News
16/02/2021
Vision
Do you have an initiative making Europe more organic? Share it with us and inspire others to transform food and farming systems!
Making Europe more organic has always been the European organic movement’s mission. Working towards this goal means leading change, believing…
Organic and Conventional sectors discuss genome editing at IFOAM Organics Europe event - 10 February 2021, online
IFOAM Organics Europe invited food & farming stakeholders and policymakers to discuss GMOs and gene editing in agriculture. With the…
Register now for the final event of the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 project - 16-18 March, online
The Internet of Food and Farm 2020 (IoF2020) project IoF2020 is coming to an end. Register now to the digital…
10/02/2021
Events
How can food education in school foster a new generation of citizens aware of food sustainability and health? Let's figure it out! 25 February 2021, online
Children are the citizens of tomorrow. Raising their awareness is key in fostering a new generation of consumers conscious of…
10/02/2021
Knowledge for organic
Did you miss RELACS’ workshop on the replacement of anthelmintics at the Oxford Real Farm Conference? Then check out the project’s latest news story!
On 10 January 2021, RELACS’ project partners Soil Association and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) took part in the Oxford Real…
09/02/2021
Climate change
Read EIP-AGRI’s brochure on climate-smart agriculture and learn about solutions for resilient farming and forestry
Farming significantly contributes to climate change with agriculture being responsible for about 10% of greenhouse gas emissions in the European…
Political hotspot February 2021 newsletter
To help realise the European Green Deal’s shift to more sustainable food systems, the European Commission earmarked an unprecedented share…
Welcome note February 2021 newsletter
Dear readers, On behalf of the European organic movement, I would like to welcome you back after the winter break…
03/02/2021
Events
Review of events
The BIOFRUITNET project has launched a series of webinars to boost innovation in the European organic fruit production. The first…
03/02/2021
Events
Preview of events
How does organic & non-organic food and farming avoid contamination with GMOs? Why is it so relevant for food production…
02/02/2021
GMOs
Detection Cibus’ GM-canola: An update
A regulation is only worth so much as it can be enforced. This is why on 7 September 2020, an…
Join IFOAM Organics Europe at Europe’s biggest trade fair for organic - 17-19 February 2021, online
BIOFACH 2021 is just around the corner! The yearly event gathering the organic movement will take place from 17-19 February…
Save the date: The organic movement meets online at BIOFACH 2021 Policy Day to discuss “25% European land in organic by 2030” - 17 February 2021, online
Organised by IFOAM Organics Europe in collaboration with BIOFACH, the Policy Day under the title 25% European Land in Organic…
29/01/2021
Knowledge for organic
2021 is the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, let’s celebrate!
The United Nations’ General Assembly declared 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV2021). The IYFV2021 is a great moment…
28/01/2021
Events
Join the global organic movement at the Organic World Congress 2021 - 6-10 September 2021, Rennes, France
On 6-10 September, more than 2,500 organic stakeholders, farmers, researchers and policymakers will address questions around resilience, societal transformation, health, and…
28/01/2021
Organic regulations
New Organic Regulations & Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and UK published
Before the application of the new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 in January 2022, the Commission needs to adopt many…
28/01/2021
Food policy
Contribute to European organic stakeholder consultation about using technologies in organic food processing
Today, there is a lack of mandatory standards and indicators for organic food processing in Europe. The ProOrg project addresses…
Coming soon: EU router database for organic seed
The launch of the EU router database’s for organic seed is approaching! This database will : Simplify access to international…
Solutions for sustainable feeding and animal welfare in organic farming – Research projects contribute - 25-26 January 2021, online
Organic farmers strive to feed their animals with feed produced at or near the farm while ensuring animal well-being. In…
25/01/2021
Events
Exclusive for members: IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business recording 2020 is available!
IFOAM Organics Europe meets business 2020 took place online for the first time. IFOAM Organics Europe’s members can now view…
25/01/2021
Knowledge for organic
FarmDemo training kit: Helping farmers organise farm demonstration events
Horizon 2020 projects, AgriDemo-F2F, PLAID and NEFERTITI developed the FarmDemo training kit for organising farm demonstration events. It collects tools,…
‘Innovating for organic food processing’, TP Organics’ Science Day at BIOFACH 2021 - 19 February 2021, online
TP Organics’ Science Day will take place on 19 February from 11:00-12:45 at BIOFACH 2021. It invites organic operators and…
22/01/2021
Knowledge for organic
What role does urban and peri-urban agriculture play in city food systems in the context of COVID-19 and climate change? 21 January, online
FoodSHIFT2030 presented a webinar on the role of urban and peri-urban agriculture in city food systems and how they face…
22/01/2021
#thefutureisorganic
We invite IFOAM Organics Europe members who want to get inspired for the year ahead to read Michaël Wilde, Director…
22/01/2021
Vision
They make it happen! Generating added value through an organic grass-fed beef quality scheme
By 2030, the European organic movement wants a fair distribution of value and power in the food supply chain, and…
Save the date: XF-ACTORS project’s final event and 3rd European Conference on Xylella Fastidiosa - 26-30 April 2021, online
The 3rd EFSA European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa and final meeting of the XF-ACTORS project will be held online between…
19/01/2021
Knowledge for organic
Stimulating digital innovations - the SmartAgriHubs' RESTART and EXPAND calls are still open!
