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![What the Global Biodiversity Framework means for agriculture](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Biodiversity2-420x540.jpg)
22/12/2022
Biodiversity
What the Global Biodiversity Framework means for agriculture
Two years later than initially planned, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, world leaders adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).…
![GMOs – An easy breakdown on common myths](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-1-420x540.png)
GMOs – An easy breakdown on common myths
Global grassroots organization Slow Food International has recently published a short myth-busting article with the most common, but wrong and…
![Agreement on new deforestation law](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/09/GP0STPO9P_Web_size_with_credit_line-420x534.jpg)
Agreement on new deforestation law
EU consumption is responsible for around 10% of global deforestation. In the beginning of December, the Council and European Parliament…
![1 million EU citizens knock on EU’s door: No synthetic pesticides to save bees & farmers](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/09/Save-the-Bees-420x512.png)
1 million EU citizens knock on EU’s door: No synthetic pesticides to save bees & farmers
Over 1 million EU citizens are asking to restore nature, provide healthy food, healthy soil and clean water. On Friday 25…
![Policy recommendations to reduce inputs like copper, antibiotics and introduce new nutrient sources](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/02/relacs.jpg)
18/11/2022
Knowledge for organic
Policy recommendations to reduce inputs like copper, antibiotics and introduce new nutrient sources
The RELACS project developed and researched alternatives to contentious inputs in organic crop production, think about copper and mineral oils,…
![Climate Farm Demo, a project of 1,500 pilot demo farms to increase climate smart farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/04/logo_farmdemo_thumb.png)
14/11/2022
Knowledge for organic
Climate Farm Demo, a project of 1,500 pilot demo farms to increase climate smart farming
In October, the Horizon Europe Project Climate Farm Demo has started. It aims to increase, speed-up and disseminate the adoption…
![Farmers at the centre of research, innovation & knowledge exchange in TP Organics new study](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
Farmers at the centre of research, innovation & knowledge exchange in TP Organics new study
Organic living labs and lighthouse farms in Europe is a brand new study by TP Organics, the European technology platform…
![ClieNFarms online public policy workshop on climate neutrality and food security](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/ClieNfarms.png)
01/10/2022
Knowledge for organic
ClieNFarms online public policy workshop on climate neutrality and food security
On 8 July 2022, the first ClieNFarms public policy workshop, organised by IFOAM Organics Europe, took place online. The workshop…
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Preview of events
This year’s edition of the Organic Innovation Days, the only EU event on organic and agroecological research and innovation, will…
![Presence of pesticides in the environment – Scientific article out now](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_DO-Pesticide-Contamination-420x540.jpg)
26/09/2022
Knowledge for organic
Presence of pesticides in the environment – Scientific article out now
After months of work, IFOAM Organics Europe is happy to announce the article Presence of pesticides in the environment, transition…
![European Parliament adopts position on deforestation-free products](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Biodiversity-420x540.jpg)
14/09/2022
Biodiversity
European Parliament adopts position on deforestation-free products
The European Parliament has voted on its position on the Commission proposal for a regulation on deforestation-free products. On 13…
![Recognising the benefits of organic farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Food-Policy-420x540.jpg)
12/09/2022
Knowledge for organic
Recognising the benefits of organic farming
Organic farming has countless benefits for the natural environment and society, but they are often overlooked. Maria Ladinig and Bram…
![FarmDemo Training Kit helps you organise a successful farm demonstration – Available in all EU languages](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FarmDemo-2-420x540.png)
10/09/2022
Knowledge for organic
FarmDemo Training Kit helps you organise a successful farm demonstration – Available in all EU languages
Do you want to organize a successful farm demonstration? FarmDemo’s Training Kit collects tools, guidelines, and videos that will help…
![Supporting knowledge exchange between AKIS-actors: EU-FarmBook project launched](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-22-420x540.jpg)
09/09/2022
Knowledge for organic
Supporting knowledge exchange between AKIS-actors: EU-FarmBook project launched
This August, the EU-FarmBook project started. Its goal is to support knowledge exchange between all actors active in the national…
![Transformation scenarios for boosting organic farming & organic - OrganicTargets4EU project starts](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/OT4EU-420x540.png)
Transformation scenarios for boosting organic farming & organic - OrganicTargets4EU project starts
The Horizon Europe project OrganicTargets4EU officially started on 1 September 2022. Coordinated by IFOAM Organics Europe, the project aims to…
![Preview of events](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Preview-420x540.png)
Preview of events
Pesticides threaten our food and farming systems.They kill pollinators like bees, reduce the quality of soils, endanger the health of…
![Nature restoration law is published](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Water-soil-420x540.jpg)
