21.10.2019
The European Commission published a list of answers to 86 frequently asked questions on the organic rules. Visit the Commission’s website for questions and answers regarding the provisions of Regulations(EC) No 834/... more
21.10.2019
21-22 November 2019, Finland The next meeting of the Interest Group of Organic Farmers will take place in Finland, 21-22 November. The farmers will meet one full-day to discuss current issues around the new proposal for the CAP post-2020. On the second day an excursion to a research farm will take place. The research farm is working on... more
21.10.2019
As of October, IFOAM EU’s members will receive an exclusive bi-weekly digest, dedicated to our affiliates and members only. In this email we will share highlights for the coming weeks regarding the organic movement and our advocacy work.Did you not receive this email yet and are you an IFOAM EU member? Contact IFOAMEU_membership [at] ifoam-eu.org... more
19.10.2019
Soil Association has launched a Brexit readiness support service to help organic farmers and growers prepare for new condiotions when UK leaves EU. The activities of farmers buying or selling items directly from individuals or companies in the EU - seeds or plants, animals, crops, feed, fertilisers... more
17.10.2019
On World Food Day, IFOAM - Organics International launched the Honest Food campaign. Honest Foods will inspire citizens to make better food choices by highlighting the benefits of organic, local, seasonal and fair food on people and the planet. Join this campaign to make it a success!Honest FoodWe live in... more
16.10.2019
Dear Members of the European Parliament,We ‒ farmers, bee-keepers, cooks, civil society organisations, activists, consumers, young and old from urban and rural areas across Europe ‒ are calling on you to serve up a better future for farming. We face a climate and ecological emergency and massive loss of small farming communities across Europe.... more
16.10.2019
BRUSSELS, 16 OCTOBER 2019 – Yesterday, IFOAM EU President Jan Plagge was re-elected as Chair of the Civil Dialogue Group on the Common Agricultural Policy. Today, IFOAM EU Vice-President Marian Blom was elected as Chair of the Civil Dialogue Group on Organic Farming.This election comes at a crucial time in the political arena. A newly elected... more
15.10.2019
11-13 October 2019, Warsaw, PolandOn 11-13 October the premiere of the fair for the organic industry in Poland took place: the first edition of BIOEXPO Warsaw, the International Trade Fair for Organic Food and Non-Food Products. With nearly 220 exhibitors and 9,000 visitors, the first edition of the fair was a success!IFOAM EU’s Capacity Building... more
10.10.2019
A joint declaration from the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen calls for healthier, climate-friendly, and organic food in public institutions and public life. Denmark’s transition to organic meals with less meat, more vegetables and much less waste was in focus for cities wanting to contribute to... more
10.10.2019
9 October 2019, Berlin, GermanyOn 9 October 2019, FutureEUAqua, AquaIMPACT and iFishIENCi held a joint half-day session at the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) conference. All three... more