Organic regulation negotiations, is the end near?
Last Friday the Slovak Republic took over the Presidency of the EU from the Netherlands, and is now the sixth Presidency in a row...
New EU organic legislation: the courage to say No
After two-and-a-half years of negotiations, one thing can be said about the planned new organic legislation: it's not yet ready. “Because of the obstructive...
More than 800.000 signatures against patents on plants and animals
Today, more than 800.000 signatures will be handed over to the President of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Office (EPO), Mr. Jesper...
Regions invest in organic for sustainable development
Organic food and farming have grown beyond a niche, but there are discrepancies across Europe in terms of its overall development. So that more...
Constructive approach needed in the organic regulation negotiations
Yesterday, Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan was presented for the regular exchange of views with the members of the Committee of Agriculture in the European...
65.000 x opposition against Syngenta patent on tomatoes
A mass opposition will today be filed against a patent on tomatoes held by the Swiss company Syngenta. 65.000 individuals from 59 countries and...
