IFOAM EU

In times of COVID-19, IFOAM EU has taken a decision: the European Organic Congress 2020, which will take place from 1 to 3 July, will become a digital event. By virtue of this new format, the congress will be extended by one day and will contain 5 different online sessions. The European Organic Congress will provide a platform where policy makers and expert speakers will update participants on the latest policy developments in the sector and discuss IFOAM EU vision for a post-pandemic Europe.

IFOAM EU and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) published a five years roadmap for collaboration to promote the uptake of safe, environmentally friendly and efficient biocontrol technologies of natural origin suitable for organic farming.

A new report, by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), commissioned by the European  organic sector organisation IFOAM EU, highlights the role of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Eco-schemes. The newly introduced CAP Eco-scheme has a great potential to drive transition to more sustainable farming systems, according to a new report

Gestire la scoperta di pesticidi non autorizzati lungo la filiera del biologico rappresenta una grande sfida per l'industria. A causa dell'interpretazione contraddittoria del regolamento biologico dell'UE e della mancanza di chiari orientamenti da parte della Commissione, le procedure all'interno dell'UE sono molto eterogenee.