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…
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…
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…
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…
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…