Opposition against patent on maize rejected: far-reaching monopoly claims on conventional breeding upheld
On October 15th, 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected an opposition against a patent held by the company, KWS, on cold-tolerant maize (EP...
Strategic dialogue creates unique momentum to reconcile environmental & economic sustainability
Speaking at a hearing in the European Parliament committee for Agriculture on the outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the future of agriculture, IFOAM...
20 new European patents on conventionally bred seeds
No Patents on Seeds! is publishing a new report on patents covering conventionally-bred plants. Although Europe only permits patents on genetically engineered plants, the...
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...
