28.02.2018
Everyday Experts explains how knowledge built up through first-hand experience can help solve the crisis in the food system.It brings together 57 activists, farmers,... more
19.02.2018
Global Map of food systemsIn Organic 3.0, food chains are succeeded by food systems. As a main implementing partner in the Organic Food System Program (OFSP) along with BERAS International and FQH, IFOAM – Organics... more
17.02.2018
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sue Edwards.Sue was Director of Institute for Sustainable Development and one of the founders of the African Biodiversity Network and the Ecological and Organic Agriculture Initiative, helping thousands of farmers learn agroecological techniques.A committed organic advocate and long-standing member... more
14.02.2018
The 2018 edition of the study “The World of Organic Agriculture” (data per end of 2016) published by FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International shows that the positive trend seen in the past years continues: Consumer demand for organic products is increasing, more farmers cultivate organically, more land is certified organic, and 178 countries report... more
12.02.2018
Organic right from the startFor the first time at BIOFACH 2018, a special show called "Meeting point Organic right from the start" will illustrate what organic breeding has already achieved and what is going to be important in the future.The aim of the BIOFACH special show is to demonstrate what organic breeding has achieved to date and where... more
12.02.2018
Agroecology scholarships available for women from africa, Asia and Latin americaGrow Ahead invites women from Africa, Asia or Latin America over 18 years of age to apply for scholarships of up to US$2,500 for workshops or trainings in their regions focused on agroecology or regenerative... more
06.02.2018
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re talking to Marcia DeLonge, a senior scientist and agroecologist in the Food & Environment Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) about working in environmental science.“How we grow and process our food is complicated – and many people are shocked to find out that farmers... more
06.02.2018
IFOAM - Organics International calls for the widespread adoption of a whole-chain-approach to organic textiles. At the General Assembly in 2017, a motion was adopted, stating that:“Textiles advertised/labelled ‘organic’ and made with organic fibers produced according to recognized standards (e.g. IFOAM Family of Standards), should also be... more
01.02.2018
At its last meeting in India at the end of 2017, the IFOAM-Organics International World Board approved three new standards into the IFOAM Family of Standards.The newly approved standards are:The Biocyclic-Vegan Standard. The Biocyclic-Vegan Standard is the first international organic... more
17.01.2018
The first of its kind Organic Market Place in Eastern India was held last weekend (13-14 Jan 2018) in Kolkata, India. It was inaugurated by Jennifer Chang, Vice President of IFOAM – Organic International who pointed out the importance of such events (to assure demand and supply can increase equally). Farmers, cooperatives, consumers and food... more
