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19/05/2021
GMOs
New GMOs in Europe? Slow Food Europe podcast with our Policy Coordinator
Slow Food Europe just launched a podcast series dedicated to European food and farming policies, gathering experts to discuss hot…
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Welcome note May 2021 newsletter
Dear readers, It is spring, a period I associate with birth and budding blossoms, the energetic execution of gardening plans…
![Political hotspot May 2021 newsletter](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PoliticalHotspot-2-420x540.png)
05/05/2021
GMOs
Political hotspot May 2021 newsletter
On Thursday, 29 April, the Commission released their long-awaited in-house study on the ‘status of new genomic techniques under Union…
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29/04/2021
GMOs
Organic movement raises red flag on assumed benefits deregulating new genomic techniques
BRUSSELS, 29 APRIL 2021 – The organic food and farming movement criticises the Commission’s plan to work on a new…
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28/04/2021
Knowledge for organic
Stimulating digital innovations through SmartAgriHubs’ open calls – PREPARE, RESTART & EXPAND
In July 2020, SmartAgriHubs opened the RESTART and EXPAND open calls, assigning up to €5,000,000 funding for Digital Innovation Hubs that are supporting diverse stakeholders in the agri-food economy. On 18 March 2021, SmartAgriHubs announced…
![Organic-farmknowledge.org: New information available for organic farmers & advisors](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicFarmKnowledge-420x540.png)
26/04/2021
Knowledge for organic
Organic-farmknowledge.org: New information available for organic farmers & advisors
The Organic Farm Knowledge platform provides organic farmers and advisors with practical information. Initially, the platform was set up covering…
![Ten NGO priorities for the European Parliament report on the Farm to Fork strategy](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
22/04/2021
Farm to Fork
Ten NGO priorities for the European Parliament report on the Farm to Fork strategy
On 20 April, IFOAM Organics Europe was one of 24 non-governmental organisations to co-sign “10 priorities for the Farm to…
![On virtual demo events, learning by doing and more – NEFERTITI annual meeting - 13-14 April 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Nefertiti-2-420x540.png)
On virtual demo events, learning by doing and more – NEFERTITI annual meeting - 13-14 April 2021, online
The fourth NEFERTITI Annual Meeting was all about collective reflection: from demonstration and facilitation to network sustainability, communication, dissemination and…
RELACS and Organic-PLUS collaborate to find alternatives to contentious inputs
On 8 April 2021, more than 50 participants joined RELACS and Organic-PLUS’ webinar to discuss both projects’ activities on reducing…
13/04/2021
Knowledge for organic
Promising alternatives to inputs for plant protection: Mineral oil & copper
The RELACS project recently published two new scientific publications on promising plant protection tools and strategies to further reduce the…
![Aquaculture keeps growing – FutureEUAqua’s progress on organic & innovative fish diets](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EUAqua-420x540.png)
12/04/2021
Knowledge for organic
Aquaculture keeps growing – FutureEUAqua’s progress on organic & innovative fish diets
As European aquaculture production is growing, certain challenges need to be faced, one of them being the availability of sustainable…
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LIVESEED webinar for Members of the European Parliament & their staff - 30 March, online
On 30 March, LIVESEED invited Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and their staff to present them the outcomes of…
![Civil society, farmers and business organizations: Vice-President Timmermans, don't deregulate GM crops & animals](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PR-420x540.png)
30/03/2021
GMOs
Civil society, farmers and business organizations: Vice-President Timmermans, don't deregulate GM crops & animals
BRUSSELS, 30 MARCH 2021 – Today, a large coalition of 162 civil society, farmers and business organisations calls on Vice…
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Welcome note March 2021 newsletter
Dear readers, On behalf of the European organic movement, I would like to welcome the new European Organic Action Plan…
![Political hotspot March 2021 newsletter](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PoliticalHotspot-2-420x540.png)
Political hotspot March 2021 newsletter
The new action plan for the development of the organic sector was published on 25 March 2021. IFOAM Organics Europe…
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IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes new Organic Action Plan
BRUSSELS, 25 MARCH 2021 – The organic food and farming movement welcomes today’s publication of the European Organic Action Plan…
![ReMIX final Conference “Intercropping to boost agroecology in European Agriculture” - 23 March 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Remix-2-420x540.png)
ReMIX final Conference “Intercropping to boost agroecology in European Agriculture” - 23 March 2021, online
As the Horizon 2020 multi-actor project ReMIX draws to a close, its final conference “Intercropping to boost agroecology in European…
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New router database connects Member States’ organic seed databases
A long-awaited solution for seed suppliers, European organic farmers, and national authorities arrived. The new router database will increase the…
![Organic agriculture as a living lab and front runner in applying digital technologies adapted to farmers' needs – Internet of Food & Farm 2020 final event - 16-18 March 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/IOF-2-420x540.png)
