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![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…
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10/03/2021
Events
Join the “Rural Vision Week” from 22-26 March 2021 and attend our workshop on Organic Districts
From 22-26 March, the “Rural Vision Week: Imagining the futur of Europe’s rural areas“, organised by the European Network for…
![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…
![Save the date for our European Organic Congress 2021 on 16-18 June](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EOC-2-420x540.png)
04/03/2021
Events
Save the date for our European Organic Congress 2021 on 16-18 June
The 2021 edition of our European Organic Congress will take place on 16-18 June 2021, organised by IFOAM Organics Europe and our Portuguese partner Agrobio. As in previous editions, this year’s Congress will bring…
![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…
![FoodSHIFT2030’s webinar ‘Education for a new generation of food citizens’ - 25 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FodShift-420x540.png)
26/02/2021
Events
FoodSHIFT2030’s webinar ‘Education for a new generation of food citizens’ - 25 February 2021, online
On 25 February, FoodSHIFT 2030 held a webinar highlighting the role of education to raise children’s awareness on the impact…
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…
![TP Organics’ Science Day at BIOFACH 2021: Innovating for organic food processing - 19 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
TP Organics’ Science Day at BIOFACH 2021: Innovating for organic food processing - 19 February 2021, online
At TP Organics’ Science Day at BIOFACH’s 2021 e-Special, more than 150 participants learned about ongoing research projects funded by…
![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…
![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…
![IFOAM Organics Europe’s expert session on promotion policies during BIOFACH 2021](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
IFOAM Organics Europe’s expert session on promotion policies during BIOFACH 2021
During BIOFACH 2021, IFOAM Organics Europe’s Food Policy Officer Silvia Schmidt organized an “Ask the Expert” Session on the Commission’s…
![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…
![How can food education in school foster a new generation of citizens aware of food sustainability and health? Let's figure it out! 25 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FodShift-420x540.png)
10/02/2021
Events
How can food education in school foster a new generation of citizens aware of food sustainability and health? Let's figure it out! 25 February 2021, online
Children are the citizens of tomorrow. Raising their awareness is key in fostering a new generation of consumers conscious of…
![Political hotspot February 2021 newsletter](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PoliticalHotspot-2-420x540.png)
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…
![Welcome note February 2021 newsletter](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/WelcomeNote-2-420x540.png)
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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03/02/2021
Events
Review of events
The BIOFRUITNET project has launched a series of webinars to boost innovation in the European organic fruit production. The first…
![Preview of events](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Preview-420x540.png)
03/02/2021
Events
Preview of events
How does organic & non-organic food and farming avoid contamination with GMOs? Why is it so relevant for food production…
![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…
![Join the global organic movement at the Organic World Congress 2021 - 6-10 September 2021, Rennes, France](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/08/Logo-2021-Copie-3-2-420x449.jpg)
28/01/2021
Events
Join the global organic movement at the Organic World Congress 2021 - 6-10 September 2021, Rennes, France
On 6-10 September, more than 2,500 organic stakeholders, farmers, researchers and policymakers will address questions around resilience, societal transformation, health, and…
![Contribute to European organic stakeholder consultation about using technologies in organic food processing](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
28/01/2021
Food policy
Contribute to European organic stakeholder consultation about using technologies in organic food processing
Today, there is a lack of mandatory standards and indicators for organic food processing in Europe. The ProOrg project addresses…
![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…
![Exclusive for members: IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business recording 2020 is available!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/09/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS-1-420x540.png)
25/01/2021
Events
Exclusive for members: IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business recording 2020 is available!
