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14/03/2022
Food policy
Buy Better Food campaign wants to put sustainable food on all public plates
The time has come to make public food procurement a mainstream issue at European level. To this end, we participate…
![The 7 key policy recommendations on sustainable food public procurement](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
The 7 key policy recommendations on sustainable food public procurement
The Food Policy Coalition’s policy recommendations on food procurement support procurement as a tool that contributes to the systemic transformation…
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Statement of solidarity with Ukraine
The European organic movement expresses its solidarity with all people in Ukraine, with all those, including in Russia, who have…
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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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Latest IPCC report: Agroecological practices support food security
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published its latest report Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. The…
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25/02/2022
Knowledge for organic
EU FarmBook: Open-source knowledge platform for farmers, 23 February 2022, online
On 23 February, we held a member-only webinar in which 28 participants from the organic sector learned about the progress…
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03/02/2022
Knowledge for organic
Political hotspot February 2022 newsletter
Promotion policies, an important funding opportunity for organic – Deadline calls for proposals 21 AprilOn 16 December, the European Commission…
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EU organic movement calls on Member States to provide reliable data on organic and other Farm to Fork targets
BRUSSELS, 2 FEBRUARY 2022 – As the first trialogue on the Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural Inputs and Outputs (SAIO)…
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31/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
Get inspired: New EU campaign to stimulate organic purchasing behavior in supermarkets
Organic umbrella organisations in Sweden, Finland, The Netherlands, and Belgium are joining forces to stimulate the sales of organic products.…
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31/01/2022
Climate change
Update on the revision of the LULUCF Regulation
As part of the Fit for 55 package, several legislative initiatives aim to support the European target of reducing at…
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Policy brief outlining key points for a “Carbon Farming Scheme”
In December 2021, the European Commission presented its Communication on ‘Sustainable Carbon Cycles’, which addresses how to increase carbon sequestration…
![New scientific publication on riboflavin supplementation in organic chicken feed](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/01/download-2.jpg)
24/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
New scientific publication on riboflavin supplementation in organic chicken feed
The RELACS project, which aims at finding alternatives to contentious inputs in organic farming, released a new scientific paper inquiring methods…
![Have your say! European Commission public consultations on nutrition labelling & nutrient profiles](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
24/01/2022
Food policy
Have your say! European Commission public consultations on nutrition labelling & nutrient profiles
Until 7 March, the European Commission is consulting stakeholders on two public consultations: Revision of rules on information provided to…
![A knowledge platform for organic farming – Constantly further developed](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicFarmKnowledge-420x540.png)
23/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
A knowledge platform for organic farming – Constantly further developed
The Organic Farm Knowledge platform is constantly working to evolve, keep the tools up to date, increase the reach and…
![New tools and practices for organic dairy sector from the NEFERTITI project](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Nefertiti-2-420x540.png)
New tools and practices for organic dairy sector from the NEFERTITI project
Looking for inspiration for improving organic dairy farming? Check out the new videos from the NEFERTITI project that showcase tools…
![Exclusive for members: Let’s Discuss Organic! continues in 2022](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/MemberUpdate-420x540.png)
19/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
Exclusive for members: Let’s Discuss Organic! continues in 2022
In 2022, we will continue with our monthly, member-only Let’s Discuss Organic! sessions. These online live sessions will offer our members…
![BIOFRUITNET recommendations for stronger organic fruit growing systems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/02/BIOFRUITNET-420x540.png)
19/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
BIOFRUITNET recommendations for stronger organic fruit growing systems
Knowledge sharing is key for bringing together innovative ideas and identify new solutions in organic farming. The Horizon 2020 BIOFRUITNET…
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18/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
Pilot of EU FarmBook platform open-source knowledge platform – Join webinar on 23 February!
