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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…
Get inspired by excellent examples carrying out organic’s values
In recent years, the European Union has developed a long-term strategy to become climate neutral: the EU Green Deal. Among…
New members-only sessions: (mis)use of regenerative & positioning organic to various political audiences
We are thrilled to announce new sessions in our member-exclusive webinar series ‘Let’s Discuss Organic’. On 26 April we will…
05/04/2024
Events
European Organic Congress 2024, 10-12 September in Budapest, Hungary
On 10-12 September, closely after the June elections of the new European Parliament, the 17th edition of our European Organic…
Apply to be the next winner of the European Organic Awards 2024!
Applications for the third edition of the EU Organic Awards will close on 12 May 2024. If you know of…
Preview of events
On 14-15 April, Joanna Wierzbicka, our Deputy Director will be attending Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) at ExCeL, London…
29/03/2024
Events
Discover the projects organised at BIOFACH 2024 as part of the ''Being Organic in EU'' campaign.
The second year of BEING ORGANIC in EU marked two well-attended sessions and a networking reception at BIOFACH 2024, the…
27/03/2024
Events
Upcoming 2024 Council meetings: Strengthening connections across Europe in September & November
We are pleased to invite (y)our national representatives to the European organic umbrella organisation(y)our natio to meet their European counterparts…
Research call ‘Fostering agroecology at farm & landscape levels’ open
The new European Research & Innovation Partnership AGROECOLOGY has launched its first call “Fostering agroecology at farm and landscape levels”.…
Organic movement starts mapping needs & priorities for research and innovation policies
Titled “Next steps to sustainable food systems”, TP Organics started its consultation process to identify what the organic movement and…
New faces and new projects in the Research & Innovation Unit
A new year means new research and innovation (R&I) projects! Several new Horizon Europe projects in which IFOAM Organics Europe…
Von der Leyen yields to farmer’s groups demands to shelve the Sustainable Use of Pesticide Regulation proposal
This week the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen announced in a concession to farmers, after weeks of protests…
08/02/2024
Events
BIOFACH 2024: promotion policy in the spotlight!
We are looking forward to meeting you at this year’s BIOFACH/VIVANESS, taking place next week between 13-16 February in Nuremberg. Drop by our booth 517 in Hall…
31/01/2024
Events
Meet us at BIOFACH 2024
On 13-16 February the world’s leading organic trade fair, BIOFACH/VIVANESS, returns with its 2024 edition in Nuremberg, Germany. As the European…
21/12/2023
Events
Events calendar 2024
Members of IFOAM Organics Europe will find numerous opportunities to participate, exchange knowledge, and connect at the organic events scheduled…
A model organic restaurant in the heart of Vienna - meet Luftburg - Kolarik im Prater, best 2023 organic restaurant/food service winner
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12 May! *** …
13/12/2023
Events
Review of events
The Spanish Presidency of the European Union put a spotlight on rural areas and agricultural resilience during a High-level Rural…
11/12/2023
Events
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Are you an organic farmers or SME managers who is involved in: Join the webinar “Entrepreneurship in the organic seeds…
Online platform for practitioners launching on 8 February 2024
Exciting news! As proud partner of the Horizon Europe project EU-FarmBook, we are excited to announce the launch of the…
Entrepreneurship in the organic seeds and breeding sector
Are you an organic farmers or SME managers who is involved in: Join the webinar “Entrepreneurship in the organic seeds…
08/12/2023
Events
Weed control in organic arable farms
On 7 December, more than 88 participants attended our webinar Weed control in organic farming – value and risks of…
Fostering EU-international cooperation in research & innovation to transform agri-food systems
Right before the EU’s annual Agricultural Outlook conference, TP Organics held its event EU-international cooperation in research & innovation to…
02/12/2023
EU Organic Day
Where tradition meets new technologies – Farmers who won EU Organic Awards 2023
From GPS-systems to digital maps to humidity sensors , the winners of the EU Organic Awards for “Best Organic Farmer”…
01/12/2023
Events
IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2023: Connecting the organic industry
Held on 30 November, in Brussels, Belgium, the IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business proved to be a key gathering for…
First CORE Organic translational call to increase collaboration & funding
With ambitious targets set for organic in the EU Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy’s targets, it is crucial to build…
16/11/2023
EU Organic Day
“Green” cultural capital – Vienna awarded “Best Organic City” at EU Organic Awards 2023
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
13/11/2023
EU Organic Day
“Fit for 2027” - the Best Organic Region set the targets high
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
We can't eat promises! Good Food Good Farming protest
On 8th November, our staff members took part to Good Food Good Farming’s protest in front of the EU Parliament.…
09/11/2023
Events
Join IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2023!
