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Official letters
The EU must make pesticide reduction a reality
We, the undersigned 125 organisations, condemn the failure of the European Parliament, Council and Commission to deliver on a crucial…
Joint open letter on the need to publish the EU legislative framework for Sustainable Food Systems before the end of this Commission’s mandate
Brussels, 6th September 2023 Dear President von der Leyen, We, the undersigned organisations, and distinguished academics, are writing once again…
26/04/2016
Seeds
Vote on the McIntyre report in COMAGRI
Organic infographics and videos
Factsheets and manuals
04/07/2023
Soil
Organic farming benefits for agricultural soils
Organic farming benefits for agricultural soils. Soil health is a cornerstone of organic farming and health is one of the…
22/06/2009
Soil
Organic - part of the solution! Soil
Leaflets
LIVESEED - Boosting organic seed and plant breeding across Europe
Seeds are the foundation of farming. Therefore, organic production should start with organic seed. Applying organic seed is mandatory according…
Reports and studies
Sustainability in organic breeding. Improving the entire system or adjusting some genes?
Sustainability in organic breeding. Improving the entire system or adjusting some genes? is a briefing providing an overview of the…
Environmental impacts of achieving the EU’s 25% organic land by 2030 target: a preliminary assessment
The European Union’s Farm to Fork Strategy target of a 25% organic share of agricultural land by 2030 is ambitious…
Organic Agriculture and the Sustainable Development Goals – Part of the Solution
Institute: EOSTA and Nature & More – Author: Simon de Schaetzen
Climate Change and Land - An IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems
Institute: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – Authors: 107 experts from 52 countries
Press releases
Welcome back, Ms von der Leyen. EU organic looks forward to continue transforming our rural areas & food systems
Re-election Ms von der Leyen as President of the EU Commission took place today, 18 July 2024, with 401 votes…
04/06/2024
Labelling
ECOSCORE: organic farming organisations reach an agreement ending legal procedures with ADEME, YUKA and its partners [English + French press release]
ECOSCORE: organic farming organisations reach an agreement ending legal procedures with ADEME, YUKA and its partners BRUSSELS, PARIS, 4 JUNE…
24/04/2024
Seeds
EU Parliament advances organic plant breeding with new PRM legislation vote
BRUSSELS, 24 APRIL 2024 – Today’s vote on the Plant Reproductive Material Regulation (PRM) legislation could contribute to a balanced regulation…
OrganicAdviceNetwork project kick-off marks the beginning of the first European network of organic advisors
In April 2024, the OrganicAdviceNetwork project, funded by the EuropeanCommission and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research andInnovation, brought…
19/03/2024
Seeds
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes AGRI Committee vote on Plant Reproductive Material
BRUSSELS, 19 MARCH 2024 – The European organic movement considers today’s vote on the Plant Reproductive Material Regulation (PRM) legislation an…
IFOAM Organics Europe regrets a CAP simplification without vision
BRUSSELS, 15 MARCH 2024 – IFOAM Organics Europe warns that the CAP simplification proposal presented today by the Commission is…
Parliament's vote on Green Claims Directive: IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes efforts to curb greenwashing and the acknowledgement of specific environmental assessment needs for agri-food
BRUSSELS, 12 MARCH 2024 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes today’s plenary vote on the directive on green claims. This directive…
Green claims: organic movement applauds renewed recognition of PEF's shortcomings for agrifood
BRUSSELS, 14 FEBRUARY 2024 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes today’s vote on green claims as it underscores the limitations of…
Organic farmers call for fair prices and recognition of public goods delivery
BRUSSELS, 1 FEBRUARY 2024 – As thousands of organic farmers have joined protests across Europe, the organic food and farming…
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture
BRUSSELS, 25 JANUARY 2024 – On the occasion of the launch of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture,…