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13/05/2022
Events
European Organic Congress 2022: Gastronomy and organic policies, 16-17 June 2022, Bordeaux, France
On 16 and 17 June, the organic movement meets again at Bordeaux for the annual European Organic Congress. IFOAM Organics…
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IFOAM Organics Europe’s roundtable on organic canteens gathers torchbearers for fruitful exchanges
On 28 March, IFOAM Organics Europe organised a roundtable on organic canteens, bringing together relevant actors in the field to…
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Celebrating 20 years of the European organic movement in Brussels
©Chris MarchalTake a look at our Facebook album for more pictures of the event On Wednesday 11 May 2022, more…
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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,…
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11/05/2022
Events
Organic operators can apply for EU Organic Awards until 8 June 2022
In 2022, the European Commission organises the first edition of the annual European Organic Awards. These awards are dedicated to…
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20 years of making Europe more organic
BRUSSELS, 11 MAY 2022 – Today, IFOAM Organics Europe celebrates its 20-years anniversary. Established in 2002 as the united voice…
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10/05/2022
Events
Under 40 and into organic? Register now for Organics Europe Youth Event, 31 August-1 September, Frick, Switzerland
Our new event, Organics Europe’s Youth Event will welcome organic’s new generation in Frick Switzerland on 31 August and 1…
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09/05/2022
Events
FoodSHIFT 2030 - Webinar Farm to Fork strategy, 30 May, online
Right at the start of the EU Green Week, FoodSHIFT 2030’s next webinar will discuss why we need the EU…
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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…
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Welcome note March 2022 newsletter
Dear readers, These are troubling times for Europe and the world. On top of climate and biodiversity crises we now…
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29/03/2022
Events
Preview of events
Participate in this webinar on 10 March, at 10.30-13.00 (CET), organised by Legambiente (IT) and Zelena Istra (HR) within the…
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29/03/2022
Events
Review of events
On 23 February, we held a member-only webinar in which 28 participants from the organic sector learned about the progress…
![IFOAM Organics Europe 20 Years celebration event – Registration open for members](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/20_years-1.png)
29/03/2022
Events
IFOAM Organics Europe 20 Years celebration event – Registration open for members
This year, the European organic movement will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM…
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25/03/2022
EU Organic Day
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…
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Applications for European Organic Awards now open (until 8 June)
In concomitance with the first-year anniversary of the European Organic Action Plan, the submission period of the European Organic Awards…
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24/03/2022
Seeds
New rules vegetative plant reproductive material for organic production
While the new EU Organic Regulation officially entered into force on 1 January of this year, not all details were…
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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?…
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16/03/2022
Events
Watch "Let’s Discuss Organic!" recordings on EU Organic Day, sustainability labelling & agroecology living labs
The recordings of the first three ‘Let’s discuss organic’ sessions are now available for our members on our member extranet!…
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Learn about organic textiles & the EU Regulation on the pesticides in our member-only webinars
We continue our “Let’s Discuss Organic!” series of member-only webinars. Join experts from our team and network and discuss hot…
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Members can now get inspired for EU Organics Day & learn about EU Organic Awards
On 10 March, we held a webinar to inform the movement about the EU Organic Awards and inspire our members…
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10/03/2022
Events
Early bird registration for the European Organic Congress 2022 now open
Register now for our European Organic Congress 2022 – ‘A more organic future: On the road to achieving the EU…
![Save the date: The first Organics Europe's Youth Event 2022 31 Aug-1 Sept 2022](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-4-420x540.png)
08/03/2022
Events
Save the date: The first Organics Europe's Youth Event 2022 31 Aug-1 Sept 2022
Organic and You(th) – Together for sustainable food systems We are excited to announce that we have been working on…
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07/03/2022
Events
Organics Europe's Youth Event 2022 - 31 August to 1 September 2022
IFOAM Organics Europe is excited to announce that we have been working on a brand-new event: the Organics Europe Youth…
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07/03/2022
Events
Watch BIOFACH/VIVANESS congress presentation
In the run-up to the BIOFACH / VIVANESS Summer Edition taking place from 26 – 29 July 2022, the organisers,…
![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…
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18/02/2022
EU Organic Day
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…
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Welcome note February 2022 newsletter
Dear Readers, I would like to welcome you back after the winter break and take this opportunity to wish you…
