IFOAM Organics Europe
@organicseurope
The largest organisation representing organic interests in Brussels. 20+ years, 34 countries, 200+ members. 📍Brussels, BE 🔗 www.organicseurope.bio
Organic farming empowers young people to build innovative businesses, protect the environment and revitalize rural areas - key topics of Organics Europe Youth Days 2026 and the Organic Youth for CAP day. 🌱 #CAP #OrganicFarming #OEYD2026 #YouthVoices #OrganicYouth
The Commission confirms the #NitratesDirective remains necessary, relevant & effective—and highlights its coherence with the EU #OrganicRegulation. Organic farming proves that protecting water and producing food go hand in hand. 🌱💧 #EUorganic #WaterProtection
More than 60 scientists, doctors, and public health experts have issued a joint call urging the European Commission to rethink the proposed Food & Feed Safety Omnibus X. Read more here: https://www.plan-bio.info/tribune-un-plan-bio-pour-lue-et-notre-sante/ #Organic #PublicHealth #Pesticides
The European Parliament has taken an important step in the revision of the EU Organic Regulation🌱 Read our full press release: https://www.organicseurope.bio/news/european-parliament-moves-organic-regulation-revision-forward-ifoam-organics-europe-calls-on-policymakers-to-keep-it-targeted/
🌱 #EUOrganicAwards: Meet the finalists for Best Organic Food Processing SME! 🇧🇬 Bio Bulgaria 🇪🇸 Cantero de Letur S.A. 🇦🇹 Genusskoarl GmbH 🏆 Learn more about the nominees, winners will be announced on 23 Sept. https://organicseurope.bio/news/finalists-announced-for-the-eu-organic-awards-2026/
⏳ Last 2 days to secure your Early Bird ticket for the European Organic Congress! Registration at the discounted rate closes 15 July. 🎟️ Don't miss your chance, book your place today: https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/3j4lux3ul6p8z #EOC2026 #IFOAMOrganicsEurope
Organic farming is an economically viable agricultural system and its impact can reach far beyond individual farms. That is why CAP support for organic farming should be seen as an investment in more resilient future for European agriculture. #CAP #OrganicFarming #FarmersIncome #RuralProsperity
📢 42 orgs wrote to the Commission opposing any weakening of EU's regulatory framework for genetically modified animals. We call for mandatory risk assessment, traceability and labelling, and investment in farming systems that improve animal welfare 👉 aa-ft.org/wp-content/u...
🌱 #EUOrganicAwards: meet the finalists for Best Organic City! 🇫🇷 Cussac Fort Médoc, Gironde 🇫🇷 Hellemmes, Lille 🇮🇹 Torino, Piedmont 🏆 Winners will be announced on 23 September. Meanwhile, learn more about these outstanding nominees! organicseurope.bio/news/finalis...
🐄 EU Livestock Strategy recognises organic benefits, but more action needed to support the sector transition. Read our press release: https://www.organicseurope.bio/news/eu-livestock-strategy-recognises-benefits-of-organic-farming-but-more-action-will-be-needed-to-support-a-transition-of-the-sector/
🌱 #EUOrganicAwards: Meet the finalists for Best Organic Region / Biodistricts 2026! 🇮🇹 Distretto Sardegna Bio 🇵🇹 Alto Tâmega e Barroso 🇪🇸 Pla de Manlleu 🏆 Winners will be announced on 23 Sept. Meanwhile, learn more about these outstanding nominees! organicseurope.bio/news/finalis...
🌱 #EUOrganicAwards: Meet the finalists for Best Organic Female Farmer 2026! 🇵🇹 Susana Vilar, Vilar da Monteirinha 🇮🇪 Kay O’Sullivan, O'Sullivan farms 🇬🇷 Argyro Koutsouradi, Myrovolos Organics 🏆 Learn more about them! https://organicseurope.bio/news/finalists-announced-for-the-eu-organic-awards-2026/
🌱 #EUOrganicAwards: Meet the finalists for Best Organic Male Farmer 2026! 🇩🇰 Hans Erik Joergensen 🇦🇹 Alfred Grand 🇬🇷 Georgios Antonopoulos 🏆 Read our article & learn more about these outstanding nominees! https://www.organicseurope.bio/news/finalists-announced-for-the-eu-organic-awards-2026/
🌱 #EUOrganicAwards: Meet the finalists for Best Organic Female Farmer 2026! 🇪🇸 Susana Vilar 🇮🇪 Kay O’Sullivan 🇬🇷 Argyro Koutsouradi 🏆 Winners will be announced on 23 September. In the meanwhile, read our article & learn more about these outstanding nominees! www.organicseurope.bio/news/finalis...
