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![Save the date for ‘Improving sustainability and welfare in organic poultry and pig production’, an online conference - 25-26 January 2021](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OkNetEcoFeed-420x540.png)
Save the date for ‘Improving sustainability and welfare in organic poultry and pig production’, an online conference - 25-26 January 2021
It is with great excitement that OK-Net EcoFeed announces its final project conference bringing together four research projects: OK-Net EcoFeed,…
![Members can re-watch farmers’ workshop on CAP, animal welfare label & access to land - 2 October 2020, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/MemberUpdate-420x540.png)
Members can re-watch farmers’ workshop on CAP, animal welfare label & access to land - 2 October 2020, online
With crucial CAP negotiations ahead, starting discussions on an EU animal welfare label, and IFOAM Organics Europe’s ongoing work within…
![Save the date: Organic Innovation Days 2020: A cooperation of TP Organics & LIVESEED, 24-25 November 2020, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OID-420x540.png)
Save the date: Organic Innovation Days 2020: A cooperation of TP Organics & LIVESEED, 24-25 November 2020, online
For this year’s Organic Innovation Days, TP Organics is partnering with the LIVESEED project, coordinated by IFOAM Organics Europe. Bringing…
Replacement of copper in organic farming – First results of RELACS experiments conducted by ÖMKi
Copper is currently used as a plant protection product (PPP) and/or leaf fertilizer in organic and conventional farming in several…
![LIVESEED workshop on vegetative propagating material – Why organic vegetative material has a long way to go compared to organic seeds](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Liveseed-2-420x540.png)
15/09/2020
Seeds
LIVESEED workshop on vegetative propagating material – Why organic vegetative material has a long way to go compared to organic seeds
Vegetative propagation material such as seed potatoes, rootstocks and cuttings were in the spotlight of a LIVESEED workshop on 10…
![Smaller, greener, healthier? Sustainability of livestock farming in Europe](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Review-420x540.png)
Smaller, greener, healthier? Sustainability of livestock farming in Europe
On Wednesday 9 September, Kurt Sannen, Chair of IFOAM Organics Europe’s Interest Group of Organic Farmers, participated in the online…
Farm gate nutrient budgets in organic agriculture
The RELACS project partners issued practical guidelines informing farmers about assessing the main nutrient flows in and out of their…
![Request for proposal: Conducting research on pesticide contamination in the environment and pesticide residues in organic food](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/08/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS-5-420x540.jpg)
04/08/2020
Plant health care
Request for proposal: Conducting research on pesticide contamination in the environment and pesticide residues in organic food
IFOAM Organics Europe (IFOAM OE) is the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming. We fight for the adoption…
![LIVESEED international workshop identifies top priorities to work towards 100% organic seed](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Liveseed-2-420x540.png)
LIVESEED international workshop identifies top priorities to work towards 100% organic seed
LIVESEED’s international workshop on 25-26 June put the spotlight on North-West Europe and the EU organic regulation’s implementation on organic…
![Help us identifying the needs and knowledge gaps in organic fruit growing – Fill out BIOFRUITNET’s questionnaire](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/BioFtuitnet-420x540.png)
Help us identifying the needs and knowledge gaps in organic fruit growing – Fill out BIOFRUITNET’s questionnaire
Plant protection against pests and diseases is a big issue for organic fruit growers, as fruit is a very sensitive…
Read about heather as an alternative to control worms in sheep in RELACS’ news story
Anthelmintic resistance is spreading globally, impacting the environment and animal welfare. As the organic sector we are seeking non-chemical complements…
![European Patent Office: No patents on conventionally bred varieties](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/GMOs-1-420x540.png)
European Patent Office: No patents on conventionally bred varieties
On 14 May 2020, the enlarged board of appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) has released an opinion that…
![More than 100 tuned in to online OK-Net EcoFeed Thematic Group meeting!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OkNetEcoFeed-420x540.png)
More than 100 tuned in to online OK-Net EcoFeed Thematic Group meeting!
On Tuesday 26 May 2020, the Thematic Group meeting brought Innovation Groups involved in the OK-Net EcoFeed project together with external interested…
![BIOFACH session on organic seed and organic heterogenous material in the New EU Organic Regulation](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Liveseed-2-420x540.png)
BIOFACH session on organic seed and organic heterogenous material in the New EU Organic Regulation
On 14 February, IFOAM EU organized a session on Organic Seed and organic heterogenous material in the new EU Organic Regulation at…
How much and which natural inputs does the organic sector need? – A lively debate during BIOFACH 2020
A lively discussion on natural inputs suitable for organic farming as well as future obstacles and opportunities for the sector’s…
![The organic movement and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) call for better regulation of natural origin plant protection technologies](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Schermata-2020-06-29-alle-18.13.16-420x540.jpg)
30/01/2020
Plant health care
The organic movement and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) call for better regulation of natural origin plant protection technologies
IFOAM EU and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) published a five years roadmap for collaboration to promote the uptake of…
![Plant health care in organic farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
17/04/2018
Plant health care
Plant health care in organic farming
The revision of the European legislation on “plant protection products” will be the chance to highlight the specific approach of…
![Are you an expert on plant protection products and/or fertilisers? - Join the new IFOAM EU expert group!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
Are you an expert on plant protection products and/or fertilisers? - Join the new IFOAM EU expert group!
A call for experts is now open to join an IFOAM EU expert group on Plant Protection Products and Fertilisers.…