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02/02/2022
Events
Review of events
Did you miss IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2021? Access the event recordings is available to our member on IFOAM Organics Europe…
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02/02/2022
Events
Preview of events
The International Conference on Organic Fruit Growing “Ecofruit” will take place as an online conference 21-23 February 2022. Participants will…
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Sustainability labelling: Product Environmental Footprint not suitable for agri-food products
Sustainability labelling has to be one of the major food-related political topics of 2022. As the think tank IDDRI outlines…
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28/01/2022
Events
Adjust your planners - BIOFACH postponed to 26-29 July 2022
The most important yearly appointment of the organic movement worldwide, BIOFACH was postponed to the 26-29 July and will take…
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22/01/2022
Events
Participate to the international Conference on Organic Fruit Growing “Ecofruit” 21-23 February 2022, online
The International Conference on Organic Fruit Growing “Ecofruit” will take place as an online conference 21-23 February 2022. Participants will…
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Welcome note December 2021 newsletter
Dear readers, 2021 has been another turbulent year, again with great successes and challenges. Just like last year, I would…
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Review of events
On November 16, IFOAM Organics Europe and French Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Eric Andrieu (S&D) co-hosted a webinar…
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Preview of events
Next year, the European organic movement will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM…
![EU Agricultural Outlook Conference: Fit for 2030? 9-10 December 2021](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/12/eu-agri-outlook-2021-banner_en-e1639582903912-420x500.png)
13/12/2021
Events
EU Agricultural Outlook Conference: Fit for 2030? 9-10 December 2021
On 9-10 December, the European Commission organised its annual EU Agricultural Outlook Conference, themed Fit for 2030? In his opening…
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IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business: Bridging business and EU policies, 7 December, online
On 7 December 2021, players from the whole (organic) supply chain – including processors, traders, retailers, and certifiers – joined the…
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06/12/2021
Events
Come to our sessions at BIOFACH 15-18 February 2022, Nuremberg, Germany
The trade fair duo BIOFACH and VIVANESS will take place again in Nuremberg from 15-18 February 2022. The event will…
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Alternatives for contentious inputs: Research well on track, 30 November 2021-1 December 2021
On 30 November and 1 December, the Organic Innovation Days 2021 entitled “Better inputs for organic agriculture” took place online. In 2021,TP Organics’ annual public event,…
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30/11/2021
Events
Scaling up and out – FoodSHIFT 2030 webinar
COVID-19 has shown how fragile our food systems are and how important it is to develop well-thought supply chains. Our…
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6th European Conference on copper in Plant Protection, 17-18 November 2021, online
2021 was an extremely rainy year, posing challenges for copper minimization on farms with permanent and specialty crops. As it…
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Organic’s approach to plant health: Webinar with MEP Eric Andrieu - 16 November 2021, online
On November 16, IFOAM Organics Europe and French Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Eric Andrieu (S&D) co-hosted a webinar…
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Mainstreaming organic plant breeding – celebrating 20 years of organic plant breeders
‘How to make organic plant breeding mainstream’ – was the guiding question of the 20th anniversary event of the organic…
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Last chance to register for the event on research and innovation for organic! 30 November-1 December, online
These are the last weeks to register for the Organic Innovation Days 2021, the only EU event on research &…
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Addressing food & nutrition security at ATF-FEFAC event - Brussels, 18 November 2021
Nowadays, livestock and crop production are intensive and specialised with negative impact on the nutrient flows and environment. An efficient…
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08/11/2021
Events
Remember to register for IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business on 7 December, online
Remember to register for the upcoming 4th edition of IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business, taking place virtually on 7 December 2021. This successful…
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Join our webinar on the organic approach to plant health on 16 November, online
IFOAM Organics Europe and Member of the European Parliament Eric Andrieu (S&D group) are glad to invite you to their…
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Review of events
On 22 September, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) organised a workshop to discuss the potential role of public policies in…
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Preview of events
On 16 November, from 10:30-12:00, MEP Eric Andrieu (S&D) will co-host our website on the organic approach to plant health…
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Save the date: Webinar on organic approach to plant health 16 November, online
On 16 November, from 10:30-12:00, MEP Eric Andrieu (S&D) will co-host our webinar on the organic approach to plant health…