News
New innovations in organic agriculture: ecological, technological, and sociological dimensions
On 13 March, our Let’s Discuss Organic webinar was dedicated to “New innovations in organic agriculture.” Innovation in organic has…
Webinar ‘Our Seeds, Our Future: Protecting Biodiversity and Farmers’ Rights’
To celebrate the International Day of Seeds, IFOAM – Organics International hosts global experts to discuss seed sovereignty, corporate resistance, and farmers’…
Safeguarding an independent FP10: why EU research policy matters for the organic sector
On 10 April, TP Organics, the European Technology Platform for organic food and farming, coordinated efforts with 40 organisations from civil…
10/04/2025
Organic regulations
EU Organic Regulation: production rules and interpretation in the focus at the beginning of 2025
In February the Commission published the regulation on techniques authorised for the total de-alcoholisation of organic wines: A new regulation…
Upcoming webinar: Impact of the new EU Organic Regulation on international trade
The organic regulatory framework has concluded an important stage of completeness with its extension to third countries. As of 1…
01/04/2025
About us
Your Voice, Your Vote: Shape the future of organic at the General Assembly 2025!
We are pleased to invite all IFOAM Organics Europe members to IFOAM Organics Europe General Assembly 2025, the key decision-making…
31/03/2025
Knowledge for organic
Organic delivers better yields – How can we improve them further?
On 24-27 March, IFOAM Organics Europe was at the general assembly of the OrganicYieldsUP project at Il Cerreto agritourism in…
27/03/2025
Events
This June in Warsaw: shape the future of organic at European Organic Congress 2025!
Get ready for three days of inspiration, collaboration and action for organic! Registration is now open for the European Organic Congress…
25/03/2025
Water
IFOAM Organics Europe calls for concrete action in the Water Resilience Strategy to reduce agricultural pollution and associated costs
BRUSSELS, 25 MARCH 2025 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the European Commission’s intention, outlined in the Vision on Agriculture and…
Council reached worrisome position on NGT Proposal: All eyes on the trilogue now
About one year after the European Parliament voted on the legislative proposal on so-called “New Genomic Techniques” (NGTs) in the…
14/03/2025
GMOs
Council position on NGT proposal fails to protect EU breeders, farmers, & food industry: Parliament must stand strong for patents & traceability during trilogues
BRUSSELS, 14 MARCH 2025 – According to IFOAM Organics Europe, the position agreed on with a qualified majority during the…
Intl School Meals Day: call to EU policymakers for healthy, sustainable, organic meals for all children
STRASBOURG, FRANCE, 13 MARCH 2025 – On this year’s International School Meals Day, students, alongside delegates from IFOAM Organics Europe…
13/03/2025
GMOs
Organic Youth urges: Ensuring GMO-free agriculture is a prerequisite for realising EU Commission’s vision for the future of agriculture
German youth organisations have taken a clear stance against the planned deregulation of so-called “New Genomic Techniques” (NGTs). In a…
04/03/2025
Events
“BEING Organic in EU” project events at BIOFACH 2025
The BEING Organic in EU project is a promotion campaign proposed by FederBio in cooperation with Naturland co-financed by the…
27/02/2025
GMOs
Latest compromise text on "new genomic techniques" has severe deficiencies, worrisome consequences for EU breeders, farmers & food industries
BRUSSELS, 27 FEBRUARY 2025 – According to IFOAM Organics Europe, the latest draft compromise text on the legislative proposal on so-called “New…
The World of Organic Agriculture 2025: OrganicTargets4EU contributes to accelerating organic growth
The 2025 edition of The World of Organic Agriculture has officially been released, offering the most up-to-date and comprehensive insights into the global…
19/02/2025
EU's agrifood vision
Agri-Food Vision recognises organic as best practice in generational renewal and protection of ecosystem services
BRUSSELS, 19 FEBRUARY 2025 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes that the Vision for Agriculture and Food recognises organic agriculture as…
11/02/2025
EU Organic Awards
EU Organic Awards 2025: Are you the next winner?