Nature restoration law is published
On 22 June the European Commission published the proposal of a Nature Restoration Law together with the Sustainable Use of…
![Final Event of SmartAgriHubs, 26-28 September 2022, Lisbon, Portugal](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/SmartAgriHubs-420x540.png)
Final Event of SmartAgriHubs, 26-28 September 2022, Lisbon, Portugal
26-28 September, the SmartAgriHubs projects will have its final event in Lisbon, Portugal. On Monday 26 September, members of the…
![Shifting school meals and schools for increased resilience](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Food-Policy-420x540.jpg)
Shifting school meals and schools for increased resilience
Schools are the place where many young people learn about healthy diets and a sustainable food culture if this can…
![ClieNFarms public policy workshop on climate-neutrality and food security, 8 July, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/ClieNfarms.png)
ClieNFarms public policy workshop on climate-neutrality and food security, 8 July, online
On 8 July 2022, IFOAM Organics Europe is organising the first online public policy workshop of ClieNFarms on climate-neutral farming…
Conference: Is it possible to have a more sustainable Mediterranean diet? 28-30 September, Bari, Italy
There is a need for a change of course to Sustainable Food Systems (SFS), in which the Mediterranean diet represents…
![Organic Innovation Days 2022: Living labs & lighthouse farms in organic, 11-12 October 2022, Rumbeke-Beitem & Brussels, Belgium](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/02/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-9-420x540.jpg)
Organic Innovation Days 2022: Living labs & lighthouse farms in organic, 11-12 October 2022, Rumbeke-Beitem & Brussels, Belgium
After two virtual editions of the Organic Innovation Days, this year’s edition will once again take place as a physical…
![Alternatives to contentious input in organic - Heritage of RELACS project](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/01/download-2.jpg)
Alternatives to contentious input in organic - Heritage of RELACS project
The RELACS project developed and researched alternatives to contentious inputs in organic crop production – copper and mineral oils, nutrient…
![CORE Organic final research seminar, 17-18 May, Brussels, Belgium](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
CORE Organic final research seminar, 17-18 May, Brussels, Belgium
The CORE Organic final research seminar, co-organised by TP Organics, took place on 17-18 May 2022 at University Foundation in…
![Welcome note May 2022 Newsletter](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/WelcomeNote-2-420x540.png)
Welcome note May 2022 Newsletter
Dear readers, I would like to thank you for the enthusiasm and the support you have given IFOAM Organics Europe…
![Farm Demo Conference, 11 May 2022](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/04/logo_farmdemo_thumb.png)
Farm Demo Conference, 11 May 2022
On 11 May 2022, the Farm Demo conference showed how knowledge-sharing promotes sustainable agriculture. Three Horizon 2020 projects – NEFERTITI,…
![Wrapping up the RELACS project: Policy roadmaps, videos & other publications](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/01/download-2.jpg)
Wrapping up the RELACS project: Policy roadmaps, videos & other publications
The RELACS project, which aims at finding alternatives to contentious inputs in organic farming, came to an end on 29…
![Demonstration farms & their role in sustainable farming projects - Farm Demo Conference, 11 May 2022](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/04/logo_farmdemo_thumb.png)
Demonstration farms & their role in sustainable farming projects - Farm Demo Conference, 11 May 2022
On 11 May 2022, the annual Farm Demo Conference takes place. Experts and stakeholders will discuss the role of networks…
![EU Parliament saves Farm to Fork’s integrity but concedes on Biodiversity](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PR-420x540.png)
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…
![Policy instruments & voluntary initiatives for reducing contentious inputs in organic farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/01/download-2.jpg)
Policy instruments & voluntary initiatives for reducing contentious inputs in organic farming
The RELACS project released a new scientific paper by Varga et al., 2022, analysing existing policy instruments and voluntary initiatives in…
![Register to RELACS trial results webinar: Reducing Anthelmintic control](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/01/download-2.jpg)
Register to RELACS trial results webinar: Reducing Anthelmintic control
Are you interested in reducing anthelmintic use in your flock? Would you like to learn about natural alternatives to them?…
![ClieNFarms project has started](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/ClieNfarms.png)
ClieNFarms project has started
Making farms climate-neutral is the aim of the ClieNFarms projects that started last January. The project will set up 20…
![New! Playlists in multiple languages on Organic Farm Knowledge’s YouTube](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicFarmKnowledge-420x540.png)
21/03/2022
Knowledge for organic
New! Playlists in multiple languages on Organic Farm Knowledge’s YouTube
The Organic Farm Knowledge platform attaches great importance to making its content accessible in several languages and is working on…
![New project wants to make school meals part of transition to sustainable diet](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Food-Policy-420x540.jpg)
New project wants to make school meals part of transition to sustainable diet
The EU-funded “SchoolFood4Change” (SF4C) project aims to shift school meals and schools into a new paradigm of systemic change towards…
![Open letter to MEPs regarding EP resolution on food security](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
