroecological principles. The 4th edition of the Organic Innovation Days, the annual… European Conference on Copper in Plant Protection 2018 Dynamic growth in organic acreage in many European countries means new challenges for farmers concerning plant health. To reflect on the current re-approval of copper compounds, to discuss innovative ways to keep plants healthy in organic and integrated plant protection,… Natural Products Scandinavia / Nordic Organic Food Fair Natural Products Scandinavia, is an essential industry event for trade buyers in the healthy living, nutrition, natural beauty and self-care sectors. Offering the very latest trends and products, not yet seen at other trade shows. Co-located with The Nordic Organic… 6th International Conference on Organic Agriculture Sciences (ICOAS) Dynamic developments in organic research – strengthening partnerships across Europe and beyond ICOAS brings together scientists, advisors, entrepreneurs, policy makers, associations, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders to meet and discuss latest research results and developments in organic agriculture in Central… IFOAM EU Meets Business 2018 “IFOAM EU meets business – bringing together the organic food industry” will be an opportunity for IFOAM EU, its Interest Group of Organic Processors and Traders (IGOP) and food companies to discuss relevant topics in the organic sector, to share… European Days of Action - Good Food Good Farming campaign In the face of the negotiation process on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Good Food Good Farming encourages all members of civil society to take part in CapSnap, a campaign created to strengthen the collective voice in light of the… 12th European Organic Congress Organic on every table: Added value for farmers, consumers and society This Congress will look at how stakeholders and policymakers can work together to improve the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities, while at the same time protecting the environment… NATEXPO 2018 Natexpo goes annual NATEXPO, the international trade show for professionals from the organic sector, is henceforth to be held annually, and will be organised every other year in Lyon to support the development of the organic market and offer better… Sustainable Food Summit 2018 The aim of the Sustainable Foods Summit is to explore new horizons for eco-labels and sustainability in the food industry by discussing key industry issues. How do organic, fairtrade and other eco-labeling schemes further sustainability? With growing proliferation in labels,… Final SOLMACC Conference 2018 16 May 2018 Agriculture is a sector that on the one hand contributes to climate change, yet on the other hand, it is deeply impacted by climate change effects. Due to this duality, it is key for farmers and other… IFOAM EU General Assembly On 15 May 2018 IFOAM EU will host its 9th General Assembly (GA) in Brussels, Belgium. During the GA, we will address important matters, including future strategies; our members will vote motions and elect the next IFOAM EU Board for period of 2018 –… Using action plans to develop organics Join our event ‘Using action Plans to Develop ORGANICS’ 23 March 2018, from 9:00 to 13:00 at Business Europe. The event will look at how Organic Action Plans can help SMEs and the wider European agri-food sector to stimulate high… 18th International conference on organic fruit growing “Ecofruit” is the continuation of the 17 previous meetings. It aims to bring together European researchers and consultants working on topics related to organic fruit growing. “Ecofruit” gives an opportunity to communicate and discuss latest results connected with organic fruit… Policy Day 2018 Beyond the new organic regulation Organized by IFOAM EU in cooperation with BIOFACH The organic regulation is a foundation for the development of organic in the EU, but it is not the only one. In order to reach ambitious goals… BIOFACH 2018 Visit IFOAM EU at our BioFach 2018 stand: 15 – 18 February, Hall 1 (1-451) Express your opinion and learn more about organic food and farming in the European Union! More details in the timetable below. For more information visit www.biofach.de… 5th Organic Processing Conference Improving Organic: Making it happen – Digital opportunities for organic processors This year the conference will consider the innovative tools (digitalization) that will enable organic operators to improve quality, as well as ensure transparency and traceability along the value chain.… European stakeholder meeting on potentials and challenges for use of recycled nutrient products in organic farming One-day stakeholder meeting on “Acceptance and value of recycled fertilisers in organic farming” Organised by ESPP (European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform) and IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements) All day meeting 12th December 2017, 9h00 – 17h30 followed by neworking… Organic Innovation Days 2017 On 15-17 November 2017, the 3rd edition of the Organic Innovation Days will be held in Brussels. The event will gather actors from organic and conventional food & farming sector as well as policy-makers to discuss the latest innovation… Nordic Organic Food Fair The Nordic Organic Food Fair is the only organic food & drink trade show hosted in the Nordic region on 15-16 November 2017, MalmöMässan, Sweden. This is an industry event for trade buyers who are looking to source the best… 19th Organic World Congress The Organic World Congress of IFOAM – Organics International is held every 3 years in a different country. The aim of the congress and related activities (pre-conference, General Assembly, side-events and organic exhibition) is to share experiences, innovations and knowledge… Natexpo - International trade show for organic products In October, organic trade professionals will gather in Villepinte, Paris Nord, for Natexpo, France’s biggest trade show for organic, health food and ecological products. A strictly trade-only show, Natexpo reveals the newest organic trends emerging in a buoyant market and… Seeds as Commons The fundamental basis of all our food is seed. Each grain of seed has a long history: Generations of farmers and breeders have contributed to crossing and selecting for suitable cultivated crops. In the past 50 years, breeding activities underwent… 11th European Organic Congress Transforming food & farming – Making it Happen Organic on every table – A holistic answer for food & agriculture – Fair and transparent food chains This Congress will look at how stakeholders and policymakers can work together to reach… Organic opportunities for