The Horizon 2020-funded EUREKA project is developing a proof of concept for a new European-wide, centralised and open-source knowledge reservoir…
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12/01/2022
Knowledge for organic
A Soil Deal for Europe
What are EU Missions?Missions are a new instrument under Horizon Europe to bring concrete solutions to some of the EU’s…
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The European organic movement welcomes opportunities promoting organic agriculture in the European Commission's promotion policy work programme
The European organic movement welcomes the special attention reserved to organic agriculture in the European Commission’s promotion policy work programme.…
![Reaching 25% organic land in Europe by 2030: Ten priorities for the new EU Organic Action Plan](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/12/OAP-leaflet-420x540.png)
Reaching 25% organic land in Europe by 2030: Ten priorities for the new EU Organic Action Plan
The European Commission is set to publish the next European Organic Action Plan (OAP) at the beginning of 2021. A…
![BIOFRUITNET 1st online seminar: Boosting innovation in organic fruit production - 3 December 2020, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/BioFtuitnet-420x540.png)
BIOFRUITNET 1st online seminar: Boosting innovation in organic fruit production - 3 December 2020, online
The BIOFRUITNET project has launched a series of webinars to boost innovation in the European organic fruit production. The first…
![Conference “Improving sustainability and welfare in organic poultry and pig production” - Register now! 26 January 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OkNetEcoFeed-420x540.png)
30/11/2020
Knowledge for organic
Conference “Improving sustainability and welfare in organic poultry and pig production” - Register now! 26 January 2021, online
The online event will take place on the 26 January 2021 and will bring together four research projects: OK-Net EcoFeed…
![First online edition of Organic Innovation Days was a success! 24-25 November, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OID-420x540.png)
First online edition of Organic Innovation Days was a success! 24-25 November, online
On 24-25 November 2020, TP Organics, the European Technology Platform for Organic Food and Farming, held its annual Organic Innovation…
23/11/2020
Knowledge for organic
Improving worm control in organic sheep farming by using faecal egg counts
RELACS project partners Soil Association and Scotland Rural University College developed practical guidelines for farmers and farm advisors on using…
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1 million citizens are calling on the Commission: Our forests are in danger, act now!
One million people demand EU law to stop deforestation More than a million people have so far called for a…
![Our suggestions for the new Organic Action plan](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
Our suggestions for the new Organic Action plan
The Commission is set to publish the next European organic action plan at the beginning of next year and has…
![Shifting urban food consumption & production: FoodSHIFT2030 webinar - 18 November 2020, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FodShift-420x540.png)
18/11/2020
Food policy
Shifting urban food consumption & production: FoodSHIFT2030 webinar - 18 November 2020, online
FoodSHIFT2030 presented a webinar on how citizen-driven innovation can shift the way in which we produce and consume food. Among…
![Curious about SmartAgriHubs’ Innovation Portal? Participate in shaping the webinar!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/SmartAgriHubs-420x540.png)
16/11/2020
Knowledge for organic
Curious about SmartAgriHubs’ Innovation Portal? Participate in shaping the webinar!
Since September 2019, SmartAgriHubs launched and developed its Innovation Portal with a goal to expand and better connect the network…
![“Innovating European organic fruit production” – BIOFRUITNET’s 1st seminar, 3 December 2020, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/BioFtuitnet-420x540.png)
16/11/2020
Knowledge for organic
“Innovating European organic fruit production” – BIOFRUITNET’s 1st seminar, 3 December 2020, online
BIOFRUITNET launches a series of online seminars promoting innovative solutions in organic fruit growing. The first seminar takes place on…
12/11/2020
Knowledge for organic
Promoting gender equality in the workplace with IoF2020 & SmartAgriHubs’ Gender Equality Toolbox
Would you like to promote gender equality in the agricultural sector? Do you work in events and communications? Check out…
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11/11/2020
Knowledge for organic
A guide to thematic networks – EURAKNOS publication
The EU Horizon 2020 project EURAKNOS has published an ‘Explorer’s Guide to Thematic Networks‘, a handy, illustrated booklet on how…
![Interested to learn how public procurement can be a driver for a more regional, sustainable and healthy food system?](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
Interested to learn how public procurement can be a driver for a more regional, sustainable and healthy food system?
