A defining moment to stand up for organic: European Organic Congress 2024 round-up
Co-organised by IFOAM Organics Europe, the Hungarian Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (ÖMKi) and the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture, the 18th edition of the...
Can you invent maize? Patents threaten access to seeds
According to European law, patents can only be granted on genetic engineering in plant breeding. Despite this, major seed companies have exploited legal loopholes...
New handbook on contaminations in organic products
Traces of pesticides in organic food are a controversial topic: on the one hand, consumers need to be protected from fraud. On the other...
Shaping agrifood’s future: future CAP should empower farmers and ensure agroecological transition
Following last week’s recommendations of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, the organic movement continues building bridges and identifying a way...
EU cycle 2024-2029: what’s on the organic menu?
The past EU term was intense as the organic edifice was entirely reshaped. As the ‘new’ Organic Regulation 848/2018 started its implementation journey, some...
Strategic Dialogue – Organic is a leading choice for transitioning to sustainable agri-food systems
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the report of the ‘Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture’ providing a common framework for action to reach...
Hungary’s Agriculture Minister Dr István Nagy accepts Food Industry Open Letter European enterprises call...
Dr István Nagy, current EU Council President for Agriculture and Fisheries, met with representatives of a business initiative to submit an Open Letter ‘Food...
Can you invent soybeans? Patents threaten access to seeds
According to European law, patents can only be granted on genetic engineering in plant breeding. Despite this, major seed companies have exploited legal loopholes...
Welcome back, Ms von der Leyen: EU organic looks forward to continue transforming our...
The European organic movement congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission and wishes her a successful second...
Organics Europe Youth Event 2024: youth, an essential part of the organic movement
On 8 and 9 July, the Italian city of Bari hosted the second edition of the Organics Europe Youth Event (OEYE). Organised by IFOAM...