As Europe continues facing the Covid-19 crisis, it must further stimulate developing digital innovations which can tackle the challenges the agri-food sector…
From lab to field: RELACS’ first project video on new plant protection products replacing copper in organic viticulture
In their commercial vineyard in Frick, Switzerland, FiBL carried out 16 treatments of new plant protection products against mildew in…
Register now for our public event “GMOs and gene editing in agriculture: the benefits of regulation” - 10 February, online
How does organic & non-organic food and farming avoid contamination with GMOs? Why is it so relevant for food production…
“Wir haben es satt!” alliance : Use the election year to vote out an agricultural policy that is harmful to farmers, animals and the environment
This press release was first published by Wir Haben Es Satt! Agriculture change alliance (“We are fed up!”) demands sustainable…
15/01/2021
Knowledge for organic
EUREKA Winter Consortium Meeting & personas validation workshop - 12-14 January 2021, online
On 12-14 January 2021, the Horizon 2020 EUREKA project’s winter consortium meeting took place. This project will boost the EU’s…
Save the date: Final event of the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 project - 16-18 March 2021, online
As the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 (IoF2020) project IoF2020 is coming to an end, it is time to…
Interested in learning more about the role of urban and peri-urban agriculture in city food systems?
As the majority of the world’s population live in cities (reaching 65% in 2050), it is crucial to shift towards…
11/01/2021
Knowledge for organic
Conference “Improving sustainability and welfare in organic poultry and pig production”, Register now! 25-26 January 2021, online
The online event will bring together four research projects: OK-Net EcoFeed, PPILOW, Freebirds and POWER to discuss and consolidate the…
08/01/2021
Vision
Are you making Europe more organic? Share your initiative transforming food and farming systems with us and inspire others!
The organic movement is a front-runner when it comes to setting the stage for fair, environmentally conscious, healthy and caring…
06/01/2021
CAP
Portuguese Presidency, Member States’ recommendations and draft Eco-scheme list: CAP reform is moving forward
On 1 January, Germany handed over the EU Council Presidency to Portugal. The Portuguese Presidency aims to finalise the CAP…
02/01/2021
About us
Saying goodbye to our colleagues
Caterina Berardi We are saying goodbye to IFOAM Organics Europe Internal Communications and Membership Officer Caterina Berardi. Caterina started as…
18/12/2020
Vision
They make it happen! Enriching plant genetic diversity by bringing landrace varieties back into people’s gardens and plates
Are you a researcher, producer, breeder or simply interested in organic seeds? Get inspired by the Hungarian Research Institute of…
17/12/2020
About us
25% target of organic land by 2030: Challenges and priorities for Central and Eastern Europe 15 December 2020
On 15 December 2020, IFOAM Organics Europe organised its Expert Group for Capacity Building in Central and Eastern Europe’s annual…
The European organic movement welcomes opportunities promoting organic agriculture in the European Commission's promotion policy work programme
The European organic movement welcomes the special attention reserved to organic agriculture in the European Commission’s promotion policy work programme.…
Reaching 25% organic land in Europe by 2030: Ten priorities for the new EU Organic Action Plan
The European Commission is set to publish the next European Organic Action Plan (OAP) at the beginning of 2021. A…
IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business online – a successful event! 8-9 December 2020, online
On 8-9 December 2020, 80 participants, from all walks of the organic supply chain and beyond, joined the 3rd edition…
16/12/2020
Events
Annual meeting of IFOAM Organics Europe’s Interest Group on Certification and Integrity - 15 December 2021, online
On 15 December, 30 members of IFOAM Organics Europe’s Interest Group on Certification and Integrity (IGOC) met online for their…
14/12/2020
CAP
IFOAM Organics Europe President newly elected Vice-Chair of Civil Dialogue Group on the CAP
On Thursday 10 December, the Civil Dialogue Group (CDG) on the Common Agricultural Policy elected Jan Plagge, President of IFOAM…
14/12/2020
Vision
They make it happen! Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Educational Network protects Crete’s national heritage
All over Europe, citizens are working to make food and farming systems fairer, environmentally conscious, healthy and caring. In Greece,…
09/12/2020
Events
Organic processors come together for second annual general meeting - 7 December 2020, online
Associations of processors and traders, as well as processing and trading companies, came together on 7 December for the second…
BIOFRUITNET 1st online seminar: Boosting innovation in organic fruit production - 3 December 2020, online
The BIOFRUITNET project has launched a series of webinars to boost innovation in the European organic fruit production. The first…
30/11/2020
Knowledge for organic
Conference “Improving sustainability and welfare in organic poultry and pig production” - Register now! 26 January 2021, online
The online event will take place on the 26 January 2021 and will bring together four research projects: OK-Net EcoFeed…
Welcome note November 2020 newsletter
Dear readers, I would like to use this opportunity to look back on a turbulent year, marked with great successes…
Political hotspot November 2020 newsletter
The European Commission is set to publish the next European organic action plan (OAP) at the beginning of next year.…