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Library
Official letters
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…
Re: EP resolution on food security
The war against Ukraine raises legitimate concerns over price increases and availability of certain agriculture inputs, namely cereals for animal…
Organic infographics and videos
Factsheets and manuals
Climate-friendly practices on your farm - A practical manual
Extreme temperatures and weather events during the last springs and summers have left no doubt about the relevance of climate…
SOLMACC – Policy recommendations
Institute: Ekologiska Landbrukarna, FiBL , Bioland, AIAb and IFOAM EU
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…
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…
SOLMACC - Advocacy leaflet
Institute: Ekologiska Landbrukarna, FiBL , Bioland, AIAb and IFOAM EU
SOLMACC – Viable climate-friendly farming – Socio-economic strategies
Institute: Ekologiska Landbrukarna, FiBL , Bioland, AIAb and IFOAM EU – Authors: Sigrid Griese (Bioland), Lin Bautze (FiBL), Ann-Kathrin Trappenberg (IFOAM EU), Stephen Meredith (IFOAM EU), Eric Gall (IFOAM EU) and…
Reports and studies
Organic agriculture and its benefits for climate and biodiversity
Changing the way we produce food can make a big difference in mitigating climate change, can help farmers to adapt…
Press releases
EU Organic Awards recognise excellence, as Court report stresses need for long-term vision for organic & stronger CAP
BRUSSELS, 23 SEPTEMBER 2024 – Today, on EU Organic Day, Europe celebrates its organic sector and operators. Locally and nationally,…
24 finalists highlight excellent examples of EU organic from field to fork
BRUSSELS, 19 JULY 2024 – Today the EU Commission revealed the finalists of the 2024 EU Organic Awards, the EU-wide…
Six-fold increase in organic seeds needed in the next ten years in Europe - 2nd European Organic Seed Policy Conference shows pathways to make organic seeds a reality
The Spanish Presidency of the European Union put a spotlight on rural areas and agricultural resilience during a High-level Rural…
Organic and agroecological farming are the best guarantee for long-term food security
Brussels, 5 September 2023 – At today’s high-level expert webinar “Safeguarding long-term food security“, TP Organics, the European Technology Platform…
EU Organic Awards - Get to know this year's finalists
BRUSSELS, 18 JULY 2023 – Today, the finalists for the annual EU organic awards have been announced. 24 are shortlisted…
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…
[Save bees & farmers press release] 1 million EU citizens tell EU Commission: end the war against nature
On Friday 25 November, representatives of the European Citizens Initiative Save Bees and Farmers delivered a clear message to Vice-President…
EU Organic Awards – Get to know the finalists
BRUSSELS, 20 JULY 2022 – Today, the finalists for the first annual EU organic awards have been announced. 24 are shortlisted…
EU Organic Awards – Applications opened at high-level event
BRUSSELS, 25 MARCH 2022 – Today, Commissioner for agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski launched the applications for the first ever EU organic…
EU Parliament saves Farm to Fork's integrity but concedes on biodiversity
BRUSSELS, 24 MARCH 2022 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the European Parliament’s support to the Farm to Fork Strategy as…
European organic movement rejoices awards for organic
BRUSSELS, 18 FEBRUARY 2022 – Today, the European Commission, IFOAM Organics Europe, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European…
23/09/2021
EU Organic Day
Organic movement welcomes new EU Organic Day on 23 September
Today, the three EU institutions – European Parliament, Council of the European Union and European Commission – signed a Joint…
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…
