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Official letters

Don't delete article 43 - CAP funding for effective pesticide reductions

Public funds need to be used to support farmers in taking the measures needed to effectively reduce pesticides, protect health…

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…
10/07/2023
Biodiversity

Nature restoration cannot be postponed

Dear Members of the European Parliament, During the plenary votes of 12 July you will decide on the fate of…
12/06/2023
Biodiversity

An ambitious Nature Restoration Law is needed for resilient and productive farming systems

Dear Members and Substitute Members of the Environment Committee, On Thursday 15 June you are invited to vote on the…
Organic infographics and videos
Factsheets and manuals
Leaflets

Plant health care in organic farming - The role of natural substances in a biodiversity-based system approach

One of organic agriculture’s defining traits is its approach towards plant health care, relying mainly on preventive and indirect measures…
Reports and studies

Toxicological comparison of pesticide active substances approved for conventional vs. organic agriculture in Europe

There is much debate about whether the (mostly synthetic) pesticide active substances (AS) in conventional agriculture have different non-target effects…

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…
Press releases

Sprouting discontent: organic movement regrets European Parliament's failure to pesticides reduction

BRUSSELS, 22 NOVEMBER 2023 – IFOAM Organics Europe regrets the European Parliament’s inability to agree on a pesticides reduction regulation. …

IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes progress on pesticides reduction negotiations

BRUSSELS, 24 OCTOBER 2023 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes today’s vote of the European Parliament Environment Committee on the Sustainable…
12/07/2023
Biodiversity

Nature restoration law adoption gives hope for food & farming systems

BRUSSELS, 12 JULY 2023 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law by MEPs today. Jan…

New report highlights benefits of organic farming for biodiversity

A new report by IFOAM Organics Europe highlights the contribution of organic farming to protecting Europe’s biodiversity. The report recommends…
Position papers

Recommendations regarding the Integrated Nutrient Management Action Plan (INMAP)

Recommendations regarding the Integrated Nutrient Management Action Plan (INMAP) In this paper, IFOAM Organics Europe recalls the benefits of organic…

IFOAM Organics Europe’s recommendations on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation (SUR)

Read this Position Paper in ENGLISH – BULGARIAN IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the European Commission’s proposal on the revision of…

10 priorities for the Farm to Fork INI Report

10 priorities for the Farm to Fork INI Report. As the European Parliament is preparing its reaction (own-initiative report) to…
 
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