The #FutureCAP must continue supporting organic🌱 The EU organic movement calls for: ✅ Dedicated support for organic farmers ✅ Ambitious national plans to grow the sector Discover our priorities for the CAP post-2027👇 www.organicseurope.bio/news/organic... #OrganicDelivers #CAP #EUorganic
📋🌱 Applying to a 2026 #MissionSoil Living Lab call? Join #SOILL's webinar on 7 July for policy updates, technical guidance, proposal tips and a live Q&A. 🎙️ Featuring our own @tylerjarbour.bsky.social, Senior Research and Innovation Officer. 🔗 soill2030.eu/events/desig... #SoilHealth
🐄 The future of livestock farming lies in resilient systems, not just technological fixes. Ahead of the EU #LivestockStrategy, we've joined a coalition calling for support for organic & agroecological farming and ambitious methane reductions. 🌍 🧐📩👉 www.organicseurope.bio/content/uplo...
💧Healthy freshwater ecosystems are vital for climate resilience, biodiversity, food production & drinking water. We joined NGOs in calling on the EU Commission to uphold the ambition of the #NitratesDirective and support organic & agroecology 🌱 www.organicseurope.bio/content/uplo...
Behind cheap food, there is often an invisible cost: underpaid workers, exploited communities, polluted ecosystems. A fair food system means protecting workers, supporting small producers, and making sustainable food accessible to all. Sign now. ✍️ https://eci.ec.europa.eu/053/public
Weather conditions are becoming less predictable across Europe. CAP support for organic farming helps strengthen farming systems that can cope better with droughts and weather-related challenges. #CAPfacts #OrganicFarming #FarmersIncome
On Tuesday 23 June, policymakers, farmers, businesses, researchers and civil society representatives gathered in Brussels for the Preview of the European Organic Congress 2026. Check our video for a few insights from the discussions! #EOC2026 #EESC #EESCPartnership
🌱Today, IFOAM Organics Europe elected its new Board for 2026–2029 and welcomed Commissioner Christophe Hansen. Read the full press release here: https://www.organicseurope.bio/news/new-ifoam-organics-europe-board-elected-organic-movement-hands-cap-statement-to-commissioner-hansen/
📬 Our June #Newsletter is out now, with the latest policy developments, project milestones, & upcoming events shaping the sector! 🤓 https://my.organicseurope.bio/civicrm/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Fview&reset=1&id=7031&cid=19856&cs=7e2cdef33ad2f403ec972481869c2fd3_1782194410_960
When CAP supports organic, it contributes to viable and resilient rural economies. How much do you know about it? Take our quiz and test your knowledge. The answers may surprise you! #CAPquiz #OrganicFarming #FarmersIncome
13% of European farmers already deliver benefits for soils, water, biodiversity, climate and rural communities through organic farming. As discussions on the #FutureCAP continue, dedicated organic support must remain a cornerstone of agricultural policy. #OrganicDelivers
The NGT legislation has been adopted. We renew commitment to NGT-free production, warning on seed sovereignty risks.📄Read our press release: https://www.organicseurope.bio/news/ifoam-organics-europe-re-affirms-commitment-to-produce-without-ngts-and-warns-of-threats-on-european-seed-sovereignty/
Final agreement on the new Regulation on Plant Reproductive Material (PRM): progress and concerns. Read the full press release: https://www.organicseurope.bio/news/prm-regulation-ifoam-organics-europe-welcomes-progress-for-organic-seeds-but-regrets-limits-to-farmers-seeds-exc/
No amendments were adopted in yesterday's ENVI vote on #NGTs. The final decision comes tomorrow in plenary. We urge MEPs to protect farmers, breeders, biodiversity, consumers' right to choose and Europe's seed diversity by strengthening safeguards against harmful patent effects. #NoPatentsOnLife
🚀 Registration is OPEN for #EuropeanOrganicCongress 2026!✨ 🗓️6-8 October, we’re heading to Cork, Ireland! Hosted under the 🇮🇪 EU Presidency, join us for 3 days of inspiration & action for organic. Register now! https://ow.ly/oWUm50ZbgLm #MakingEuropeMoreOrganic #EOC2026
The way we produce food is exhausting the planet, while millions struggle to eat with dignity. A different system is possible: fairer, cleaner, and designed to serve people and the planet. Sign the initiative and help make the right to food a reality. ✍️ https://eci.ec.europa.eu/053/public