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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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29/11/2021
Plant health care
Sign by 3 December to stop toxic alliance between FAO and CropLife International
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently signed a letter of intent to formalize a partnership…
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EU releases soil strategy & plans legal initiative in 2023
On 17 November, the European Commission published the EU Soil Strategy for 2030 together with a proposal for a regulation…
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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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15/11/2021
Climate change
COP26: Outcomes relevant to food, land & agriculture
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) took place from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow. Even though…
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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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27/10/2021
Climate change
COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland
From 31 October to 12 November, the UN’s climate change conference (UNFCCC COP26) will take place in Glasgow, Scotland in…
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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…
![Save the date: Webinar on organic approach to plant health 16 November, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
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…
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Save the Date & Register now for the Organic Innovation Days 2021
Register now to attend this year’s Organic Innovation Days and discuss Better inputs for organic farming. TP Organics’ annual public…
![IFOAM Organics Europe Council will meet on 23 November 2021](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
IFOAM Organics Europe Council will meet on 23 November 2021
The next edition of IFOAM Organics Europe Council meeting will take place on 23 November 2021. Are you a member…
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Register now for IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business on 7 December, online – The event for companies involved & interested in organic
Register now for the upcoming 4th edition of IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business, taking place virtually on 7 December. This…
![Registration open: 6th European Conference on Copper in Plant Protection17-18 November 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
Registration open: 6th European Conference on Copper in Plant Protection17-18 November 2021, online
Registration for the 6th European Conference on Copper in Plant Protection is now open! Bund Ökologische Lebensmittelwirtschaft (BÖLW), IFOAM Organics…
![Our Director speaks on biodistricts at ‘Added Value of the Organic Farmer, Bioregions’ conference 12-14 October 2021, online & in the Netherlands](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/10/Favico-toekomstig-boeren-01-400x400-1.png)
Our Director speaks on biodistricts at ‘Added Value of the Organic Farmer, Bioregions’ conference 12-14 October 2021, online & in the Netherlands
On 12-14 October, the Conference ‘Added Value of the Organic Farmer, Bioregions’ discussed the broader benefits of organic farming and…
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Watch RELACS’ new video about copper replacement in oil rose plantation
A new RELACS video explores the work and research currently pursued in the Rose Valley in Bulgaria. Organic farmers are…
![Discussing the future of organic food – 6th Organic Food Conference](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/04/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS1-420x540.jpg)
12/10/2021
Events
Discussing the future of organic food – 6th Organic Food Conference
On 30 September and 1 October, the 6th edition of our Organic Food Conference took place in Warsaw and online,…
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12/10/2021
Plant health care
MEPs in COMAGRI made a first step to improve statistics on organic agriculture
On 12 October, the Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (COMAGRI) adopted their report on…
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08/10/2021
Climate change
EU organic movement’s reply to public consultation on carbon farming initiative
The European Commission invited stakeholders to provide input to a roadmap for the Commission’s initiative aimed at developing sustainable carbon…
![The future of organic food: Ten take-aways of the Organic Food Conference 2021](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/04/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS1-420x540.jpg)
The future of organic food: Ten take-aways of the Organic Food Conference 2021
Our Organic Food Conference 2021 was a success, and we are happy to share the ten key take-aways. The European…
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Welcome note September 2021 newsletter
Dear readers, I would like to welcome you back to our first newsletter after the summer break. I hope you…
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27/09/2021
Events
Review of events
On 23 September, the European Parliament, Commission and Council of the European Union celebrated the launch of the new annual…
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27/09/2021
Events
Preview of events
BIOEXPO Warsaw, the international trade fair for organic food and non-food products, will take place on 30 September-2 October 2021.…
![SAVE THE DATE - IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business, 7 December 2021](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Preview-420x540.png)
27/09/2021
Events
SAVE THE DATE - IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business, 7 December 2021