sustainable rural development in Greece IFOAM EU, Attiki Association of Organic Farmers Markets, BioHellas and DIO invite you to the event ‘Organic opportunities for sustainable rural development in Greece’ which will take place on 28 June 2017 in the Agricultural University of Athens. For more… 4th NJF Organic Conference: Organics for tomorrow’s food systems Nordic Association of Agricultural Scientists invite you to the 4th NJF Organic Conference “Organics for tomorrow’s food systems” from 19th till 21th of June, 2017, in Mikkeli Finland! The Conference is dedicated to create a platform for exchanging the latest… Sustainable Foods Summit: New Horizons for Eco-Labels and Sustainability Food ingredients, social & customer impacts, and marketing best-practices are focal themes of the European edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit. For the ninth consecutive year, the executive summit will be hosted in Amsterdam. Get the detailed summit agenda on… How can agriculture contribute to achieving the EU’s emissions reductions targets? We are pleased to invite you to a lunchtime event, kindly hosted by MEP Nicola Caputo (S&D – IT) and co-hosted by MEP Jo Leinen (S&D – DE). 13:30 – 15:30, Thursday 27 April, European Parliament, Brussels, Room ASP 8… Natural & Organic products Europe: The Future of Health at Europe’s favourite natural business event Natural & Organic Products Europe is Europe’s biggest trade show for natural products – making it the ‘must attend’ event for buyers of everything from natural healthcare products, natural and organic foods, through to natural personal care and eco-household products.… Women of the World, Mobilise! For the women of La Via Campesina from all over the world, 8th of March is a day of struggle, resistance and denunciation of the capitalist system, transnational corporations (TNCs), patriarchy and masochism. These oppress, exploit and violate women. It’s… Global Peasants' Rights Congress The “Haus der Bauern” foundation organises an international congress on the issue of “peasants’ rights” from 7-10 March 2017, which will be attended by peasants, small scale producers, rural workers, and other people working in rural areas as well as… BIOFACH 2017 Visit IFOAM EU at our BioFach 2017 stand: 15 – 18 February, Hall 1 (1-447) Express your opinion and learn more about organic food and farming in the European Union! More details in the timetable below. Wir haben es satt! (We are fed up!) For the seventh year farmers, food craftsmen and critical consumers will gather in Berlin for Wir haben es satt (We are fed up) demonstration, calling for healthy food, family farms, organic and agro-ecological agriculture and fair trade. Visit the event… Organic Innovation Days Organic Innovation Days will take place in Brussels on 5-7 December 2016. Venue of the event: Representation of Emilia Romagna Region, Brussels 21 Rue Montoyer, 1000, Brussels. Find more information here Soil stakeholders' conference The European Commission organises a ‘Soil stakeholders’ conference’ in Brussels on 5 December 2016. The event is a contribution of the European Commission to the World Soil Day 2016 aiming at raising awareness on the importance of soils and the… 4th Organic Processing Conference Thank you to all speakers and participants for their dedication to the conference! Please find all the available presentations linked in the conference programme. Food consumption is changing and organic is leading the way. With annual growth in Europe of… 3rd Croatian Organic Forum The Croatian Organic Forum, a major event on organic market in the region that will take place on 18 November, organized by Biovega Ltd in partnership with Croatian Chamber of Economy and Ministry of Agriculture and with lectures by IFOAM… How can the CAP drive climate change mitigation and adaptation in the agriculture sector? The EU has committed to reduce GHG emissions by 40% by 2030, and the agriculture sector will be part of this effort. As part of these reduction targets, sectors such as transport, building, agriculture etc. are covered by the Effort… Cop 22 Side Event | Sustainable Food Systems and Agro-ecological Resilience for Biodiversity & Health Sustainable Food Systems and Agro-ecological Resilience for Biodiversity & Health 9 November, 16.45 – 18.15, Pacific 150 This event will provide a forum to explore best practices for biodiversity conservation for health and nutrition through the promotion of sustainable and… SANA 2016 The 28th International Exhibition of Organic and Natural Products is taking shape. Scheduled from Friday 9th to Monday 12th September, at the Bologna Trade Fair, a revamped SANA is getting ready to welcome even more exhibitors and visitors. This international showcase of… Sustainable food Summit The summit will focus on sustainable ingredients, food waste, marketing developments and sustainability initiatives. For the first time, the summit will look at approaches to reduce food losses in the supply chain as well as waste at consumer level. What… Who pays for seeds? Thoughts and discussions on financing organic plant breeding Who pays for seeds? Thoughts and discussions on financing organic plant breeding Alternatives to conventional plant breeding and concentration of breeding in multinational companies exist, but plant varieties bred in organic breeding programmes are still rare. With the conventional breeding… Natural & Organic products Europe Interested in organic farming trends for your sourcing needs? Which countries spend the most on organic per capita? What are the main product category groups and marketing channels for distribution in key markets? Join IFOAM EU at Natural & Organic… B.I.O N' Days Organised by Cluster Organics, B.I.O. N’ Days is THE international meeting place for stakeholders in the organic market. A venue for the leading edge of the organics sectors to anticipate, innovate and keep ahead of the competition. Professionnals from all fields come together at B.I.O.… 10th European Organic Congress *Future agri-food systems *Organic as a leading solution *Organic under the new EU rules & policies Almost a decade after the first Congress, IFOAM EU is celebrating its 10th European Organic Congress in the Netherlands this April 2016. The theme… 17th International conference on organic fruit growing Ecofruit is the continuation of the 16 previous meetings. It aims to bring together European researchers and consultants working on topics related to organic fruit growing. “Ecofruit” gives an opportunity to communicate and discuss latest results connected with organic fruit… BioFach 2016 Visit IFOAM EU at BioFach 2016: 10 – 13 February, Hall 1 (1-447)
