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Civil society is taking the CAP by storm: What happened, what's next and how to get involved?
The Good Food Good Farming campaign mobilised ahead of the European elections, organising a stunt under the motto We can’t eat…
![Provide your input to EU research & innovation priorities for organic & agroecology by 18 August](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/02/TP-Organics-420x540.png)
Provide your input to EU research & innovation priorities for organic & agroecology by 18 August
The Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Organics and Agroecology is a key document setting organic and agroecology’s research…
![Natexpo 2024: The organic sector meets in Lyon](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/Natexpo-post-420x540.png)
08/08/2024
Events
Natexpo 2024: The organic sector meets in Lyon
Since 2018, Natexpo has been organised every two years (even-numbered years) in Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This is no coincidence…
![Challenges and opportunities facing organic & how policies can be part of the solution](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
Challenges and opportunities facing organic & how policies can be part of the solution
Ahead of the EU elections, our Director, Eduardo Cuoco was interviewed about the current challenges organic faces. In two pieces…
![Building resilient food futures across generations – Organics Europe’s Youth Event take-aways](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/OEYE_small-420x540.jpg)
15/07/2024
Events
Building resilient food futures across generations – Organics Europe’s Youth Event take-aways
The second edition of the Organics Europe Youth Event (OEYE) was held at CIHEAM Bari, Italy, on July 8-9, 2024.…
![Help set the EU’s research and innovation priorities for organic & agroecology](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/TP-Organics_small-420x540.jpg)
Help set the EU’s research and innovation priorities for organic & agroecology
The Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Organics and Agroecology is a key document setting organic and agroecology’s R&I…
![Positive steps for EU’s resilience in Council decisions on nature restoration, soil monitoring law & green claims](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Biodiversity-420x540.jpg)
Positive steps for EU’s resilience in Council decisions on nature restoration, soil monitoring law & green claims
On 17 June, European legislation on soil, nature, and environmental labelling took a few steps forward as the Council of…
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13/06/2024
About us
Join our Brussels team: 5 exciting placements open
IFOAM Organics Europe is excited to announce a call for 4 enthusiastic young volunteers from the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)…
![Review of events](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/12/REVIEW-420x540.png)
05/06/2024
Events
Review of events
Last April, 18 European project partners of the OrganicAdviceNetwork project met for three days planning the first steps to set-up…
![Preview of events](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/PREVIEW-420x540.png)
05/06/2024
Events
Preview of events
External advisory services and advisors with organic competences or an interest in organic are invited to join the OrganicAdviceNetwork project’s…
![Open webinar on biodiversity management in organic greenhouses](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/05/IPMWorsk-420x540.jpg)
Open webinar on biodiversity management in organic greenhouses
We are organising a series of free and open webinars relevant to organic farming as part of our involvement in…
![Practical knowledge about intercropping in organic systems available](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/InterCrop-Values-1-420x540.png)
05/06/2024
Knowledge for organic
Practical knowledge about intercropping in organic systems available
Scientists and local actors from across Europe are investigating intercropping’s benefits for soil health, fertiliser use, weed and disease control…
![General Assembly 2024: Register now & agenda available](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/12/MEMBER_UPDATE-420x540.png)
04/06/2024
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General Assembly 2024: Register now & agenda available
We would like to inform our members that the General Assembly’s (GA) agenda is now published on the member’s extranet…
![ECOSCORE: organic farming organisations reach an agreement ending legal procedures with ADEME, YUKA and its partners [EN+FR versions]](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/pressrelease-1-420x540.png)
04/06/2024
Labelling
ECOSCORE: organic farming organisations reach an agreement ending legal procedures with ADEME, YUKA and its partners [EN+FR versions]
[French version below] BRUSSELS, PARIS, 4 JUNE 2024 – “In January 2023, the European federation of organic agriculture (IFOAM ORGANICS…
![Join our network of advisory services and advisors – OrganicAdviceNetwork](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/OrganicAdviceNetwork-420x540.jpg)
03/06/2024
Events
Join our network of advisory services and advisors – OrganicAdviceNetwork
External advisory services and advisors with organic competences or an interest in organic are invited to join the OrganicAdviceNetwork project’s…
![Saying goodbye to our colleagues](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/12/MEMBER_UPDATE-420x540.png)
03/06/2024
About us
Saying goodbye to our colleagues
Selene Capalbo After 5 months in our communications team, Selene is leaving IFOAM Organics Europe to continue building her experience…
![EU Organic Day is coming up - Get ready to be visible on/around 23 September 2024](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/03/EU-organic-day-EOD-420x540.png)
EU Organic Day is coming up - Get ready to be visible on/around 23 September 2024
On 23 September 2024 Europe will celebrate its 4th EU Organic Day! We call on the European organic movement to get…
![NGOs call for climate action & fair agrifood systems – 31 May; 1 June & throughout October](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/GFGF-2-420x540.png)
NGOs call for climate action & fair agrifood systems – 31 May; 1 June & throughout October
On 31 May, the NGOs who are part of the Good Food Good Farming coalition gathered in Brussels for its…
![Organics Europe Youth Event: Fully booked & programme update](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/02/OEYE-420x540.jpg)
31/05/2024
Events
Organics Europe Youth Event: Fully booked & programme update