Open letter to MEPs regarding EP resolution on food security
In view of the current discussions in the Parliament on the impact of the war in Ukraine on food security,…
![Soil Health Law: Organic movement’s contribution to public consultation](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Water-soil-420x540.jpg)
Soil Health Law: Organic movement’s contribution to public consultation
60-70% of soils in the EU are not healthy and the EU still lacks a comprehensive soil protection policy. In…
![Statement of solidarity with Ukraine](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/ukraine-gcebbf134b_640-420x427.png)
Statement of solidarity with Ukraine
The European organic movement expresses its solidarity with all people in Ukraine, with all those, including in Russia, who have…
![Webinar “Healthy policies for healthy soil: the Green Deal playing field”](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/soil4life_new.png)
Webinar “Healthy policies for healthy soil: the Green Deal playing field”
Participate in this webinar on 10 March, at 10.30-13.00 (CET), organised by Legambiente (IT) and Zelena Istra (HR) within the…
![Latest IPCC report: Agroecological practices support food security](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/09/Copper_conference-420x540.png)
Latest IPCC report: Agroecological practices support food security
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published its latest report Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. The…
![EU FarmBook: Open-source knowledge platform for farmers, 23 February 2022, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/09/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
25/02/2022
Knowledge for organic
EU FarmBook: Open-source knowledge platform for farmers, 23 February 2022, online
On 23 February, we held a member-only webinar in which 28 participants from the organic sector learned about the progress…
![Political hotspot February 2022 newsletter](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PoliticalHotspot-2-420x540.png)
03/02/2022
Knowledge for organic
Political hotspot February 2022 newsletter
Promotion policies, an important funding opportunity for organic – Deadline calls for proposals 21 AprilOn 16 December, the European Commission…
![EU organic movement calls on Member States to provide reliable data on organic and other Farm to Fork targets](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PR-420x540.png)
EU organic movement calls on Member States to provide reliable data on organic and other Farm to Fork targets
BRUSSELS, 2 FEBRUARY 2022 – As the first trialogue on the Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural Inputs and Outputs (SAIO)…
![Get inspired: New EU campaign to stimulate organic purchasing behavior in supermarkets](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/06/Berenika_Sikora_DSC08129-420x540.jpg)
31/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
Get inspired: New EU campaign to stimulate organic purchasing behavior in supermarkets
Organic umbrella organisations in Sweden, Finland, The Netherlands, and Belgium are joining forces to stimulate the sales of organic products.…
![Trialogues on Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural Inputs and Outputs to start](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
Trialogues on Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural Inputs and Outputs to start
On 10 December, the Council of the EU approved its mandate for negotiations on the Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural…
![New scientific publication on riboflavin supplementation in organic chicken feed](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/01/download-2.jpg)
24/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
New scientific publication on riboflavin supplementation in organic chicken feed
The RELACS project, which aims at finding alternatives to contentious inputs in organic farming, released a new scientific paper inquiring methods…
![Revised Directive for a Sustainable Use of pesticides expected on 23 March](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/12/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-3-420x540.jpg)
Revised Directive for a Sustainable Use of pesticides expected on 23 March
The indicative calendar of the European Commission for the first half of 2022 mentions the launch of a “Nature restauration…
![A knowledge platform for organic farming – Constantly further developed](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicFarmKnowledge-420x540.png)
23/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
A knowledge platform for organic farming – Constantly further developed
The Organic Farm Knowledge platform is constantly working to evolve, keep the tools up to date, increase the reach and…
![New tools and practices for organic dairy sector from the NEFERTITI project](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Nefertiti-2-420x540.png)
New tools and practices for organic dairy sector from the NEFERTITI project
Looking for inspiration for improving organic dairy farming? Check out the new videos from the NEFERTITI project that showcase tools…
![Exclusive for members: Let’s Discuss Organic! continues in 2022](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/MemberUpdate-420x540.png)
19/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
Exclusive for members: Let’s Discuss Organic! continues in 2022
In 2022, we will continue with our monthly, member-only Let’s Discuss Organic! sessions. These online live sessions will offer our members…
![BIOFRUITNET recommendations for stronger organic fruit growing systems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/02/BIOFRUITNET-420x540.png)
19/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
BIOFRUITNET recommendations for stronger organic fruit growing systems
Knowledge sharing is key for bringing together innovative ideas and identify new solutions in organic farming. The Horizon 2020 BIOFRUITNET…