IFOAM Organics Europe meets business 2020 took place online for the first time. IFOAM Organics Europe’s members can now view…
![‘Innovating for organic food processing’, TP Organics’ Science Day at BIOFACH 2021 - 19 February 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
‘Innovating for organic food processing’, TP Organics’ Science Day at BIOFACH 2021 - 19 February 2021, online
TP Organics’ Science Day will take place on 19 February from 11:00-12:45 at BIOFACH 2021. It invites organic operators and…
![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…
![Register now for our public event “GMOs and gene editing in agriculture: the benefits of regulation” - 10 February, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/GMOs-1-420x540.png)
Register now for our public event “GMOs and gene editing in agriculture: the benefits of regulation” - 10 February, online
How does organic & non-organic food and farming avoid contamination with GMOs? Why is it so relevant for food production…
![“Wir haben es satt!” alliance : Use the election year to vote out an agricultural policy that is harmful to farmers, animals and the environment](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PR-420x540.png)
“Wir haben es satt!” alliance : Use the election year to vote out an agricultural policy that is harmful to farmers, animals and the environment
This press release was first published by Wir Haben Es Satt! Agriculture change alliance (“We are fed up!”) demands sustainable…
![Save the date: Final event of the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 project - 16-18 March 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/IOF-2-420x540.png)
Save the date: Final event of the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 project - 16-18 March 2021, online
As the Internet of Food and Farm 2020 (IoF2020) project IoF2020 is coming to an end, it is time to…
![Interested in learning more about the role of urban and peri-urban agriculture in city food systems?](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/11/FoodShift2030.jpg)
Interested in learning more about the role of urban and peri-urban agriculture in city food systems?
As the majority of the world’s population live in cities (reaching 65% in 2050), it is crucial to shift towards…
![Portuguese Presidency, Member States’ recommendations and draft Eco-scheme list: CAP reform is moving forward](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/CAP-2-420x540.png)
06/01/2021
CAP
Portuguese Presidency, Member States’ recommendations and draft Eco-scheme list: CAP reform is moving forward
On 1 January, Germany handed over the EU Council Presidency to Portugal. The Portuguese Presidency aims to finalise the CAP…
![Wrapping up four years of interregional cooperation on Organic Action Plans](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/07/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS-3-420x540.jpg)
Wrapping up four years of interregional cooperation on Organic Action Plans
2 December 2019 – Brussels, Belgium The final event of the SME Organics project gathered regional partners from all over Europe in…
![Organic processors meet at IGOP meeting & IGOP annual general meeting](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Review-420x540.png)
04/12/2019
Events
Organic processors meet at IGOP meeting & IGOP annual general meeting
2 December was an exciting day for the Interest Group of Organic Processors (IGOP). After a morning meeting about the…
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Join us at the Climate Conference COP25 | Time for Action
The 25th UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) started 03 December in Madrid and will run until 13 December. As every year, IFOAM…
![The Future of Organic Farming & the Common Agricultural Policy post-2020](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Preview-420x540.png)
25/10/2019
Events
The Future of Organic Farming & the Common Agricultural Policy post-2020
Join our high level political event with representatives of the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture, the Finnish Environmental Ministry as well…
![Strong IFOAM EU representation at the European action days for Good food Good farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Review-420x540.png)
23/10/2019
CAP
Strong IFOAM EU representation at the European action days for Good food Good farming
22 October 2019 Strasbourg, France On October 22, IFOAM EU demanded good food and good farming at the European days…
![Ten take-aways following the European Organic Congress 2019](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EOC-2-420x540.png)
26/09/2019
Events
Ten take-aways following the European Organic Congress 2019
Innovation and technology – How organic improves, inspires & delivers Representatives of the Commission, conventional agriculture, civil society and organic…
![IFOAM EU calls for an integrated EU food policy and more sustainable food systems in open letter to recently confirmed Commission President Ursula von der Leyen](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/JointLetter-420x540.png)
IFOAM EU calls for an integrated EU food policy and more sustainable food systems in open letter to recently confirmed Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Developing an integrated EU food policy and appointing a European Commission Vice President responsible for ensuring the sustainability of our…
![IFOAM EU calls for an integrated EU food policy in open letter to potential European Commission Presidents](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/JointLetter-420x540.png)
IFOAM EU calls for an integrated EU food policy in open letter to potential European Commission Presidents
Developing an integrated EU food policy and appointing a European Commission Vice President responsible for ensuring the sustainability of our…
![PRESS RELEASE - Taxation can be a tool towards true cost accounting according to new study](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Report-2-420x540.png)
PRESS RELEASE - Taxation can be a tool towards true cost accounting according to new study
BOLZANO, ITALY, 10 APRIL 2019 – Conventional potato cultivation in Germany costs €1298/hectare in ground water pollution alone. For organic…
![PRESS RELEASE: The organic movement calls for a more ambitious CAP reform](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PR-420x540.png)
PRESS RELEASE: The organic movement calls for a more ambitious CAP reform
BRUSSELS, 2 APRIL 2019 – The organic movement regrets the limited ambition of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on the…
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Post-Conference highlights from COP24
The 24th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Katowice,…