Time flies and we will soon be opening registration for the 4th edition of IFOAM Organics Europe Meets business, 7…
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26/09/2021
Events
Regenerative agriculture in the EU and UK: policies that could help farmers transition 22 September 2021, Online
On 22 September, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) organised a workshop to discuss the potential role of public policies in…
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Celebrating the launch of EU Organic Day – 23 September
On 23 September, the European Parliament, Commission and Council of the European Union celebrated the launch of the new annual…
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Last Commission consultation before presentation revised Sustainable Use of pesticides Directive
On 5 October, Mathilde Calmels, IFOAM Organics Europe’s Policy Coordinator on Pesticides, Natural Inputs and Fertilisers, will be one of…
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22/09/2021
Events
Register now for TP Organics’ Organic Innovation Days 2022, 30 November-1 December 2021
Registration for the Organic Innovation Days 2021 is now open – join us and discuss the latest organic research &…
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22/09/2021
Events
Take your last chance to participate in Organic Food Conference 2021 – 30 September-1 October, online & live from Warsaw
The countdown to our Organic Food Conference 2021 has started. Join us from 30 September-1 October, online & live from,…
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Upcoming vote on the Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural Inputs and Outputs (SAIO) in AGRI Committee
On 2 February 2021, the Commission published its proposal for a Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural Inputs and Outputs (SAIO),…
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Save the date & contribute: 6th European Conference on Copper in Plant Protection, 17-18 November 2021, online
Recent severe weather events and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report make it clear: agriculture will have to…
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Public consultation on carbon farming initiative roadmap & re-launch climate change task force
The European Commission has opened its public consultation on the roadmap for the initiative “Restoring sustainable carbon cycles” and feedback…
![Food councils and citizens - FoodSHIFT 2030 webinar](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Review-420x540.png)
13/09/2021
Events
Food councils and citizens - FoodSHIFT 2030 webinar
How can citizens be more engaged in transforming food systems? Food Councils are one way and the FoodSHIFT2030 project highlighted…
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09/09/2021
Events
Remember to register for Organic Food Conference 2021 – 30 September-1 October, online & live from Warsaw
Are you joining our Organic Food Conference 2021 ‘The future of organic food’ from 30 September-1 October, online & live…
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03/09/2021
Events
Natexpo 2021: don’t miss the reunion!
Natexpo’s 2021 edition will open its doors on 24-26 October in Paris Nord Villepinte. The fair is expecting: 1.350 exhibitors…
![How are cities engaging with food system transformation? FoodSHIFT webinar, 13 September, 15:00-16:00](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FodShift-420x540.png)
How are cities engaging with food system transformation? FoodSHIFT webinar, 13 September, 15:00-16:00
City councils – either led by the city government itself or by citizens – are key to involve citizens and…
![LIVESEED – Organic seed breeding at the Organic World Congress](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Liveseed-2-420x540.png)
LIVESEED – Organic seed breeding at the Organic World Congress
The LIVESEED project, which IFOAM Organics Europe co-cordinates, is contributing to the Organic World Congress (OWC) with a colourful program.…
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09/08/2021
Events
Organic & agroecological food growers, join #IGrowYourFood Global Action Day
On 9 September, during the Organic World Congress, IFOAM Organics International will be celebrating those who grow our food sustainably…
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Organic production of milk and meat - Join RELACS & Organic-PLUS at meeting of European Federation of Animal Science
The Horizon 2020 projects RELACS and Organic-PLUS will organize a session (#51) on “Organic production of milk and meat” on…
![True cost accounting, new genetic engineering techniques & more at Organic World Congress 2021](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/06/4_OWC_BIOFACH-420x540.jpg)
02/08/2021
Events
True cost accounting, new genetic engineering techniques & more at Organic World Congress 2021
The Organic World Congress 2021 will take place 6-10 September in Rennes, France and online. It will address questions on…
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02/08/2021
Events
BIOEXPO Warsaw – The international trade fair for organic food and non-food products 30 September - 2 October 2021
BIOEXPO Warsaw, the international trade fair for organic food and non-food products, will take place on 30 September – 2…
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26/07/2021
Events
Register now for Organic Food Congress 2021 on 30 September-1 October, online & live from Warsaw!
Register now for our bi-annual Organic Food Conference 2021 (formerly Organic Processing Conference), taking place from 30 September-1 October online…
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24/06/2021
Events
Review of events
French and European food systems need to be transformed to address health, environmental and social challenges. However, the current policy…
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Welcome note June 2021 newsletter
Dear readers, I am glad to tell you that IFOAM Organics Europe organised another successful digital edition of our European…