Organic agriculture as a living lab and front runner in applying digital technologies adapted to farmers' needs – Internet of Food & Farm 2020 final event - 16-18 March 2021, online
On 16-18 March, the final event of the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 (IoF2020) project took place online. More…
![New Open Call and Extended Deadlines! Stimulating digital innovations through SmartAgriHubs Open Calls](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/SmartAgriHubs-420x540.png)
19/03/2021
Knowledge for organic
New Open Call and Extended Deadlines! Stimulating digital innovations through SmartAgriHubs Open Calls
Since July 2020, SmartAgriHubs opened the RESTART and EXPAND open calls, assigning up to €5,000,000 funding for Digital Innovation Hubs…
![OK-Net EcoFeed ration planning tool training, meeting organic farmers’ needs - 18 March 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/01/OkNetEcoFeed-420x540-1-420x540.png)
OK-Net EcoFeed ration planning tool training, meeting organic farmers’ needs - 18 March 2021, online
On 18 March, ITAB organised a training on the ration planning tool developed within the OK-Net EcoFeed project, in cooperation…
![EUCARPIA-LIVESEED Conference - Breeding and seed sector innovations for organic food systems - 8-10 March 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Liveseed-2-420x540.png)
EUCARPIA-LIVESEED Conference - Breeding and seed sector innovations for organic food systems - 8-10 March 2021, online
A conference organised by Latvian LIVESEED partner AREI to present recent scientific results in organic plant breeding took place on…
![Listen to first episode of the #Food4EU podcast with IFOAM Organics Europe President Jan Plagge on the European Union’s role in shaping the organic market](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
Listen to first episode of the #Food4EU podcast with IFOAM Organics Europe President Jan Plagge on the European Union’s role in shaping the organic market
IFOAM Organics Europe President Jan Plagge spoke during the first episode of the new podcast series on food and farming…
![Take part in ÖMKi’s survey on “Policy tools and initiatives for the reduction of contentious inputs in organic farming” in the framework of the RELACS project before 19 March](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/02/relacs.jpg)
03/03/2021
Knowledge for organic
Take part in ÖMKi’s survey on “Policy tools and initiatives for the reduction of contentious inputs in organic farming” in the framework of the RELACS project before 19 March
Are you an organic farmer, plant protection or animal welfare expert? Or are you working for an organisation focusing on…
Watch RELACS’ new project video on copper replacement in Hungarian organic vineyard
RELACS just released a new project video on replacing copper in plant protection products in organic viticulture. In the organic…
![Two months left to transpose the EU Unfair Trading Practices Directive](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/JointLetter-420x540.png)
01/03/2021
Fairness & transparency
Two months left to transpose the EU Unfair Trading Practices Directive
Only two months are left before the deadline for EU Member States to transpose the 2019 EU rules on Unfair…
![EURAKNOS Final Conference: From EURAKNOS to the EUREKA of European knowledge exchange - 25-26 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Euraknos-2-420x540.png)
EURAKNOS Final Conference: From EURAKNOS to the EUREKA of European knowledge exchange - 25-26 February 2021, online
The EURAKNOS final consortium meeting took place on 25 February, the Final Conference on 26 February. As more sustainable practices…
Interested in organic contaminants in recycled fertilizers? Register to RELACS webinar series! 3 March 2021 - 22 April 2021, online
The area under organic production is growing, leading to an increased demand for nutrient sources suitable for organic agriculture. FiBL…
![Helping meet organic farmers’ needs: Training on ration planning tool - 18 March 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OkNetEcoFeed-420x540.png)
Helping meet organic farmers’ needs: Training on ration planning tool - 18 March 2021, online
Formulating feed rations for organic pigs and poultry is a challenge. OK-Net Ecofeed’s new ration planning tool helps you meet…
![[Exclusive for members] GMOs and gene editing in agriculture: Event recordings available until 15 March](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/MemberUpdate-420x540.png)
[Exclusive for members] GMOs and gene editing in agriculture: Event recordings available until 15 March
On 10 February 2021, more than 160 participants and 7 speakers joined the online event GMOs and gene editing in…
![Conference “Intercropping to boost agroecology in European Agriculture” - Register now! 23 March 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Remix-2-420x540.png)
Conference “Intercropping to boost agroecology in European Agriculture” - Register now! 23 March 2021, online
As the Horizon 2020 multi-actor project ReMIX draws to a close, its final conference will be held online in collaboration…
![Participate in FutureEUAqua’s stakeholder webinar on aquaculture and Internet of Things, 25 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EUAqua-420x540.png)
22/02/2021
Knowledge for organic
Participate in FutureEUAqua’s stakeholder webinar on aquaculture and Internet of Things, 25 February 2021, online
How can Internet of Things (IoT) enhance aquaculture farms productivity and ensure sustainability? On 25 February 2021, from 14:00 CET,…
![More than 1,000 attended our sessions at BIOFACH’s e-Special - 17-19 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/02/49-420x540.png)
More than 1,000 attended our sessions at BIOFACH’s e-Special - 17-19 February 2021, online
On 17-19 February 2021, the first online edition of BIOFACH took place with more than 13,800 participants. 17 February: Opening…
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19/02/2021
Knowledge for organic
Farm fish for the future – Discover FutureEUAqua’s new Instagram page!