We are thrilled to announce that second edition of the Organic Europe Youth Event (OEYE) 2024 is fully booked. Thank…
![Policies should promote uptake of biocontrol](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_PlantHealthCare-420x540.jpg)
31/05/2024
Plant health care
Policies should promote uptake of biocontrol
The European organic movement and international biocontrol manufacturers call on the European Commission to ensure faster registration and uptake of…
![Invitation to Council members to strategy workshop](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EOC-2-420x540.png)
Invitation to Council members to strategy workshop
We are pleased to invite (y)our national representative(s) to take part in IFOAM Organics Europe’s internal strategy workshop physically on…
![Communicating about organic to audiences across the political spectrum](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/05/lets_discuss_organic-thumbnail-420x540.png)
27/05/2024
Events
Communicating about organic to audiences across the political spectrum
On 8 May, many members joined us for a political communications oriented webinar in the Let’s Discuss Organic series. The materials…
![We need your help on improving our services](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/12/MEMBER_UPDATE-420x540.png)
27/05/2024
About us
We need your help on improving our services
We want to better meet your needs as IFOAM Organics Europe member. Help us do this by sharing how you…
![Starting the first European network of organic advisors](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/OrganicAdviceNetwork-420x540.jpg)
Starting the first European network of organic advisors
Last April, 18 European project partners of the OrganicAdviceNetwork project met for three days planning the first steps to set-up…
![Organic Farm Knowledge: Free, online knowledge exchange for organic food & farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicFarmKnowledge-420x540.png)
Organic Farm Knowledge: Free, online knowledge exchange for organic food & farming
Organic and agroecological farming systems are knowledge-intensive and rely on a two-way approach. Research priorities are based on farmers’ needs…
![Nordic organic leaders will debate the future of organic](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/03/NOFF-420x480.jpg)
24/05/2024
Events
Nordic organic leaders will debate the future of organic
On 9-10 October, IFOAM Organics Europe will facilitate one of the most important debates at this year’s edition of the…
![“Being Organic in EU” makes Organics Europe Youth Event field trips possible](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/12/Being-organic-in-EU.png)
23/05/2024
Events
“Being Organic in EU” makes Organics Europe Youth Event field trips possible
BEING ORGANIC in EU is supporting the Organics Europe Youth Event excursions. Thanks to this contribution participants to the youth…
![IFOAM Organics Europe at the American Organic Week](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/60fc7523-4862-4b9a-92aa-921a8ac6c5ab-420x540.jpg)
21/05/2024
Events
IFOAM Organics Europe at the American Organic Week
From 11-19 May, IFOAM Organics Europe’s President, Jan Plagge and Director, Eduardo Cuoco were in the US at the Organic…
![Researching detection methods & digital solutions for products derived from new genomic techniques](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/Darwin-1-420x540.jpg)
Researching detection methods & digital solutions for products derived from new genomic techniques
From January 2024 to June 2027, IFOAM Organics Europe is part of a technical research project called DARWIN. It aims…
![Save the date: Natexpo 2024, same time and place, new format](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Natexpo-420x540.png)
17/05/2024
Events
Save the date: Natexpo 2024, same time and place, new format
The international tradeshow for organic products, Natexpo, will be back 23-24 September 2024 at Eurexpo Lyon, France. Every year, Natexpo is…
![European Organic Congress 2024 – Win a free ticket!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EOC-2-420x540.png)
15/05/2024
Events
European Organic Congress 2024 – Win a free ticket!
We are delighted to announce our special offer for the European Organic Congress 2024 – a free ticket challenge! Take…
![Annual organic farmers meeting: New steering committee & CAP post-2027](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/cd953c17-c700-4104-bebe-c04a8c3b1aa6-420x540.jpg)
10/05/2024
Events
Annual organic farmers meeting: New steering committee & CAP post-2027
For this year’s annual meeting, our interest group of organic farmers (IGOF) gathered in Switzerland on 2- 3 May. Bio…
![High-level organic retailers meet in Italy](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/06/4d4d3666-b968-4268-ae6d-847a981d51c5-420x540.jpg)
06/05/2024
Events
High-level organic retailers meet in Italy
For two days, our members of the high-level retailers’ group (IGOR) met in Italy. Invited by EcorNaturasi they visited the…
![Deep-dive into challenges & opportunities for Organic Heterogeneous Material](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/08/LIVESEEDING-420x540.jpg)
Deep-dive into challenges & opportunities for Organic Heterogeneous Material
The 3rd LiveSeeding online workshop on Organic Heterogeneous Material (or OHM) united almost 50 participants. Stakeholders from across Europe, ranging…
![IBMA and IFOAM Organics Europe call for policies to promote the uptake of biocontrol](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_PlantHealthCare-420x540.jpg)
26/04/2024
Plant health care
IBMA and IFOAM Organics Europe call for policies to promote the uptake of biocontrol
IFOAM Organics Europe and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) call for policies to promote the uptake of safe, environmentally…
![Soil health and global food security – Organic & biocontrol’s contribution](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/TP-Organics_small-420x540.jpg)
Soil health and global food security – Organic & biocontrol’s contribution
On 25 April 2024, high-level experts and policymakers deliberated the different areas regarding biocontrol, organic soil health and research and…
![IFOAM Organics Europe at NOPEX: Market trends session](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-3-420x540.jpg)
16/04/2024
Events
IFOAM Organics Europe at NOPEX: Market trends session
Joanna Wierzbicka, Deputy Director at IFOAM Organics Europe and in charge of Strategic Initiatives, was invited to speak at the…
![IFOAM Organics Europe at BIOFACH 2024: Shaping the future of organic!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/BIOFACH_small-420x540.jpg)
IFOAM Organics Europe at BIOFACH 2024: Shaping the future of organic!