FoodShift’s Regional Lunch for All Lab is based in Avignon, France, and aims at shifting public procurement towards a sustainable…
![The true price of food & its role in transforming the food system: FFA 2020 review - 26 October 2020](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
The true price of food & its role in transforming the food system: FFA 2020 review - 26 October 2020
On 26 October 2020, our Director Eduardo Cuoco attended the Forum for the Future of Agriculture (FFA) event ‘Rewarding sustainability…
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Welcome note October 2020 newsletter
Dear readers, As Board Vice President of IFOAM Organics Europe and prospective member of the TP Organics Steering Committee, it…
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27/10/2020
Knowledge for organic
IFOAM Organics Europe participates in project on integrated pest management strategies
As IFOAM Organics Europe, we will take part in the IPMWorks project, which started on 1 October. The objective of…
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Organic breeders, share your pictures – Use #BreedingABrightFuture on Twitter
#BreedingABrightFuture is LIVESEED’s social media campaign, aiming at raising awareness about the beauty and benefits of organic plant breeding to…
![TP Organics participates in EIP-AGRI workshop on the ‘mission for soil health and food’ - 20-21 October 2020, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
22/10/2020
R&I policy
TP Organics participates in EIP-AGRI workshop on the ‘mission for soil health and food’ - 20-21 October 2020, online
On 20-21 October 2020, TP Organics participated in EIP-AGRI’s workshop ‘Shaping the EU mission: Caring for soil is caring for…
![Organic Innovation Days – register now! 24-25 November, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OID-420x540.png)
Organic Innovation Days – register now! 24-25 November, online
You can now register for the Organic Innovation Days 2020, the only EU event on research & innovation for organic,…
![An Organic Action Plan: Commission roadmap and public consultation](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
15/10/2020
Food policy
An Organic Action Plan: Commission roadmap and public consultation
It is possible to boost organic production and consumption through multiple policies. The Organic Action Plan (OAP) is one of…
![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,…
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06/10/2020
Knowledge for organic
The Organic Farm Knowledge platform: a unique resource for the organic sector
The Organic Farm Knowledge platform stimulates the exchange of knowledge among organic farmers, farm advisers and scientists. It provides and…
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02/10/2020
R&I policy
TP Organics takes part in SCAR workshop on new Food Systems Partnership - 1 October 2020, online
On 1 October, TP Organics participated in the Food Systems Partnership workshop, organized by the SCAR Food Systems Strategic Working…
![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…
![Launch of the Green Deal call at the European Research & Innovation Days 2020](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
Launch of the Green Deal call at the European Research & Innovation Days 2020
From 22-24 September, the European Research and Innovation Days, the European Commission’s annual flagship event, brought together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs,…
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…
![Identifying the needs and knowledge gaps in organic fruit growing – Last days to fill out BIOFRUITNET’s questionnaire – Deadline 30 September](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/BioFtuitnet-420x540.png)
24/09/2020
Knowledge for organic
Identifying the needs and knowledge gaps in organic fruit growing – Last days to fill out BIOFRUITNET’s questionnaire – Deadline 30 September
Protection against pests and diseases is a big issue for organic fruit growers, as fruit is a very sensitive produce.…
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EIP-AGRI Seminar “CAP Strategic Plans: the key role of AKIS in Member States”
From 16-18 September, the European Innovation Partnership (EIP-AGRI) held an online seminar about the development of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation…
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Help protecting our forests by demanding deforestation free supply-chains – Together4Forests
Forests and other ecosystems are under pressure worldwide: A total of 13 million hectares are deforested each year and almost…
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12/09/2020
Knowledge for organic
Organic wine and fruit propagation in Germany and Switzerland
Experts from seed companies, organic farmers, farmer advisors, researchers and agricultural trainers can now read a report on a virtual…