Original article on the European Commission’s website. The 4th edition of the EU Organic Awards is now open for applications from…
January 2025 Newsletter – Multilingual Edition
Read this special Newsletter in BG, CZ, DA, DE, ES, EN, FI, FR, HR, HU, IT, NL, NO, PL, PT, UA…
EU should support farmers to reduce harmful pesticides
BRUSSELS, 28 JANUARY 2025 – IFOAM Organics Europe launches today a campaign to raise awareness of the social, economic and…
23/01/2025
EU's agrifood vision
Organics continues shaping the future of EU agriculture as member of the EBAF
BRUSSELS, 23 JANUARY 2025 – “Organic farmers and food producers are leading efforts to make European agriculture truly sustainable, I am…
10/01/2025
GMOs
New GMOs – Key resources
This article is an overview of useful resources we have compiled for you. We will update this on a rolling…
09/01/2025
Generational renewal
Youth declaration to Commissioner Hansen: The empowerment of youth is essential for long-term vision of European agriculture
BRUSSELS, 09 JANUARY 2025 – In a joint declaration, participants to the European Commission’s Youth Policy Dialogue sent a clear…
Stay updated with the latest organic developments in Europe: Your ideal holiday read
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to catch up on all the latest in the world of…
Political Hotspot December 2024
On December 1st, the new College of Commissioners started its work under current (and former) European Commission President Ursula von…
20/12/2024
About us
Welcome Note December 2024
Dear reader, Welcome to our last newsletter edition in 2024. An eventful year is coming to an end, setting the course…
20/12/2024
Events
Save the date for next year’s Council meetings
We are pleased to invite (y)our national representatives to the European organic umbrella organization to meet with their European counterparts…
Review of events
On 23 September, EU Organic Day, Europe celebrates its organic sector and operators. Locally and nationally, the movement was extra…
20/12/2024
Events
Free online workshop about soft skills for organic advisors
On 29 January 2025, organic advisors are invited to the Joint workshop on soft skills, organised by the OrganicAdviceNetwork and…
19/12/2024
Knowledge for organic
Organic advisors, meet with peers during European cross-visit
Are you an organic advisor? Are you interested in becoming one? Or are you an advisor interested in gaining organic…
Funding opportunities for sustainable food systems: FutureFoodS & AGROECOLOGY Partnership
Are you working on innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture and food systems? Don’t miss these two exciting opportunities to fund…
19/12/2024
Organic regulations
Compliant control bodies, factory farming & EGTOP reports
In November the Commission intensified its legislative work finalising key regulations ahead of the changes expected next year. From 1st…
18/12/2024
Knowledge for organic
20 years CORE Organic: Celebrating 44 partners and 62 projects worth €62M
On 1 October 2024, OrganicTargets4EU and the CORE Organic network celebrated a milestone: CORE Organic’s 20th anniversary! Over the past…
Upcoming member-only webinars: Funding & promotion opportunities for organic
In 2025, we restart our regular member-exclusive sessions “Let’s Discuss Organic”. These online live events help our members gain an…
Preview of events
From 11–14 of February 2025, the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre will host the world’s leading trade fair for organic food. Make…
14/12/2024
Events
Get ready for BIOFACH 2025
On 11–14 February 2025, the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre will host the world’s leading trade fair for organic food. Make sure…
13/12/2024
Knowledge for organic
Promotion policies: Dedicated budget for promotion organic in 2025
Good news! Like the previous years the European Commission has a dedicated budget to promote EU organic. The Commission has…
13/12/2024
GMOs
The legislative file on so-called “New Genomic Techniques” (new GMOs) – Where are we at?
The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU is in the last weeks of its chairpersonship – so, let’s…
12/12/2024
EU's agrifood vision
Organics Europe to EU: Seize the moment for a sustainable agri-food future
BRUSSELS, 12 DECEMBER 2024 – IFOAM Organics Europe published its recommendations for the European Commission’s forthcoming Vision for Agriculture and Food.…
11/12/2024
Plant health care
50% pesticide reduction - Mission accomplished or time for a reliable indicator?
30 September 2024, online In a well-attended webinar GLOBAL2000 and IFOAM Organics Europe presented an alternative to the much-contested pesticides…
100% organic school meals program in Dordogne
27-29 November, France France’s Dordogne department hosted a delegation of some 25 people from several European countries for two days…
29/11/2024
Organic regulations
Sponsor our sector project: Assessing the EU Organic Regulation’s fairness
We are assessing whether the current EU Organic Regulation is fair towards operators and if it adequately supports the sector…
27/11/2024
Events
The organic movement looks forward to fruitful cooperation with newly elected European Commission
BRUSSELS, 27 NOVEMBER 2024 – Today, the European Parliament voted and approved the new college of Commissioners by 370 votes…
New study confirms the leading role of organic farming in contributing to agriculture’s climate objectives
BRUSSELS, 25 NOVEMBER – According to a new analysis of the expected contribution of CAP Strategic Plans to greenhouse gas…
22/11/2024
Events
Events calendar 2025
Members of IFOAM Organics Europe will find numerous opportunities to participate, exchange knowledge, and connect at the organic events scheduled…
Webinar: Unlocking free knowledge and best practices for organic
19 November 2024, online On 19 November, the organic farming community came together for an engaging webinar, Unlocking the Organic…
Science-policy seminar on new detection methods for new genomic techniques (new GMOs)
19 November, Brussels IFOAM Organics Europe organised and hosted an event titled “Science-policy seminar on detection methods for NGT products…
19/11/2024
CAP
Brussels bubbles with activities on post-2027 CAP
From the European Commission – Work and discussions on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027 are…
16/11/2024
Events
Organic food: Good for farmers, workers, climate, and the environment -15 November, Brussels
On Friday, 15 November civil society, local governments and EU institutions highlighted the positive impact of organic farming and its…
15/11/2024
Events
Save the date: Council meeting on 18 March
We are pleased to invite (y)our national representatives to the European organic umbrella organization to meet with their European counterparts…