On February 13-16, the organic sector converged at BIOFACH/VIVANESS 2024 in Nürnberg, Germany. IFOAM Organics Europe fuelled discussions at the…
![Fifth edition of Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia will feature 300 high-profile international buyers](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/03/OFI-2-420x540.jpg)
11/04/2024
Events
Fifth edition of Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia will feature 300 high-profile international buyers
4-5 June marks the fifth edition of Organic Food & Eco Living Iberia. This year’s fair will bring together top producers,…
![Online knowledge exchange session: Biostimulants in organic farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/Climate-Farm-Demo-420x540.jpg)
Online knowledge exchange session: Biostimulants in organic farming
Have you used biostimulants? Or are you an expert on them? We would like to invite you to Climate Farm…
![Soil health and global food security: Research & innovation for biological inputs](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/TP-Organics_small-420x540.jpg)
Soil health and global food security: Research & innovation for biological inputs
Policies for and investment in research and innovation (R&I) that contribute to transforming food and farming are key to achieve…
![Join us discussing organic market developments at Natural & Organic Products Expo 2024 in London](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-3-420x540.jpg)
11/04/2024
Events
Join us discussing organic market developments at Natural & Organic Products Expo 2024 in London
On 14-15 April, Joanna Wierzbicka, our Deputy Director will be attending Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) at ExCeL, London (UK). Together…
![Review of events](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Review-420x540.png)
10/04/2024
Events
Review of events
The second year of BEING ORGANIC in EU marked two well-attended sessions and a networking reception at BIOFACH 2024, the…
![OrganicClimateNET: A pilot network of organic farming actors contributing to the uptake of climate farming and its co-benefits for a carbon neutral a climate resilient Europe](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/05/OrganicClimateNET-420x540.jpg)
10/04/2024
Knowledge for organic
OrganicClimateNET: A pilot network of organic farming actors contributing to the uptake of climate farming and its co-benefits for a carbon neutral a climate resilient Europe
In February, OrganicClimateNET has started. The project will support organic farms’ capacity to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to…
![DARWIN: Transition to safe & sustainable food systems through new & innovative detection methods & digital solutions for plant-based products derived from new genomic techniques, under a co-creation approach](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/Darwin-1-420x540.jpg)
DARWIN: Transition to safe & sustainable food systems through new & innovative detection methods & digital solutions for plant-based products derived from new genomic techniques, under a co-creation approach
1 January 2024 to 30 June 2027 This project title is quite a mouthful, so let’s break it down. The…
![OrganicYieldsUP: Improving yields in organic cropping systems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/Organic-YieldsUP-2-420x540.jpg)
10/04/2024
Knowledge for organic
OrganicYieldsUP: Improving yields in organic cropping systems
1 February 2024 to 31 January 2028 Unlike most Horizon projects with their very creative acronyms, the name of this…
![SOILL-Startup: Startup of the SOILL support structure for SOIL Living Labs](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/SOILLStartup-420x540.jpg)
10/04/2024
Knowledge for organic
SOILL-Startup: Startup of the SOILL support structure for SOIL Living Labs
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025 A core strategy of the Soil Deal for Europe Mission, which is all…
![Welcome Note April 2024](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/WelcomeNote-2-420x540.png)
10/04/2024
About us
Welcome Note April 2024
Dear readers, Welcome to the April edition of our newsletter. Already in February’s special newsletter, we highlighted European farmers’ grievances…
![Youth unites for a greener, healthier, and fairer agriculture & food system 8-9 July 2024](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/04/OEYE_small-420x540.jpg)
10/04/2024
Events
Youth unites for a greener, healthier, and fairer agriculture & food system 8-9 July 2024
Following the successful first edition in 2022, we are organising the second edition of Organics Europe’s Youth Event (OEYE). This…
![Calling all IFOAM Organics Europe’s members: Your voices shape our future – General Assembly on 20 June 2024](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
09/04/2024
About us
Calling all IFOAM Organics Europe’s members: Your voices shape our future – General Assembly on 20 June 2024
We are pleased to invite IFOAM Organics Europe’s members to this year’s virtual General Assembly (GA) on 20 June 2024,…