Get ready for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and organic inspiration at the upcoming IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business…
08/11/2023
EU Organic Day
The organic estate that opened its doors to consumers - meet Gut Wulksfelde, Best Organic Food Retailer of the EU Organic Awards 2023
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
06/11/2023
EU Organic Day
Producing food that feeds the body and nourishes the soul – meet The Merry Mill, best organic SME winner of the EU Organic Awards 2023
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12 May! *** …
02/11/2023
EU Organic Day
Europe's best organic district in the Portuguese countryside – the story of Idanha-a-Nova
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
Organic Innovation Days 2023: Citizen-driven transformation of European food systems
TP Organics’ annual Organic Innovation Days – the only EU event on organic and agroecological research and innovation – took…
30/10/2023
EU Organic Day
5th generation farmer from Kastoria, Greece, is awarded best organic farmer (male) of the European Organic Awards 2023
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
29/10/2023
Events
Let’s Liberate Diversity Forum to promote more diverse food systems
The annual Let’s Liberate Diversity Forum has established itself as an important event for those passionate about seeds and agrobiodiversity.…
Organic research & innovation to deliver sustainable food & farming systems – TP Organics position paper
TP Organics’ new position paper puts forward priorities for the third and final Work Programme of Horizon Europe (2025-2027) –…
25/10/2023
EU Organic Day
Where tradition meets new technologies - the best organic farmer Clara Benito Pacheco
*** Applications for the EU Organics Awards 2024 are open, visit our website for more info and apply by 12…
Celebrating life – a few highlights from th September 2023 Newsletter!
Recently we issued the last edition of our newsletter. Wondering why it’s interesting for you? We have prepared a quick…
05/10/2023
Events
Three-day journey through organic – Report about European Organic Congress 2023
Co-organised by IFOAM Organics Europe and Ecovalia, the 2023 European Organic Congress brought together key EU and Spanish policymakers in…
Organic Innovating Sustainable Food Systems: Ten take-aways of the European Organic Congress 2023
In a month dedicated to harvesting the fruits of our labour – in the fields and at the EU Organic Day & Awards –…
8 winners of EU Organic Awards highlight organic's excellence
25 SEPTEMBER 2023, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Today, the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards were…
Citizen-driven transformation of EU food systems, FoodSHIFT2030 policy conference
Citizen-driven transformation of EU food systems is the title of FoodSHIFT2030’s final policy conference. As IFOAM Organics Europe, we host…
20/09/2023
Events
Review of events
On 7 September, the 10th GMO free Europe conference gathered policymakers, scientists, farmers, and representatives of the organic and the…
20/09/2023
Events
Preview of events
The countdown has begun! In less than a week we will have our 17th European Organic Congress – it will…
20/09/2023
Events
We’re counting down to the European Organic Congress, 26-28 September 2023 Cordoba, Spain
The countdown has begun! In less than a week we will have our 17th European Organic Congress – it will…
Organic and agroecological farming are best guarantee for long-term food security, says new TP Organics policy brief
TP Organics, the European Technology Platform for Research & Innovation into Organics and Agroecology hosted by IFOAM Organics Europe, has…
IFOAM Organics Europe at SANA exhibition - 7-8 September 2023, Bologna, Italy
On 7-8 September, IFOAM Organics Europe’s Director Eduardo Cuoco was present at the 35th International exhibition of organic and natural…
Discuss citizen-driven transformation of European food systems at the Organic Innovation Days
On 25-26 October the annual Organic Innovation Days 2023 are taking place in Brussels themed ‘Citizen-driven transformation of European food…
13/09/2023
Events
Nordic leaders will debate "Future of organic" in Malmö
The “industry festival” for organic and sustainable food and drink is back in Malmö, Sweden. With the very best choice…
GMO-free Europe conference - 7 September 2023
On 7 September, the 10th GMO free Europe conference gathered policymakers, scientists, farmers, and representatives of the organic and the…