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Policy instruments & voluntary initiatives for reducing contentious inputs in organic farming
The RELACS project released a new scientific paper by Varga et al., 2022, analysing existing policy instruments and voluntary initiatives in…
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23/03/2022
Plant health care
Commission delays proposal for Regulation on the sustainable use of pesticides
On 23 March, the European Commission was supposed to publish a proposal for a Regulation on the Sustainable Use of…
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Expert on recycled fertilisers? Join our Task Force on Recycled Fertilisers
IFOAM Organics Europe’s Board created a Task Force on Recycled Fertilisers. This decision comes in the context of the “Integrated…
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Soil Health Law: Organic movement’s contribution to public consultation
60-70% of soils in the EU are not healthy and the EU still lacks a comprehensive soil protection policy. In…
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Learn about organic textiles & the EU Regulation on the pesticides in our member-only webinars
We continue our “Let’s Discuss Organic!” series of member-only webinars. Join experts from our team and network and discuss hot…
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14/03/2022
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Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe: Team work and discovering Belgium
Hello, my name is Rico and in September I started working at IFOAM Organics Europe as one of the ESC…
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Members can now get inspired for EU Organics Day & learn about EU Organic Awards
On 10 March, we held a webinar to inform the movement about the EU Organic Awards and inspire our members…
![The Year of organics Organics toolkit – Celebrate with us](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/Year_of_Organics_2022-removebg-preview-420x280-1.png)
11/03/2022
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The Year of organics Organics toolkit – Celebrate with us
This year, the European organic movement will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM Asia’s 10th anniversary, 2022 will…
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03/02/2022
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Share our vacancies: HR Consultant and Communications Coordinator
We are recruiting. Are you experienced in Communications? Or in HR? Check out our opportunities HR Consultant (Part-time, remote) Degree…
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02/02/2022
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Help us celebrate our birthday and the Year of Organics
This year, we will are celebrating our 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM Asia’s 10th…
![EU organic movement calls on Member States to provide reliable data on organic and other Farm to Fork targets](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PR-420x540.png)
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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28/01/2022
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Saying goodbye to our colleagues
![Trialogues on Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural Inputs and Outputs to start](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
Trialogues on Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural Inputs and Outputs to start
On 10 December, the Council of the EU approved its mandate for negotiations on the Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural…
![Revised Directive for a Sustainable Use of pesticides expected on 23 March](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/12/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-3-420x540.jpg)
Revised Directive for a Sustainable Use of pesticides expected on 23 March
The indicative calendar of the European Commission for the first half of 2022 mentions the launch of a “Nature restauration…
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20/01/2022
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Reminder: IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2021 available for members!
Did you miss IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2021? Access the event recordings is available to our member on IFOAM Organics Europe…
![Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe: Personal development through international experience](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/04/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS1-420x540.png)
18/01/2022
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Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe: Personal development through international experience
Through the experience that JINT gives me at IFOAM Organics Europe and in the city of Brussels, I am getting…
![Join pan-European testing for pesticide residues during #GoodFoodGoodFarming action month in October 2022](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/GFGF-2-420x540.png)
18/01/2022
Plant health care
Join pan-European testing for pesticide residues during #GoodFoodGoodFarming action month in October 2022
In the bodies of farm workers and city inhabitants, in people’s bedrooms and children’s playgrounds – pesticide residues at harmful…
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17/12/2021
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Hiring now - Colleagues for our Project & Fundraising, Events & Membership, and Communication team
IFOAM Organics Europe is seeking three self-motivated and responsible people to join our Project & Fundraising, Events & Membership, and Communication…
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16/12/2021
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Happy holidays from IFOAM Organics Europe
IFOAM Organics Europe wishes you caring, healthy, ecological, and fair holidays! May 2022 be bright, peaceful, inspiring, healthy, united, joyous,…
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Review of events
On November 16, IFOAM Organics Europe and French Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Eric Andrieu (S&D) co-hosted a webinar…
![Preview of events](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Preview-420x540.png)
Preview of events
Next year, the European organic movement will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM…
![Celebrating 20 years of IFOAM Organics Europe in the Year of Organics throughout 2022, across Europe](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/12/IFOAMEU_event_20-year_logo_advanced-draft2.png)
12/12/2021
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Celebrating 20 years of IFOAM Organics Europe in the Year of Organics throughout 2022, across Europe
Next year, the European organic movement will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Together with IFOAM – Organics International’s 50th and IFOAM…
![Read our new leaflet on plant health care in organic farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/12/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-3-420x540.jpg)
Read our new leaflet on plant health care in organic farming
Have you ever heard of all the preventive plant protection measures implemented by organic farmers to produce food without using…
![Sign by 3 December to stop toxic alliance between FAO and CropLife International](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/11/EN-TOXICALLIANCE-MSG4-1-420x540.jpeg)
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…
![Organic’s approach to plant health: Webinar with MEP Eric Andrieu - 16 November 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/12/Cover_page_Jutta_Kienzle-420x540.jpg)
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…
![Mainstreaming organic plant breeding – celebrating 20 years of organic plant breeders](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicSeeds-420x540.png)
Mainstreaming organic plant breeding – celebrating 20 years of organic plant breeders
‘How to make organic plant breeding mainstream’ – was the guiding question of the 20th anniversary event of the organic…
![Last chance to register for the event on research and innovation for organic! 30 November-1 December, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/06/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS2-420x540.jpg)
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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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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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…
![Need inspiration communicating organic’s benefits? Members can check our updated arguments](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/AboutUS-2-420x540.png)
Need inspiration communicating organic’s benefits? Members can check our updated arguments
In spring this year, we asked our membership to help us improve our database of organic’s benefits. Based on your…
![Save the Date & Register now for the Organic Innovation Days 2021](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
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…
![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…
![Watch RELACS’ new video about copper replacement in oil rose plantation](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.jpg)
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…
![MEPs in COMAGRI made a first step to improve statistics on organic agriculture](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
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…
![Last Commission consultation before presentation revised Sustainable Use of pesticides Directive](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
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…
![Upcoming vote on the Regulation on Statistics on Agricultural Inputs and Outputs (SAIO) in AGRI Committee](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
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),…
![Save the date & contribute: 6th European Conference on Copper in Plant Protection, 17-18 November 2021, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/OrganicInputs-2-420x540.png)
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…
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01/09/2021
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Welcoming our new colleagues
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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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16/08/2021
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Saying goodbye to our colleague
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02/08/2021
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Saying goodbye to our colleagues
![Boosting organic seed & breeding - Policy and stakeholder recommendations](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Liveseed-2-420x540.png)
Boosting organic seed & breeding - Policy and stakeholder recommendations
As the LIVESEED project is coming to its end, it has released a synthesis of all its results and recommendations.…
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30/06/2021
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Our 2020 annual report is online! Read about us, our vision 2030 & achievements
Do you want to know more about the work we did to help transform European food and farming in 2020?…
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24/06/2021
Seeds
Commission opens public consultation on the review of the seed legislation
The Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) is reviewing the Union’s options to update the existing…
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Beekeepers and civil society concerned about pesticide risk assessment methodology
At the Agriculture and Fisheries (AGRIFISH) Council on 28-29 June, Member State representatives will vote on a crucial step for…
![Curious about alternatives to contentious fertilisers? Read RELACS’ new practice abstracts](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.jpg)
Curious about alternatives to contentious fertilisers? Read RELACS’ new practice abstracts
The RELACS project just released two new practice abstracts on promising alternatives to fertilisers suitable for organic farming. Struvite as…