FutureEUAqua is now on Instagram! Follow the project to learn more about the most recent innovations and challenges in fish…
![Registration for XF-ACTORS project’s final event and 3rd European Conference on Xylella Fastidiosa is now open! 26-30 April 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/XFactors-2-420x540.png)
Registration for XF-ACTORS project’s final event and 3rd European Conference on Xylella Fastidiosa is now open! 26-30 April 2021, online
The 3rd EFSA European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa and final meeting of the XF-ACTORS project will be held online between…
![Interested in organic aquaculture? Read FutureEUAqua’s report on consumer awareness, perception and acceptance of European aquaculture and production methods](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EUAqua-420x540.png)
18/02/2021
Knowledge for organic
Interested in organic aquaculture? Read FutureEUAqua’s report on consumer awareness, perception and acceptance of European aquaculture and production methods
FutureEUAqua has released a report on consumer awareness, perception and acceptance of four European aquaculture production systems: organic, conventional, recirculating…
![Organic and Conventional sectors discuss genome editing at IFOAM Organics Europe event - 10 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/GMOs-1-420x540.png)
Organic and Conventional sectors discuss genome editing at IFOAM Organics Europe event - 10 February 2021, online
IFOAM Organics Europe invited food & farming stakeholders and policymakers to discuss GMOs and gene editing in agriculture. With the…
![Register now for the final event of the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 project - 16-18 March, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/IOF-2-420x540.png)
Register now for the final event of the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 project - 16-18 March, online
The Internet of Food and Farm 2020 (IoF2020) project IoF2020 is coming to an end. Register now to the digital…
10/02/2021
Knowledge for organic
Did you miss RELACS’ workshop on the replacement of anthelmintics at the Oxford Real Farm Conference? Then check out the project’s latest news story!
On 10 January 2021, RELACS’ project partners Soil Association and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) took part in the Oxford Real…
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Political hotspot February 2021 newsletter
To help realise the European Green Deal’s shift to more sustainable food systems, the European Commission earmarked an unprecedented share…
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Welcome note February 2021 newsletter
Dear readers, On behalf of the European organic movement, I would like to welcome you back after the winter break…
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02/02/2021
GMOs
Detection Cibus’ GM-canola: An update
A regulation is only worth so much as it can be enforced. This is why on 7 September 2020, an…
![Join IFOAM Organics Europe at Europe’s biggest trade fair for organic - 17-19 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/02/49-420x540.png)
Join IFOAM Organics Europe at Europe’s biggest trade fair for organic - 17-19 February 2021, online
BIOFACH 2021 is just around the corner! The yearly event gathering the organic movement will take place from 17-19 February…
![Save the date: The organic movement meets online at BIOFACH 2021 Policy Day to discuss “25% European land in organic by 2030” - 17 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/02/49-420x540.png)
Save the date: The organic movement meets online at BIOFACH 2021 Policy Day to discuss “25% European land in organic by 2030” - 17 February 2021, online
Organised by IFOAM Organics Europe in collaboration with BIOFACH, the Policy Day under the title 25% European Land in Organic…
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29/01/2021
Knowledge for organic
2021 is the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, let’s celebrate!
The United Nations’ General Assembly declared 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV2021). The IYFV2021 is a great moment…
![Coming soon: EU router database for organic seed](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Liveseed-2-420x540.png)
Coming soon: EU router database for organic seed
The launch of the EU router database’s for organic seed is approaching! This database will : Simplify access to international…
![Solutions for sustainable feeding and animal welfare in organic farming – Research projects contribute - 25-26 January 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OkNetEcoFeed-420x540.png)
Solutions for sustainable feeding and animal welfare in organic farming – Research projects contribute - 25-26 January 2021, online
Organic farmers strive to feed their animals with feed produced at or near the farm while ensuring animal well-being. In…
![FarmDemo training kit: Helping farmers organise farm demonstration events](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Nefertiti-2-420x540.png)
25/01/2021
Knowledge for organic
FarmDemo training kit: Helping farmers organise farm demonstration events
Horizon 2020 projects, AgriDemo-F2F, PLAID and NEFERTITI developed the FarmDemo training kit for organising farm demonstration events. It collects tools,…
![What role does urban and peri-urban agriculture play in city food systems in the context of COVID-19 and climate change? 21 January, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/11/FoodShift2030.jpg)
22/01/2021
Knowledge for organic
What role does urban and peri-urban agriculture play in city food systems in the context of COVID-19 and climate change? 21 January, online
FoodSHIFT2030 presented a webinar on the role of urban and peri-urban agriculture in city food systems and how they face…
![Save the date: XF-ACTORS project’s final event and 3rd European Conference on Xylella Fastidiosa - 26-30 April 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/XFactors-2-420x540.png)
Save the date: XF-ACTORS project’s final event and 3rd European Conference on Xylella Fastidiosa - 26-30 April 2021, online
The 3rd EFSA European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa and final meeting of the XF-ACTORS project will be held online between…