Latest compromise text on “new genomic techniques” has severe deficiencies with worrisome consequences for...
According to IFOAM Organics Europe, the latest draft compromise text on the legislative proposal on so-called “New Genomic Techniques” (NGTs) presented to Member States...
Regenerative organic
Since the start of the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategie we are faced with some new strategies by conventional agrifood businesses...
Patents threaten traditional breeding and food sovereignty in Europe
More and more plant breeders are looking to the future with concern when faced with the opaque European patent system and the growing number...
European Union policies, crucial for organic food and farming
European Union policies and politics have a big influence on the operations of organic and conventional businesses. More and more policies directly and indirectly...
EU-MERCOSUR agreement: how does it affect organic production?
After more than 25 years of negotiations, the agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR) was signed...
Game-changing policies are needed to make it a ‘high five’
As the five-year countdown to the 25%-organic-by-2030 target begins, will 2025 bring the 'game-changing' policies leading organic advocates are calling for? 2025 is a...
EU policies should support farmers to reduce harmful pesticides
IFOAM Organics Europe launches a campaign to raise awareness of the social, economic and environmental impacts of synthetic pesticides on our communities, and to...
OPTA Europe applauds the call from agriculture ministers to reduce the burden on organic...
In 2024 the Fit4Future Platform was tasked to advise the EU Commission in simplifying the legislation governing the organic sector and making it easier...
Public meals: a driver for organic food and farming!
Across the globe, organic organizations and governments are pioneering organic school meals and public procurement programs as drivers for sustainable food systems. Innovative models...
IFOAM Organics Europe continues shaping the future of EU agriculture as member of EBAF
"Organic farmers and food producers are leading efforts to make European agriculture truly sustainable, I am honored to represent IFOAM Organics Europe in the...
